Universal Audio Apollo x8p Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Brand
UNIVERSAL AUDIO
The Universal Audio Apollo x8p is a professional Thunderbolt audio interface designed for high‑end studio recording, mixing, and production workflows. It features eight Unison™‑enabled microphone preamps for real‑time emulation of classic analog preamp hardware and HEXA Core UAD DSP processing to run UAD plug‑ins with near‑zero latency.
Apollo x8p delivers premium 24‑bit/192 kHz analog‑to‑digital and digital‑to‑analog conversion with dual‑crystal clocking for ultra‑low jitter and pristine recording fidelity. It supports up to 7.1 surround monitoring and integrates surround and immersive audio workflows (speaker calibration and downmix).
This rackmount interface is built to scale with professional studios, offering extensive 16×22 I/O, multiple mic/line combo inputs, line outputs, headphone outputs, and comprehensive integration with major DAWs via Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Apollo interfaces can also be expanded by cascading with other Apollo units.
Universal Audio Apollo x8P Thunderbolt Audio Interface
The Universal Audio Apollo x8P is a high‑performance Thunderbolt audio interface designed for professional recording studios, producers, and engineers. It combines elite‑class A/D and D/A conversion with HEXA Core UAD processing to deliver pristine audio capture, flexible connectivity, and powerful real‑time plugin effects for demanding multitrack recording and mixing environments.
Key Features
- 16 × 22 simultaneous I/O for large recording and monitoring setups
- 24‑bit / 192 kHz conversion with Dual‑Crystal Clocking for ultra‑low jitter and accurate audio reproduction
- HEXA Core onboard UAD processing for real‑time plugin effects
- Advanced analog I/O via DB‑25 connectors for studio integration
- Two stereo AES/EBU digital I/O connections
- Dedicated stereo monitor outputs with ALT monitoring options
- Thunderbolt connectivity compatible with macOS and Windows DAWs
- Expandable with additional Apollo interfaces and UAD DSP accelerators
Professional Studio Performance
With high‑resolution conversion and powerful onboard processing, the Apollo x8P captures accurate, detailed audio for vocals, instruments, and full ensembles. Its broad I/O configuration supports complex tracking and mixing workflows without compromising sound quality or flexibility.
Technical Specifications
- Simultaneous I/O: 16 × 22
- Conversion: 24‑bit / 192 kHz with Dual‑Crystal Clocking
- DSP: HEXA Core UAD processing
- Connectivity: Thunderbolt
- Analog Inputs: 2 × DB‑25
- Analog Outputs: 2 × DB‑25
- Digital I/O: 2 × AES/EBU
- Monitor Outputs: Dedicated stereo outputs
Why Choose Universal Audio Apollo x8P?
The Apollo x8P delivers top‑tier sound quality, flexible connectivity, and powerful real‑time processing capabilities for professional studios. Its combination of precise conversion, extensive I/O, and integrated UAD processing makes it ideal for multitrack recording, mixing, and production workflows spanning a wide range of audio applications.
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