Universal audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 Essentials+
The Apollo X8 Essentials+ is a sound card offered by the Universal Audio brand. The new generation of UA's Apollo x8 interfaces has arrived, for artistic directors who need digital audio converters offering the highest possible resolution, four Unison™ mic preamps and the HEXA Core DSP processor to record and mix with UAD's famous plug-ins, including Auto-Tune, emulations of Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL equipment and hundreds of other treatments. The world's top artistic directors and sound engineers choose the Apollo x8 when they need the exceptional sound and DSP power of the Apollo X with more inputs and outputs. UA now brings you its legendary expertise and the sound of the stars, right in your rack. Universal Audio designed the Apollo x8 for medium and large professional studios that require the highest quality sound. We now offer you the opportunity to enjoy the famous Apollo X sound directly in your rack, with unprecedented dynamic range and D/A converters optimized for monitoring. Thanks to Unison™ technology, the Apollo x8 lets you record in real time while enjoying the sound of dozens of historic console preamps and slices, including those by Neve, Manley and API. You'll be able to bring back to your projects the magnificent analog textures you've been hearing for decades on some of history's most legendary recordings. The second-generation Apollo x8 features D/A converters with the highest resolution UA has ever offered. Combined with the Apollo Monitor Correction function powered by Sonarworks® technology, these converters enable you not only to obtain the most accurate representation of your recordings on your speakers or in your headphones, but also to avoid unpleasant surprises when listening to your final mix or master. Like an analog studio, where everything goes through the console, the Apollo x8 features a powerful digital mixing engine that lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. Thanks to new features such as automatic gain control, bass manager, 7.1 surround sound support and plug-in scenes, you'll have no trouble creating an optimal working environment. Combine the Apollo x8's HEXA Core DSP with plug-ins running on your host computer to work on large-scale sessions with complex processing chains. This powerful hybrid environment outperforms any native recording setup. Adapt your studio to your needs by daisy-chaining up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces. You'll have up to 128 inputs and outputs to work with in your STAN, and you can control them from your desk using an Apollo Twin or x4. Wherever your music takes you, you'll always have an Apollo close at hand.
Apollo X8 Essentials+ highlights
Apollo X8 Essentials+ Key Features
Install the world's most widely used interface in your rack
Record through four Unison preamps
A new level of detail
UAD Console: the application that adapts to your needs
A hybrid system for all your projects
Your studio grows with you
Expert advice
Over €2,500 value
Over 20 plug-ins and instruments
Basic offer with the entire new range
Audio Interface:
18-in, 24-out Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP for plug-ins
Four Unison™ mic preamps
Two Hi-Z instrument inputs
Eight 1/4-inch line inputs
Two optical Toslink inputs/outputs (ADAT S/MUX)
One coaxial RCA input/output (S/PDIF)
One Word Clock input/output (BNC)
Audio Outputs:
Two 1/4-inch speaker outputs
Eight 1/4-inch line outputs (ALT/7.1 surround)
Two 1/4-inch TRS headphone outputs
Audio Converters and Quality:
Cutting-edge 2nd generation Apollo X converters with 24-bit/192kHz digital audio resolution
Dual-Crystal Clocking for crystal-clear ultra-low jitter at any sample rate
DAC optimized for critical listening with 130 dB dynamic range
Extremely low harmonic distortion of -127 dB
Calibration and monitoring features:
Calibrate the outputs of your main monitor speakers or headphones with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®* technology
Full-featured monitoring controller with alternate speaker switch and talkback mic for easy communication with artists
App and plug-in management:
Updated UAD Console app with Auto Gain
Plug-in scenes, Bass Manager for subwoofer integration, immersive audio support, and more
Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via 64-bit VST, AU and AAX formats in major DAWs
Up to 50 UAD plug-ins provided with Essentials+ and Studio+ editions
Software compatibility:
Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc.
Upgrade options:
Upgrade options with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or some models via a Dante network
Technical support:
Free technical support provided by engineers who are experts in audio hardware
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