Universal Audio Apollo X8 Heritage Edition 8-Channel Thunderbolt Audio Interface With UAD DSP

The Universal Audio Apollo X8 Heritage Edition interface provides an elite recording experience. Featuring premium 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion, 6 HEXA Core UAD SHARC processors for Realtime UAD Processing, and four Unison-enabled mic preamps that provide stunning emulations of Neve, API, Avalon and Manley preamps, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition gives you world-class sound and flexibility. Connecting via ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition offers 18 x 24 simultaneous inputs/outputs for large-scale productions. Th Apollo X8 also comes with 10 award-winning UAD plug-ins valued at over $2,400.

Pristine Audio Conversion

The Apollo X8 Heritage Edition’s elite-class A/D and D/A converters deliver an ultra-transparent signal path with a wide dynamic range, low noise floor, and high bandwidth. The result is an organic, open sound that captures every nuance of your performance.

Powerful UAD Processing

Featuring 6 HEXA Core SHARC processors, the Apollo X8 provides 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This enables you to run more plug-ins simultaneously, whether tracking or mixing. The included UAD Spark subscription lets you balance processing between the Apollo X8 and your computer.

Legendary Mic Preamp Emulations

The Apollo X8 provides four Unison preamps for stunning emulations of Neve, API, Avalon, and Manley preamps. Unison technology nails the tone of these sought-after preamps by modeling their impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and circuit behaviors. You get the character of high-end hardware preamps with the flexibility of UAD plug-ins.

Professional Connectivity and Control

With 18 x 24 simultaneous inputs/outputs, the Apollo X8 handles large productions with ease. Two Thunderbolt 3 ports provide ultra-fast connectivity and daisy-chaining of up to six UAD-2 devices and four Apollos. The Apollo X8 also offers 7.1 surround sound monitoring, selectable +24dBu operation, and a built-in talkback mic. When used with Universal Audio’s LUNA Recording System (included), the Apollo X8 becomes a fully integrated recording solution with a fast, natural workflow.