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Elevate your recording and mixing game with the ultimate duo: the Universal Audio Apollo x8p and the Universal Audio Sphere LX modeling microphone. Whether you're recording vocals, instruments, or podcasts, this bundle provides the ultimate versatility and pristine sound quality you need to achieve professional-grade results.
The Apollo x8p is the perfect centerpiece for your studio setup, offering superior audio conversion, processing, and monitoring capabilities. Paired with the Sphere LX microphone, you can capture the sound of the world's most iconic microphones and vintage gear. And with the option to add a custom Mogami & Neutrik Gold cable at any desired length, you can make sure your studio is perfectly set up for the best possible sound.
Invest in the best tools for your music creation journey and experience the unparalleled sound quality and versatility that the Apollo x8p and Sphere LX bundle provides. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this bundle is a must-have for any serious music creator.
Apollo x8p Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (Heritage Edition)
- 18 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion
- Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency
- 8 Unison-enabled mic preamps with realtime preamp emulations from Neve, API, SSL, Manley, Universal Audio, and more
- Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format
- UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs
- 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
Sphere LX Modeling Microphone
- Record with 20 of the most sought-after microphones ever made
- Change mic type, polar pattern, and other characteristics, even after tracking
- Use Dual Mode for rich-sounding mic combinations on snare drums and guitar cabs
- Add the ultimate modeling mic to your collection, with dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class
Optional -- Add a Stereo Microphone Cable made w/ Mogami & Neutrik Gold Components
- Made from Mogami 2-Channel 2930 Multichannel Audio Snake Cable
- SIDE A: 1 Neutrik NC5FXX-B Gold XLR Female Connector
- SIDE B: 2 Neutrik NC3MXX-B Gold XLR-Male connectors
- Standard 5 Stereo XLR Pinout: Pin 1 Ground, Pin 2 Front +, Pin 3 Front -, Pin 4 Rear +, Pin 5 Rear -
- Contact us for custom pinouts
- Mesh Tech-Flex Wrap on individual channels
- 12 Inches of fanback
- Shrink Wrapped Labeling "L" & "R"
- Please note that coupon codes are not permitted when adding a subsidized custom L22 cable to your purchase as offered on this product page
APOLLO x8p THUNDERBOLT 3 AUDIO INTERFACE (HERITAGE EDITION)
“Heritage Edition” plugin bundle includes:
- Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
- V76 Preamplifier
- Fairchild® Tube Limiter Collection
- Teletronix® LA-3A Classic Leveler
- Oxide Tape Recorder
- UA 1176 Limiter Collection
- Teletronix Leveler Collection
- Pultec Passive EQ Collection
- UA 610 Preamp & EQ Collection
- Pure Plate Reverb
“Analog Classics” plugin bundle includes:
UAD Powered Plug-ins have earned their reputation for being some of the most accurate emulations of analog audio equipment ever created. The astonishing processing power of the UAD platform is what makes these plug-ins sound so great. You simply can't get the depth, color, and character these plug-ins have without devoting huge CPU resources to them.You'll receive the Realtime Analog Classics bundle, which includes:
- UA 610B
- Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
- Teletronix LA2A Legacy
- UA 1176LN Legacy
- UA 1176SE Legacy
- Pultec EQP1A Legacy
- Pultec Pro Legacy
- Precision Channel Strip
- Precision Reflection Engine
- Precision Delay Modulation
- Precision Delay Modulation L
- Raw Distortion
- Ampeg SVT-VR
- RealVerbPro
Elite Audio Conversion with Two Unison Mic Preamps, New HEXA Core Processing and Surround Sound Monitoring.
Apollo x8p allows music engineers, producers, and project studios to track, overdub, and mix with new world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring* — all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC.
Built upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 18 x 22 interface distinguishes itself with eight Unison™-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL and more, plus all-new HEXA Core processing — yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time.
In addition to its elite-class audio conversion, Apollo x8p features selectable operating level for compatibility with professional +24 dBu gear, as well as an integrated monitor controller and built-in talkback mic.
Elite-Class A/D and D/A Conversion
With 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 interfaces’ 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.
With 129 dB dynamic range and -118 THD+N, the Apollo x8p’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.
Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing
Apollo x8p 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.
From 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.
Unison™ Technology: The Genuine Sound of Neve, API, & Manley Preamps
Perfect for engineers, producers, and project studio owners, Apollo x8p features eight Unison-enabled mic preamps, letting you track large projects through exacting mic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, 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.
The secret to Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps and its onboard Realtime UAD Processing.
A Full Suite of Classic Analog Processing Onboard
Of course, a hallmark feature of Apollo is its Realtime UAD Processing, letting you run the full library of UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency. Apollo x8p includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, so you can record and mix with the world’s only authentic Teletronix LA-2A, 1176LN, and Fairchild compressors, the Unison-enabled UA 610-B Tube Preamp & EQ, and guitar and bass amps from Marshall and Ampeg.
Access the World of UAD Powered Plug-Ins
Going beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, Apollo x8p lets you tap into the full UAD Powered Plug-In library of name-brand 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.
With exclusive emulations from SSL, Neve, Studer, Manley, 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.
Surround Sound Monitoring* and +24dBu Operation
With comprehensive surround monitoring support for formats up to 7.1, Apollo x8p is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. In addition, Apollo x8p offers selectable +24 dBu operation for out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.
Build a Networked Studio System Over Thunderbolt
Apollo x8p offers 18 x 22 simultaneous inputs/outputs (8 x 8 analog I/O) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports, which are backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Macs via adapter (sold separately). 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.
SPHERE LX MODELING MICROPHONE
Based on the TEC Award-winning Sphere L22 acquired from Townsend Labs, the Universal Audio Sphere LX is a premium modeling microphone system capable of emulating 20 of the most renowned condenser, dynamic, and ribbon microphones from music history. Combining ultra-transparent, low-noise circuitry with the powerful UA Sphere plug-in, the Sphere LX gives you the sound of famous mics from Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more. The system makes it possible to seamlessly audition different mics before, during, and after recording—and, with a Universal Audio Apollo interface, you can do it all with near-zero latency.
Stereo sound and more from a single mic
The microphone itself features a dual-capsule design that picks up sound from the front and rear to capture the spatial information necessary to accurately model the electroacoustical characteristics measured from real microphones. A special dual-channel cable provides discrete outputs for each capsule, and a CAL switch on the rear of the mic makes it easy to precisely match the gain on two preamps for optimal performance.
Everything you need for professional recordings
The UA Sphere plug-in works in any DAW and allows you to choose from 20 legendary microphone models. Using dual mono mode, you can even combine two microphone models to achieve rich, complex tones without worrying about phase and comb filtering. By combining the signal from both microphone capsules, the plug-in makes it possible to virtually alter the pickup pattern, axis, and proximity effect, and even compensate for popular isolation shields including the sE Reflexion Filter, Aston Halo and Kaotica Eyeball. In addition to the mic and plug-in, the Sphere DLX includes a 25-foot microphone cable, professional shock-mount, mic stand mount, and carrying case.
For more information on this or any other Universal Audio product, visit www.uaudio.com.
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