Apollo x8p Gen2 – Essential Plus

Record big sessions with authentic analog sound.
Our most advanced Apollo x8p is here. For bands, engineers, and producers who need eight Unison™ mic preamps, highest-resolution audio conversion, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.

• Produce music with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters, and hear every detail with unprecedented dynamic range
• Use eight Unison preamps to capture large sessions with the sound of iconic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more
• Record through UAD plug-ins in realtime with onboard HEXA Core DSP
• Work faster with new UAD Console features including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Immersive Audio, and more
• Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®*
• Get included UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions

Produce Music with the World’s Most Trusted Audio Interface

We built Apollo x8p for producers and bands who need highest-quality audio with expanded analog inputs. With its elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, unprecedented dynamic range, and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8p is the only audio interface that gives you authentic analog sound and workflows for large sessions.

Features

• 16-in/22-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC with powerful HEXA Core processor
• Next-generation elite-class AD/DA conversion supplies an ultra-pristine signal path with 130dB DNR and -127dB THD+N
• Dual-Crystal clocking supplies a low-jitter environment for pure, artifact-free recording and solid stereo imaging
• Unison preamps allow you to track through models of the industry’s most legendary hardware
• Onboard DSP combines with your host computer’s native processing to create a powerhouse hybrid workflow
• Apollo Monitor Correction empowers you to mix confidently in any room or through headphones
• Bass Management optimizes your subwoofer for maximum low-frequency detail
• Auto-Gain feature sets levels across multiple inputs
• Native support for mixing formats up to 7.1 to accommodate surround sound and other multichannel formats
• Full-featured monitor control with speaker switching and integrated talkback
• Updated UAD Console app quickly sets up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring
• Compatible with UA’s LUNA software for ultra-tight hardware/software integration
• Ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity provides near-zero latency and ample expandability
• Includes a generous suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins