Updated 8 May 2026
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Category | Musical Instruments |
| Available at | 1 UK stores |
| 90-day avg | £2390.33 |
Universal Audio
Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- LIMITED OFFER - Sonarworks SoundID software with Apollo Monitor Correction Until 31st May 2026 UA are giving customers the Sonarworks SoundID Reference Headphone Calibration Software and the Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on. SoundID Reference works by correcting the frequency response of your headphones giving you a more accurate and neutral listening experience so your mixes translate more reliably across different systems. The Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on complements this by using the interface&rsquo
- s onboard DSP to calibrate your studio monitors to your room reducing unwanted colouration caused by acoustics. Together they integrate seamlessly with Apollo interfaces including Studio and Essentials bundles providing a consistent and dependable monitoring environment for more confident mixing decisions. Apollo Monitor Correction - optimise the acoustic performance of your monitors Apollo Monitor Correction introduces powerful new features that elevate your studio monitoring experience. By integrating seamlessly with Sonarworks SoundID Reference software Apollo now provides precise speaker and headphone calibration directly through its onboard DSP. This means real-time correction without needing the SoundID Reference plug-in or app once your profiles are loaded onto Apollo. With monitor correction your room&rsquo
- s acoustic characteristics are measured using a microphone and the SoundID Reference Measure app creating a profile that runs on Apollos DSP for consistent accuracy. Headphone correction ensures a neutral listening experience by applying pre-calibrated profiles for over 500 popular headphone models. The target mode feature allows you to fine-tune your monitoring setup to match industry-standard references including Flat Target Dolby Atmos Music and car audio environments or create a custom target. Please Note: This interface requires Apollo Monitor Correction Add-on and SoundID Reference licenses to use the Apollo Monitor Correction technology available from sonarworks.com. For full compatibility information refer to help.uaudio.com AutoGain and more with UAD Console app Universal Audio&rsquo
- s UAD Console app gives you complete control over your audio workflow. This intuitive digital mixer lets you route inputs set up cue mixes and manage plug-in scenes with ease. Features like Auto-Gain streamline your recording process ensuring you never miss the right levels. The app also integrates immersive audio monitoring Bass Management for adding a subwoofer and alternate speaker switching for quick A/B comparisons during mixdown. For those working in both small and expanding studios the UAD Console app ensures that you can tailor your setup to fit your production style helping you stay creative and efficient throughout the session. Hear pristine audio with elite conversion The Apollo x8 Gen 2 delivers some of the clearest most accurate audio conversion in its class. With elite 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution and enhanced D/A converters your recordings and mixes benefit from astonishingly low distortion and an incredible 130 dB dynamic range. This means you can capture every nuance of your performance or session with crystal-clear detail. Whether you&rsquo
- re recording mixing or mastering the Apollo x8 ensures professional-grade results every time. Record with legendary analog sound Thanks to its four Unison mic preamps the Apollo x8 allows you to track in real time through accurate emulations of iconic gear like Neve Manley API and Fender. This technology replicates the character of classic analog preamps including their impedance and gain stage behaviours so you can add authentic warmth and colour to your recordings. For guitarists the Hi-Z inputs let you plug in directly and get instant access to vintage amp sounds ensuring your instruments sound as good as your vocals. Seamless integration with UAD plug-ins With HEXA Core DSP the Apollo x8 powers over 200 UAD plug-ins allowing you to record and mix in real time without taxing your computer. From classic compressors and EQs like the LA-2A and Pultec to modern favourites like the Distressor you&rsquo
- ll have access to a vast range of tools straight out of the box. The Essentials+ Edition comes with over 50 plug-ins giving you everything you need to craft polished professional productions. With support for all major DAWs you can easily integrate this powerful processing into any setup. Essentials+ Edition Plugins Channel Strips & Preamps (6): Century Tube Channel Strip CS-1 Channel Strip Helios Type 69 Preamp & EQ Precision Channel Strip UA 610-A Preamp & EQ UA 610-B Preamp & EQ Compressors / Limiters (7): Fairchild 670 Legacy Teletronix LA-2A Classic Leveler Teletronix LA-2A Gray Classic Leveler Teletronix LA-2A Silver Classic Leveler Teletronix LA-2A Legacy Leveling Amplifier UA 1176LN Legacy UA 1176SE Legacy Equalizers (6): Helios Type 69 Legacy EQ Pultec EQP-1A Legacy EQ Pultec EQP-1A Passive EQ Pultec HLF-3C Passive EQ Pultec MEQ-5 Passive EQ Pultec Pro Legacy EQ Special Processing (4): Auto-Tune Realtime Access Oxide Tape Recorder Precision Enhancer Hz Verve Analog Machines Essentials Instruments (1): PolyMAX Polyphonic Synth Delay & Modulation (3): Galaxy Tape Echo Precision Delay Mod Precision Delay Mod L Reverbs & Rooms (3): Precision Reflection Engine Pure Plate Reverb RealVerb Pro Custom Room Modeler Guitar & Bass (3): Ampeg SVT-VR Classic Bass Amplifier Marshall Plexi Classic Amplifier Raw Distortion Features 18 x 24 Thunderbolt audio interface with HEXA Core DSP for real-time plug-in processing Four Unison mic preamps for authentic analog emulation from brands like Neve API and Avalon High-resolution 24-bit / 192 kHz audio conversion with elite-class Apollo X Gen 2 converters Auto-Gain and Apollo Monitor Correction for seamless level setting and accurate monitoring Supports 5.1 surround sound with integrated Bass Management for subwoofer control Expanded connectivity with two Hi-Z inputs eight 1/4" line inputs Toslink RCA coaxial and word clock I/O Two 1/4" monitor outputs eight 1/4" line outputs and two headphone outputs for flexible routing Advanced D/A conversion with 130 dB dynamic range and ultra-low distortion Full UAD plug-in compatibility with access to over 200 titles including Auto-Tune Fairchild and Capitol Chambers Integrated UAD Console app with Auto-Gain immersive audio support and subwoofer integration Compatible with major DAWs like LUNA Logic Pro Pro Tools and Ableton Live Expandable with up to four Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces for 128 channels of premium I/O Includes up to 50+ UAD plug-ins with Essentials+ or Studio+ Editions Free technical support from expert audio engineers Specifications Product Code: APX8G2-ESS