Universal Audio Apollo x8 Universal Audio Apollo x8: Elite Audio Conversion & Realtime UAD Processing. The Universal Audio Apollo x8 is a rackmount 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, designed for music producers, project studios, and post-production facilities demanding the highest quality audio conversion, expansive DSP power, and versatile monitoring capabilities. Building on Universal Audio's 60-year legacy, the Apollo x8 delivers an unparalleled recording and mixing experience. Key Features: Elite-Class A/D and D/A Conversion: Experience pristine audio fidelity with Universal Audio's flagship 24-bit/192kHz converters, featuring an impressive 129 dB dynamic range and ultra-low THD+N. The Apollo x8's new Dual-Crystal clocking system ensures incredibly low jitter for pure, artifact-free recordings and rock-solid stereo imaging. Four Unison Mic Preamps: Track through authentic emulations of legendary analog preamps from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more, thanks to Universal Audio's exclusive Unison technology. Unison intelligently reconfigures the Apollo's preamp impedance, gain stage "sweet spots," and component-level circuit behaviors to precisely match the modeled hardware. HEXA Core DSP Processing: Power your sessions with six UAD DSP chips, providing 50% more processing power than previous Apollos. This allows you to run more UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real-time with near-zero latency, whether you're tracking with classic channel strips or mixing with high plug-in counts in your DAW. Comprehensive UAD Plug-In Library: Access Universal Audio's vast library of over 200 award-winning UAD plug-ins, including authentic emulations of iconic compressors, EQs, reverbs, and more. The Apollo x8 includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" bundle to get you started with legendary tones. Advanced Monitoring & Surround Sound: The Apollo x8 offers comprehensive monitoring features, including a built-in Talkback mic, Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono controls. It also provides up to 7.1 surround sound support with bass management, making it ideal for immersive audio production for games, film, and television. Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks (optional add-on) ensures accurate playback in any room. Streamlined Workflow with UAD Console App: The UAD Console App acts as the digital hub, offering intuitive control over plug-in routing, low-latency cue mixing, and immersive monitoring controls. Features like Auto-Gain and Plug-In Scenes further optimize your workflow. Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity & Expandability: With two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Apollo x8 offers blazing-fast connectivity and low latency (sub-2ms round trip at 96kHz). You can expand your studio by cascading up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for a massive 128 channels of premium I/O and shared DSP power. LUNA Recording System Compatibility: Seamlessly integrate the Apollo x8 with Universal Audio's LUNA Recording System (Mac only), a free, tightly integrated recording, editing, and mixing environment that leverages Apollo's onboard DSP for an analog-style workflow with zero discernible latency. The Universal Audio Apollo x8 provides a powerful and flexible solution for modern studios, delivering authentic analog sound and a world of processing power right to your rack. Read More