{"product_id":"universal-audio-apollo-x8-gen-2-ess","title":"UNIVERSAL AUDIO Apollo X8 Gen 2 ESS","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"description\" class=\"uk-active\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003e18 x 24 rackmount Thunderbolt audio interface with four Unison microphone preamps, Apollo X Gen 2 premium audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, up to 7.1 surround sound support with bass management, HEXA six-core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac and Windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eMake music with authentic analog sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eUA's new generation of Apollo x8 interfaces was created for studio producers seeking the highest quality audio conversion, four Unison™ microphone preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing power to record and mix with world-class UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and many more. Trusted by top producers and engineers worldwide, Apollo x8 combines the sonic excellence of Apollo X and the power of DSP with an increased number of inputs and outputs, bringing Universal Audio's legendary craftsmanship and sound quality to your studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy next-generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion ever seen in an Apollo interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExperience authentic analog sound thanks to Unison™ preamps, allowing you to record in real time through emulations of historic equipment like Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess a comprehensive library of over 200 UAD DSP and native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMix accurately in any room or with headphones thanks to Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatically set levels on multiple inputs with the Auto-Gain feature and never miss a recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately hear low-frequency details in your mixes thanks to bass management, which allows you to integrate a subwoofer into your monitoring system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuickly configure low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring via the UAD Console app\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGet thousands of euros worth of award-winning UAD plug-ins like Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and many more with the Essentials+ or Studio+ versions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eAdd the world's most reliable interface to your studio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eUniversal Audio designed Apollo x8 for professional and project studios where the highest audio quality is paramount. With the Apollo X sound — now with unprecedented dynamic range and improved D\/A monitoring — Apollo x8 brings authentic analog sound directly to your studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eRecord with Unison Preamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eThanks to Unison™ technology, Apollo x8 allows you to record in real-time with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and many others, giving you the same rich analog nuances that characterized some of the best recordings in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eMix with Authentic Analog Sounds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eApollo x8 immediately provides you with the tools used by the world's top engineers. In addition to the included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg amplifiers, you'll have access to the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock iconic sounds like those from Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eHear Every Detail Like Never Before\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eWith its second generation, Apollo x8 features the most advanced D\/A converters ever made by UA, combined with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®. This means that whether with monitors or headphones, you will hear your recordings with unparalleled fidelity, ensuring that there will be no surprises when you move to the final mix or master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eFind Your Workflow in the UAD Console App\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eLike a true analog studio, where the console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 offers a powerful digital mixing engine that allows you to manage plug-in routing and monitoring. With features like Auto-Gain, bass management, 7.1 surround sound support, and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to adapt the workflow to your needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eA Hybrid System Designed for Your Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eCombine Apollo x8's HEXA Core DSP with your computer's native processing to handle complex sessions with intricate plug-in chains — a hybrid workflow that far exceeds any exclusively native setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eExpand Your Studio as You Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eYou can connect up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces to get up to 128 channels of I\/O in your DAW and manage everything from the desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. No matter how much your studio grows, an Apollo will always be within reach.**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA six-core DSP plug-in processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFour Unison™ microphone preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1\/4\" line inputs, two Toslink optical I\/O (ADAT S\/MUX), RCA coaxial I\/O (S\/PDIF), word clock I\/O (BNC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 1\/4\" monitor outputs, eight 1\/4\" line outputs (ALT \/ 7.1 surround), two 1\/4\" TRS headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClass-leading Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit \/ 192 kHz resolution and Dual-\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring and playback with a dynamic range of 130 dB and incredibly low harmonic distortion of -127 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrate monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComprehensive monitor controller with alternative speaker selection and integrated talkback for easy communication with artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer bass management integration, immersive audio support, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats for all major DAWs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and other DAWs**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or selected models via Dante\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndustry-leading, free technical support provided by experienced audio engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Requires the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available at sonarworks.com\u003cbr\u003e**For complete compatibility information, see help.uaudio.com\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003ePlug-ins included in Essentials+ Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eChannel Strip \u0026amp; 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