Add to Wish List
Get UAD Ultimate worth £749 for only £90
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 UAD Analog Classics Audio Interface
Studio Audio Interface
FREE UK Delivery
Earn 2654 Loyalty Points
Want to Click and Collect or try items at our Guildford Store?
The store is open 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday and 11am - 5pm Sunday and bank holidays.
The stock information shows the quantity of units that are available to purchase at the Guildford store and the quantity of units that are available at our off-site Guildford warehouse. These stock levels are updated in real time.
Our Click and Collect service is available at our Guildford store from 10am - 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 11am - 5pm on Sunday. You can either choose Click and Collect as your delivery option online or, during store opening hours, call our sales team on 01483 456777 for assistance with placing your order.
If you have placed your order online, you will receive a confirmation email of your order and a separate follow-up text or email to confirm when your item is ready for collection.
Please do not come to the store before you have received the follow-up message, as your order may not yet be ready at the store.
If the only available stock is in our off-site warehouse it can be brought to the store location for you to try - you just need to contact the store within opening hours. Please note any requests received after 3.30pm will not arrive at the store until the following morning.
Please be aware that stock availability can change quickly both online and in-store, so we would always recommend placing your Click and Collect order as soon as possible to reserve your item.
SKU: APX8G2-ESS
You Might Also Like
Ask anything about this product
Product Description
The Universal Audio Apollo X8 Gen 2 is a professional Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for producers, recording engineers and musicians who demand exceptional sound quality and powerful real-time processing. Featuring elite class Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion with outstanding dynamic range, it captures every performance with remarkable clarity and accuracy. Four Unison microphone preamps faithfully recreate the sound and behaviour of legendary analogue equipment from renowned brands including Neve, API, Manley and Fender, allowing you to record with authentic studio character. Powered by onboard HEXA Core DSP, the Apollo X8 lets you track through UAD plug-ins in real time with near-zero latency while freeing your computer for larger recording sessions and complex mixes. The updated UAD Console software introduces intelligent workflow enhancements such as Auto Gain, Plug In Scenes, immersive audio support, monitor control and integrated bass management. Apollo Monitor Correction, powered by Sonarworks, helps deliver consistent monitoring through speakers or headphones, making confident mixing easier in any environment. With comprehensive analogue and digital connectivity, support for major recording software, and expandability through additional Apollo interfaces and Dante systems, the Apollo X8 Gen 2 provides a flexible recording and mixing solution for modern studios. It also includes a premium collection of UAD plug-ins, giving you professional processing tools from the moment you begin recording.
Features
- Elite Apollo X Gen 2 Audio Conversion - Capture recordings with exceptional detail, ultra-low distortion and outstanding dynamic range for professional quality production, mixing and mastering across every session.
- Four Unison Microphone Preamps with HEXA Core DSP - Record through authentic emulations of legendary analogue equipment in real time while dedicated DSP delivers low latency performance and responsive workflow.
- Comprehensive Studio Connectivity and Software - Benefit from flexible analogue and digital connections, advanced monitor control, immersive audio support and access to a premium collection of UAD plug-ins.
Professional Recording Performance:
The Apollo X8 Gen 2 delivers the performance expected from a world-class recording interface. Its advanced 24-bit, 192 kHz converters and Dual Crystal Clocking technology provide exceptional accuracy with extremely low jitter, preserving every detail of your recordings. Four Unison enabled microphone preamps accurately model the impedance, gain staging and tonal character of iconic analogue equipment, allowing vocals, instruments and amplifiers to be captured with authentic warmth and depth. Whether recording solo artists, full bands, or complex studio sessions, the Apollo X8 consistently delivers pristine audio quality suitable for commercial production.
Powerful DSP Processing and Creative Workflow:
Built in HEXA Core DSP allows you to record through renowned UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, giving performers the experience of recording through classic studio hardware. The updated UAD Console software introduces practical workflow enhancements, including Auto Gain, Plug In Scenes, integrated talkback, bass management and immersive audio support. Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks improves monitoring accuracy across speakers and headphones, helping you make more reliable mixing decisions regardless of your listening environment.
Flexible Studio Integration:
Designed to become the centrepiece of a professional studio, the Apollo X8 Gen 2 offers extensive connectivity with microphone, line, instrument and digital inputs alongside multiple monitor, headphone and line outputs. Optical ADAT, SPDIF and word clock connections make expansion straightforward, while Thunderbolt compatibility ensures reliable high-speed performance. The interface works seamlessly with leading digital audio workstations, including LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase and Ableton Live, with the option to expand further using additional Apollo interfaces or Dante-enabled systems.
Specifications
- 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with onboard HEXA Core DSP processing
- 24-bit / 192 kHz audio resolution
- Elite Apollo X Gen 2 audio conversion
- Enhanced D A conversion with outstanding dynamic range
- Dual Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter
- Four Unison microphone preamps
- Two Hi Z instrument inputs
- Eight 1/4 inch balanced line inputs
- Two optical Toslink I O supporting ADAT and SMUX
- RCA coaxial S PDIF input and output
- Word clock input and output via BNC
- Two 1/4 inch monitor outputs
- Eight 1/4 inch line outputs supporting ALT monitoring and surround monitoring
- Two independent 1/4 inch TRS headphone outputs
- Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
- Integrated monitor controller with alternate speaker switching and talkback
- Updated UAD Console software with Auto Gain, Plug-In Scenes and immersive audio support
- Supports a wide range of UAD plug-ins via VST, AU and AAX formats
- Includes a premium collection of UAD plug-ins
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live and other major DAWs
- Expandable with additional Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces and Apollo x16D
Included plug-in bundle (Subject to change by Universal Audio): UAD Analog Classics
Channel Strips & Preamps (6)
Century Tube Channel Strip
CS-1 Channel Strip
LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip
Precision Channel Strip
UA 610-A Preamp & EQ
UA 610-B Preamp & EQ
Compressors / Limiters (7)
Fairchild 670 Legacy Compressor
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier
Teletronix LA-2A Tube Compressor
Precision Buss Compressor
UA 1176 FET Compressor
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Equalizers (3)
Precision Equalizer
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ
Pultec Pro Legacy EQ
Special Processing (5)
Oxide Tape Recorder
Precision De-Esser
Precision Enhancer Hz
Precision Enhancer kHz
Vibe Analog Machines Essentials
Instruments (1)
PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth
Delay & Modulation (3)
Galaxy Tape Echo
Precision Delay Mod
Precision Delay Mod L
Reverbs & Rooms (2)
Precision Reflection Engine
Pure Plate Reverb
Mastering (3)
Precision Limiter
Precision Maximizer
Precision Multiband
Guitar & Bass (5)
Bermuda Triangle
Raw Distortion
TS Overdrive Pedal
UAD Lion ’68 Super Lead Amp
UAD Showtime ’64 Tube Amp
