Music producers and mixing engineers are all to familiar with the powerhouse production capabilities of the Apollo series and the X8 raises the bar that much farther. Featuring elite 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion technology, Universal Audio?s proprietary HEXA core processing for flawless plug-in integration, and a full suite of legendary classic analog plug in emulations, the X8 is the perfect centerpiece to bring your project studio up into the professional realm.
Elite Conversion With the Apollo x8 Thunderbolt Audio Interface, Universal Audio pairs their pristine AD/DA converters with analog circuitry to deliver that lush analog experience. The natural, open sound in the converters develops from the 129-dB dynamic range and unheard of signal to noise ratio of -118 dB. The result is an ultra pristine signal path that is ready for your experimentation.
50% More Processing Power The Apollo x8 features HEXA Core Processing with six DSP chips to deliver 50% more processing power than previous Apollos! This real-time processing gives you the ability to use a wide variety of three-dimensional analog sounding plugins. Plus, with four Unison Microphone preamps on board, you are able to meticulously recreate the sound of legendary sought after solid state and tube mic pre?s thanks to Unison Technologies ability to drill down to the component level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.
Real-time Analog Classics In order to take full advantage of Unison Technology, the Apollo x8 includes the Real-time Analog Classics Plus Plug in Bundle. This incredible plug in menu includes exact emulations of studio icons like the Teletronix LA-2A, Fairchild compressors, and additional emulations for legendary gear from names like Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more.
Surround Sound Ready Mixing for a movie, video game or web series that requires 7.1 surround sound? Universal Audio has your back with the Apollo x8. The interface is compatible with projects that are up mixed in up to 7.1 surround sound and has a selectable +24dB operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional consoles and high-end equipment. Equipped with 18 x 24 simultaneous inputs/outputs, and two built-in thunderbolt connections, you can combine 4 X8?s for a monster setup of incredibly fast and flawless processing.
Features: - Experience elite-class A/D and D/A conversion nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest signal to noise available
- Track and mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time
- Dual Crystal clocking for a low-jitter environment and pure, artifact-free recordings, and solid stereo imaging
- Record with near-zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more using Unison technology
- Easily connect to pro-level studio gear with switchable +24 / +20 dB headroom settings
- Work in surround formats up to 7.1, complete with speaker calibration and fold-down
- Integrated talkback and built-in cues for easy communication and slating takes
- Included "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-ins
