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Universal Audio - UA-APL8Q

Description

The original Apollo, introduced in 2012, quickly became a gold standard among modern music producers and engineers it now counts many of the worlds top artists as users. Apollo 8 improves upon the original Apollos sound quality with completely redesigned, class-leading A/D and D/A conversion giving you increased dynamic range and even lower THD.


Features:

• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface for Mac and Windows* with powerful Console 2.0 software control


• 4 Unison-enabled mic preamps for recording through exacting preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, and Universal Audio


• Built-in UAD-2 QUAD or DUO Core allows Realtime UAD Processing - tracking through DSP-assisted UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, without draining CPU


• Includes "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle featuring authentic LA-2A, 1176, and Fairchild compressors, Pultec EQs, UA 610 tube preamp, and more


• Next-generation 24-bit/192 kHz Apollo A/D and D/A conversion as heard on hundreds of hit records


• Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD devices total over Thunderbolt


• Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono


• World-class UA analog design, superior components, and premium build quality


• Free, industry-leading technical support - on the phone and online - from knowledgeable audio engineers

Thunderbolt System Requirements

MAC:
* Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt port
* (Mac) macOS 10.10 Yosemite, 10.11 El Capitan, 10.12 Sierra, or 10.13 High Sierra

WINDOWS:
* PC computer with built-in Thunderbolt 3 via USB-C port
* Windows 10 w/Anniversary Update (64-Bit Edition)
* Qualified Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter (sold separately)

ALL:
* Thunderbolt 2 cable (sold separately)
* 6 gigabytes available storage
* Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
* Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
* Quad Core i7 or better processor recommended

*Apollo 8 includes the "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" UAD plug-in bundle. Other UAD plug-ins sold separately.