{"product_id":"apollo-x8-gen-2-ess-rack-tb3-mac-win","title":"Apollo x8 Gen 2 ESS (Rack\/TB3\/MAC\/WIN)","description":"\u003cp class=\"aeo-answer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Apollo x8 Gen 2 ESS is a Universal Audio Apollo audio interface with onboard DSP for realtime UAD plug-in processing while you record. Priced at $2799.00, sold brand-new by Victory Musical Instruments, a veteran-owned authorized UA dealer in Miami, FL. Questions? Call 844-687-4208.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduce music with authentic analog sound.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition is an 18 In \/ 24 Out rackmount Thunderbolt 3 audio interface with four Unison-enabled mic preamps, HEXA Core DSP, and 7.1 surround monitoring — built for engineers and producers who need more preamps and more I\/O than the x6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eUniversal Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eApollo x8 Gen 2 ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAudio Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eRackmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eThunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eComputer compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMac \u0026amp; Windows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e$2799.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSKU \/ MPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eAPX8G2-ESS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eNew (factory sealed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eFull Universal Audio manufacturer warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 14px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eVictory Musical Instruments — veteran-owned authorized UA dealer, Miami FL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApollo x8 Gen 2 sits in the sweet spot for project and commercial studios. Four Unison preamps and two Hi-Z instrument inputs cover most tracking sessions; eight additional 1\/4\" line inputs handle synths, outboard preamps, and processors; HEXA Core DSP runs UAD plug-ins in realtime. Up to 7.1 surround monitoring makes it the go-to for music producers also working in film, TV, or game audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite-Class Apollo X Gen 2 Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24-bit \/ 192 kHz with Dual-Crystal Clocking for ultra-low jitter at all sample rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Unison Mic Preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Authentic emulations of Neve, API, Manley, SSL, Avalon, and Helios. Two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEXA Core DSP\u003c\/strong\u003e — Six SHARC processors for realtime UAD plug-in processing, 50% more DSP power than previous-generation Apollos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18 In \/ 24 Out I\/O — 4 Unison preamps, 2 Hi-Z inputs, 8 x 1\/4\" line inputs, 8 x 1\/4\" line outs (ALT \/ 7.1), 2 x 1\/4\" monitor outs, 2 x 1\/4\" TRS headphone outs, 2 optical Toslink I\/O (ADAT S\/MUX), RCA coaxial S\/PDIF, BNC word clock I\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7.1 Surround Monitoring Support — Native surround mode for film, TV, game audio, and immersive music production.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApollo Monitor Correction by Sonarworks®\u003c\/strong\u003e — Calibrate main monitors (stereo or immersive) and headphones for accurate playback (available add-on).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated UAD Console\u003c\/strong\u003e — Auto-Gain, Plug-In Scenes, Bass Management, Monitor Controller with ALT speaker switching, and integrated talkback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e+24 dBu Headroom (Switchable)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Console-level compatibility for integration with high-end pro audio gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 3 (USB-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two TB3 ports for daisy-chaining and Mac\/Windows connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEssentials+ Plug-In Bundle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive starter library covering every essential studio process:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Strips \u0026amp; Preamps\u003c\/strong\u003e — Century Tube, CS-1, Helios Type 69, Precision Channel Strip, UA 610-A and 610-B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fairchild 670 Legacy, Teletronix LA-2A (Classic \/ Gray \/ Silver \/ Legacy), UA 1176LN Legacy, UA 1176SE Legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEQs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Helios Type 69, full Pultec suite (EQP-1A, HLF-3C, MEQ-5).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffects \u0026amp; Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e — Auto-Tune Realtime Access, Oxide Tape Recorder, Galaxy Tape Echo, Pure Plate Reverb, PolyMAX Synth, Ampeg SVT-VR, Marshall Plexi, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApollo x8 Gen 2 audio interface (1U rackmount)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExternal power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEssentials+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNote: Thunderbolt 3 cable sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this Apollo work on Windows, Mac, or both?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thunderbolt Apollo works on both Mac and Windows computers that have a Thunderbolt 3 or 4 port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I run UAD plug-ins in realtime while tracking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Apollo's onboard DSP runs UAD plug-ins at near-zero latency, so you can print or monitor through analog emulations of classic preamps, compressors, EQs, and amps as you record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat plug-ins are included with the Essentials edition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essentials edition includes a UAD plug-in bundle selected by Universal Audio covering compressors, EQs, reverbs, tape, and preamps. Higher tiers include more titles; current contents are published by UA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase includes: Apollo x8 Gen 2 audio interface (1U rackmount), External power supply, Essentials+ UAD plug-in bundle (digital via UA Connect).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Apollo x8 Gen 2 ESS a genuine Universal Audio product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Victory Musical Instruments is a veteran-owned, authorized Universal Audio dealer based in Miami, FL. Every unit is brand-new, factory-sealed, and covered by the full UA manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get help choosing or setting it up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. You'll talk to real people, not a call center. Call us at 844-687-4208 and we'll help you spec the right gear and get it running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Victory Musical Instruments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictory Musical Instruments — veteran-owned, Miami-based, authorized UA dealer. We trust the gear we sell and back it with real support, not a call center. Active duty, veterans, reservists, and eligible family save through our ID.me military discount program.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44131387670579,"sku":"APX8G2-ESS","price":2799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/apollo_x8_gallery_1_d56a785b-037d-45df-a006-01c858e991fa.png?v=1774033001","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/apollo-x8-gen-2-ess-rack-tb3-mac-win","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}