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Built for hybrid mixing, high-end tracking, and immersive monitoring, it delivers pristine audio performance with deep integration into the UA ecosystem — now available at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 × 24 I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four Unison mic preamps, two Hi-Z inputs, eight line inputs, 10 line outputs, plus ADAT\/S\/PDIF expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite-Class Gen 2 conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-bit \/ 192 kHz audio with 129 dB dynamic range and ultra-low THD for transparent, detailed recordings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnison technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Track through authentic preamp and channel strip emulations from Neve, API, Manley and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEXA-Core DSP:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run large real-time plug-in chains with zero strain on your computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speaker switching, Talkback, subwoofer Bass Management and Sonarworks-powered Apollo Monitor Correction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio+ plug-in bundle included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 50 premium UAD plug-ins for production-ready mixing and tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apollo x8 Gen 2 transforms any studio into a professional, scalable production environment. 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