Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface – Brand New

Brand new Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition, a professional rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for high-end recording, mixing, and production environments.

The Apollo x8 Gen 2 combines premium 24-bit/192 kHz A/D and D/A conversion with four Unison-enabled microphone preamps, extensive analog and digital I/O, and onboard HEXA Core UAD DSP processing. It is built to serve as the centerpiece of a serious studio setup, offering excellent sound quality, flexible routing, and real-time UAD plug-in processing with extremely low latency.

This is the Essentials+ Edition, which was originally packaged with Universal Audio’s Essentials+ software collection.

Key Features:

• Brand new condition
• Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition
• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
• HEXA Core onboard UAD DSP processing
• 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion
• Four Unison-enabled mic preamps
• Eight analog line inputs
• Eight analog line outputs
• Two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Dedicated stereo monitor outputs
• Two independent headphone outputs
• Optical ADAT digital I/O for expansion
• Coaxial S/PDIF digital I/O
• BNC word clock I/O
• Built-in talkback functionality
• Auto-Gain capability
• Bass Management
• Plug-In Scenes
• Apollo Monitor Correction compatibility
• Expandable with additional compatible Apollo interfaces

Universal Audio’s Unison technology allows compatible UAD preamp and channel-strip plug-ins to interact with the Apollo’s analog input circuitry, giving users access to the feel and response of modeled studio preamps, channel strips, guitar amps, and other classic recording hardware while tracking.

With four onboard Unison preamps and substantial analog and digital connectivity, the Apollo x8 Gen 2 is especially well suited for recording full bands, drums, vocals, guitars, keyboards, outboard equipment, and multi-source sessions. Its HEXA Core processing also provides substantial onboard DSP power for running compatible UAD plug-ins during recording and mixing.

The Gen 2 Apollo X platform also adds modern studio workflow features such as Auto-Gain, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes, and Apollo Monitor Correction compatibility, making the x8 Gen 2 an excellent choice for professional studios, production rooms, and high-end home recording setups.

Please note: This is the Essentials+ Edition. Included or transferable software and plug-in licenses are subject to Universal Audio’s current registration and transfer policies.

An excellent option for anyone searching for a Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2, Thunderbolt 3 audio interface, UAD interface, rackmount studio interface, Unison preamp interface, or professional multi-channel recording interface.