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Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Studio+ Bundle

Name: Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with Studio+ Bundle
Brand: Universal Audio
SKU: APX8G2-STU
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AED12,195

Universal Audio APX8G2-STU provides Dante-enabled audio networking, flexible routing, low-latency performance, scalable channel expansion, and reliable integration for studios and live sound systems.

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Real-Time UAD Processing for Producers Running a Studio

Ideal for producers and engineers running a studio, the Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 with Studio+ Bundle is an 18×24 rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that offers four Unison mic preamps with Auto-Gain, flagship Gen 2 Elite-Class 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, surround audio up to 7.1, and HEXA Core DSP for real-time UAD plug-in processing over Thunderbolt at near-zero latency-on Mac and Windows computers. The Studio+ Bundle lets you mix and record live performances with 56 UAD plug-ins including Avalon channel strip, Manley preamp, Pultec EQ, Auto-Tune, classic LA-2A and 1176 compressors, and more. You can use Plug-In Scenes to recall settings instantly, even in the middle of a performance.Easily connect the Apollo x8 Gen 2 to professional studio gear with 8×8 analog line-level I/O via 1/4″ TRS connections, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and two monitor outputs via 1/4″ connections. Two ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O are also available for connecting to professional digital outboard hardware. You can mix with confidence in any room using Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks. 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.

What’s New with Gen 2?

New look and feel—updated industrial design with new knobs and switch caps
Improved Elite-Class Gen 2 D/A converters featuring Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates
Improved monitor and headphone outputs for best-in-class critical listening
Even lower THD% and increased DNR
Assistive Auto-Gain supporting one-click configuration across all input channels with select Unison preamps, for effortless recording
Built-in Room Correction enabling Sonarworks SoundID profiles to run on built-in DSP
Bass Management for subwoofers in both Stereo and Surround configurations
New UAD Console brings AutoGain, Unison, Apollo Room Correction, DSP Pairing, Dante Support, Multi-Channel Immersive Audio Monitoring, Bass Management, Plug-In Scenes over MIDI, and more—together under one roof
New Essential+ and Studio+ software bundles with UAD plug-ins and Instruments

Record Through Four Unison Preamps

With Unison technology, Apollo x8 Gen 2 lets you track in real time with the sound of classic EQs and compressors.
From Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more, you get the same rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Apollo x8 features UA’s highest-resolution A/D and D/A converters, delivering 130 dB of dynamic range, a very low THD of -127 dB, and featuring Dual Crystal Clocking for ultralow jitter at all sample rates.
This enhanced monitoring, when paired with the newest features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks, means you’ll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones—there will be no surprises when you listen to your final mix or master on any stereo or surround system.

Auto-Gain: Never Miss The Take

Set input gain across multiple channels in seconds without fear of clipping using the new Auto-Gain feature—available on all microphone / line / Hi-Z preamp inputs.
Effortlessly set gain for recording during an auto-training time listening window, without having to worry or take a lot of time to find the perfect recording level.

Bass Management

Add a subwoofer with the new bass management feature for full-range stereo and surround monitoring.
Speaker utility panel provides trim, mute and solo per speaker output.

Apollo Room Correction

Room correction runs on a single SHARC DSP core, with UA’s studio-grade low-latency EQ algorithms using over 20 precision filters and up to 100 ms of loudspeaker time alignment to transform your monitoring accuracy.
Create SoundID Reference measurements for Apollo Room Correction directly within the SoundID Reference Measure desktop application.

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.
With the latest features like Bass Management, Surround Audio up to 7.1, 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.
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

Apollo x8 effortlessly interfaces with your digital equipment, offering two ADAT I/O, a stereo S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O.
Build your studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces with up to 128 channels of premium I/O to your DAW. Control it all from your desktop.

Key Features

18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP real-time plug-in processing
Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ Edition
Four Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, 1/4″ TRS input (line 1-8), two optical Toslink I/O (ADAT S/MUX ) I/O, S/PDIF I/O, and wordclock I/O (BNC)
Two 1/4″ TRS monitor outs, 1/4″ TRS outputs (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 ultralow jitter at all sample rates
Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range and low THD of -127 dB
Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
Full-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, and 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
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

56 Effects and Instruments, One Rack Space

Channel Strips and Preamps (9)

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

Delay and Modulation (6)

Brigade Chorus Pedal
Galaxy Tape Echo
Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Studio D Chorus

Reverbs and Rooms (3)

Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar and Bass (3)

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

Instruments (6)

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

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