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Universal Audio Apollo x8p (Gen 2)

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ManufacturerUniversal Audio
TypeAudio Interface

Connections

ConnectorCarriesDirection
DB25 / D-sub 25-pin (Tascam or AES pinout)Analog audio, line levelinput
RCA / phonoADAT Lightpipeinput
BNCWord clockinput
DB25 / D-sub 25-pin (Tascam or AES pinout)Analog audio, line leveloutput
1/4 inch TRSAnalog audio, headphone leveloutput

What the Universal Audio Apollo x8p (Gen 2) can feed

Devices whose inputs accept what this one puts out, directly or with the cable noted.

AD/DA Converter 23
Summing Mixer 8
Stagebox / Expander 6
Monitor Controller 5
Hardware Effects 4
Audio Interface 4
Install Processor 2
Digital Mixing Console 2
500-Series Chassis 1
Recorder 1
Recording Console 1

What can feed the Universal Audio Apollo x8p (Gen 2)

Devices whose outputs this one accepts.

AD/DA Converter 26
Audio Interface 12
Stagebox / Expander 7
Monitor Controller 6
Summing Mixer 5
Preamp 4
Hardware Effects 4
500-Series Chassis 2
Install Processor 2
Wireless System 2
Digital Mixing Console 2
Recording Console 2
Recorder 1

Check a specific pairing

The lists above are one-step connections. To check a full chain, including adapters, gain and phantom power, ask about a specific pair on the main page.