Apollo x8p Gen 2 Studio +

Studio+ Plug-In Collection
Includes over 80 UAD Analog Classics Pro plug-ins, giving you a large library of professional analog sounds right out of the box.

Eight Unison Preamps
Record vocals, drums, guitars, and more through the tone of classic studio preamps and channel strips.

Elite Apollo Conversion
Capture and hear your recordings with clear, detailed sound made for professional studio work.

Realtime UAD Processing
Track through UAD plug-ins while recording, so performers can hear polished sounds as they play.

Apollo Monitor Correction
Tune your monitors and headphones for more accurate mixing in your room.

Auto-Gain Workflow
Set input levels quickly across multiple channels and stay focused on the performance.

UAD Console Control
Build cue mixes, manage plug-ins, and control monitoring from one simple studio app.

Expandable Studio System
Add more Apollo interfaces as your studio grows, while keeping one connected workflow.

General Specifications
Device Type: Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
Version: Studio+
Plug-In Bundle: 80+ UAD Analog Classics Pro plug-ins
Simultaneous I/O: 16 x 22
DSP Processing: HEXA Core
Realtime Processing: UAD plug-ins on analog and digital inputs
Audio Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Clocking: Dual-Crystal Clocking
Form Factor: 1U rackmount

Computer Connectivity
Host Connection: Thunderbolt 3
Thunderbolt Ports: 2
Daisy-Chaining: Supported
Mac Thunderbolt 1 / 2 Support: Supported with Apple Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter
Windows Thunderbolt 1 / 2 Support: Not supported

Analog Inputs
Microphone Inputs: 8 x XLR combo inputs
Line Inputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS combo inputs
DB25 Line Inputs: 8 balanced line inputs
Hi-Z Instrument Inputs: 2 x 1/4" TS
Mic Preamp Type: Digitally controlled analog
Unison Preamps: 8
Mic Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Line Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Hi-Z Gain Range: +10 dB to +65 dB
Phantom Power: +48V, switchable per mic input
Pad: 20 dB, switchable per mic input
Low Cut Filter: 75 Hz, 12 dB/octave
Polarity Inversion: Switchable
Stereo Linking: Adjacent channel pairs

Analog Outputs
Line Outputs: 8 balanced DB25 outputs
Monitor Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS balanced
Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo
DC-Coupled Outputs: Line outputs and monitor outputs
Alternate Monitor Outputs: Up to 2 stereo pairs
Surround Output Support: Up to 7.1
Bass Management: Supported

Digital I/O
Optical Ports: 2 inputs, 2 outputs
Digital Formats: ADAT, S/PDIF
ADAT Support: Lightpipe with S/MUX
S/PDIF Support: Optical
S/PDIF Channels: 1 stereo input, 1 stereo output
Word Clock I/O: 1 input, 1 output
Word Clock Connector: BNC
Word Clock Termination: 75 Ω switchable
Synchronization Sources: Internal, Word Clock, ADAT, S/PDIF

Conversion
A/D Conversion: 8 channels simultaneous
D/A Conversion: 14 channels simultaneous
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Bit Depth: 24-bit
Analog Round-Trip Latency: 1.1 ms at 96 kHz
Realtime UAD Processing Latency: No additional latency through four included legacy UAD plug-ins

Microphone Input Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
Dynamic Range: 123 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -115 dB, 0.00018%
Maximum Input Level: 26 dBu with pad enabled
Input Impedance: 5.4 kΩ default, variable via Unison plug-ins

Hi-Z Input Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.08 dB
Dynamic Range: 122 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -111 dB, 0.00028%
Maximum Input Level: 12.6 dBu
Input Impedance: 1 MΩ default, variable via Unison plug-ins
Connector Type: 1/4" TS unbalanced

Line Input Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.07 dB
Dynamic Range: 124 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -116 dB, 0.00016%
Maximum Input Level: 24 dBu
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Connector Types: 1/4" TRS balanced, DB25 balanced

Line Output Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.05 dB
Dynamic Range: 127 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -119 dB, 0.00011%
Maximum Output Level: 24 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Connector Type: DB25 balanced

Monitor Output Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 130 dB, A-weighted
THD+N: -127 dB, 0.000045%
Maximum Output Level: 24 dBu
Output Impedance: 100 Ω
Connector Type: 1/4" TRS balanced

Headphone Output Performance
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±0.02 dB
Dynamic Range: 126 dB, A-weighted
THD+N at 300 Ω: -117 dB, 0.00014%
THD+N at 600 Ω: -118 dB, 0.00013%
Maximum Output Level at 300 Ω: 17.8 dBu
Maximum Output Level at 600 Ω: 18.3 dBu
Maximum Output Power at 300 Ω: 120 mW
Maximum Output Power at 600 Ω: 67 mW

Software
Control Application: UAD Console
Plug-In Formats: VST, AU, AAX 64
DAW Compatibility: LUNA, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Cubase, Ableton Live
Monitor Correction: Apollo Monitor Correction powered by Sonarworks
Auto-Gain: Supported
Plug-In Scenes: Supported
Virtual I/O: Supported
Console Recall Plug-In: Supported
Firmware Updates: Supported

Included UAD Analog Classics Pro Plug-Ins
Vocals & Pitch Correction: 2
Channel Strips & Preamps: 19
Compressors / Limiters: 21
Equalizers: 9
Special Processing: 9
Instruments: 1
Delay & Modulation: 8
Reverbs & Rooms: 6
Mastering: 3
Guitar & Bass: 9
LUNA Extensions: 4

Electrical
Power Supply: External AC-to-DC
AC Input Connector: IEC
AC Requirements: 100V – 240V AC, 47 – 63 Hz, 1.6 A max
DC Connector: 4-pin locking XLR
DC Requirements: 12 VDC, 9 A
Maximum Power Consumption: 72 W
Typical Power Consumption: 30 W

Environmental
Operating Temperature: 32°F – 104°F
Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C

Dimensions
Width: 19"
Width: 482.6 mm
Height: 1.74"
Height: 44.2 mm
Depth, Chassis Only: 12"
Depth, Chassis Only: 305 mm
Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 13.5"
Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions: 343.1 mm
Weight: 8.9 lb
Weight: 4.02 kg