Manual

Apollo x8p Hardware Manual Introduction 6
Access the World of UAD Powered Plug-Ins
Going beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, Apollo x8p lets you
tap into the full UAD Powered Plug-In library of name-brand vintage EQs, compressors,
reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of
your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.
With exclusive emulations from SSL, Neve, Studer, Manley, API, Ampex, Lexicon,
Fender, Helios, and more,* it’s like having a studio full of iconic analog gear, in a single
rack space. And unlike competing interfaces, these award-winning DSP-powered plug-ins
are also available in your DAW for mixing.
Surround Sound Monitoring and +24 dBu Operation
With comprehensive surround monitoring support for formats up to 7.1, Apollo x8p
is a boon for engineers and producers working on audio and music for video games,
television, and the web. In addition, Apollo x8p offers selectable +24 dBu operation for
out-of-the-box compatibility with professional mixing consoles and other high-end pro
audio equipment.
Build a Networked Studio System Over Thunderbolt
Apollo x8p offers 16 x 22 simultaneous inputs/outputs (8 x 14 analog I/O) and two
built-in Thunderbolt 3 ports, which are backwards-compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2
Macs via adapter (sold separately). This allows users of any Thunderbolt-equipped Apollo
Twin or Apollo rackmount audio interfaces to easily combine up to four Apollos and six
total UAD-2 devices — adding fast, high-bandwidth I/O and DSP as your studio grows.
*All trademarks are recognized as property of their respective owners. Individual UAD Powered Plug-Ins sold separately.