Universal Audio Apollo x8p Heritage Edition TB3 + Free Sphere DLX Mic

scan pro audio exclusive bundleThis bundle includes the Universal Audio Apollo x8p audio interface and the advanced Sphere DLX modeling microphone, providing everything a producer, engineer, or songwriter needs to capture professional-quality vocals, guitars, drums, synths, and more. Perfect for home studios and professional setups alike, this bundle ensures top-tier audio performance and versatility for all your recording needs.

what's included? • 1x Universal Audio - Apollo x8p
• 1x Universal Audio - Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone

50% MORE PROCESSING POWER THAN PREVIOUS APOLLOS Universal Audio’s ‘Apollo x8p’ enables music producers, project and post-production studios to track, overdub, and mix with new, unparalleled A/D and D/A conversion, HEXA Core UAD plug-in processing, Dual-Crystal clocking and 7.1 surround sound monitoring – all wrapped in an elegant rackmountable Thunderbolt 3 audio interface compatible with Mac or PC.

Utilising UA’s 60-years of heritage and know-how of audio craftsmanship, this 16x22 interface easily pushes aside other competitors in its peer group with 8 Unison-enabled mic preamps, brand-new HEXA Core processing – which returns over 50% more DSP for running UAD Powered Plug-Ins in real time. If that wasn’t enough to sway you, did we mention it ships with ‘LUNA Recording System’? That’s right, a fully-integrated music production platform too!

Make Universal Audio’s ‘Apollo x8p’ the heart of your studio and witness your productivity skyrocket! Record and mix with a staggering 50% more processing power than seen before in any previous Apollo model thanks to UA’s incredibly powerful ‘HEXA Core’ processor. Bask in world-class sound quality via the Apollo x8p’s redesigned elite-tier AD/DA conversion and Dual Crystal clocking. Professional users will fall in love with the native 7.1 surround monitoring support, selectable +24dBu operation, integrated talkback and so much more. Eight Unison preamps allow for tracking through incredible models of the industry’s most iconic hardware.

All new Dual-Crystal clockingUA’s Apollo range is responsible for 1000’s upon 1000’s of chart-topping songs and 100’s of Grammy-winning albums. In a bid to improve upon the previous range of Apollo interface’s class-leading audio conversion, UA’s team had obsessively auditioned the very latest A/D and D/A converters – ultimately pairing elite-class 24-bit/192 kHz converters with brand-new analogue circuitry for a staggeringly pristine signal path.

The Apollo X series also sees the introduction of Dual-Crystal clocking, boasting dedicated crystals for 44.1/88.2/176.4k and 48/196/192k sample rates, which results in breathtakingly low jitter, clocked at an unbelievable -10 picoseconds. This manifests itself into pure, artifact-free recordings and solid stereo imaging you can trust.

With 129dB dynamic range and THD+N of -119dB, the Apollo x8p’s wide, organic sound quality beats every interface in its peer group, regardless of price, and it’s the optimum starting point for applying UAD processing.

Unison TechnologyIdeal for engineers, producers and project studio owners, UA’s Apollo x8p boasts 8 Unison-enabled mic preamps, allowing you to track large projects through stunning preamp emulations from Neve, API, Manley, Helios, SSL and of course, Universal Audio. A UA exclusive, Unison technology emulates the tone of these revered tube and solid-state mic pres with staggering effect, including their input impedance, gain stage ‘sweet spots’ and the component-level circuit behaviours and interactions of the original hardware.

The main secret hidden within Unison is its hardware-software integration between Apollo’s mic preamps and its integrated HEXA Core DSP Acceleration. Just simply place a Unison preamp plug-in on your mic input in Apollo Console software, and it physically adjusts the Apollo interface’s impedance – allowing you to explore the classic sounds of the world’s most recorded mic preamps!

an extensive library of world-class plug-insGoing beyond the included Realtime Analog Classics Plus plug-ins, Apollo x8p lets you tap into the full UAD Powered Plug-In library of iconic vintage EQs, compressors, reverbs, tape machines, channel strips, and more — at near-zero latency, regardless of your audio software’s buffer size and without taxing your computer’s CPU.

