UNIVERSAL AUDIO Apollo X8P Gen 2 ESS

16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with eight Unison 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 processing, and premium software suite for Mac and Windows.

Record complex sessions with authentic analog sound

Universal Audio's new generation of Apollo x8p interfaces is designed for producers and engineers who demand the highest quality in audio conversion, eight Unison™ preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing power, to record and mix large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins such as Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and many more.
Used by top professionals worldwide, the Apollo x8p is the most reliable audio interface for professional audio production, bringing UA's timeless sound and legendary build quality to your rack.

Key Benefits

• Experience the next generation of audio conversion, with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion among Apollo interfaces

• Experience authentic analog sound with Unison™ preamps, allowing you to record in real-time using simulations of Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and many more devices

• Access a library of over 200 UAD DSP and native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and many more

• Mix with confidence in any environment, even with headphones, thanks to Apollo monitor correction, powered by Sonarworks®*

• Automatically set levels on multiple inputs in seconds with Auto-Gain and never miss a recording

• Hear all the bass details in your mixes thanks to bass management, which allows you to integrate a subwoofer into your monitoring system

• Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app

• Get valuable UAD plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and many more, with a choice between Essentials+ or Studio+ editions

Add the most reliable interface to your rack

Universal Audio created the Apollo x8p for professional engineers and producers who need impeccable audio quality and expandable analog inputs for large sessions. With Apollo X's award-winning sound — now with an unprecedented dynamic range and improved D/A monitoring — the Apollo x8p brings authentic analog sound directly to your rack.

Record with eight Unison preamps

Thanks to Unison™ technology, the Apollo x8p allows you to record in real-time with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and many more, giving you the same rich analog tones used in the best recordings ever.

Unlock authentic analog sounds

Out of the box, the Apollo x8p provides you with the tools used by the world's best engineers. In addition to the included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and Marshall and Ampeg amplifiers, you'll have access to the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins, with tried-and-true sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.

Hear details like never before

Now in its second generation, the Apollo x8p features UA's most advanced D/A converters ever, combined with Apollo monitor correction powered by Sonarworks®. This means that when you play back your audio on monitors or headphones, you'll hear the most faithful representation of your recordings, with no surprises when you hear the final mix or master.

Find your flow with the UAD Console app

Just like in an analog studio, where the console is the heart of the workflow, the Apollo x8p integrates a powerful digital mixing engine that allows you to control plug-in routing and monitoring. With new features like Auto-Gain, bass management, 7.1 surround sound support, and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to find the perfect workflow for your needs.

A hybrid system, built for you

Combine the Apollo x8p's HEXA Core DSP processor with your computer's native processing to handle complex sessions with intricate plug-in chains. This hybrid workflow far surpasses any setup that relies solely on native processing.

Expand your studio as you grow

Expand your studio by connecting up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces, with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW. Control everything conveniently from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. Wherever your music takes you, Apollo will always be by your side.**

Key Features

• 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
• Eight Unison™ 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 outputs, DB-25 output (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
• 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
• Improved D/A monitoring for critical playback, with a 130 dB dynamic range and an extremely low total harmonic distortion (THD) of -127 dB
• Calibration of main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo monitor correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Integrated monitor controller with alternate speaker selection and talkback for easy communication with artists
• Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, plug-in scenes, subwoofer integration with bass management, immersive audio support, and much more
• Integrated DSP supporting over 200 UAD plug-ins in VST, AU, and AAX 64-bit formats across all major DAWs
• Includes over 50 UAD plug-ins with the Essentials+ or Studio+ editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and many more**
• Expandable with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or selected models via Dante
• Industry-leading technical support, provided by experienced audio engineers

*Requires licenses for Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference, purchasable at sonarworks.com

**For full compatibility information, please visit help.uaudio.com

Plug-ins included in Essentials+ Edition

Channel Strip & Preamp (6)

• 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 (7)

• 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 (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 (4)

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (3)

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverbs & Ambiences © (3)

• 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