Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 ESS – UAD Analog Classics + UAD Ultimate

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 ESS is a professional rackmount Thunderbolt audio interface designed for high-end recording, mixing, mastering, and studio production. It combines premium ESS audio conversion, extensive analog I/O, UAD DSP processing, and flexible studio routing for demanding professional workflows.

With multiple line-level inputs and outputs, the Apollo x8 can connect external microphone preamps, synthesizers, keyboards, compressors, EQs, and other outboard equipment. Its high-resolution conversion provides detailed audio capture and playback, while UAD DSP enables low-latency processing with compatible UAD plug-ins.

This bundle includes UAD Analog Classics and UAD Ultimate, providing an extensive collection of professional plug-ins for recording and mixing, including preamps, compressors, EQs, reverbs, tape effects, channel strips, instruments, mastering processors, and creative effects.

Key Features

• Professional rackmount Thunderbolt audio interface

• Apollo X Gen 2 platform with ESS conversion

• High-resolution 24-bit / 192 kHz audio

• Extensive analog line-level I/O

• UAD DSP processing

• Low-latency UAD plug-in monitoring

• Dedicated monitor outputs

• Dual headphone outputs

• ADAT optical digital expansion

• Word Clock connectivity

• Advanced routing with UAD Console

• UAD Analog Classics plug-in collection

• UAD Ultimate plug-in collection

• Suitable for professional recording, mixing, mastering, and studio production

Specifications

• Brand: Universal Audio

• Model: Apollo x8 Gen 2 ESS

• Product Type: Rackmount Thunderbolt Audio Interface

• Audio Resolution: Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz

• Analog Inputs: Multiple line-level inputs

• Analog Outputs: Multiple line-level outputs

• Monitor Outputs: Dedicated monitor outputs

• Headphone Outputs: 2

• Digital Expansion: ADAT Optical

• Clocking: Word Clock

• Connection: Thunderbolt

• DSP: UAD Processing

• Software: UAD Console, UAD Analog Classics, UAD Ultimate, LUNA Compatibility