{"product_id":"universal-audio-apollo-x8-gen-2-essentials-thunderbolt-audio-interface","title":"Universal Audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Thunderbolt Audio Interface","description":"\u003ch1\u003eUniversal Audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Thunderbolt Audio Interface\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduce music with authentic analog sound.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse four Unison™ preamps to get the sound of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard HEXA Core DSP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h5 mod_details_downloads_v9a3JW_Tab_title\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_details_downloads_v9a3JW_Tab_bodyText\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1\/4\" line inputs, two optical Toslink I\/O (ADAT S\/MUX), RCA coaxial I\/O (S\/PDIF), word clock I\/O (BNC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo 1\/4\" monitor outs, eight 1\/4\" line outs (ALT \/ 7.1 surround), two 1\/4\" TRS headphone outs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit \/ 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced D\/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®* \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mod_feature_large_K0WiWG_FeatureLarge_title\"\u003eProduce Music with Authentic Analog Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_feature_large_K0WiWG_FeatureLarge_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur most advanced Apollo x8 is here. For creators and producers running bigger projects who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1475\/9390\/files\/imgi_29_apollo_x8_feature_lg_90ec670c-4c98-4a02-978e-0f8dd79f6561.jpg?v=1779998068\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"swiper-slide mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide swiper-slide-active\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slideDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h4 mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide_title\"\u003eAdd the World’s Most Trusted Audio Interface to Your Rack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1475\/9390\/files\/imgi_30_apollo_x8_feature_sm_1_13cecb16-329f-466d-a6ec-ec9256302204.jpg?v=1779998194\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe built Apollo x8 for pro and project studios where highest-quality audio is a must. With its elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, unprecedented dynamic range, and enhanced D\/A monitoring — Apollo x8 puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1475\/9390\/files\/imgi_31_apollo_x8_feature_sm_2_677a2efd-43e6-4567-ad52-74c97ecfc85c.jpg?v=1779998271\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"swiper-slide mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide swiper-slide-next\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slideDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h4 mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide_title\"\u003eRecord Through Four Unison Preamps\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Unison™ technology 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1475\/9390\/files\/imgi_32_apollo_x8_feature_sm_3_cefbdfec-1ce0-41b9-a1bd-d2ab5e592c92.jpg?v=1779998302\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"swiper-slide mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slideDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_block\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"h4 mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide_title\"\u003eHear the Details Like Never Before\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mod_pdp_carousel_LuFo7q_PDPCarousel_slide_text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8 features our highest-resolution D\/A converters ever. 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