Built for Professional Audio Recording and Mixing
The Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 with the Essentials+ Bundle is a 16x22 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed to handle the demands of professional producers and engineers. With eight Unison-enabled mic preamps and HEXA Core DSP processing, this interface lets you record through renowned analog emulations in real time at near-zero latency. Whether you're tracking vocals, full bands, or immersive sessions, the Apollo x8p delivers uncompromising sound quality for both Mac and Windows users.

Eight Unison Preamps Recreate Vintage Analog Gear
Each of the eight onboard mic preamps features Unison technology, which replicates the impedance, gain staging, and circuit behavior of iconic analog hardware. This means you can record through faithful emulations of gear from Neve, API, Manley, and more—directly within the Apollo hardware. The preamps also include Auto-Gain functionality, which automatically configures the ideal recording level across all input channels for fast, precise setup.

Elite-Class AD/DA Conversion for Studio Accuracy
The Apollo x8p Gen 2 is built with updated Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters. These converters feature Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter performance and boast up to 130 dB of dynamic range and a THD of -127 dB. This ensures your recordings and mixes retain pristine audio fidelity, making the x8p suitable for critical listening, mastering, and high-end production work across music, post-production, and broadcast.

Advanced Monitoring Tools for Any Environment
With built-in Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, the x8p allows you to calibrate your monitors for room acoustics. Bass Management enables you to integrate subwoofers accurately in both stereo and 7.1 surround configurations. Two headphone outputs and 10 analog line/monitor outputs provide the flexibility required for complex cue mixes and immersive audio monitoring setups.

Flexible I/O for Studio Integration
This interface provides a broad range of connectivity options for professional studios. It includes eight analog line-level inputs and outputs via DB25, two Hi-Z instrument inputs on the front panel, and dedicated 1/4" monitor and headphone outputs. Digital connectivity includes two ADAT or S/PDIF ports and word clock I/O, allowing seamless integration with outboard gear, digital mixers, and multi-channel systems.

Next-Gen Console App and Plug-In Management
The new UAD Console software gives you full control over the interface, including Auto-Gain setup, monitor calibration, and routing. You can store and recall Plug-In Scenes instantly, perfect for live sessions or complex mixing workflows. The software also supports surround monitoring, DSP pairing, and MIDI plug-in control, putting comprehensive functionality at your fingertips.

Essentials+ Plug-In Bundle Included
Bundled with the Apollo x8p is the Essentials+ UAD plug-in collection, featuring over 30 premium effects and processor emulations. You get compressors like the LA-2A and 1176LN, EQs like the Pultec EQP-1A, and vocal tools such as Auto-Tune Realtime Access. These plug-ins run on the interface’s HEXA Core DSP, freeing your computer’s CPU and enabling high-quality processing even on complex projects.