Introduction; Apollo X8P Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface - Universal Audio Apollo x8p Hardware Manual

Introduction

Apollo x8p Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

Elite-Class Audio Conversion with Eight Unison Mic Preamps, HEXA Core Processing,
and Surround Sound Monitoring.
Apollo x8p allows music engineers, producers, and project 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
interface for Mac or PC.
Built upon UA's 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 18 x 22 interface
distinguishes itself with eight 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.
In addition to its elite-class audio conversion, Apollo x8p features selectable operating
level for compatibility with professional +24 dBu gear, as well as integrated monitor
controller features and a built-in talkback mic.
• Experience elite-class A/D and D/A conversion nearing the widest dynamic range
and lowest signal to noise available — at any price
• 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
• Record through 8 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic
preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Helios, and more
• Easily connect to pro-level studio gear with switchable +24 / +20 dBu headroom
settings
• Work in surround formats up to 7.1,
fold-down
• Integrated talkback and built-in cues for easy communication and slating takes
Surround sound support for Apollo X will be in a future software release.
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*All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners. Individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins sold separately.
Apollo x8p Hardware Manual
— all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio
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For the latest Apollo X software, visit www.uaudio.com.
complete with room calibration and
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4 Introduction