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Description
Produce music with the authentic sound of analog.
UA's next generation of Apollo x8 interfaces is here, for studio producers who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.
Trusted by top producers and engineers around the globe who need elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power with more inputs and outputs, Apollo x8 brings legendary UA craftsmanship and the sound of the stars right to your rack.
Add the World's Most Trusted Interface to Your Rack
Universal Audio built Apollo x8 for pro and project studios where highest-quality audio is a must. With its award-winning Apollo X sound - now with unprecedented dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring - Apollo x8 puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.
Record Through Four Unison Preamps
With Unison™ technology, Apollo x8 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 x8 gives you the tools used by the world's best engineers. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Fender, 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 x8 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 a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you 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 x8'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
- For Producers Running a Studio
- 30+ UAD Plug-Ins, Real-Time Processing
- External Power Supply, Mac/Windows
- 4 Unison Mic Pre, 2 Hi-Z In, 8 Line In
- 2 Headphone Out, 10 Line/Monitor Out
- Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
- 2 ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, Wordclock I/O
- Auto-Gain Control, Monitor Correction
- Monitoring and Talkback Control
- 7.1 Surround Sound with Bass Management
Specifications
| Channels of I/O |
18 Inputs / 24 Outputs
|
| Built-In DSP |
Yes
|
| Maximum Sampling Rate |
192 kHz / 24-Bit
|
| Number of Microphone Inputs |
4
|
| Built-In Microphone |
(Talkback)
|
| Input Level Adjustment |
1x Knob
|
| Pad |
Mic:
-20 dB (Switchable per Channel) |
| Gain/Trim Range |
Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
+10 dB to +65 dB |
| Solo/Mute |
Mute per Master
|
| Analog Audio I/O |
4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input
8x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 2x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 8x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Line Output 2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output |
| Phantom Power |
48 V, Selectable On/Off
|
| Digital Audio I/O |
2x Mini-TOSLINK / 3.5 mm Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support)
2x Mini-TOSLINK / 3.5 mm Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support) 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output |
| Host Connection |
1x USB-C
|
| Host Connection Protocol |
Thunderbolt 3
|
| USB (Non-Host) |
1x USB-C (Device Connection)
|
| Sync I/O |
1x BNC Word Clock Input
1x BNC Word Clock Output |
| Network I/O |
No
|
| MIDI I/O |
No
|
| Expansion Slots |
No
|
| Wireless |
No
|
| Frequency Response |
Mic, Line Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.07 dB Line Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.08 dB Headphone Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.02 dB Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.02 dB |
| Maximum Input Level |
Mic Inputs:
26 dBu (Pad On) Line Inputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) Hi-Z Inputs: 12.6 dBu (at Minimum Gain) |
| Maximum Output Level |
Line Outputs:
24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) 12.2 dBu (Reference Level at -10 dBv) Headphone Outputs: 17.8 dBu (300 Ohms Load, 1 kHz at 16.8 dBu, -1 dBFS) 18.3 dBu (600 Ohms Load, 1 kHz at 17.3 dBu, -1 dBFS)) Monitor Outputs: 24 dBu (Reference Level at +4 dBu) 12.2 dBV (Reference Level at -10 dBv) |
| Headphone Output Power |
120 mW into 300 Ohms
67 mW into 600 Ohms |
| Impedance |
Mic Inputs:
5.4 Kilohms Line Inputs: 10 Kilohms Line Outputs: 100 Ohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Monitor Outputs: 100 Ohms Word Clock Inputs: 75 Ohms |
| Dynamic Range |
Hi-Z Inputs:
122 dBA Line Inputs: 124 dBA Mic Inputs: 123 dBA Headphone Outputs: 126 dBA Line Outputs: 127 dBA Monitor Outputs: 130 dBA |
| THD+N |
Mic Inputs:
-115 dB / 0.00018% Hi-Z Inputs: -111 dB / 0.00028% Line Inputs: -116 dB / 0.00016% Line Outputs: -119 dB / 0.00011% Monitor Outputs: -127 dB / 0.000045% Headphone Outputs: -117 dB / 0.00014% -118 dB / 0.00013% |
| Sample Rates |
Up to 192 kHz
|
| Sample Rate Conversion |
No
|
| Bit Depths |
24-Bit
|
| Latency |
1.1 ms at 96 kHz
|
| Sync Sources |
ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF, Word Clock
|
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
No
|
| OS Compatibility |
Windows / macOS
|
| Mobile Device Compatibility |
No
|
| Power Requirements |
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
|
| AC Input Power |
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
|
| AC/DC Power Adapter |
12 VDC at 6 A
|
| Power Consumption |
72 W
30 W (Typical) |
| Rackmount Size |
1 U (with Included Hardware)
|
| Operating Conditions |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
|
| Dimensions |
19 x 12 x 1.74" / 48.3 x 30.5 x 4.42 cm (Chassis Only)
19 x 13.5 x 1.74" / 48.3 x 34.3 x 4.42 cm (Including Controls and Protrusions) |
| Weight |
8.8 lb / 4.0 kg
|
| Package Weight |
16.855 lb
|
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
23.6 x 17.3 x 7.9"
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