Universal Audio Apollo X8 Heritage Edition 8-Channel Thunderbolt Audio Interface With UAD DSP

Packed with features for all your recording needs plus a premium suite of plug-ins.

The Apollo X8 8-Channel thunderbolt audio interface with UAD DSP heritage edition from Universal Audio combines high-end A/D and D/A conversion with powerful plug-in processing. Designed for professional musicians, engineers and producers, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition lets you track and mix with near-zero latency through iconic analog emulations of channel strips, preamps, EQs and compressors from Neve, Helios, API and more.

Pristine 24-bit/192kHz Conversion Captures Every Nuance
With audiophile-grade 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition ensures your recordings are crystal-clear while preserving rich detail and depth. Hear the difference from the first track as the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition unveils the full potential of your microphones, instruments and monitors.

Real-time UAD HEXA Core Processing Powers Your Creativity
Six onboard DSP chips provide 50 percent more native UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. Run channel strips from Neve, API or Helios on all your inputs while mixing through Pultec EQs, Fairchild limiters and more—all with near-zero latency. With more power, you can push the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition further, enabling more creative freedom during tracking and mixing.

Unison Technology Delivers the True Tone of Coveted Mic Preamps
The Apollo X8 Heritage Edition's four Unison-enabled mic preamps let you track through precise emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon and Universal Audio. Unison is a Universal Audio exclusive that integrates hardware and software to capture the input impedance, gain stage sweet spots and component-level circuit behaviors of these legendary preamps.

Seamless Integration With LUNA Recording System
While compatible with all major DAWs, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition unlocks its full potential when paired with the LUNA Recording System. LUNA's single-window workflow and Accelerated Realtime Monitoring provide an intuitive native environment to track, overdub and mix. Access Apollo X8 Heritage Edition's A/D and D/A conversion, mic preamps and UAD plug-in processing directly within LUNA for a fully integrated desktop recording solution.
Features
A special edition of UA's acclaimed Apollo x8 interface—with a premium suite of 10 award-winning plug-in titles from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec,UA, and more—a $2,400 value
18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz conversion
Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size
4 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps—giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve,API, SSL, Manley, Avalon, Helios, UA, and more*
Produce with LUNA Recording System—a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac only)
Compatible with Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format
UAD HEXA Core processing onboard for additional mixing horsepower for Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Ableton, and other major DAWs
Combine up to 4 Thunderbolt-equipped Apollos and 6 total UAD devices; backward-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2 Macs via optional adapter
Selectable +24 dBu operation for easy compatibility with professional mixing consoles and tape machines
Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, Talkback mic, and assignable Dim or Mono
Uncompromising UA analog design, superior components, and premium build quality
Also includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” UAD plug-in bundle featuring UA 610-B Tube Preamp, Legacy Pultec EQ, additional LA-2A and 1176 compressors, Marshall Plexi Classic, Ampeg SVT-VR Classic, and more
Free, industry-leading technical support—on the phone and online—from knowledgeable audio engineers
Included in Apollo Heritage Edition Bundle
UA 1176 Classic Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Collection
Pultec Passive EQ Collection
Fairchild Tube Limiter Collection
Teletronix LA-3A Audio Leveler
UA 610 Tube Preamp & EQ Collection
Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Collection
V76 Preamplifier
Oxide Tape Recorder
Pure Plate Reverb
Included in the Realtime Analog Classics Plus Bundle UA 610-B
UA 1176LN Legacy
UA 1176SE Legacy
Ampeg SVT-VR Classic
Fairchild 670 Legacy
Marshall Plexi Classic
Precision Channel Strip (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
Precision Reflection Engine (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
Precision Delay Mod (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
Precision Delay Mod L (Precision Mix Rack Collection)
Precision Enhancer Hz
Pultec EQP-1A Legacy
Pultec-Pro Legacy
Teletronix LA-2A Legacy
Raw Distortion
RealVerb Pro
For versatility, power and a library of effects. Order today.
Apollo X8 Heritage Edition 8-Channel Thunderbolt Audio Interface With UAD DSP Specifications:
System Requirements
Thunderbolt 3 cable (not included)
Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
6 gigabytes available storage
Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended
For additional compatibility information, visit UA's website
Mac
Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 port
Thunderbolt 1 and 2 connections require an Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter (not included)
macOS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, or 10.15 Catalina
PC
Available Thunderbolt 3 port
Windows 10 (64-Bit Edition)