{"product_id":"universal-audio-audio-interfaces-apollo-x8p-essentials-generation-2-format-rack","title":"Universal Audio Audio Interfaces - Apollo X8P Essentials+, 2nd Generation, Rackmount Format","description":"\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 16-input, 22-output Thunderbolt audio interface in a rackmount format, with eight Unison mic preamps, second-generation Apollo X high-end digital audio converters, automatic gain functions, Apollo Monitor Correction, surround sound up to 7.1 with bass management, HEXA Core DSP for processing with plug-ins, and a premium software suite for Mac and Windows. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eProduct description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRecord large-scale sessions with perfectly authentic analog sound \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The next generation of UA’s Apollo x8p interfaces has arrived for producers and sound engineers who need the highest-resolution digital audio converters available, eight Unison? mic preamps, and the HEXA Core DSP processor for recording and mixing large projects with renowned UAD plug-ins, including Auto-Tune, emulations of Neve, Manley, Avalon, and SSL equipment, and hundreds of other effects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Apollo x8p is the most acclaimed audio interface for professional audio production. The world’s leading producers and sound engineers use it everywhere, and today we’re giving you the opportunity to enjoy UA’s legendary expertise and timeless sound in your own rack. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Work with next-generation audio converters — the Apollo has never offered such a wide dynamic range and such low distortion\u003cbr\u003e Enjoy perfectly authentic analog sound with Unison? preamps. They let you record in real time through emulations of equipment from Neve, API, Avalon, Fender, and more.\u003cbr\u003e Access more than 200 UAD DSP and native plug-ins, including the renowned Capitol Chambers, Sound City Studios, EL8 Distressor, and more.\u003cbr\u003e Mix with confidence on any speakers or headphones with the Apollo Monitor Correction feature powered by Sonarworks® technology* \u003cbr\u003e Use the automatic gain function to adjust the gain of multiple inputs in seconds. You’ll never miss another take.\u003cbr\u003e Hear the low end of your mixes in every detail using the bass management feature when you add a subwoofer to your monitoring system\u003cbr\u003e Configure low-latency headphone networks, plug-in scenes, and immersive monitoring in just a few clicks with the UAD Console app\u003cbr\u003e Choose between the Essentials+ and Studio+ editions and receive thousands of dollars' worth of UAD plug-ins, including Auto-Tune, Fairchild and Teletronix processors, and more.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eInstall the world's most widely used interface in your rack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Universal Audio designed the L'Apollo x8p for professional producers and audio engineers who need outstanding sound quality and more inputs for working on large projects. Today, we offer you the opportunity to bring the renowned Apollo X sound directly into your rack, with unprecedented dynamic range and D\/A converters optimized for monitoring.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eRecord through eight Unison preamps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Thanks to Unison? technology, the L'Apollo x8p lets you record in real time with the sound of dozens of historic preamps and console strips, including those from Neve, Manley, and API. Your projects will feature the gorgeous analog textures you have heard for decades on the most legendary recordings in history. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAuthentically analog sound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The L'Apollo x8p immediately gives you access to the same tools that the world's finest audio engineers use every day. In addition to the Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec equalizers, and Marshall and Ampeg amplifiers included with the interface, you can access more than 200 UAD plug-ins and produce your projects with legendary facilities such as Ocean Way Studios and Capitol Chambers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eUnprecedented detail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The second-generation L'Apollo x8p features D\/A converters with the highest resolution UA has ever offered. They are combined with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks® technology. This will not only give you the most accurate representation of your recordings through your speakers or headphones, but also ensure there are no unpleasant surprises when you listen to your mix or final master.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eUAD Console, the app that adapts to your needs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like an analog studio, where everything runs through the console, the Apollo x8p features a powerful digital mixing engine that lets you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with new features such as automatic gain adjustment, bass management, 7.1 surround sound support, and plug-in scenes, you’ll have no trouble creating an optimal working environment. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA hybrid system designed for all your projects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Combine the Apollo x8p’s HEXA Core DSP with plug-ins running on your host computer to work on large-scale sessions with complex processing chains—a powerful hybrid environment that outperforms any native recording setup. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eYour studio evolves with you\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Adapt your studio to your needs by chaining up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces. You’ll have up to 128 inputs and outputs for working in your DAW, and you can control them without leaving your desk using an Apollo Twin or x4. Wherever your music takes you, you’ll always have an Apollo within reach.** \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eKey Features \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 16-in\/22-out Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP processor for plug-ins\u003cbr\u003e Eight Unison? mic preamps, two high-impedance instrument inputs (Hi-Z), DB-25 connector (line inputs 1–8), two optical Toslink inputs\/outputs (ADAT S\/MUX or S\/PDIF), and Word Clock input\/output (BNC)\u003cbr\u003e Two speaker outputs on 1\/4-inch jacks, DB-25 output connector (ALT \/ 7.1 surround), and two headphone outputs on 1\/4-inch TRS jacks\u003cbr\u003e Next-generation Apollo X converters with 24-bit \/ 192 kHz digital audio resolution and Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at any sample rate\u003cbr\u003e Conversion optimized for critical listening with a 130 dB dynamic range and an exceptionally low harmonic distortion rating of -127 dB\u003cbr\u003e Calibrate the outputs of your main monitoring speakers or headphones with the Apollo Monitor Correction feature powered by Sonarworks® technology*\u003cbr\u003e Complete monitoring controller with an alternate speaker switch and talkback microphone for easily communicating with artists\u003cbr\u003e Updated UAD Console application with automatic gain, plug-in scenes, bass manager for subwoofer integration, immersive audio support, etc.\u003cbr\u003e Built-in DSP compatible with more than 200 UAD plug-ins via VST, AU, and 64-bit AAX formats in the leading DAWs\u003cbr\u003e Up to around fifty UAD plug-ins included with the Essentials+ and Studio+ editions\u003cbr\u003e Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, etc.**\u003cbr\u003e Upgrade options with Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces or certain models via a Dante network\u003cbr\u003e Free technical support provided by expert audio hardware engineers\u003cbr\u003e *Available in fall 2024. 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