UNIVERSAL AUDIO Apollo X8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

• Thunderbolt 18 x 24 audio interface with HEXA six-core DSP plug-in processing.
• Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two Toslink optical I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two 1/4" monitor outputs, eight 1/4" line outputs (ALT / surround 7.1), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
• Top-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-
• Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Monitor and playback with a dynamic range of 130 dB and incredibly low harmonic distortion of -127 dB
• Calibrate monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Complete monitor controller with alternate speaker selection and built-in talkback for easy communication with artists
• Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Scene Plug-In, subwoofer bass management integration, immersive audio support and more
• Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 formats for all major DAWs

Universal Audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition

Thunderbolt 18 x 24audio interface

Rack-mountable 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with four Unison mic preamps, Apollo X Gen 2 premium audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, support for up to 7.1 surround sound with bass management, HEXA six-core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac and Windows.

Produce music with authentic analog sound

UA's next-generation Apollo x8 interface was created for studio producers looking for the highest quality audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing power to record and mix with world-class UAD plug-ins such as Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and many more. Trusted by top producers and engineers around the world, Apollo x8 combines the sonic excellence of Apollo X and the power of DSP with more inputs and outputs, bringing Universal Audio's legendary craftsmanship and sound quality to your studio.

Key Benefits

• Enjoy next-generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever seen in an Apollo interface
• Experience the authentic sound of analog thanks to Unison™ preamplifiers, which allow you to record in real time through emulations of historic equipment such as Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and many others
• Access a comprehensive library of more than 200 DSP and native UAD plug-ins, including award-winning titles such as Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and others
• Mix accurately in any room or with headphones with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Automatically set levels on multiple inputs with the Auto-Gain feature and never miss a recording
• Precisely hear low-frequency detail in your mixes with Bass Management, which allows you to integrate a subwoofer into your monitoring system
• Quickly configure low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring via the UAD Console app
• Get thousands of award-winning UAD plug-ins such as Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and many more with Essentials+ or Studio+ versions

Add the world's most reliable interface to your studio

Universal Audio designed Apollo x8 for professional and project studios where the highest quality audio is paramount. With Apollo X sound-now with unprecedented dynamic range and improved D/A monitoring-Apollo x8 gives you authentic analog sound right in your studio.

Record Unison preamplifiers

With Unison™ technology, Apollo x8 allows you to record in real time with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and many others, giving you the same rich analog nuances that have characterized some of the best recordings in history.

Mix with authentic analog sounds

Apollo x8 immediately gives you the tools used by the world's best engineers. In addition to the included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec equalizers, and amplifiers from Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg, you can access the entire library of more than 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock iconic sounds such as those from Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.

Hear every detail like never before

With its second generation, Apollo x8 features the most advanced D/A converters ever made by UA, combined with the Apollo Monitor Correction supported by Sonarworks®. This means that with both monitors and headphones, you can hear your recordings with unparalleled fidelity, ensuring that there will be no surprises when you go to the mix or final master.

Find your workflow in the UAD Console app.

Like a real analog studio, where the console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 offers a powerful digital mixing engine that lets you manage plug-in routing and monitoring. With features such as Auto-Gain, bass management, support for 7.1 surround sound, and Scene Plug-In, it's easy to tailor the workflow to your needs.

A hybrid system designed for your needs

Combine Apollo x8 's HEXA Core DSP with your computer's native processing to handle complex sessions with articulated chains of plug-ins-a hybrid workflow that far exceeds any native-only setup.

Expand your studio as you grow

You can connect up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces to get up to 128 channels of I/O in your DAW and manage everything from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4 . No matter how much your studio grows, an Apollo will always be close at hand.**

Key Features

• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA six-core DSP plug-in processing
• Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs, two Toslink optical I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two 1/4" monitor outputs, eight 1/4" line outputs (ALT / surround 7.1), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
• Top-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-
• Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Monitor and playback with a dynamic range of 130 dB and incredibly low harmonic distortion of -127 dB
• Calibrate monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Complete monitor controller with alternate speaker selection and built-in talkback for easy communication with artists
• Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Scene Plug-In, subwoofer bass management integration, immersive audio support and more
• Built-in DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU and AAX 64 formats for 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 other DAWs**
• Expandable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or select models via Dante
• Industry-leading and free technical support provided by experienced audio engineers

**For complete compatibility information, see help.uaudio.com

Plug-ins included in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strip & Preamp (6)

• 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 (7)

• 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 (6)

• 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 (4)

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Environments © (3)

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar and Bass (3)

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion