User Manual

Apollo 8 Hardware Manual Introduction 7

Monitoring

• Stereo monitor outputs (independent of the eight line outputs)

• Digitally-controlled analog monitor outputs maintains highest ﬁdelity

• Front panel control of monitor levels and muting

• Two stereo headphone outputs with independent mix buses

• Independent front panel volume controls for headphone outputs

• Front panel pre-fader metering of monitor bus levels

• S/PDIF outputs can be set to mirror the monitor outputs

• Up to two alternate stereo monitor outputs selectable via front panel or Console

software

• Assignable front panel monitor function switch for alternate speakers, dim, &

mono

UAD-2 Inside

• DUO and QUAD models featuring two or four SHARC

processors

• Realtime UAD Processing on all analog and digital inputs

• Same features and functionality as other UAD-2 devices when used with DAW

• Can be combined with other UAD-2 devices for increased mixing DSP

• Includes UAD Powered Plug-Ins “Realtime Analog Classics Plus” bundle

• Complete UAD Powered Plug-Ins library is available at the UA online store

Software

Console application:

• Analog-style control interface for realtime monitoring and tracking

• Enables Realtime UAD Processing with UAD plug-ins

• Remote control of Apollo 8 features and functionality

• Virtual I/O for routing DAW tracks through Console

Console Recall plug-in:

• Saves Console conﬁgurations inside DAW sessions for easy recall

• Convenient access to Console’s monitor controls via DAW plug-in

• VST, RTAS, AAX 64, and Audio Units plug-in formats

UAD Meter & Control Panel application:

• Conﬁgures global UAD settings and monitors system usage

Other

• Easy ﬁrmware updates

• 1U rack-mountable form factor

• One year warranty includes parts and labor