Universal Audio Apollo x8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Apollo x8 allows music producers, project, and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with new world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring — all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC. Built upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 18 x 24 interface distinguishes itself with four Unison™-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL and more, plus all-new HEXA Core processing — yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real-time.

Specifications

• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion

• Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size

• Record through 4 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more

• Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format

• Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp; Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more

• UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs

• Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices; backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via optional adapter

• Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines

• Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono

• Uncompromising UA analog design, superior components, and premium build quality

System Requirements:

Compatibility: Mac / Windows

Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3 (Backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 2 via adaptor) 

Host Ports: 2

SHARC DSP: Hexa (6)

Unison Mic Preamps: 4

Unison Hi-Z Inputs: 2

Digital I/O: 8 ADAT (optical TOSLINK); 2 S/PDIF

Monitor Outputs: 2 TRS

Headphone Outputs: 2 Stereo

Monitor Modes: Stereo up to 7.1

Alt Speakers: Yes

Built-in Talkback Mic: Yes | Included UAD Plugins: 16

** Please note, system requirements may change. For the most recent system requirements please visit the manufacturer's official product listing **