The Apollo X8 8-Channel thunderbolt audio interface with UAD DSP heritage edition from Universal Audio combines high-end A/D and D/A conversion with powerful plug-in processing. Designed for professional musicians, engineers and producers, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition lets you track and mix with near-zero latency through iconic analog emulations of channel strips, preamps, EQs and compressors from Neve, Helios, API and more.

Pristine 24-bit/192kHz Conversion Captures Every Nuance

With audiophile-grade 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A converters, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition ensures your recordings are crystal-clear while preserving rich detail and depth. Hear the difference from the first track as the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition unveils the full potential of your microphones, instruments and monitors.

Real-time UAD HEXA Core Processing Powers Your Creativity

Six onboard DSP chips provide 50 percent more native UAD plug-in processing power than previous Apollos. Run channel strips from Neve, API or Helios on all your inputs while mixing through Pultec EQs, Fairchild limiters and more—all with near-zero latency. With more power, you can push the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition further, enabling more creative freedom during tracking and mixing.

Unison Technology Delivers the True Tone of Coveted Mic Preamps

The Apollo X8 Heritage Edition's four Unison-enabled mic preamps let you track through precise emulations of preamps from Neve, API, Manley, Avalon and Universal Audio. Unison is a Universal Audio exclusive that integrates hardware and software to capture the input impedance, gain stage sweet spots and component-level circuit behaviors of these legendary preamps.

Seamless Integration With LUNA Recording System

While compatible with all major DAWs, the Apollo X8 Heritage Edition unlocks its full potential when paired with the LUNA Recording System. LUNA's single-window workflow and Accelerated Realtime Monitoring provide an intuitive native environment to track, overdub and mix. Access Apollo X8 Heritage Edition's A/D and D/A conversion, mic preamps and UAD plug-in processing directly within LUNA for a fully integrated desktop recording solution.