Produce music with authentic analog sound.

UA's 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. Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range. Use four Unison preamps to get the sound of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more. Record through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard HEXA Core DSP. Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more. Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®. Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions.

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
• 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 and Dante via Apollo x16D
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers