Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essentials+ Edition APX8PG2-ESS

The Universal Audio Apollo x8p Gen 2 Essential+ Edition is perfect for home studio producers seeking professional-level sound quality and flexibility. Featuring elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion it captures pristine details in every recording. The x8p expands on the x8s design with double the amount of Unison mic preamp as well as replacing the eight line inputs with DB-25 I/O connectivity. With its eight Unison mic preamps you can record through genuine emulations of classic hardware like Neve Manley and API providing your tracks with a rich analog warmth. The Essential+ edition features 33 high-end custom plugins including everything from classic channel strips and compressors to cutting-edge audio processing tools. This interface also gives you access to over 200 UAD plug-ins letting you mix and record with authentic tools used in world-class studios. Its all controlled through the UAD Console app offering low-latency routing and immersive audio monitoring options. The Apollo x8p also includes features like Bass Management and Auto-Gain allowing you to quickly fine-tune your setup and deliver precise mixes. Expand your setup by connecting more Thunderbolt Apollo interfaces ensuring you can scale your studio to meet your growing needs. Apollo Monitor Correction allows you to calibrate your studio monitors and headphones using their SoundID Reference Measure app complete with a microphone to measure your rooms acoustic characteristics. Using its onboard DSP and real-time sound correction you can choose from a huge variety of pre-calibrated profiles to optimise your sound for the utmost clarity and precision.