Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+
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Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+
Product Info
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The Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+ is a powerhouse for serious recording engineers and producers. The combination of those Unison preamps and the SHARC processing makes it a real game-changer for capturing and shaping sounds, especially if you’re heavily invested in the UAD ecosystem. It’s a high-end solution for those needing pristine audio and flexible routing.
Product Description
- Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Studio+
- 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
- 24 Bit / 192 kHz
- 6-Core SHARC DSP for internal UAD real-time processing
- 4 Unison microphone preamps
- Auto Gain function
- +48 V phantom power
- Low-cut
- Phase reverse
- Switch for monitor switching
- Dim or mono assignable function button
- LED meter
- Built-in talkback microphone
- Support of surround formats up to 7.1 with speaker calibration and downmix
- Dual crystal clocking for low-jitter environment and pure
- artifact-free recording and stable stereo imaging
- For Mac and Windows
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 2 with optional Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter (not included)
- Up to 4 Apollos cascadable with Thunderbolt connection
- Format: 19" / 1U
- Includes Studio+ plug-in bundle and external power supply
- *Connectors: *
- Microphone inputs: 4 x XLR
- Hi-Z inputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Line inputs: 8 x 6.3 mm jack
- Monitor outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Line outputs: 8 x 6.3 mm jack
- S/PDIF input and output coaxial
- 2 x ADAT input and output
- BNC Word clock input and output
- Stereo headphone connections: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3
- • Unison preamps authentically model classic analog gear
- • 6-core SHARC DSP enables near-zero latency UAD processing
- • Excellent build quality; feels rock solid on the rack
- • Dual crystal clocking provides exceptionally clean, stable audio
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for most studios
- • Thunderbolt 2 adapter adds extra cost and potential compatibility issues
- • Limited physical I/O compared to some competing interfaces
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