– Integrated talkback and built-in cues for easy communication and slating takes Elite-Class A/D and D/A Conversion – Work in surround formats up to 7.1, complete with speaker calibration and fold-down – Easily connect to pro-level studio gear with switchable +24 / +20 dBu headroom settings – Record with near-zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Fender, and more using Unison™ technology – Track and mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time – Experience elite-class A/D and D/A conversion nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest signal to noise available – at any price In addition to its elite-class audio conversion, Apollo x8 features selectable operating level for compatibility with professional +24 dBu gear, as well as an integrated monitor controller and built-in talkback mic.
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– Fab Dupont (David Crosby, Shakira, Santigold)Įlite Audio Conversion with Four Unison Mic Preamps, New HEXA Core Processing and Surround Sound Monitoring.Īpollo x8 allows music producers, project, and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with new world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring* – all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or PC.īuilt upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 18 x 24 interface distinguishes itself with four Unison™-enabled mic preamps, providing authentic emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL and more, plus all-new HEXA Core processing – yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time. It’s like there’s no converter generated signature at all.
It has an extra octave of clear bottom, but it’s not hyped. “This is the best-sounding Universal Audio D/A ever, by far.