Name: Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essentials Thunderbolt Audio Interface
SKU: 536265

Universal Audio'smost advanced Apollo x8 is here. For creators and producers running bigger projects who need the highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and real-time UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.

Essentials Plug-ins Bundles:

Channel Strips & Preamps: 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: 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: 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: Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Precision Enhancer Hz, Verve Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments: PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
Guitar & Bass: Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier, Raw Distortion

Features:

16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
Eight Unison™ 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 outs
Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in 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 more
Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D
Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

Specifications:

Simultaneous Channel I/O Count (analog digital): 16 x 22 (ADAT mode)
Microphone Inputs: Eight XLR female, pin 2 positive (combo XLR/TRS), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB Frequency Response, 10 dB to 65 dB Gain Range, 48V Phantom Power (switchable per mic input)
High Impedance (Hi-Z) Instrument Inputs: Two ¼" female TS unbalanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.08 dB Frequency Range, 10 dB to 65 dB Gain Range
Analog Line Inputs: Eight ¼" female TRS balanced (combo XLR/TRS) [One female DB25 (Tascam wiring), normalled], 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB Frequency Range, 10 dB to 65 dB Gain Range ( (inputs 1 – 4 only)
Analog Line Outputs (DC coupled): Eight (10 including Monitor outputs) Female DB25 (Tascam wiring), 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB Frequency Range
Analog Monitor Outputs (DC coupled): Two (one stereo pair) ¼" Female TRS Balanced, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Range
Headphone Outputs Two ¼" female TRS stereo, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB Frequency Range
S/PDIF Channels: One stereo input, one stereo output
Connector Type (shared with S/PDIF): Optical TOSLINK JIS F05
Word Clock: One input, one output (BNC)
Thunderbolt 3 Ports: Two (Mac Only)
Simultaneous A/D Conversion: Eight channels
Simultaneous D/A Conversion: 14 channels
Supported Sample Rates (kHz): 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192
Bit Depth Per Sample: 24
Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 milliseconds @ 96 kHz sample rate
Power Supply: External AC-to-DC power supply, level VI compliant
Includes: Apollo x8p Gen 2 audio interface, External power supply and region-specific AC cable (USA, EU, UK, ANZ, or Japan), Set of (4) rack-mount screws, Getting Started URL card
Dimensions: 19" (W) x 12" (D) x 1.74" (H) / 482.6 mm (W) x 305 mm mm (D) x 44.2 mm (H) (1U rack space)
Weight: 4.02 kg / 8.9 lbs