Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 Essentials+

Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 Essentials+ is an audio interface with 8 Unison mic preamps, Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution, built-in HEXA Core DSP, and support for over 200 UAD plugins.

Record large sessions with authentic analog sound. Apollo x8p is our advanced interface for groups, engineers, and producers. Eight Unison preamps, top-tier converter resolution, and real-time UAD plugin processing without latency.

Create music with elite Apollo X Gen 2 converters. Hear details with an unprecedented range. Use 8 Unison preamps to record with the sound of legendary Neve, API, Manley, Fender gear. Record through plugins in real-time with HEXA Core DSP. Work faster with new UAD Console features. Mix accurately in any environment with Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks. Get UAD plugins in Essentials+ or Studio+ bundles.

Apollo x8p is designed for top-tier quality with expanded analog inputs. Unique analog sound and workflows for large sessions. Record in real-time with the same rich tone as on classic recordings. Enhanced monitoring means a more precise picture during mixing.

Apollo x8p provides top engineers' tools straight out of the box: LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, Fender/Marshall/Ampeg amps, and 200+ UAD plugins. Unlock proven hit-making sounds. Powerful mixer for plugin and monitoring control. Features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround, and Plug-In Scenes.

Hybrid processing: combine HEXA Core DSP with your computer's processing for large sessions with complex plugin chains. Surpasses native recording systems. Combine up to 4 Apollo interfaces for 128 channels of I/O in your DAW. Control everything with Apollo Twin/x4. Apollo will always be at hand, wherever music takes you.

Key Features:
- 8 Unison mic preamps for recording with the sound of legendary analog gear like Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more.
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit/192 kHz resolution for unprecedented dynamic range.
- Built-in HEXA Core DSP for recording through UAD plugins in real-time without latency.
- Support for over 200 UAD plugins in VST, AU, AAX formats for all major DAWs.
- New UAD Console features: Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Monitor Controller, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround.
- Monitor and headphone calibration with Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks.
- Expandability to 128 channels with additional Apollo interfaces via Thunderbolt.
- Included plugin bundles like Auto-Tune, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and others in Essentials+ or Studio+ editions.
Dimensions: 483 x 308 x 44 mm