With exclusive emulations from SSL, Neve, Studer, Manley, Helios, API, Ampex, Lexicon, Fender, and more, it truly is just like having a studio full of classic analogue gear, in a single rack space. And unlike competing interfaces, these award-winning DSP-powered plug-ins are also available in your DAW for mixing.

Deep Apollo Integration for a fast, natural workflowLUNA gives Apollo owners the fastest recording environment for music production, editing, and mixing. LUNA’s Accelerated Realtime Monitoring™ gives users seamless hardware-software integration for capturing audio through UAD plug-ins with no discernible latency, offering Apollo owners the most natural, analog-style workflow of any DAW available.

Rounding out LUNA’s feature set at launch is a full suite of built-in instruments and extensions, created in collaboration with the biggest brands in audio. From integrated Studer multitrack tape and genuine Neve summing, to all-new LUNA Instruments from Moog, UA, Spitfire Audio, and more, LUNA brings Universal Audio’s expertise in modelling, sampling, and synthesis to the forefront of audio production.

Please note: FREE for all existing Thunderbolt Apollo & Arrow interfaces (Mac only)

the creator of modern classicsApollo is the confirmed choice of hit-making professionals, used to record landmark albums by Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1), Arcade Fire (Everything Now), Post Malone (Beerbongs & Bentleys), and many more. The Apollo range of interfaces has earned numerous industry awards from Sound on Sound, Future Music, and Electronic Musician — as well as the prestigious TEC Award for computer audio hardware five years running.

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Record with the greatest mics ever made.The UA Sphere DLX modeling microphone system gives you the sound of classic mics used by everyone from The Beatles and Beyoncé to Radiohead and Frank Sinatra.

Grab the Keys to the Ultimate Mic LockerFeaturing 38 legendary mic models of Neumann, Telefunken, AKG, Sony, and more,* the Sphere DLX gives your productions the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made.

at a glance • Record with 38 of the most sought-after ribbon, condenser, and dynamic microphones ever made
• Record acoustic guitar, strings, horns, and more in stereo with a single microphone
• Change mic type, polar pattern, and other microphone characteristics, even after tracking
• Get the ultimate mic modeling system with a large-diaphragm condenser mic featuring dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class
• Includes shockmount, mic stand mount, 25’ cable, and carrying case

Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone Sound ExamplesSphere DLX is a precision large diaphragm condenser mic that lets you accurately emulate the world's most coveted vintage and modern microphones via the included Sphere plug-in (native & DSP). With Sphere you can change microphone models and other settings such as polar pattern and proximity effect on the fly, making it the ultimate studio workhorse mic for any source.

near‑zero latencyThe Sphere DLX lets you audition classic mics before, during, and after recording with any interface, in any DAW. And when paired with an Apollo interface, you can do this with near‑zero latency.

Get Stereo Sound and More from a Single MicThanks to its dual-capsule design, the Sphere DLX lets you easily record piano, drums, strings, and more in stereo. You can even use different mic models on the left and right channels for a more colorful stereo image. Plus, you can blend the sound of two mono mics using Dual Mode, and get classic-sounding mic recipes on snare drums and guitar cabs.

more professional recordings...now!Easily tame room coloration for cleaner, more professional recordings using IsoSphere and its expert presets tailored for everything from your bedroom studio to popular isolation filters from sE Reflexion Filters, Aston Halo, Kaotica Eyeball,* and more.

Built to Last a LifetimeWith dual gold-sputtered diaphragms and the lowest noise of any mic in its class, the Sphere DLX outfits your studio with a premium, large-diaphragm condenser microphone, precision-built to deliver years of inspiration for your music, podcasts, and voiceovers.

create with the sound of legendary mics in no timeRight out of the box, the Sphere DLX mic gives you a professional shockmount, 25' cable, mic stand mount, and carrying case — so you'll be creating with the sound of legendary mics in no time.