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product_id: 250199169
title: "Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition"
brand: "universal audio"
price: "84652 kr"
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# UAD plugins worth $2,400+ Near-zero latency Unison preamps 6 HEXA Core DSP chips Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition

**Brand:** universal audio
**Price:** 84652 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Own the studio sound that pros crave — heritage quality, modern power.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition by universal audio
- **How much does it cost?** 84652 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/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 Mic Preamps:** Experience authentic analog tone with near-zero latency emulations from legendary brands like Neve, API, and SSL.
- • **Premium Plugin Suite:** Unlock a $2,400+ collection of vintage compressors, EQs, and preamps to elevate every mix and track.
- • **Elite HEXA Core Power:** Run 6 UAD DSP chips simultaneously for real-time, award-winning plugin processing without compromise.
- • **Seamless LUNA Integration:** Produce effortlessly with the fully integrated LUNA Recording System, designed exclusively for Apollo users (Mac only).
- • **Pro-Grade Conversion & Connectivity:** Capture pristine audio with world-class A/D and D/A conversion and flexible +24/+20 dBu headroom for studio-grade setups.

## Overview

The Universal Audio Apollo x8 Heritage Edition is a premium audio interface featuring HEXA Core DSP processing, near-zero latency Unison preamps, and a bundled UAD plugin suite valued over $2,400. Designed for Mac users, it integrates seamlessly with the LUNA Recording System and offers world-class A/D and D/A conversion, making it a top-tier choice for professional producers and engineers seeking vintage analog tone with cutting-edge digital performance.

## 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: Prepare to spend hours cleaning up your computer - 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).

## 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 | #116,987 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #746 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 | 4.1 out of 5 stars 8 Reviews |
| Item Type Name | Audio Interface |
| Item Weight | 7.69 g |
| Manufacturer | Universal Audio |
| Manufacturer Part Number | APX8-HE |
| Model Number | APX8-HE |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Operating System | Mac |
| Supported Software | LUNA Recording System (Mac only) |
| UPC | 819937003066 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| 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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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## 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

### ⭐⭐ 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: 2026-09-22*