Name: Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2
Brand: Universal Audio
Price: 3699 USD

High-End

$3,699

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 is an audio interface with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. Inputs include 4 mic preamps, 8 line inputs, and 2 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs, 8 line outputs, and 2 headphone outputs. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 123 dB dynamic range (input) and 130 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $3,699.

Audio interface specs: Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2
Spec	Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2
General
Category	High-End
Reference Price (USD)	$3,699
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	Thunderbolt 3
Inputs
Mic Preamps	4
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	—
Line Inputs	8
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	2
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	8
Optical Ports (Input)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	1
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	8
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	2
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	8
Optical Ports (Output)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	1
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	—
Loopback	—
DSP Effects	Yes (UAD)
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	+10 to +65
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	123
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	130
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	-115.0dB (0.00018%)
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	-127.0dB (0.00004%)
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	audiotechnology.com (external site)Manufacturer (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	UAD Analog Classics (Essentials+) or UAD Analog Classics Pro (Studio+)
Notes	18in/24out, 4 Unison preamps, HEXA Core DSP

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Specs

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