UAD Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essentials Thunderbolt Interface

Universal Audio’s Apollo x8p Gen 2 Universal Audio’s Apollo x8p Gen 2 essential has next-generation elite-class AD/DA and Dual-Crystal clocking, resulting in the lowest distortion and greatest dynamic range of any Apollo to yet. The Apollo x8p’s powerful HEXA Core processor delivers award-winning emulations of tried-and-true studio classics, which you can track through in real time using UA’s renowned Unison preamp technology. Of course, you may construct a powerful hybrid workflow by combining Apollo x8p’s onboard DSP with your host computer’s native processing capabilities. Meanwhile, Apollo Monitor Correction allows you to mix comfortably in any space or with headphones, and Bass Management optimizes your subwoofer for optimal low-frequency clarity. You will never miss a take again with Apollo x8p’s Auto-Gain function, which adjusts your levels across numerous inputs. Aside from that, you have native support for mixing formats up to 7.1, allowing you to handle surround sound and other multichannel formats with ease. Full-featured display control is also available, including speaker switching and integrated talkback. Furthermore, the redesigned UAD Console software allows you to swiftly configure low-latency cues, plug-in scenarios, and immersive audio monitoring, as well as lock-tight LUNA integration. Apollo x8p’s ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 interface provides near-zero latency and substantial expandability. Still undecided about upgrading your performance? Now is the moment to make the switch—Universal Audio’s Apollo is better than ever! Excellent hybrid workflow The Apollo x8p gen 2 essential is a powerful digital audio device that offers real-time tracking with Neve, Manley, or API channel strips, and can handle large UAD plug-in counts without putting pressure on the host computer. It features industry-leading DSP-accelerated plug-ins like Pultec EQ, LA-2A, and 1176 or Fairchild 670, allowing for tube warmth, musical limiting, and powerful drums. The HEXA Core processor allows for a strong hybrid workflow, allowing for larger sessions with complex plug-ins. Leading-edge Unison preamplifiers The Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essential uses Unison preamp technology to track in real-time using historic gear like Neve, Manley, and API. It provides rich analog textures found in great recordings. Unison goes beyond software modeling by adjusting the preamp circuit’s characteristics like impedance and analog gain structure. By tweaking the preamp gain knob and physical controls, the plug-in modifies the preamp’s behavior to match the target preamp, allowing the microphone to interact with the input in the same manner as the modeled preamplifier. Elite-class AD/DA with improved monitoring When building the second-generation Apollo X interfaces, UA engineers aimed to create the highest-quality elite-class 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion of any Apollo to date. After giving Apollo x8p a careful listen, we are certain that they succeeded; its ultra-pristine signal route is audible, and its 130dB DNR and -127dB THD N statistics speak for themselves. Furthermore, Apollo x8p essential has Apollo Monitor Correction, which enables you to apply Sonarworks SoundID Reference profiles to UA’s precise EQ filters that operate in real-time on Apollo’s inbuilt DSP. Whether you listen on your studio monitors or with high-end headphones, you’ll hear every element of your mix with pinpoint precision. Elite-class AD/DA with improved monitoring When building the second-generation Apollo X interfaces, UA engineers aimed to create the highest-quality elite-class 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion of any Apollo to date. After giving Apollo x8p a careful listen, we are certain that they succeeded; its ultra-pristine signal route is audible, and its 130dB DNR and -127dB THD N statistics speak for themselves. Furthermore, Apollo x8p has Apollo Monitor Correction, which enables you to apply Sonarworks SoundID Reference profiles to UA’s precise EQ filters that operate in real-time on Apollo’s inbuilt DSP. Whether you listen on your studio monitors or with high-end headphones, you’ll hear every element of your mix with pinpoint precision. Assistive auto-gain and smooth sub-management Recording with Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essential is easier than ever because of its helpful Auto-Gain feature, which can be used on several channels at the same time to ensure optimum levels across the board. Best of all, Auto-Gain works on all of the interface’s inputs, including microphone, line-level, and hi-Z, as well as certain Unison preamp types! Whether you’re working in stereo or 9.1.6 Dolby Atmos, having a monitoring system with well-tuned low-end is essential for creating mixes that communicate. That’s where Apollo x8p’s Bass Management function comes in, which seamlessly integrates and optimizes your subwoofer via a real-time DSP-driven Linkwitz-Riley crossover. Lock-tight LUNA integration The Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essential is a software that integrates with Universal Audio’s LUNA DAW software, allowing real-time control of the interface’s monitoring, talkback, and headphone systems. It also allows real-time tracking and overdubbing with UAD DSP-accelerated plug-ins. The software also offers full software-based control over Apollo’s Unison mic preamps. It also includes Accelerated Realtime Monitoring, limitless track counts, contextual editing, UAD and AU plug-in support, session auto-save, and AAF import. LUNA is the closest analog process in software, producing accurate analog sound while allowing creative immediacy through real-time processing. Exciting plug-in package included! UAD-powered plug-ins have garnered a reputation as the most faithful emulations of analog audio equipment ever built. The incredible processing capability of the UAD platform is what makes these plug-ins sound so good. You simply cannot get the depth, color, and character that these plug-ins offer without committing significant CPU resources to them. Best of all, Apollo x8p allows you to record audio in real-time using UAD plug-ins with nearly negligible latency. When you purchase Apollo x8p Essentials Edition, you will obtain a substantial suite of award-winning plug-in titles. Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essential Specifications: 16-in/22-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC with powerful HEXA Core CPU.  The next-generation elite-class AD/DA conversion provides an ultra-pristine signal route with 130dB DNR and -127dB THD N. Dual-crystal clocking ensures low-jitter recording and accurate stereo image.  Unison preamps provide access to industry-renowned hardware models.  The onboard DSP integrates with your host computer’s native processing to provide a powerful hybrid workflow.  With Apollo Monitor Correction, you can confidently mix in any room or with headphones.  Bass Management optimizes subwoofers for superior low-frequency detail.  Auto-Gain function adjusts levels for numerous inputs.  Supports mixing formats up to 7.1, including surround sound and multichannel formats.  Full-featured monitor control, including speaker switching and integrated talkback.  The updated UAD Console app enables easy setup of low-latency cues, plug-in scenarios, and immersive audio monitoring.  Compatible with UA’s LUNA software for seamless hardware and software integration.  Ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connection ensures low latency and expandability.  Offers a wide range of award-winning UAD plug-ins. Channel strips and preamps  Century Tube Channel Strip  CS-1 Channel Strip  Helios Type 69 Preamp and EQ  Precision Channel Strip  UA 610-A Preamp and EQ  UA 610-B Preamp and EQ Compressors/limiters  Fairchild 670 Legacy  Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler  Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler  Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler  Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier  UA 1176LN Legacy  UA 1176SE Legacy Equalizers  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  Auto-Tune Realtime Access  Oxide Tape Recorder  Precision Enhancer Hz  Verve Analog Machines Essentials Instruments  PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth Delay and modulation  Galaxy Tape Echo  Precision Delay Modulation  Precision Delay Modulation Long Reverbs and rooms  Precision Reflection Engine  Pure Plate Reverb  RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler Guitar and bass  Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier  Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier  Raw Distortion