Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 Essentials+
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Apollo x8p Gen2 Essentials+
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The x8p Gen2 Essentials+ is a powerhouse for serious recording engineers and producers. Those Unison preamps are a game-changer for capturing truly authentic amp tones, and the SHARC processing means you can run your favorite UAD plugins without a hint of latency. If you're building a professional studio and demand top-tier audio fidelity and workflow, this is a fantastic choice.
Product Description
- Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 Essentials+
- 16 x 22 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface
- 24 Bit / 192 kHz
- 6-Core SHARC DSP for internal UAD real-time processing
- 8 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 recordings as well as 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 Essentials+ plug-in bundle and external power supply
- *Connectors: *
- Microphone / line combo inputs: 8 x XLR / 6.3 mm jack
- Hi-Z inputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Line inputs: 8 x Sub-D25
- Monitor outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- Line outputs: 8 x Sub-D25
- 2 x ADAT inputs and outputs
- BNC Word clock input and output
- Stereo headphone connections: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
- 2 x Thunderbolt 3 sockets
- • Unison preamps authentically model classic amp sounds and circuits.
- • SHARC DSP provides near-zero latency UAD processing for real-time effects.
- • Dual Crystal Clocking delivers exceptionally clean audio with pristine stereo imaging.
- • Essentials+ bundle offers immediate value with high-quality UAD plugins.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for home studios.
- • Thunderbolt 2 adapter is an additional expense for older systems.
- • The physical footprint (1U) might pose challenges in smaller, space-constrained setups.
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