Universal Audio Apollo 8 Quad

Key Features

• Next-generation Apollo A/D and D/A conversion for professional music production
• Onboard UAD-2 QUAD or DUO Core DSP allowing Realtime UAD Processing
• 4 Unison™-enabled mic preamps for tracking through preamp emulations from Neve, API, and Universal Audio
• 18 x 24 Thunderbolt 2 audio interface for Mac with powerful Console 2.0 software control
• Cascade up to 4 Apollo interfaces and 6 UAD devices total over Thunderbolt (Mac)
• Convenient front panel monitoring functions including Alt Speakers, and assignable Dim or Mono
• Includes “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” plug-in bundle
• World class UA analog design, superior components, and premium build quality

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
• Unison™ 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 SHARC® 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