Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition (Rack/Mac/Win/TB3) Overview

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition (Rack/Mac/Win/TB3) boasts class-leading conversion and outstanding audio fidelity. The Apollo x8 offers two pristine-sounding Unison microphone preamps, delivering the wide dynamic range and lowest signal-to-noise ratio available. This Heritage Edition version comes complete with five additional award-winning UAD plugins (worth over 1,800 USD) for added processing power (see below for more info).

Track and mix with precision thanks to the new powerful new HEXA core processing, providing you with six onboard UAD DSP chips. The 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface comes complete with Realtime Analog Classic Plus UAD plug-in bundle, featuring a wide range of high-end emulation plugins.

Features

18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 premium-grade audio interface
Four Unison enabled microphone preamps
Experience elite-class A/D and D/A conversion nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest signal to noise ratio available — at any price
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
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 dBu 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
Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp Legacy Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 compressors; Marshall Plexi Classic; Ampeg SVT-VR Classic and more
Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices; backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 via optional adapter
Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines
Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono
Uncompromising UA analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers