Universal Audio'smost advanced Apollo x8 is here. For creators and producers running bigger projects who need the highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and real-time UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.

Essentials Plug-ins Bundles:

• Channel Strips & Preamps: Century Tube Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A Preamp & EQ, UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
• Compressors/Limiters: Fairchild 670 Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier, UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy
• Equalizers: Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ, Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ, Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ, Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ, Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ, Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
• Special Processing: Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision Enhancer Hz, Verve Analog Machines Essentials
• Instruments: PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Delay & Modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L
• Reverbs & Rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
• Guitar & Bass: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion

Features:

• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
• Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two 1/4" monitor outs, eight 1/4" line outs (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates 
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
• Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Includes up to 50 UAD plug-ins with Essentials or Studio Editions 
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications:

• Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog digital): 18 x 24
• Microphone Inputs: Four XLR Female, pin 2 positive, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB Frequency Response, 48V Phantom Power (switchable per mic input) 
• High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs: Two ¼" female TS unbalanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.08 dB Frequency Response, 10 dB to 65 dB Gain Range
• Analog Line Inputs: Eight ¼" female TRS balanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB Frequency Response, 10 dB to 65 dB Gain Range
• Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): Eight (ten including Monitor outputs) ¼" female TRS balanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB Frequency Response
• Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair) ¼" female TRS balanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response, 
• Headphone Outputs: Two ¼" female TRS stereo, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Response
• ADAT: Two inputs, two outputs
• S/PDIF: One input, one output
• S/PDIF Channels: One stereo input, one stereo output
• ADAT Channels: Up to eight input & eight output channels (Optical TOSLINK JIS F05 connector)
• Thunderbolt 3 Ports: Two (Mac Only)
• Simultaneous A/D Conversion: Eight channels
• Simultaneous D/A Conversion: 14 channels
• Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
• Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
• Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
• Power Supply: External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant
• Includes: Apollo x8 Gen 2 audio interface, External power supply and region-specific AC cable, (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan), Set of (4) rack-mount screws, Getting Started URL card
• Dimensions: 19" (W) x 12" (D) x 1.74" (H) / 482.6 mm (W) x 305 mm mm (D) x 44.2 mm (H) (1U rack space) 
• Weight: 3.95 kg / 8.7 lbs