The Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 is a 16 x 22 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with eight Unison mic preamps, HEXA Core DSP, and elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 conversion at 24-bit / 192 kHz for Mac and Windows. Eight Unison preamps make it a primary tracking interface for drums, ensembles, and larger sessions. Surround monitoring up to 7.1 is supported via UAD Console.

Inputs and Outputs

• Mic / line: 8 Unison combo XLR/TRS
• Hi-Z: 2 front-panel 1/4"
• Line in: 8 via DB-25
• Line out: 8 via DB-25 (plus stereo monitor on 1/4")
• Headphones: 2 stereo 1/4"
• Digital: ADAT or S/PDIF I/O (shared optical), word clock I/O

DSP, Console, and Monitoring

HEXA Core (six SHARC processors) runs UAD plug-ins in realtime for tracking and mixing, and can be combined with native host processing. UAD Console provides Auto-Gain (on models with Unison preamps), Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, talkback, Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks, and expandable Thunderbolt Apollo systems (up to four units).

Plug-in Bundle (Studio+)

Studio+ includes 56 UAD plug-ins: everything in Essentials+ (33), plus these additions:

• Channel strips and preamps: Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip, Manley Reference Microphone Preamp, V76 Preamplifier
• Compressors / limiters: dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter, Empirical Labs Distressor, Fairchild 660 Compressor, Fairchild 670 Compressor, Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler, UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter, UA 1176AE Classic Limiter, UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter, UA 175B Classic Limiter, UA 176 Classic Limiter
• Special processing: Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced, Auto-Tune Realtime X, Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Instruments: Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio, Moog Minimoog, Opal Morphing Synth, Ravel Grand Piano, Waterfall B3 Organ
• Delay and modulation: Brigade Chorus Pedal, Studio D Chorus, Waterfall Rotary Speaker
• Reverbs and rooms: Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb

Additional UAD plug-ins from the 200+ title library can be purchased separately. Formats: VST, AU, AAX 64.

Specifications

• Simultaneous I/O: 16 x 22
• Mic preamps: 8 Unison-enabled, +48V phantom
• Hi-Z inputs: 2 front-panel 1/4"
• Analog line I/O: 8 (DB-25) in / 8 (DB-25) + stereo monitor out
• Monitor outputs: stereo (XLR on x16; 1/4" on x6 / x8 / x8p)
• Headphone: 2 stereo 1/4" TRS
• Digital I/O: dual ADAT I/O and S/PDIF I/O; word clock I/O
• Host: Thunderbolt 3 (two ports; Mac / Windows)
• DSP: HEXA Core (six SHARC processors)
• Conversion: 24-bit / 44.1-192 kHz
• Surround / immersive: up to 7.1
• Power: external 12 VDC supply (included), up to 72 W (approx. 30 W typical)
• Dimensions: 482.6 x 343.1 x 44.2 mm (19.0" x 13.5" x 1.74"), W x D x H including knobs/jacks; 1U
• Weight: 4.02 kg (8.9 lb)

In the Box

• Apollo x8p Gen 2 audio interface
• External power supply
• AC power cable (IEC, region-specific)
• Set of 4 rack-mount screws
• Getting Started URL card

Thunderbolt cable sold separately.