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Universal Audio Apollo x8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (PROMO)
Product no: 9000-0114-3598
Bax Music Warranty:
This product comes with a 3-year warranty.
General
Backed up by Unison enabled preamps and in-hardware DSP-run plugins, the Universal Audio Apollo x8 audio interface exponentially broadens the horizons when it comes to the recording, mixing and mastering phases. With this progressive interface, you can treat recordings with hyper-accurate emulations of iconic Neve, Manley, API and SSL preamps, giving your work all the authentic flavour of the golden-age of studio recording, and since it all happens inside the interface itself, none of it uses up any CPU, leaving your computer free to concentrate on other tasks.
Superior AD/DA Conversion & Clocking
The AD/DA conversion here is nothing short of world-class and the recording sits at a maximum sample rate and resolution of 192kHz at 24 bits, while the superior clocking boasted by every Apollo Series unit comes through in the instrument separation and spacious stereo image that results. Since this is a Thunderbolt 3 interface, everything happens with near-zero latency, completing an inspired audio interface that's guaranteed to slap a grin on the face of even the most picky of engineers.
Hex-Core Processing = Breathtaking Realism
The Apollo x8 has been kitted out with state-of-the-art DSPs - no-less-than six of them. It's this level of processing power that makes the included emulations of hardware from the sixties and seventies possible. The Hi-Z input preamps as well as the microphone input preamps feature Universal Audio's own Unison technology, meaning that as soon as you jack in a guitar or bass, the sound can be sent through a virtual amplifier stamped with names like Marshall or Ampeg. The instrument and microphone input impedance is even automatically adjusted to match the original amplifiers and preamps the plugins are designed to mimic, resulting in pure and authentic dynamic response.
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Specifications
Product features
19 inches
yes
Number of analogue Inputs
14
Number of analogue outputs
10
Number of headphone outputs
2
Computer ports
Thunderbolt 3 (USB C)
Digital audio inputs
1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs
1 x S/PDIF (RCA), 2 x ADAT
Sustainable product
not specified
Phantom power
yes
Suitable for operating system
Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for
bands & producers, maxing & mastering
Total guitar/bass inputs
2
Total microphone inputs
4
Low latency monitoring
yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate
192 kHz
Included data cable
none
Included software
other
Network connections
none
Software included
yes, download
Analogue audio input type
unbalanced line in (TS jack), balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR)
Analogue audio output type
balanced line out (TRS jack)
Weight and dimensions including packaging
Weight (incl. packaging)
7,6 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)
60,5 x 43,0 x 20,5 cm
Product specifications
Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
unparalleled AD/DA conversion up to 192kHz and unparalleled dynamic range
up to four Apollo x8 interfaces can be linked at the same time for max. 160 audio channels and more DSP power
record vocals and guitars in real-time using iconic microphone preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon, SSL and more
use the LUNA Recording system to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware (free download)
UAD-powered DAW plugins via VST, AU and AAX
x2 independent headphone outputs
superior components and housing
via ADAT, the Apollo x8 can be expanded with 8 additional inputs and outputs
built-in talkback microphone for communication with artists and recording slate cues
