UNIVERSAL AUDIO APX8-HE Heritage Edition Thunderbolt / USB-C Recording Interface

 APX8-HE  UNIVERSAL AUDIO 

 Heritage Edition Thunderbolt Recording Interface 

Apollo x8 Heritage Edition has all the benefits of the acclaimed Apollo x8, including world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, Unison-enabled mic preamps, and full LUNA Recording System integration. And it goes a step further, with a software suite of 10 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, featuring Collections from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and UA. A hallmark feature of Apollo is its Realtime UAD Processing, letting you run the full library of UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency. Taking you a step further, Apollo x8 Heritage Edition gives you 10 premium plug-in titles worth over $2,400 — including the full suite of UA's Teletronix, 1176, and Fairchild compressors, Helios Type 69, V76, and UA 610 Unison mic preamps, all Pultec EQs, Oxide Tape Recorder, and Pure Plate Reverb. These premium Heritage Edition titles are in addition to the Apollo x8's included "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" bundle, giving you the most accurate library of classic analog emulations included with any professional audio interface. With thousands of chart-topping songs and Grammy-winning albums under their belt, Apollo interfaces are no strangers to tracking stellar-sounding records. To improve on the previous generation Apollo interfaces’ class-leading audio conversion, UA engineers obsessively auditioned the latest A/D and D/A converters — ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with all-new analog circuitry for an ultra-pristine signal path. Apollo x8 Heritage Edition features HEXA Core processing, with six DSP chips and 50% more UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. This lets you run more UAD plug-ins, whether you’re tracking in real time with channel strips from Neve, Manley, SSL, Avalon, Helios, or API, or running high UAD plug-in counts when mixing in your DAW.
 

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

Specifications:

• Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 3

• Form Factor: Rackmount

• Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 24

• A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz

• Built In DSP/FX: 6 x UAD DSP Cores

• Number of Preamps: 4 x mic, 2 x instrument

• Phantom Power: Yes

• Analog Inputs: 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)

• 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)

• Headphones: 2 x 1/4"

• Thunderbolt: 2 x USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)

• Clock I/O: In/Out (75 ohm termination switch)

• Software: Unison Preamp Emulations, Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, 10 Heritage Edition plug-ins (VST3, AAX, AU)

• OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.15 or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher

• OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 64-bit Anniversary update or later, Quad Core i7 Processor or higher, Thunderbolt 3 port required

• Rack Spaces: 1U

• Power Supply: 12V DC power supply (included)

• Dimensions: 1.75"x 19"x 12.12" (chassis only), 13.5" (including knobs)

• Weight: 9 lbs

SALE: $3199.99

FREE S&H in continental US (e-mail for international / offshore USA rates)