Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 + UAD Analog Classics

11,195.00 Excl. VAT

  • 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with HEXA Core DSP plug-in processing
  • Four Unisonâ„¢ mic preamps,
  • Two Hi-Z instrument inputs, eight 1/4″ line inputs
  • Two 1/4″ monitor outs, eight 1/4″ line outs (ALT / 7.1 surround), two 1/4″ TRS headphone outs
  • Elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters with 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution
  • Enhanced D/A for critical monitoring and playback with 130 dB dynamic range
  • Calibrate your main monitor and headphone outputs with Apollo Monitor Correction
  • Over 30 Included Plug-Ins in UAD Analog Classics

Available on backorder

Estimated delivery: October 27, 2026 – November 6, 2026
SKU: APX8G2-ESS Categories: ,
Description
Produce music with authentic analog sound.

Produce Music with Authentic Analog Sound

Our most advanced Apollo x8 is here. For creators and producers running bigger projects who need highest-resolution audio conversion, four Unison™ mic preamps, and realtime UAD processing — which lets you record through plug-ins from Auto-Tune, Neve, API, Manley, and more without latency — Apollo x8 puts legendary UA sound and craftsmanship right in your rack.

Add the World’s Most Trusted Audio Interface to Your Rack

We built Apollo x8 for pro and project studios where highest-quality audio is a must. With its elite-class Apollo X audio conversion, unprecedented dynamic range, and enhanced D/A monitoring — Apollo x8 puts authentic analog sound right in your rack.

Record Through Famous Preamps

Track through emulations of classic gear from Neve, Manley, API, and dozens more with Unisonâ„¢ preamp technology, giving you the rich analog textures used on the greatest recordings of our time.

Hear the Details Like Never Before

Now in its Gen 2 design, Apollo x8 features our highest-resolution D/A converters ever. This enhanced monitoring, paired with the newest features like Apollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks,* means you’ll hear the most accurate representation of your recordings when mixing through monitors or headphones.

Mix with Authentic Analog Sounds

Apollo x8 gives you the tools used by the world’s best engineers, right out of the box. Along with included Teletronix LA-2A compressors, Pultec EQs, and amps from Fender, Marshall, and Ampeg, you can tap into the entire library of over 200 UAD plug-ins and unlock proven hit-making sounds to bring your recordings to new heights.

Find Your Perfect Workflow

Just like an analog studio, where a console is the heart of the workflow, Apollo x8 has a powerful digital mixing engine where you control plug-in routing and monitoring. And with the latest features like Auto-Gain, Bass Management, 7.1 Surround Sound, and Plug-In Scenes, it’s easy to find a flow that fits your needs.

A Hybrid System for Your Mission

Combine Apollo x8’s HEXA Core DSP with native processing from your host computer to produce large sessions with complex plug-in chains — a powerhouse hybrid workflow that outpaces any native-only recording setup.

Expand Your Studio as You Grow

Build out your dream studio by linking up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for up to 128 channels of premium I/O, and control it all from your desktop using Apollo Twin X. So no matter how far your music takes you, an Apollo will always be in reach.

Over 30 Included Plug-Ins in 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

Additional information
Weight8 kg
Dimensions61 × 43 × 20 cm
A/D Resolution:24-bit/192kHz
Computer Connectivity:Thunderbolt 3
Digital Inputs:1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
Digital Outputs:1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
Form Factor:Rackmount
Headphones:2 x 1/4″ TRS
Number of Preamps:4 x mic, 2 x instrument
Phantom Power:Yes
Simultaneous I/O:18 x 24
Analog Intputs:4 x XLR (mic/line), 2 x 1/4″ (Hi-Z), 8 x 1/4″ (line)
Analog Outputs::2 x 1/4″ (monitor), 8 x 1/4″ (alt/7.1 surround)
About brand
Professional interfaces, analogue hardware and plugins for studio production.