1Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essentials
Item No. : 207112
| Log in : | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Format : | Rack 1U |
| Entrées : | 16 |
Boullard Price:
3'659.–
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The specialist's opinion
The Universal Audio Apollo x8p is designed for bands, engineers and producers who need eight Unison mic preamps, audio conversion at the highest resolution and real-time UAD processing to record through Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley and many other plug-ins without latency the Apollo x8p brings legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right to your rack.
We designed the Apollo x8p for producers and bands needing optimum audio quality with more analog inputs.
With its elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, unrivalled dynamic range and enhanced D/A monitoring, the Apollo x8p is the only audio interface that delivers authentic analog sound and professional workflows for large sessions.
Details
- Thunderbolt 3 16 x 22 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Eight Unison™ microphone preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, DB-25 input (line 1-8), two Toslink optical I/O (ADAT S/MUX or S/PDIF), Word Clock I/O (BNC)
- Two 1/4" monitor outputs, DB-25 output (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4" TRS headphones outputs
- Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution, featuring Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates
- Optimized D/A conversion for critical listening and audio playback, with a dynamic range of 130 dB and an extremely low total harmonic distortion rate of -127 dB
- Calibration of main outputs (monitor and Headphones) thanks to Apollo Monitor Correction, powered by Sonarworks®
- Full-featured monitoring controller with alternative speaker switching and integrated talkback function to facilitate communication with artists
- Updated UAD Console application, including Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, subwoofer integration via Bass Management, immersive audio support, and more
- Integrated DSP compatible with over 200 UAD plug-ins in 64-bit VST, AU and AAX formats, usable in all major STAN (digital audio stations)
- Included: up to 50 UAD plug-ins with Essentials or Studio editions
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with other Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces and via Dante thanks to the Apollo x16D
- Free, state-of-the-art technical support from experienced sound engineers
Recording through eight Unison preamps
Use Unison™ technology to capture the sound of classic console preamps and slices by Neve, Manley, API and many others in real time - giving you the rich analog textures used on history's greatest recordings.
Hear the smallest details like never before
Now in its Gen 2 design, the Apollo x8p is equipped with our best D/A converters to date. Combined with the latest features such as Apollo monitoring correction by Sonarworks* (listening calibration via correction profiles), this enhancement lets you hear an extremely faithful representation of your recordings, whether on speakers or headphones.
Mix great sessions with the authentic sound of analog
Right out of the box, the Apollo x8p gives you the tools used by top recording engineers: Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec equalizers, Fender, Marshall and Ampeg amps included. You can also access the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins to exploit proven sounds and take your productions to the next level.
Find your ideal workflow
As in an analog studio where the console is at the heart of the system, the Apollo x8p incorporates a powerful digital mixing engine to control plug-in routing and monitoring. With modern features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7-1 Surround Sound and Plug-In Scenes, it's easy to tailor your workflow to your needs.
A hybrid system for your mission
Combine the Apollo x8p's HEXA Core DSP processing with the power of your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains - a powerful hybrid workflow surpassing any native recording solution alone.
Grow your studio at your Rhythm
Expand your studio by connecting up to four Apollo Thunderbolt interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O in your digital audio workstation (DAW), and control the whole thing directly from your desktop with an Apollo Twin or x4. Wherever your music takes you, an Apollo will always be close at hand.
Included with Essentials
Channel Strips & Preamps: Century Tube Channel Strip, CS-1 Channel Strip, Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A Preamp & EQ, UA 610-B Preamp & EQ.
Compressors / Limiters: Fairchild 670 Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler, Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier, Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler, 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 Essential.
Instruments : PolyMAX Synth.
Delay & Modulation: Galaxy Tape Echo, Precision Delay Mod, Precision Delay Mod L.
Reverbs & Rooms: Precision Reflection Engine, Pure Plate Reverb, RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler.
Guitar & Bass: Raw Distortion, Ampeg SVT-VR Bass Amplifier, Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier.
Additional Files
 Instruction manual |
Specification
| Générale | |
|---|---|
| Series : | Apollo |
| Log in : | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Format : | Rack 1U |
| Configuration | |
| Definition : | 24 bit |
| Sampling frequency : | 192 kHz |
| Entrées : | 16 |
| Outputs : | 22 |
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