Universal Audio Apollo x8 with UAD Analog Classics

UA Apollo x8 Apollo x8 with UAD Analog Classics - Thunderbolt audio interface rackmount 18 x 24, with four Unison preamplifiers, Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, support for 7.1 surround sound with Bass Management, HEXA core DSP processing and a premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

Thunderbolt cable not included. The cable must be purchased separately.

• Thunderbolt audio interface 18 x 24 with HEXA Core DSP processing for plug-ins
• Four UnisonTM microphone preamplifiers, two Hi-Z inputs for instruments, eight 1/4" line inputs, two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O (BNC)
• Two 1/4" monitor outputs, eight 1/4" line outputs (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
• Apollo X Gen 2 converters, with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution, equipped with Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Enhanced D/A for monitoring and playback, with a dynamic range of 130 dB and extremely low THD of -127 dB
• Calibrates main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®.
• Updated UAD Console application, with Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support and more
• Integrated DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live

With UAD Console version 1.2.1 and UAD Software v11.5.1, Apollo Monitor Correction from Sonarworks® is now available and compatible with Apollo X Gen 1 and Gen 2 audio interfaces.

Supported calibration modes:

• Flat Target Mode (default)
• Dolby Atmos Target Curve Mode
• Translation Check Mode: Emulates other speakers for quick mix checks.
• Custom Target Mode: Allows custom room tuning and instant application on Apollo.

Requirements for using this feature:

• At least one Apollo X interface (Gen 1 or Gen 2) configured as a monitoring unit.
• UAD Software v11.5.1 or newer.
• UAD Console v1.2.1 or newer.
• License for the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on product.
• License for the SoundID Reference product:
• SoundID Reference for Headphones: applies profiles for headphones.
• SoundID Reference for Speakers and Headphones: applies profiles for headphones and speakers (stereo) with calibrated bass management for stereo/subwoofer setups.
• SoundID Reference for Multichannel: applies profiles for headphones and speakers (stereo/multichannel).
• A measurement microphone is required for speaker calibration.

Connectivity and operating systems:

• Internet connection: required for SoundID Reference license authentication.
• Supported operating systems:
• macOS 11 Big Sur and later.
• Windows 10 and 11.

UAD Analog Classics - Over 30 included plug-ins

Channel Strips and Preamps (6)

• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

Compressors and Limiters (7)

• Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
• Precision Buss Compressor
• UA 1176 FET Compressor
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (3)

• Precision Equalizer
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (5)

• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision De-Esser
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Precision Enhancer kHz
• Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay and Modulation (3)

• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L

Reverb & Rooms (2)

• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb

Mastering (3)

• Precision Limiter
• Precision Maximizer
• Precision Multiband

Guitar and Bass (5)

• Bermuda Triangle
• Raw Distortion
• TS Overdrive Pedal
• UAD Lion '68 Super Lead Amp
• UAD Showtime '64 Tube Amp

Windows/Mac compatibility table
✅ - Compatible
⛔ - Incompatible
⚠️ - Limited compatibility; check details here.