Universal Audio Apollo x8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface (Mac/Win), 4 Mic Amps

Under the umbrella of elite audio conversion technology, the Apollo x8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface stands out with its Real-Time UAD Processing capabilities, four Unison Mic Preamps, and HEXA Core Processing. This sleek, rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface is designed for both Mac and PC, making it a versatile choice for music producers, project studios, and post-production environments.The Apollo x8 is built on UA's 60-year legacy of audio craftsmanship. It offers an 18 x 24 interface, featuring four Unison-enabled mic preamps that deliver authentic emulations of preamps from renowned brands like Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more. The all-new HEXA Core processing provides 50% more DSP, allowing for real-time operation of UAD Powered Plug-Ins.The Apollo x8 is equipped with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, offering near-zero latency tracking through Unison preamp emulations. This results in an open, natural sound quality that rivals any high-end converter on the market, regardless of price. The interface's 129 dB dynamic range and -119 dB THD+N ensure an ultra-pristine signal path, making it the perfect platform for applying UAD processing.The Apollo x8's new HEXA Core processing, featuring six DSP chips, allows for more UAD plug-in processing power than previous models. This means you can run more UAD plug-ins in real time, whether you're tracking with channel strips from Neve, Manley, or API, or running high UAD plug-in counts when mixing in your DAW.Unison Technology, a Universal Audio exclusive, allows the Apollo x8 to provide the genuine sound of Neve, API, and Manley Preamps. This technology integrates Apollo's mic preamps with its onboard HEXA Core DSP Acceleration, physically reconfiguring the Apollo interface's impedance to mimic the classic sounds of the world's most recorded mic preamps.The Apollo x8 also includes the Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-in bundle, enabling you to record and mix with iconic compressors, preamps, and amps from brands like Teletronix, Marshall, and Ampeg. With access to the full UAD Powered Plug-In library, you can utilize legendary vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, and more, all at near-zero latency.The Apollo x8 supports surround monitoring for formats up to 7.1, making it an excellent choice for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games, television, and the web. It also offers selectable +24 dBu operation for compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro audio equipment.With 18 x 24 simultaneous inputs/outputs (8 x 8 analog I/O) and two built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Apollo x8 can easily combine with any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo Twin or Apollo rackmount audio interfaces. This allows for the addition of fast, high-bandwidth I/O and DSP as your studio grows, making the Apollo x8 a scalable solution for your audio needs.