Universal Audio UA Apollo x8 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface - Heritage Edition

 Product Information Apollo x8 allows music producers, project, and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, Dual-Crystal clocking, and 7.1 surround sound monitoring — all in a sleek rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface for Mac or Windows. Built upon UA’s 60-year heritage of audio craftsmanship, this 18 x 24 interface distinguishes itself with four Unison™-enabled mic preamps, all-new HEXA Core processing — yielding 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time — plus it includes LUNA Recording System, giving you a fully-integrated music production application. Features 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with class-leading 24-bit/192 KHz conversion (backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 on Mac) Realtime UAD HEXA Core Processing for tracking through UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, regardless of audio buffer size Record through 4 Unison-enabled mic/line preamps — giving you fully authentic preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, SSL, and more† Includes access to LUNA Recording System for a fully-integrated, analog inspired Apollo workflow Surround monitor controller up to 7.1 format Includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately. 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 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 Free, industry-leading technical support — on the phone and online — from knowledgeable audio engineers