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Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces

Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Essentials+

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7 customer ratings
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Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen2 Essentials+
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Universal Audio Apollo X Gen2 Promo
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Universal Audio Apollo X Gen2 Promo

All customers who purchase one of the participating Universal Audio Apollo X Gen2 Essentials+ interfaces from 01.11.2025 onwards will receive a Sphere LX large-diaphragm Microphone worth EUR 1,099.00 free of charge with their order. Please note: This offer is only valid while stocks last.

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18 x 24 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface

  • 24 Bit / 192 kHz
  • 6-Core SHARC DSP for internal UAD real-time processing
  • 4 Unison microphone preamps
  • Auto Gain function
  • +48 V phantom power
  • Pad
  • Low-cut
  • Phase reverse
  • Switch for monitor switching
  • Dim or mono assignable function button
  • LED meter
  • Built-in talkback microphone
  • Support for surround formats up to 7.1 with speaker calibration and downmix
  • Dual Crystal Clocking for a low-jitter environment and pure, artefact-free recordings as well as stable stereo imaging
  • For Mac and Windows
  • Compatible with Thunderbolt 2 with optional Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter (not included)
  • Up to 4 Apollos cascadable with Thunderbolt connection
  • Format: 19" / 1U
  • Includes Essentials+ plug-in bundle and external power supply

Connectors:

  • Microphone inputs: 4 x XLR
  • Hi-Z inputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Line inputs: 8 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Monitor outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • Line outputs: 8 x 6.3 mm jack
  • S/PDIF input and output coaxial
  • 2 x ADAT input and output
  • BNC Word clock input and output
  • Stereo headphone connections: 2 x 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
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3-Year Thomann Warranty
  • Available since October 2024
  • Item number 600524
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Recording / Playback Channels 18x24
  • Number of Mic Inputs 4
  • Number of Line Inputs 8
  • Number of Instrument Inputs 2
  • Number of Line Outputs 10
  • Headphone Outs 2
  • Phantom Power Yes
  • Number of S/PDIF Connectors 1
  • Number of ADAT Connectors 2
  • AES/EBU Connectors 0
  • Number of MADI Connectors 0
  • Ethernet 0
  • Other Connectors No
  • MIDI Connectors No
  • Word Clock 1xIn, 1xOut
  • Max. Samplerate 192 kHz
  • Max. Resolution in Bit 24 bit
  • Bus-Powered No
  • Incl. Power Supply Yes
  • Windows Thunderbolt driver Yes
  • Thunderbolt Version 3
  • Width in mm 483 mm
  • Depth in mm 308 mm
  • Height in mm 44 mm
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This is by far the most crucial studio purchase I've done. I used to have a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Gen 3 and the difference you'll hear in the same environment, same speakers, will blow your mind. Other than that, recording artists in the studio is so much easier by putting monitoring effects on the artist's headphones but still recording dry.
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tingtongfromtuting 13.12.2024
das interface ist absolut makellos verarbeitet.. alle buchsen, schalter und potis fühlen sich sehr hochwertig an..
im vergleich zu meinem alten apollo (10 jahre alt) klingt das neue für meinen geschmack etwas hochauflösender, alles in allem, edler.. def mehr headroom..
ich bin ein fan von universal audio und bin absolut zufrieden, allerdings hätte für den preis ein thunderbolt kabel dabei sein müssen..
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Nyt harmittaa vain, etten ottanut x8p:tä!
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Scheda audio di altissima qualità, assistenza UAD esemplare nel risolvere alcune lacune sull'aggiornamento software.
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