Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2｜Eight-Preamp Flagship Thunderbolt Audio Interface
The Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen2 features high-end AD/DA conversion, eight Unison preamps, and UAD HEXA Core, allowing near-zero-latency loading of classic plugins. Dual Thunderbolt, built-in talkback, and 7.1 monitoring make it easy to expand by daisy-chaining multiple units, enabling professional recording and mixing workflows.
Key Product Features
- High-end AD/DA conversion and Dual‑Crystal low-jitter clock, providing superior dynamics and resolution
- 8 Unison microphone preamps that accurately reproduce classic preamp/instrument tones and impedance responses
- Built-in UAD‑2 HEXA Core (6 DSPs), supports Realtime UAD low-latency recording and monitoring
- Supports 5.1/7.1 surround monitoring, ALT speaker switching, and customizable monitor control
- Two front-panel Hi‑Z instrument inputs and two independent headphone outputs for more flexible live recording
- Built-in talkback microphone and talkback controls to improve studio communication efficiency
- Dual Thunderbolt ports for daisy-chaining multiple Apollo and UAD devices
- ADAT bi-directional expansion, providing up to 8 in/8 out digital channels at 48 kHz (supports SMUX)
- Deep integration with UA Console and LUNA (Mac) for quickly creating project templates and monitoring paths
Specifications
| Interface Type | Thunderbolt rackmount audio interface (1U) |
| UAD Processing | UAD‑2 HEXA Core (6 SHARC DSPs) |
| Mic Preamps | 8 x Unison variable-impedance mic/line preamps |
| Instrument Inputs | 2 x 1/4" Hi‑Z (front panel, shared with channels 1–2) |
| Analog Inputs | 8 x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line) |
| Analog Outputs | 8 x Line Out (DB‑25), 2 x Monitor Out (TRS) |
| Headphone Outputs | 2 x 1/4" independent headphone outputs |
| Digital I/O | 2 x ADAT In, 2 x ADAT Out (supports SMUX); Word Clock In/Out (BNC) |
| S/PDIF | None |
| Sample Rate / Bit Depth | 44.1–192 kHz / 24‑bit |
| Total I/O Channels | 18 In / 22 Out (including ADAT; excludes virtual returns and talkback) |
| Clock | Dual‑Crystal low-jitter clock (separate oscillators for 44.1/48 kHz multiples) |
| Monitoring Features | Supports 5.1/7.1, ALT, Dim, Mono, talkback, and assignable main knob control |
| Thunderbolt Connectivity | 2 x Thunderbolt (USB‑C ports; TB4 compatible) |
| Expandable Devices | Up to 4 Apollo units + 6 UAD‑2 devices (same system) |
| OS Compatibility | macOS, Windows 10/11 (requires native Thunderbolt 3/4 ports and a compatible motherboard) |
| Power | Internal power supply, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (IEC) |
| Included Software | UA Console and an entry-level UAD plugin bundle (content varies by official package) |
| Chassis | 1U rackmount |
