For a limited time, purchase any eligible UA Apollo Gen 2 Essentials or Studio bundle rack interface and receive 13 UAD plug-ins valued at $4163 AUD for FREE! This includes Neve 1073 Preamp & EQ Collection, PI Preamp, LA-6176 Signature Channel Strip, Dream '65 Reverb Amp, EP-34 Tape Echo, and Verve Analog Machines. Customers will receive their free UAD plugins once the eligible interface is registered via the UAD website. Offer ends December 31, 2025.
Please note: this unit is compatible with Thunderbolt ready devices only. A thunderbolt cable is not provided with the unit. Users must purchase separately.
Produce music with the authentic sound of analogue. The Apollo x8 Gen 2 is an 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface built for studio producers who need the highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and HEXA Core DSP processing for real-time UAD plug-in tracking from Auto-Tune, Neve, Manley, Avalon, SSL, and hundreds more.
Trusted by top producers and engineers worldwide for elite-class Apollo X sound and DSP power, the Apollo x8 Gen 2 offers four Unison mic preamps for tracking with classic preamps from Neve, API, and Fender, plus a range of outboard gear connections. The Studio+ Edition expands the plug-in collection to over 50 UAD plug-ins, featuring complete collections like the UA 1176LN, Teletronix LA-2A, and Fairchild 670 compressors, along with additional preamps and reverbs from API, Manley, Lexicon, and more.
Built to expand with any studio, the Apollo x8 Gen 2 features next-generation D/A conversion with 130 dB dynamic range, Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks®, and a comprehensive monitoring controller, making it the ideal centrepiece for high-end professional studio setups.
Features
- 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
- Four Unison™ mic preamps, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4" line inputs
- Optical Toslink I/O (ADAT or S/PDIF), RCA coaxial I/O (S/PDIF), word clock I/O
- Enhanced D/A conversion with 130 dB dynamic range
- Supports up to 7.1 surround sound monitoring
- Built-in Talkback mic and integrated monitor controller
- Includes over 50 UAD plug-ins, such as the 1176LN, Fairchild 670, Capitol Chambers, and more
- Compatible with LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live, and more
- Expandable with Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces