The Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Studio 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processing features eight Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, DB-25 input (line 1-8), and optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX or S/PDIF). It offers two 1/4" monitor outs, DB-25 output (ALT/7.1 surround), and two 1/4" TRS headphone outs. Powered by elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter, the interface delivers enhanced D/A with 130 dB dynamic range and -127 dB THD. Apollo Monitor Correction, powered by Sonarworks®, ensures precise calibration.
The updated UAD Console app provides Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, and immersive audio support. It supports over 200 UAD plug-ins, is compatible with all major DAWs, and includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions. Expandable via Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or Dante models, and comes with free expert technical support.
Highlights
- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processing
- Eight Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, DB-25 input (line 1-8)
- 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 and Dual-Crystal Clocking
- Enhanced D/A with 130 dB dynamic range and -127 dB THD
- Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® for precise calibration
- Fully featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback
- Updated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration, and immersive audio support
- Supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 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
Whats In The Box
- Included Software:
- Channel Strips & Preamps (9)
- Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
- Century Tube Channel Strip
- CS-1 Channel Strip
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
- Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
- Precision Channel Strip
- UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
- UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
- V76 Preamplifier
- Compressors / Limiters (17)
- dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
- Empirical Labs Distressor
- Fairchild 670 Legacy
- Fairchild 660 Compressor
- Fairchild 670 Compressor
- Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
- Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
- Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
- UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
- UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
- UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
- UA 175B Classic Limiter
- UA 176 Classic Limiter
- 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 (7)
- Auto-Tune Realtime Access
- Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
- Auto-Tune Realtime X
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- Precision Enhancer Hz
- Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
- Verve Analog Machines Essentials
- Instruments (6)
- Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
- Moog Minimoog
- Opal Morphing Synth
- PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
- Ravel Grand Piano
- Waterfall B3 Organ
- Delay & Modulation (6)
- Brigade Chorus Pedal
- Galaxy Tape Echo
- Precision Delay Mod
- Precision Delay Mod L
- Studio D Chorus
- Waterfall Rotary Speaker
- Reverbs & Rooms (4)
- Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Pure Plate Reverb
- RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler
- Guitar & Bass (3)
- Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Raw Distortion
