Universal Audio Apollo 8 Duo

The Universal Audio Apollo 8 is the logical further development of one of the world's most popular professional audio interfaces. A huge effort was made to improve its performance to match analogue recording quality. The 18 x 24 Thunderbolt interface combines the new UAD-2 DUO processing, original analogue UA circuit design as the next generation of A/D and D/A conversion in one stylish new unit.

The Apollo 8 Duo also integrates real-time UAD-2 processing and Unison technology with all UAD plug-ins from Neve, Studer, Manley, Lexicon and many others - including the new Mic Preamp emulations of Neve, API and Universal Audio - can be used almost latency-free during recording.* The Apollo Expanded software now allow to daisy chain up to four Apollos in a system via Thunderbolt (Mac), making it easy to expand.

Apollo A/D & D/A Conversion the Next Generation

The audio quality of the Apollo 8 has been further improved compared to the original Apollo. The completely revised A/D and D/A conversion process provide an increased dynamic range and a lower distortion. The result is a brilliant sound throughout the recording process, overdubs, mixdown and mastering.

Real-Time UAD Plug-In Processing for Recording, Mixing & Mastering

The "natural" basic sound of the Apollo 8, which is very open and transparent, can easily deliver a wide range of classic analogue sounds and colours using its real-time UAD processing. The UAD-2 DUO Processing, the DSP acceleration of the Apollo, allows recording through UAD Powered Plug-Ins - with a latency of less than 2ms - which allows listening to and recording the sound of classic analogue emulations of Ampex, Lexicon, Manley, Neve, Roland, SSL, Studer and more.