{"product_id":"universal-audio-apollo-x8-18x24-thunderbolt-3-audio-studio-recording-interface","title":"Universal Audio Apollo X8 18x24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Studio Recording Interface","description":"\u003ch2\u003eElite Audio Conversion with Four Unison Mic Preamps, HEXA Core Processing, and Surround Sound.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo x8 allows music producers, project, and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with new world-beating A\/D and D\/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, Dual-Crystal clocking, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring — all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 18 x 24 interface distinguishes itself with four Unison™-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more, plus all-new HEXA Core processing — yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord with elite-class A\/D and D\/A conversion — nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest noise available, at any price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack with near-zero latency through Unison™ preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, Fender, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrate with high-end commercial systems, via 7.1 surround sound monitoring and selectable +24 dBu headroom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElite-Class A\/D and D\/A Conversion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of chart-topping songs and hundreds of Grammy-winning albums under their belt, Apollo interfaces are no strangers to tracking stellar-sounding records. To improve on the previous generation Apollo interface’s class-leading audio conversion, UA engineers obsessively auditioned the latest A\/D and D\/A converters — ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit\/192 kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry for an ultra-pristine signal path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo X series also introduces new Dual-Crystal clocking — featuring dedicated crystals for 44.1\/88.2\/176.4k and 48\/96\/192k sample rates — resulting in stunningly low jitter, measured at less than 10 picoseconds. This translates into pure, artifact-free recordings and solid stereo imaging you can trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 129 dB dynamic range and -119 dB THD+N, Apollo x8’s open, natural sound quality rivals any dedicated high-end converter on the market — regardless of price — and is the perfect starting point for applying UAD processing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRealtime UAD HEXA Core Processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo x8 features new HEXA Core processing, with six DSP chips and 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This lets you run more UAD plug-ins, whether you’re tracking in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, or API, or running high UAD plug-in counts when mixing in your DAW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the tube warmth of Pultec EQs on guitars to the musical tube limiting of the LA-2A on vocals, or the pump of a genuine 1176 or Fairchild 670 tube compressor on drums, your recordings will take a giant leap forward with a rich, three-dimensional analog sound that UAD plug‑ins provide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUnison Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, API \u0026amp; Manley Preamps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for musicians, engineers, producers, and sound designers, Apollo x8 features four Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL, and Universal Audio. A Universal Audio exclusive, Unison technology nails the tone of these sought-after tube and solid state mic pres — including their input impedance, gain stage “sweet spots,” and the component-level circuit behaviors of the original hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps and its onboard HEXA Core DSP Acceleration. Simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it physically reconfigures the Apollo interface's impedance — so you can tap into the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAccess the World of UAD Powered Plug-Ins\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoing beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, Apollo x8 lets you tap into the full UAD Powered Plug-In library of legendary vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith exclusive emulations from SSL, Neve, Studer, Manley, Helios, API, Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, and more,† it’s like having a studio full of iconic analog gear, in a single rack space. And unlike competing interfaces, these award-winning DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSurround Sound, Talkback, and More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo x8 features built-in front-panel monitoring functions including a Talkback mic, Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono control. Plus, with its comprehensive 7.1 surround monitoring support, Apollo x8 is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. In addition, Apollo x8 offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild an Expanded Studio System Over Thunderbolt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo x8 offers 18 x 24 simultaneous inputs\/outputs (8 x 8 analog I\/O) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports. This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin or Apollo rackmount audio interfaces to easily combine up to four Apollos and six total UAD-2 devices — adding fast, high-bandwidth I\/O and DSP as your studio grows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit\/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 \u0026amp; 2 on Mac)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord through 4 Unison-enabled mic\/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more†\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurround monitor controller up to 7.1 format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes the \"Realtime Analog Classics Plus\" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine Inputs: 8 Balanced ¼\" TRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrophone Inputs: 4 Balanced XLR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument (Hi-Z) Inputs: 2 Unbalanced ¼\" 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