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Universal Audio UA Apollo x8p Gen 2 STU (Rack/TB3/MAC/WIN)

UA-APX8PG2STU - RRP $9,299.00
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  • Apollo x8p offers highest-resolution audio conversion
  • Features eight Unison™ mic preamps for rich textures
  • Includes HEXA Core DSP for large session processing
  • Access 200+ UAD plug-ins for professional sound
  • Enhanced D/A converters for pristine playback
  • Calibrate outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction
  • 16 x 22 Thunderbolt interface with expanded I/O
  • Supports major DAWs like Logic Pro and Cubase

UA’s next generation of Apollo x8p interfaces is here, for producers and engineers who need highest-resolution audio conversion, eight Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.

Used by top producers and engineers around the globe, Apollo x8p is the world’s most trusted audio interface for professional audio production, putting timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right in your rack.

Key Benefits
Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
Experience authentic analog sound with Unison™ preamps, letting you record in realtime through gear from Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and more
Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take
Hear all the low-end detail in your mixes using bass management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup
Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app
Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions


Add the World’s Most Trusted Interface to Your Rack
Universal Audio built Apollo x8p for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality audio and expanded analog inputs for larger sessions. With its award-winning Apollo X sound — now with unprecedented dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8p puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.

Record Through Eight Unison Preamps
With Unison™ technology, Apollo x8p 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
Apollo x8p gives you the tools used by the world’s best engineers. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from 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 x8p 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 hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, with no surprises in your final mix or master.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Apollo x8p’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring just like an analog studio console. With features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround Sound, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a workflow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x8p’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.**

Key Features
16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
Eight Unison™ mic 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 outs, DB-25 output (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4 TRS headphone outs
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
Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers
*Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com

**For full compatibility information, refer to help.uaudio.com

More Information
Brand Universal Audio
Got bluetooth? No
Mixer - Type Audio Interface
# inputs? 8
# outputs? 8
Built in effects? No
Included software? Studio Plugins Pack
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