Universal Audio Apollo X8P Gen 2 ESS Audio Interface Overview
Rackmount 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with eight 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.
Record big sessions with authentic analog sound
UA’s next generation of Apollo x8p interfaces is here, for producers and engineers who need highest-resolution audio conversion, eight Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing large sessions with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.
Used by top producers and engineers around the globe, Apollo x8p is the world’s most trusted audio interface for professional audio production, putting timeless sound and legendary UA craftsmanship right in your rack.
Add the World’s Most Trusted Interface to Your Rack
Universal Audio built Apollo x8p for pro engineers and producers who need highest-quality audio and expanded analog inputs for larger sessions. With its award-winning Apollo X sound — now with unprecedented dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8p puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.
Record Through Eight Unison Preamps
With Unison™ technology, Apollo x8p 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 x8p gives you the tools used by the world’s best engineers. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Marshall and Ampeg — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8p 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 the console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8p has a powerful digital mixing engine where you can 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.
- ● 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- ● Eight UnisonTM mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, DB-25 input (line 1-8), two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX or S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
- ● Two 1/4" monitor outs, DB-25 output (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 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
- ● 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
- *Requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses, available from sonarworks.com
- Channel Strips & Preamps (6):
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
- Compressors / Limiters (7):
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
- Equalizers (6):
- Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
- 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 (4):
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
- Instruments (1):
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
- Delay & Modulation (3):
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
- Reverbs & Rooms (3):
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeller
- Guitar & Bass (3):
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
- Powered by Sonarworks, AMC offers simultaneous realtime DSP correction for both main monitors and headphones, providing professional monitor controller performance. AMC utilises over 20 precision correction filters and best in class Sonarworks SoundID Reference integrations for Apollo X.
