Universal Audio Apollo 8 Thunderbolt Audio Interface
Universal Audio's Thunderbolt 1 rackmount audio interface offers pristine AD/DA conversion, 4 Unison mic preamps, and QUAD processing power for UAD plug-ins.
Overall User Ratings (based on 6 ratings)
Submitted December 26, 2016 by Ryan Knight in Austin, TX
"UAD Apollo 8 Thunderbolt"
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The Apollo 8 is awesome. The four preamps are super clean and clear sounding. It's also easy to color instruments on the way in, via UAD plugins in console, or to track with parallel compression. The other four inputs are ready for my own preamps. Controls are easy to use. Two headphone controls on the front are perfect for my needs. UAD plugins are a bit expensive; however, you get several awesome free one's when you buy the Apollo, plus the benefit of great sounding plugins not taking any of your CPU. They also have good customer service.
Musical Background:
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, recording engineer.
Musical Style:
Alternative Rock, electronic, folk, minimalism, instrumental.
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Submitted January 24, 2016 by Brian Sullivan in Upper Marlboro, MD
"Time for an upgrade!"
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I've always enjoyed UA products (I own a 6176) and a few of my friends own UA products. So when it was time to upgrade my studio, everyone suggested the UA Apollo 8 Tunderbolt. This was the best decision/investment I've made! It's so classic, and the mic preamps are wonderful, giving you that warm analog sound! I plan to purchase another one (perhaps the Apollo Twin or 8p) by the end of the year!
Musical Background:
30+ years, all brass, percussion and piano
Musical Style:
R&B, Jazz, Pop
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Submitted August 12, 2015 by a customer from mlamanna.com
"Amazing"
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The sound is awesome, the build quality is perfect and the uad pluggins and support rock! Its a bit pricey but worth it.
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Submitted March 7, 2017 by Alexander Duncan
"THE BEAST"
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this thing has taken my studio to the next level! pair this with a neve pre amp and a sm7b and you'll be getting pro sound.
Musical Background:
11 years
Musical Style:
Alt Rock,Hiphop,Pop,RnB,Trap/rap
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Submitted April 5, 2016 by Steven V in Oakland, CA
"Apollo 8 Thunderbolt"
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Amazing! Universal Audio and the UAD plugins are hands down the best plugins available on the market. The Apollo 8 sounds great!
Musical Background:
Sound Arts Professional Educator and Music Producer
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Submitted July 6, 2017 by Tony C in Andover, NJ
"UAD is the best "
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The products from UAD are unparalleled. The unison pre amps change the input impedance of the mic pre to behave like the piece of gear its modeling. Sorry Waves, I'm hooked on the classic gear emulations offered by UAD; it's night and day in a shoot out. Closest to the real deal you can get!
Musical Background:
Producer, Engineer, Studio owner, Guitar player, Drums/percussion, Pots/Pans,
Musical Style:
Hip-Hop, Blues, Rock
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