Description

Rackmount 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with four Unison mic preamps, elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, up to 7.1 surround sound with Bass Management, HEXA core DSP plug-in processing, and premium software suite for Mac or Windows.

Produce music with the authentic sound of analog
UA's next generation of Apollo x8 interfaces is here, for studio producers who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for recording and mixing with world-class UAD plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.

Trusted by top producers and engineers around the globe who need elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power with more inputs and outputs, Apollo x8 brings legendary UA craftsmanship and the sound of the stars right to your rack.

Key Benefits

• Hear next generation audio conversion with the widest dynamic range and lowest distortion of any Apollo
• Experience authentic analog sound with UnisonTM preamps, letting you record in realtime through gear from Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and more
• Access the full library of 200+ UAD DSP and Native plug-ins, including award-winning titles like Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more
• Mix with confidence in any room or through headphones using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®*
• Use Auto-Gain to set your levels across multiple inputs in seconds and never miss the take
• Hear all 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
• Get thousands of dollars in award-winning UAD plug-in titles from Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, and more with a choice of Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
• Add the World’s Most Trusted Interface to Your Rack

Universal Audio built Apollo x8 for pro and project studios where highest-quality audio is a must. With its award-winning Apollo X sound — now with unprecedented dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8 puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.

Record Through Four Unison Preamps
With Unison technology, Apollo x8 lets you track in realtime with the sound of classic preamps and channel strips from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more, giving you the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Unlock Authentic Analog Sounds
Right out of the box, Apollo x8 gives you the tools used by the world’s best engineers. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg — you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds like Ocean Way Studios, Capitol Chambers, and many more.

Hear the Details Like Never Before
Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8 features UA’s highest-resolution D/A converters ever paired with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. This means that when you playback your audio through monitors or headphones, 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.

Find Your Flow in the UAD Console App
Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System, Made for Your Mission
Combine Apollo x8’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

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, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin or x4. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.**

Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps (9):

• Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
• V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (17):

• dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter
• Empirical Labs Distressor
• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Fairchild 660 Compressor
• Fairchild 670 Compressor
• Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
• UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
• UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy
• UA 175B Classic Limiter
• UA 176 Classic Limiter

Equalizers (6):

• Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
• Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ
• Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ
• Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ
• Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (6):

• Auto-Tune Realtime Access
• Auto-Tune Realtime X
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (6):

• Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
• Moog Minimoog
• Opal Morphing Synth
• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Ravel Grand Piano
• Waterfall B3 Organ

Delay & Modulation (5):

• Brigade Chorus Pedal
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L
• Studio D Chorus

Reverbs & Rooms (4):

• Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar & Bass (3):

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion

The new Analog Classics pro plug-ins are also included along with Studio+

The Analog Classics pro Plug-in include:

Vocals & Pitch Correction (2)

Topline Vocal Suite

Topline Key Finder

Channel Strips & Preamps (19)

API® Preamp

API® Vision Channel Strip

API® Vision Channel Strip Legacy

Avalon® VT-737sp Channel Strip

CS-1 Channel Strip

Century Tube Channel Strip

Helios® Type 69 Preamp & EQ

LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip

Manley® Reference Microphone Preamp

Manley® VOXBOX Channel Strip

Neve® 1073 Preamp & EQ

Neve® 88RS Channel Strip

Neve® 88RS Channel Strip Legacy

Precision Channel Strip

SSL® E Series Channel Strip

SSL® E Series Channel Strip Legacy

UA 610-A Preamp & EQ

UA 610-B Preamp & EQ

V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters (21)

API® 2500 Stereo Bus Compressor

dbx® 160 Compressor / Limiter

Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor

Fairchild 660 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Compressor

Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor

Precision Buss Compressor

SSL® G Series Bus Compressor

SSL® G Series Bus Compressor Legacy

Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler

Teletronix LA-2A Legacy

Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor

Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler

UA 1176 FET Compressor

UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter

UA 1176AE Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter

UA 1176LN Legacy

UA 1176SE Legacy

Equalizers (9)

Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ

Neve® 1073 Legacy

Neve® 1073SE Legacy

Precision Equalizer

Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ

Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ

Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ

Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ

Pultec Pro Legacy EQ

Special Processing (9)

A-Type Multiband Dynamic Enhancer

Ampex® ATR-102 Mastering Tape Recorder

Little Labs® Voice Of God Bass Resonance

Oxide Tape Recorder

Precision De-Esser

Precision Enhancer Hz

Precision Enhancer kHz

Studer® A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder

Vibe Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments (1)

PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth

Delay & Modulation (8)

Brigade Chorus Pedal

Cooper® Time Cube MkII Delay

EP-34 Tape Echo

Galaxy Tape Echo

KORG® SDD-3000 Digital Delay

Precision Delay Mod

Precision Delay Mod L

Studio D Chorus

Reverbs & Rooms (6)

Lexicon® 224 Digital Reverb

Ocean Way Studios Deluxe

Ocean Way Studios

Precision Reflection Engine

Pure Plate Reverb

UAD Sound City Studios

Mastering (3)

Precision Limiter

Precision Maximizer

Precision Multiband

Guitar & Bass (9)

Bermuda Triangle

Fender® ’55 Tweed Deluxe

Raw Distortion

TS Overdrive Pedal

UAD Dream ’65 Reverb Amplifier

UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp

UAD Ruby ’63 Top Boost Amplifier

UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp

UAD Woodrow ’55 Instrument Amplifier

LUNA Extensions (4)

Ampex® ATR-102 Master Tape Extension

API® Summing Extension

API® Vision Console Emulation

Studer® A800 Multitrack Tape Extension

Campaign

Between July 1th and July 31th 2026 when you purchase this Universal Audio Apollo Audio Interface, after registration you will receive the following Plug Ins unlocked as a free Download: Anthem Analog Synthesizer, Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio, Opal Morphing Synth, Ravel Grand Piano, Topline Vocal Tune, UA 175 & 176 Tube Compressor Collection, Vibe Analog Machines, Waterfall B3 Organ, Waterfall Rotary Speaker.

Features

• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
• Four UnisonTM mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, 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 outs, eight 1/4" line outs (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphone outs
• Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
• Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and astonishingly low THD of -127 dB
• Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks*
• Fully-featured monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and integrated talkback for easy communication with talent
• Updated UAD Console app featuring Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration with Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
• Onboard DSP supports over 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 formats in all major DAWs
• Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions
• Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more**
• Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces or select models over Dante
• Free industry-leading technical support from knowledgeable audio engineers

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