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| Spec | Native Instruments Komplete Audio 1 | Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Entry | High-End |
| Reference Price (USD) | $99 | $3,499 |
| Supported OS | macOS/Windows | macOS/Windows |
| Connection | USB 2.0 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Inputs | ||
| Mic Preamps | 1 | 8 Better value |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | 1 | — |
| Line Inputs | — | 8 |
| Hi-Z Inputs | 1 | 2 Better value |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | — | 8 |
| Optical Ports (Input) | — | 2 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | — | 1 |
| AES/EBU Input | — | — |
| Outputs | ||
| Analog Main Output | 2 | 2 |
| Analog Line Output | — | 8 |
| Headphone Output | 1 | 2 Better value |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | — | 8 |
| Optical Ports (Output) | — | 2 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | — | — |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | — | 1 |
| AES/EBU Output | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Phantom Power (48V) | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | — | — |
| Loopback | — | — |
| DSP Effects | — | Yes (UAD) |
| Direct Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 192 | 192 |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | 24 | 24 |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | — | 10-65 |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | — | — |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | — | 130 |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | — | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | — | — |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | — | -127.0dB (0.00004%) |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | — | — |
| Software & Other | ||
| Bundled Software | Komplete Start, Ableton Live Lite | Realtime Analog Classics Plus (Essentials+ or Studio+ available, up to 50+ plugins) |
| Notes | bus-powered | 18in/22out, 8 Unison preamps, HEXA Core DSP |