Universal Audio Apollo 8 Quad Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface with UAD-2 Quad Processing

APOLLO 8 QUAD - Overview

• Features:

  • AUDIO INTERFACE
  • Sample rates up to 192 kHz at 24-bit word length
  • 18 x 24 simultaneous input/output channels:
  • Eight channels of analog-to-digital conversion via mic, line, or high-impedance inputs
  • 14 channels of digital-to-analog conversion via:
  • - Eight mono line outputs
  • - Stereo monitor outputs (switchable to fixed line outputs)
  • - Two stereo headphone outputs
  • 10 channels of digital I/O via:
  • -Eight channels ADAT Optical Lightpipe I/O with S/MUX for high sample rates
  • - Two channels coaxial S/PDIF I/O with sample rate conversion
  • Two Thunderbolt 2 ports facilitates daisy-chaining of other Thunderbolt devices
  • Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD devices total over Thunderbolt (Mac)
  • MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIERS
  • Four high-resolution, ultra-transparent, digitally-controlled analog mic preamps
  • UnisonT technology for deep integration with UAD preamp and pedal plug-ins
  • Front panel and software control of all preamp parameters
  • Switchable low cut filter, 48V phantom power, pad, polarity inversion, and stereo linking
  • MONITORING
  • Stereo monitor outputs (independent of the eight line outputs)
  • Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest fidelity
  • Front panel control of monitor levels and muting
  • Two stereo headphone outputs with independent mix buses
  • Independent front panel volume controls for headphone outputs
  • Front panel pre-fader metering of monitor bus levels
  • S/PDIF outputs can be set to mirror the monitor outputs
  • Up to two alternate stereo monitor outputs selectable via front panel or Console software
  • Assignable front panel monitor function switch for alternate speakers, dim, & mono
  • UAD-2 INSIDE
  • DUO and QUAD models featuring two or four SHARCr processors
  • Realtime UAD Processing on all analog and digital inputs
  • Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 devices when used with DAW
  • Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices for increased mixing DSP
  • Includes UAD Powered Plug-Ins "Realtime Analog Classics Plus" bundle
  • Complete UAD plug-ins library is available at the UA online store
  • SOFTWARE
  • Console application:
  • -Analog-style control interface for realtime monitoring and tracking
  • -Enables Realtime UAD Processing with UAD plug-ins
  • -Remote control of Apollo 8P features and functionality
  • -Virtual I/O for routing DAW tracks through Console
  • Console Recall plug-in:
  • -Saves Console configurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall
  • -Convenient access to Console's monitor controls via DAW plug-in
  • -VST, RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units plug-in formats
  • UAD Meter & Control Panel application: Configures global UAD settings and monitors system usage
  • Other:
  • - Easy firmware updates
  • - 1U rack-mountable form factor
  • - One year warranty includes parts and labor
   

• Specifications:

  • System Requirements: Thunderbolt Systems
  • UAD Powered Plug-Ins version 8
  • Apple Mac computer with available Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2 port
  • Mac OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion, 10.9.x Mavericks, or 10.10.x Yosemite
  • 4 gigabytes available disk space
  • Internet connection to download software and authorize UAD plug-ins
  • Compatible VST, Audio Units, RTAS, or AAX 64 plug-in host DAW software
  • Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
    
    
  • Width 19"
  • Height 1.75" (1U rack space)
  • Depth, Chassis Only 12.125"
  • Depth, Including Knob & Jack Protrusions 13.5"
  • Shipping Box (Width x Depth x Height) 24" x 17" x 8"
  • Shipping Weight (with box & accessories) 18 pounds
  • Weight (bare unit) 9.1 pounds
   

• Item Includes:

  • Apollo 8 Audio Interface Unit
  • External Power Supply
  • AC Power Cable (IEC)
  • Set of (4) Rack-Mount Screws
  • Getting Started URL Card
   

• GTIN:

  0819937001925