Universal Audio Apollo X8P – (APX8P)

Features:16 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 size8 Unison-enabled mic preamps with realtime preamp emulations from Neve, API, SSL, Manley, Universal Audio, and more†Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac/Thunderbolt)Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 formatIncludes the “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWsCombine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devicesSelectable 24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machinesConvenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or MonoFree, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineersUniversal Audio Apollo X8P – (APX8P)Record with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion — nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest noise available, at any priceMix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real timeTrack through 8 Unison-enabled mic preamps — with fully authentic emulations from Neve,® API,® Manley,® Helios,® and moreIncludes LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated and inspiring music production applicationElite-Class A/D and D/A ConversionWith thousands of hit songs and hundreds of Grammy-winning albums under their belt, Apollo interfaces are no strangers to tracking stellar-sounding records. To improve on the previous generation Apollo interfaces’ class-leading audio conversion, UA engineers obsessively auditioned the latest A/D and D/A converters — ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry for an ultra-pristine signal path.The Apollo X series also introduces new Dual-Crystal clocking — featuring dedicated crystals for 44.1/88.2/176.4k and 48/96/192k sample rates — resulting in stunningly low jitter, measured at less than 10 picoseconds. This translates into pure, artifact-free recordings and solid stereo imaging you can trust.With 129 dB dynamic range and -119 dB THD N, Apollo x8p’s open, natural sound rivals any dedicated high-end converter on the market — regardless of price — and is the perfect starting point for applying UAD processing.Realtime UAD HEXA Core ProcessingApollo x8p features new HEXA Core processing, with six DSP chips and 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This lets you run more UAD plug-ins, whether you’re tracking in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, or API, or running high UAD plug-in counts when mixing in your DAW.From the tube warmth of Pultec EQs on guitars to the musical tube limiting of the LA-2A on vocals, or the pump of a genuine 1176 or Fairchild 670 tube compressor on drums, your recordings will take a giant leap forward with a rich, three-dimensional analog sound that UAD plug‑ins provide.Unison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, API & Manley PreampsPerfect for engineers, producers, and project studio owners, Apollo x8p features eight Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track large projects through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and Universal Audio. A Universal Audio exclusive, Unison technology nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres — including their input impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps and its onboard HEXA Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it physically reconfigures the Apollo interface’s impedance — so you can tap into the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps.https://youtu.be/D0TrTPAXM1IVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: UAD Plug-Ins vs. Analog Hardware (https://youtu.be/D0TrTPAXM1I)Watch the Unison Shoot OutWhat happens when you put Apollo’s Unison preamp models up against their vintage analog counterparts? Producer Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon) finds out at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville.A Full Suite of Classic Analog Processing OnboardOf course, a hallmark feature of Apollo is its Realtime UAD Processing, letting you run the full library of UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency. Apollo x8p includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, so you can record and mix with the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, and Fairchild compressors, the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and legendary guitar and bass amps from Marshall and Ampeg.https://youtu.be/grMECocTRY4Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Tracking with Apollo's Realtime Analog Classics Plug-In Bundle ft. Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M.) (https://youtu.be/grMECocTRY4)Access the World of UAD Powered Plug-InsGoing beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, Apollo x8p lets you tap into the full UAD Powered Plug-In library of legendary vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.With exclusive emulations from SSL, Neve, Studer, Manley, Helios, API, Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, and more,† it’s like having a studio full of iconic analog gear, in a single rack space. And unlike competing interfaces, these award-winning DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.†Apollo x8p includes the “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately at www.uaudio.com.Surround Sound, Talkback, and MoreThe Apollo x8p features built-in front-panel monitoring functions including a Talkback mic, Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono control. Plus, with its comprehensive 7.1 surround monitoring support, Apollo x8p is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. In addition, Apollo x8p offers selectable 24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.Create with a Fast, Natural Workflow in LUNAExplore analog sound and workflows with LUNA, UA’s Mac‑based recording application for producers and musicians, composers, sound designers, and more.Designed for seamless integration with Apollo audio interfaces, LUNA gives your recordings big studio sound with built‑in extensions from Neve,® Studer,® and API® — plus inspiring instruments like Moog® Minimoog and Ravel grand piano.Build an Expanded Studio System Over ThunderboltApollo x8p offers 16 x 22 simultaneous inputs/outputs (8 x 8 analog I/O) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports. This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin or Apollo rackmount audio interfaces to easily combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices — adding fast, high-bandwidth I/O and DSP as your studio grows.Available with Apollo Heritage EditionFeaturing 10 premium UAD titles — including complete plug‑in Collections of our award-winning Teletronix,® UA 1176, and Fairchild® compressors, Helios® Type 69 and UA 610 mic preamps, Pultec® EQs, and more.https://youtu.be/696MDCjWF-MVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Apollo X Tech Talk: What’s New and Improved With Apollo Interfaces (https://youtu.be/696MDCjWF-M)Apollo X Tech TalkUniversal Audio’s Senior Product Manager, Gannon Kashiwa dives deep into the key features, specs, and development behind the latest generation of Apollo audio interfaceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmkzZCdIQK8Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Apollo X Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interfaces (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmkzZCdIQK8)