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product_id: 250199169
title: "Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition"
brand: "universal audio"
price: "HK$31697"
currency: HKD
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reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/250199169-universal-audio-apollo-x8-heritage-edition
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# UAD plug-ins worth $2,400+ Near-zero latency Unison preamps 6 HEXA Core DSP chips Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition

**Brand:** universal audio
**Price:** HK$31697
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your studio game with the Apollo x8 Heritage — where pro sound meets legendary power.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition by universal audio
- **How much does it cost?** HK$31697 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/250199169-universal-audio-apollo-x8-heritage-edition)

## Best For

- universal audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted universal audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Unison Preamp Magic:** Experience authentic Neve, API, SSL, and more preamp emulations with near-zero latency for studio-grade recordings.
- • **Surround Sound Ready:** Mix in immersive formats up to 7.1 with speaker calibration and fold-down capabilities for cutting-edge productions.
- • **Elite HEXA Core Power:** Run 6 UAD DSP chips simultaneously for real-time, award-winning plug-in processing without compromise.
- • **Premium Plug-in Suite:** Unlock a $2,400+ collection of iconic UAD plug-ins including Helios, Fairchild, and Pultec for pro-level mixing and mastering.
- • **Seamless LUNA Integration:** Harness the fully integrated LUNA Recording System (Mac only) for a streamlined, professional workflow.

## Overview

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition is a premium audio interface designed for professional Mac users, featuring world-class A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core DSP processing with 6 UAD chips, and near-zero latency Unison preamps emulating classic analog gear. Bundled with over $2,400 worth of award-winning UAD plug-ins and fully integrated with the LUNA Recording System, it supports surround sound up to 7.1 and offers versatile connectivity for high-end studio setups.

## Description

A Special Edition of Universal Audio's Acclaimed Apollo x8 Interface, with a Bundled UAD Plug-In Package Worth over $2,400.Apollo x8 Heritage Edition has all the benefits of the acclaimed Apollo x8, including world-beating A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, Unison-enabled mic preamps, and full LUNA Recording System integration. And it goes a step further, with a software suite of 10 award-winning UAD plug-in titles, featuring Collections from Helios, Fairchild, Teletronix, Pultec, and UA.

Review: STATE OF THE ART - The Best of the Best! Goes well with Mogami Gold Studio.
Review: Universal Audio Sucks to Deal With - They build great products but holy cow do they suck at just about every thing else. I won't get into problems with other products, but the x8p I just opened does not have the TRS Output connections as pictured here or on their website. It comes with a DB25 output connection .. so now I don't have the wires to hook it up. Awesome, have a nice 3 day weekend to play with my new gear ... except I can't .. because Universal Audio can't be bothered to update their website and documentation when making major changes to their gear. This is on par with every other experience I've had with them not shipping $1000s in promotional items, ignoring my emails for days and weeks, and disabling plugin's I've paid for randomly and making me spend weeks jumping through hoops to get them back and more. I just spent $3.400 and can't use my gear because you cant even properly tell me what connections your gear takes .. terrible terrible terrible

## Features

- Produce with a special edition of UA's elite-class Apollo x8 interface, including a premium suite of award-winning UAD plug-ins worth over $2,400
- Record with elite-class A/D and D/A conversion nearing the widest dynamic range and lowest signal to noise available — at any price
- Track and mix with powerful HEXA Core processing, featuring 6 UAD DSP chips for running more award-winning UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time
- Record with near-zero latency through preamp emulations from Neve, API, SSL, Helios, Manley, Avalon, and more using Unison technology
- Produce with LUNA Recording System — a fully-integrated recording application made for Apollo (Mac only)
- Run UAD Powered Plug-Ins via VST, AU, and AAX 64 in all major DAWs
- Easily connect to consoles and studio gear with switchable +24 / +20 dBu headroom settings
- Work in surround formats up to 7.1, complete with speaker calibration and fold-down
- Use integrated Talkback mic and built-in cues for easy communication and slating takes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08NYLN9MQ |
| Audio Input | XLR |
| Best Sellers Rank | #63,225 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #398 in Computer Recording Audio Interfaces |
| Brand | Universal Audio |
| Brand Name | Universal Audio |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer, Laptop, Speakers, Headphones, Microphone, Electric Guitar |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews |
| Item Height | 8 inches |
| Item Type Name | Audio Interface |
| Item Weight | 7.69 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Universal Audio |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Operating System | Mac |
| Supported Software | LUNA Recording System (Mac only) |
| UPC | 819937003066 |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Universal Audio
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop, Speakers, Headphones, Microphone, Electric Guitar
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Number of Channels:** 2
- **Supported Software:** LUNA Recording System (Mac only)

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many channels of 24bit/192khz can be recorded simultaneously into the x16?**
A: all 16.

**Q: Do I still need an analog/digital converter for analog gear or can I just hook my analog gear up to a snake?**
A: No external converters needed! x8P has line, mic, and HiZ inputs as well as digital I/O for expansion.

**Q: does the x8 includes the thunderbolt cable?**
A: It does not. They come in 1ft, 3ft, 6ft, and 9ft lengths.

**Q: How many xlr or line connections can i use at once to record / track? example would be if i wanted to record a full acoustic drum set?**
A: x8P has 8 XLR inputs tied to its 8 mic pres.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ STATE OF THE ART
*by M***O on December 31, 2022*

The Best of the Best! Goes well with Mogami Gold Studio.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Universal Audio Sucks to Deal With
*by C***N on September 2, 2023*

They build great products but holy cow do they suck at just about every thing else. I won't get into problems with other products, but the x8p I just opened does not have the TRS Output connections as pictured here or on their website. It comes with a DB25 output connection .. so now I don't have the wires to hook it up. Awesome, have a nice 3 day weekend to play with my new gear ... except I can't .. because Universal Audio can't be bothered to update their website and documentation when making major changes to their gear. This is on par with every other experience I've had with them not shipping $1000s in promotional items, ignoring my emails for days and weeks, and disabling plugin's I've paid for randomly and making me spend weeks jumping through hoops to get them back and more. I just spent $3.400 and can't use my gear because you cant even properly tell me what connections your gear takes .. terrible terrible terrible

### ⭐⭐ Prepare to spend hours cleaning up your computer
*by D***B on July 23, 2023*

Terrible first impressions with this interface. Hardware feels cheap; knobs are plastic and wobbly. Software install on Mac ‘requires’ that you disable some pretty important security settings in order for it to work (which I would never otherwise do). And once it’s installed, prepare to spend hours cleaning up your system. No joke, as part of the interface install they also install trial versions of EVERY SINGLE plugin in their library. On my system it amounted to 153 plugins! That’s more than double what I had before (I like to keep a pretty lean system to avoid decision paralysis). Absolutely absurd. I spent over $3000 on this interface and now they’re cluttering up my system with a million plugins in an attempt to get even more money. And most of these plugins I would rarely use; mostly emulations of vintage compressors, eq’s and preamps. No delays, reverbs, etc so it’s not a diverse set. My take: don’t buy the Heritage edition. Use the extra money to buy a proper bundle that covers a lot more bases (Soundtoys, Arturia FX, etc).

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*Last updated: 2026-02-03*