Universal Audio Apollo x8P Gen 2 Studio +
MPN #UA-APX8PG2-STU
$5199.00
Save 20%, MSRP $6499.00
16x22 Thunderbolt rackmount audio interface with 8 Unison mic preamps, Apollo X Gen 2 conversion, Auto-Gain, Monitor Correction, 7.1 surround sound, Bass Management, HEXA core DSP
UA's next generation of Apollo x8p interfaces is here, for producers and engineers who need highest-resolution audio conversion, eight Unison? mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.
Used by top producers and engineers around the globe, Apollo x8p is the world's most trusted audio interface for professional audio production, putting timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right in your rack.
Key Benefits
Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any ApolloExperience authentic analog sound with UnisonTM preamps, letting you record in realtime through gear from Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and moreAccess the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and moreMix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks*Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the takeHear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setupQuickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console appGet thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
Add the World's Most Trusted Interface to Your Rack
Universal Audio built Apollo x8p for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality audio and expanded analog inputs for larger sessions. With its award-winning Apollo X sound " now with unprecedented dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring " Apollo x8p puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.
Record Through Eight Unison Preamps
With Unison? technology, Apollo x8p lets you track in realtime with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.
Unlock Authentic Analog Sounds
Right out of the box, Apollo x8p gives you the tools used by the world's best engineers. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg " you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8p features UA's highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you playback your audio through monitors or headphones, you'll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Just like an analog studio, where the console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8p has a powerful digital mixing engine where you can control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x8p's HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains " a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.
Features
16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processingEight UnisonTM mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, DB-25 input (line 1-8), two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX or S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)Two 1/4" monitor outs, DB-25 output (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outsElite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample ratesEnhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dBCalibrate 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 talentUpdated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and moreOnboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWsIncludes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ EditionsCompatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over DanteFree industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
Specifications
Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition
Channel Strips & Preamps (9)
Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
V76 Preamplifier
Compressors / Limiters (17)
dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
Empirical Labs Distressor
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Fairchild 660 Compressor
Fairchild 670 Compressor
Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
UA 175B Classic Limiter
UA 176 Classic Limiter
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 (7)
Auto-Tune Realtime Access?Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
Auto-Tune Realtime X
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision Enhancer Hz
Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (6)
Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
Moog Minimoog
Opal Morphing Synth
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Ravel Grand Piano
Waterfall B3 Organ
Delay & Modulation (6)
Brigade Chorus Pedal
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Studio D Chorus
Waterfall Rotary Speaker
Reverbs & Rooms (4)
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass (3)
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
Raw Distortion
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