Universal Audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (Studio Edition)

Studio-Ready Rackmount Interface with Premium Plug-Ins

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 (Studio Edition) is a 16-in/22-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface that combines elite-class conversion, four Unison-enabled mic preamps, and UAD-2 HEXA Core DSP processing to deliver world-class recording, mixing, and production power. Designed for professional studios and high-end creators, this 1U rackmount interface brings together analog tone, digital precision, and unmatched real-time plug-in performance.

Whether you’re running a hybrid setup or producing in-the-box, the Apollo x8 offers stunning detail, flexible I/O, and the power to scale your entire studio.

Unison Preamps for Authentic Analog Sound

The Apollo x8 features four Unison-enabled mic/line preamps, which emulate the exact characteristics of classic analog gear from Neve, API, Manley, and Universal Audio. Thanks to UA’s exclusive Unison technology, impedance, gain stage, and circuit behavior are physically reconfigured at the input stage for ultra-realistic modeling.

Paired with UAD-2 HEXA Core processing, you can record and monitor through vintage compressors, EQs, reverbs, and tape machines with near-zero latency—without taxing your computer.

Pristine A/D and D/A Conversion with Versatile I/O

With 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution and next-gen AD/DA conversion, Apollo x8 delivers mastering-grade clarity and dynamic range. You get 4 mic/line inputs, 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs, 8 line outputs, ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O, and dedicated monitor and headphone outs.

The interface also includes word clock I/O for studio-wide synchronization and is easily expandable via Thunderbolt—perfect for integrating into large-scale rigs or hybrid analog-digital setups.

Includes Studio Edition Plug-In Suite

The Studio Edition of the Apollo x8 comes bundled with the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in collection and a comprehensive set of industry-standard UAD plug-ins:

• Teletronix LA-2A, 1176, and Fairchild compressor collections

• Pultec EQ Collection

• UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection

• Oxide Tape Recorder

• Pure Plate Reverb

• Marshall Plexi Classic Amp, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more

This bundle gives you everything you need to start creating mix-ready tracks right out of the box.

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 (Studio Edition) – Key Features:

• 16-in/22-out Thunderbolt 3 rackmount audio interface

• 4 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps for vintage gear emulation

• UAD-2 HEXA Core DSP for real-time plug-in processing

• Elite 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion

• Front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs and dual headphone outputs

• 8 analog line outputs + ADAT and S/PDIF digital I/O

• Word clock I/O for professional studio integration

• Bundled with premium Studio Edition plug-in suite

• Compatible with Mac and Windows via Thunderbolt 3

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