Universal Audio Apollo x8 18x24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with 4 Mic Preamps and HEXA Core DSP

OUR PART #: APOLLO-X8 MFR #: APX8

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Product Overview

Univeral Audio's Apollo x8, part of their x-Series of audio interfaces, lets music producers, project and post-production studios track, overdub, and mix with unrivaled A/D and D/A conversion, UA's proprietary HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, as well as 7.1 surround sound monitoring (contact your Sales Pro for details) — and all within a sleek, rack-mountable Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that works either with Mac or PC platforms.

This 18 x 24 interface, built upon Universal Audio's 60-year audio craftsmanship heritage, distinguishes itself with four (4) Unison™-enabled mic preamps which provide authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, Manley, API, SSL, and more, as well as UA's HEXA Core processing which yields 50% more DSP for the use of UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time.

Features

  • 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac)
  • 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 (for details, please contact your Sales Pro)
  • 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 (sold separately)
  • Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices (additional devices sold separately)
  • 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
  • Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications

  • Inputs
    • Line Inputs: 8 Balanced ¼" TRS
    • Microphone Inputs: 4 Balanced XLR
    • Instrument (Hi-Z) Inputs: 2 Unbalanced ¼" TS
    • Digital Inputs (Optical TOSLINK): ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz, ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz, Digital Inputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 – 192 kHz
  • A to D Conversion
    • Mic Preamps: Dynamic Range: 122 dB (A-weighted), THD+N: -115 dB (0.00019%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
    • Line Inputs: Dynamic Range: 123 dB (A-weighted), THD+N: -113 dB (0.00022%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.04 dB
  • Outputs:
    • Line Outputs: 8 Balanced ¼" TRS
    • Monitor Outputs: 2 Balanced ¼" TRS
    • Headphone Outputs:2 Stereo ¼" TRS
    • Digital Outputs (Optical TOSLINK): ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz, ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz, Digital Outputs (RCA): S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 to 192 kHz
  • D to A Conversion:
    • Line Outputs: Dynamic Range: 127 dB (A-weighted), THD+N: -118 dB (0.00011%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
    • Monitor Outputs: Dynamic Range: 129 dB (A-weighted), THD+N: -118 dB (0.00012%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.06 dB
    • Headphone Outputs: Dynamic Range: 125 dB (A-weighted), THD+N: -102 dB (0.00080%), Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB

System Requirements

  • ALL:
    • Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
    • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
    • 6 gigabytes available storage
    • Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
    • For additional compatibility information, please contact your Sales Pro
  • MAC:
    • Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
    • Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (sold separately)
    • macOS 10.12 Sierra or 10.13 High Sierra
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013 “black cylinder” model) compatibility – please contact your Sales Pro for additional information
  • PC:
    • Available Thunderbolt 3 port
    • Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)

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