Apollo x8 Gen2 Essentials+

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 is a rack-mounted 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface featuring four Unison mic preamps, top-level Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion, Auto-Gain, Apollo Monitor Correction, 7.1 surround sound, bass management, HEXA Core processing, and a comprehensive plug-in bundle.

The next-generation Apollo x8 audio interface by UA is designed for professional use and project studios requiring the highest sound quality. Produce music with authentic analog sound via the award-winning Apollo X sound, now with an even wider dynamic range and improved D/A monitoring. It includes four high-quality, musical Unison mic preamps and top-notch 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion, ensuring a very clean signal path and wide dynamic range. Auto-Gain automatically adjusts recording levels, while Apollo Monitor Correction (powered by Sonarworks, coming in 2024) enhances monitoring in any environment, including through headphones. Regardless of genre, this ideal interface for music producers and post-processing professionals contains emulations from numerous brands, including Neve, API, Avalon, Manley, and SSL. It’s like having a complete studio of analog gear compacted into one unit, and best of all, it is compatible with all major DAWs.

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