The Apollo x8 Gen 2 is a rackmount Apollo with four Unison preamps and HEXA Core DSP, on Apollo X Gen 2 conversion. It records through UAD plug-ins in real time, with UAD Console's Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller and immersive audio tools.
With four preamps in a rack, the x8 sits in the middle of the line: room for a small group tracking together and the DSP to mix the session. The x8p doubles the preamps; the x6 has two.
This listing is the Studio+ edition, which comes with the larger UAD Analog Classics Pro plug-in bundle.
SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
Four 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)
Two 1/4" monitor outs, eight 1/4" line outs (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
Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Dante via Apollo x16D
