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Upgrade to a new Apollo X Gen 2 interface and get 13 additional premium UAD plug-ins from Neve, APIand Universal Audio — an incredible bundlevalued at over $2,700.
This Black Friday promo collection includes recently released plug-ins like Dream ’65 Reverb Amp, VerveAnalog Machines, the LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, and Auto-Gain-enabled Unison preamps fromNeve and API, plus the AMC Add-on to enable use of Sonarworks SoundID Reference software for studiomonitor correction.
The Apollo x8 Gen 2 from Universal Audio delivers next-level AD/DA conversion and Dual-Crystal clocking for incredibly low distortion and wide dynamic range. Powered by a HEXA Core processor, it offers real-time tracking with UA’s Unison preamps and seamless hybrid workflows combining onboard DSP with your computer’s processing. With features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, surround sound support, and ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, the Apollo x8 is designed for a high-performance studio experience.
Product Features:
- For Producers Running a Studio
- 20+ UAD Plug-Ins, Real-Time Processing
- External Power Supply, Mac/Windows
- 4 Unison Mic Pres, 2 Hi-Z In, 8 Line In
- 2 Headphone Outs, 10 Line/Monitor Outs
- Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA
- 2 ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, Wordclock I/O
- Auto-Gain Control, Monitor Correction
- Monitoring and Talkback Control
- 7.1 Surround Sound with Bass Management
Real-Time UAD Processing for Producers Running a Studio
Ideal for producers and engineers running a studio, the Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 with Essentials+ Bundle is an 18x24 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers four Unison mic preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship, Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, surround audio up to 7.1, and HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency—on Mac and Windows computers. The Essentials+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 36 UAD plug-ins including Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.
Easily connect the Apollo x8 Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 8x8 analog line-level I/O and two Hi-Z instrument inputs via 1/4" connections. Two ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O are also available for connection to professional digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. Hear all of the low-end detail in your mixes using Bass Management to add a subwoofer to your monitor setup. Quickly set up low-latency cues, plug-in scenes, and immersive audio monitoring with the UAD Console app.
What's New with Gen 2?
- New look and feel, updated industrial design with new knobs and switch caps
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Improved Elite-Class Gen 2 D/A converters featuring dual-crystal clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates
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Improved monitor and headphone outputs for best-in-class, critical listening
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Even lower THD and increased DNR
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Assistive Auto-Gain supporting one-click configuration across all input channels with select Unison preamps, for effortless recording
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Built-in Room Correction enabling Sonarworks SoundID profiles to run on built-in DSP
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Bass Management for subwoofers in both Stereo and Surround configurations
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New UAD Console brings AutoGain, Unison, Apollo Room Correction, DSP Pairing, Dante Support, Multichannel Immersive Audio Monitoring, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes over MIDI, and more—together under one roof
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New Essentials+ software bundle with UAD plug-ins and Instruments
Record Through Four Unison Preamps
- With Unison technology, Apollo x8 lets you track in real time with the sound of classic EQ and compressors, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.
Elite-Class Apollo X Sound for Your Console and Outboard
- Delivering 130 dB of dynamic range, very low THD of -127 dB, and featuring dual-crystal clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates, Apollo x8 effortlessly interfaces with your analog equipment and patchbays with 1/4" connections. The unit also offers two ADAT I/O and stereo S/PDIF I/O.
Auto-Gain: Never Miss The Take
- Set input gain across multiple channels in seconds without fear of clipping using the new Auto-Gain feature—available on all microphone / line / Hi-Z preamp inputs.
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Effortlessly set gain for recording during an auto-training time listening window, without having to worry or take a lot of time to find the perfect recording level.
Hear the Details Like Never Before
- Apollo x8 features UA's highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters paired with multichannel, immersive Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. So, you'll not only hear the most pristine representation of your recordings, there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.
Bass Management
- Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo and surround monitoring.
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Speaker utilities panel provides trim, mute, and solo, per speaker output.
Apollo Room Correction
- Room Correction runs on a single SHARC DSP core, with UA’s studio-grade, low-latency EQ algorithms, using over 20 precision filters and up to 100 ms of loudspeaker time alignment to transform your monitoring accuracy.
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Create SoundID Reference measurements for Apollo Room Correction directly within the SoundID Reference Measure desktop application.
Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
- Apollo x8’s powerful digital mixing engine lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. With the latest features like Bass Management, Surround Audio up to 7.1, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.
Expand Your Studio as You Grow
- Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW. Control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4.
For more information on this or any other Universal Audio product, visit www.uaudio.com.
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