Rackmount 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with four Unison mic preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, up to 7.1 surround sound with Bass Management, HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

Produce music with the authentic sound of analog.

UA's next generation of Apollo x8 interfaces is here, for studio producers who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.

Trusted by top producers and engineers around the globe who need elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power with more inputs and outputs, Apollo x8 brings legendary UA craftsmanship and the sound of the stars right to your rack.

Add the World’s Most Trusted Interface to Your Rack

Universal Audio built Apollo x8 for pro and project studios where highest-quality audio is a must. With its award-winning Apollo X sound — now with unprecedented dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8 puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.

Record Through Four Unison Preamps

With Unison technology, Apollo x8 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

Right out of the box, Apollo x8 gives you the plug-ins used by the world’s best engineers. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A and 1176 compressors, UA 610, Century, and LA-6176 tube channel strips, plus UAD guitar amps like Showtime ’64 and Lion ’68 — you can tap into the entire UAD library of over 200 titles to unlock proven hit-making sounds.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8 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 not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x8’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.

Features

• 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+ Apollo DSP and UAD Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, UAD 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 included software worth thousands with Analog Classics Pro version. Plus enjoy special upgrade pricing on even more UAD plug-ins with your purchase
• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 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 80 UAD plug-ins with UAD Analog Classics Pro
• 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

Over 80 Included Plug-Ins in UAD Analog Classics Pro

Vocals & Pitch Correction (2)

• Topline Vocal Suite
• Topline Key Finder

Channel Strips & Preamps (19)

• API Preamp
• API Vision Channel Strip
• API Vision Channel Strip Legacy
• Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
• Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
• Manley VOXBOX Channel Strip
• Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ
• Neve 88RS Channel Strip
• Neve 88RS Channel Strip Legacy
• Precision Channel Strip
• SSL E Series Channel Strip
• SSL E Series Channel Strip Legacy
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
• V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (21)

• API 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor
• dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
• Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
• Fairchild 660 Compressor
• Fairchild 670 Compressor
• Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
• Precision Buss Compressor
• SSL G Series Bus Compressor
• SSL G Series Bus Compressor Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
• UA 1176 FET Compressor
• UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
• UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (9)

• Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Neve 1073 Legacy
• Neve 1073SE Legacy
• Precision Equalizer
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (9)

• A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer
• Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder
• Little Labs Voice Of God Bass Resonance
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision De-Esser
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Precision Enhancer kHz
• Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (8)

• Brigade Chorus Pedal
• Cooper Time Cube MkII Delay
• EP-34 Tape Echo
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L
• Studio D Chorus

Reverbs & Rooms (6)

• Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
• Ocean Way Studios Deluxe
• Ocean Way Studios
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• UAD Sound City Studios

Mastering (3)

• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass (9)

• Bermuda Triangle
• Fender ’55 Tweed Deluxe
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal
• UAD Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier
• UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier
• UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
• UAD Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier

LUNA Extensions (4)

• Ampex ATR-102 Master Tape Extension
• API Summing Extension
• API Vision Console Emulation
• Studer A800 Multitrack Tape Extension