The Apollo x8p Gen 2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface Essentials from Universal Audio is a premium, professional-grade audio interface designed for producers and engineers looking for elite audio conversion and versatile, powerful performance. 

Connectivity and Recording Flexibility

The Apollo x8p features a 16 x 22 Thunderbolt interface, offering extensive connectivity for large, complex recording sessions. With its eight built-in Unison™ mic preamps, you can record through models of classic analogue preamps and channel strips from brands like Neve, API, and Avalon. Powered by HEXA Core DSP, this interface provides enough processing power for complex, multi-track sessions using UAD’s renowned plug-ins, reducing the load on your computer.

Elite-Class Audio Conversion

Universal Audio equipped the Apollo x8p with elite-class audio conversion, featuring the highest-quality D/A converters in the company’s history. This ensures low distortion and exceptional dynamic range for clear, accurate sound reproduction. The device also includes Auto-Gain and Apollo Monitor Correction, making it easy to quickly set up your monitoring system with precision, even for surround sound setups up to 7.1 channels. Additionally, its bass management feature allows you to add a subwoofer to your monitoring system for enhanced low-end detail in mixes.

Extensive Software Library

Out of the box, the Apollo x8p provides access to an extensive software library, with the Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions offering a variety of UAD plug-ins from top brands like Auto-Tune, Neve, and Manley, valued at thousands of dollars.

Analog Sound with Digital Precision

One of the core benefits of the Apollo x8p is the combination of analogue sound with digital precision. It enables you to record and mix with the rich quality of analogue preamps while enjoying the flexibility and precision of modern digital workflows. With its real-time processing capability, you can record through plug-ins with low latency, closely mimicking the behaviour of legendary analogue gear.

Expandability and Scalability

The Apollo x8p is also designed for expandability. You can easily connect up to four additional Apollo interfaces via Thunderbolt, creating a scalable system suitable for professional studios. Whether you're working in stereo, surround sound, or immersive audio environments, the Apollo x8p provides the power, flexibility, and sound quality that professionals demand. 

Included Plug-Ins in Studio+ Edition

Channel Strips & Preamps

• Avalon VT-737sp Channel Strip
• Century Tube Channel Strip
• CS-1 Channel Strip
• Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ
• Manley Reference Microphone Preamp
• Precision Channel Strip
• UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
• UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
• V76 Preamplifier

Compressors / Limiters

• dbx 160 Compressor / Limiter 
• Empirical Labs Distressor
• Fairchild 670 Legacy
• Fairchild 660 Compressor
• Fairchild 670 Compressor
• Teletronix LA-2 Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler
• Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
• Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Leveler
• UA 1176 Rev A Classic Limiter
• UA 1176AE Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Rev E Classic Limiter
• UA 1176LN Legacy
• UA 1176SE Legacy
• UA 175B Classic Limiter
• UA 176 Classic Limiter

Equalisers

• 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
  
• Auto-Tune Realtime Advanced
• Auto-Tune Realtime X
• Oxide Tape Recorder
• Precision Enhancer Hz
• Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Recorder
• Verve Analog Machines Essentials

Instruments

• Electra 88 Vintage Keyboard Studio
• Moog Minimoog
• Opal Morphing Synth
• PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
• Ravel Grand Piano
• Waterfall B3 Organ

Delay & Modulation

• Brigade Chorus Pedal
• Galaxy Tape Echo
• Precision Delay Mod
• Precision Delay Mod L
• Studio D Chorus
• Waterfall Rotary Speaker

Reverbs & Rooms

• Lexicon 224 Digital Reverb
• Precision Reflection Engine
• Pure Plate Reverb
• RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler

Guitar & Bass

• Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier
• Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier
• Raw Distortion