Apollo x8P Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Universal Audio Apollo X8P warranty from Thomann until 22.08.2026

Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface 

The Apollo X8P enables audio engineers, music producers, and project studios to record, overdub, and mix from new world-leading A/D and D/A converters, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring* - all in a sleek Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac** or PC.

This 16 x 22 interface draws on UA's 60 years of experience designing and manufacturing audio equipment. It features eight Unison™-enabled microphone preamps, providing authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL and others. All-new HEXA Core plug-in processing means 50% percent more DSP power for real-time use of UAD Powered plug-ins in the recording and mixing process.

In addition to outstanding audio conversion, Apollo x8p features selectable level compatibility with professional +24 dBu devices, as well as an integrated monitor controller and built-in talkback microphone.

Outstanding A/D and D/A Conversion

With thousands of chart-topping songs and hundreds of Grammy-winning albums in the trophy cabinet, Apollo interfaces have already proven their world-class ability to record exceptional-sounding records. To improve upon the world-class audio conversion of the previous generation Apollo interfaces, UA engineers listened to and evaluated the latest A/D and D/A converters with the utmost meticulousness, finally merging the chosen 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry to create an optimally pristine signal path.

Thanks to a dynamic range of 129 dB and -118 dB THD+N, the Apollo x8p's open, natural sound quality rivals any dedicated high-end converter on the market and is the perfect starting point for further sound refinement with award-winning UAD plug-ins.

Real-time UAD HEXA Core Processing

The Universal Audio Apollo X8P features the new HEXA Core Processing, with six DSP chips and with 50% more processing power for UAD plug-ins than in previous Apollos. Therefore, more UAD plug-ins are usable, whether you're working in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, or API, or using a variety of UAD plug-ins when mixing in your DAW.

From the warm tube sound of Pultec EQ on guitars, to the musical limiting of LA-2A on vocals, to the pumping of an original 1176 or Fairchild 670 tube compressor on drums, your recordings get the punchy, three-dimensional analog sound that no other plug-ins can come close to achieving, thanks to UAD plug-ins.

Unison™ Technology: The original sound of Neve, API and Manley preamps

Surround Sound Monitoring* and +24 dBu operation

The Universal Audio Apollo X8P:

• 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with premium 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion.
• Real-time UAD HEXA core processing for near-latency-free recording via UAD plug-ins, regardless of buffer settings
• Record via four Unison-enabled mic/line preamps - for completely authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL and others†
• Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format*.
• Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle with UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic and others
• Integrated UAD HEXA Core Processing for additional mixing power in Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton and other major DAWs
• Combine up to four Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and a total of six UAD devices; backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via an optional adapter
• Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines
• Convenient front-panel monitoring features, including alt speakers, talkback mic and selectable dim or mono
• UA's uncompromising analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
• Free, industry-leading technical support from expert audio engineers - by phone and online

Included in Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle:

• UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ Marshall Plexi Classic Guitar Amp
• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amp
• UA 1176LN Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
• UA 1176SE Limiting Amplifier (Legacy)
• Pultec EQP-1A EQ (Legacy)Pultec Pro EQ (Legacy)
• Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier (Legacy)
• Fairchild 670 Compressor (Legacy)
• Precision Enhancer HzRaw DistortionPrecision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Payment via PayPal is accepted.

If you experience any issues during checkout, this may be related to the platform and not the payment itself. In that case, I can send you a PayPal invoice directly or provide my PayPal email address for payment.

Shipping is available via UPS with an estimated delivery time of 5–7 business days.