Universal Audio Apollo x8p 16x22 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with 8 Mic Preamps and HEXA Core DSP

OUR PART #: APOLLO-X8P MFR #: APX8P

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Built upon Universal Audio's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, the Apollo x8p, part of their x-Series of audio interfaces... ...Read more

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Product Overview

Built upon Universal Audio's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, the Apollo x8p, part of their x-Series of audio interfaces, enables music engineers, producers, and project studios to track, overdub, and mix with unmatched A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring, all within a sleek, rack-mountable Thunderbolt 3 audio interface unit designed for use with either Mac or PC.

This 18 x 22 interface laps the competition with eight (8) Unison™-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more, plus UA's proprietary HEXA Core processing yields 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time.

Features

  • 18 x 22 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
  • (8) Unison-enabled mic preamps with real-time preamp emulations from Neve, API, SSL, Manley, Universal Audio, and more
  • Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format (please contact your Sales Pro for details)
  • UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs (Note: 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:
    • Combo Mic/Line Inputs: 8 Balanced XLR/TRS
    • DB25 Line Inputs: 8 Balanced via 25-pin D-sub
    • Instrument (Hi-Z) Inputs: 2 Unbalanced ¼" TS
    • Digital Inputs (Optical TOSLINK, Switchable ADAT or S/PDIF): ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz, ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz, S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 to 96 kHz
  • A/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:
    • DB25 Line Outputs: 8 Balanced via 25-pin D-sub
    • Monitor Outputs: 2 Balanced ¼" TRS
    • Headphone Outputs: 2 Stereo ¼" TRS
    • Digital Outputs (Optical TOSLINK, Switchable ADAT or S/PDIF): ADAT: 8 channels @ 44.1 – 96 kHz, ADAT: 4 channels @ 176.4 – 192 kHz, S/PDIF: 2 channels @ 44.1 to 96 kHz
  • D/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 (sold separately)
    • 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, 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 (for additional compatibility information, please contact your Sale Pro)
  • PC:
    • Available Thunderbolt 3 port
    • Windows 10 Fall Creators Update (64-Bit Edition)

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