Nick D’Virgilio shares some tips and techniques for multitrack recording with Universal Audio’s Apollo 8p audio interface. Loaded with cutting-edge digital conversion and eight Unison-equipped preamps and UAD-2 QUAD core processing, the Universal Audio 18-in/24-out Apollo 8p Thunderbolt audio interface demonstrates exactly why the Apollo line has been one of the most popular audio-interface series Sweetwater has ever carried. Thanks to the extreme speed of Thunderbolt 2 connectivity, the Apollo 8p lets you access UAD powered plug-ins as you record — all with less than 2ms of latency.
Learn more about Universal Audio Apollo products and other gear used to make this video at the links below!
SIDE NOTE: The first video below is a great video to watch on all of the details of the Apollo 8 family of products. Even though Mitch is showing the Apollo 8 it is very similar to the 8P. The software interface looks and works the same. The only main difference are some of the inputs and outputs. The 8P has 8 mic/line inputs while the 8 has 4.
Universal Audio Apollo 8 family of Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/universal-audio-apollo-8-thunderbolt-interface-review-by-sweetwater-sound-2/
Universal Audio Apollo Twin MkII Audio Interface
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/universal-audio-apollo-twin-mkii-audio-interface-review/
Universal Audio Apollo 8 QUAD Thunderbolt 2 Audio Interface
https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/universal-audio-apollo-8-quad-thunderbolt-2-audio-interface-overview-by-sweetwater/
Gear used in the video:
Universal Audio Apollo 8p – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Apollo8PBk
Apple 15″ MacBook Pro – http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MBP15-512
Avid Pro Tools 12 – http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PTSubAnn-e
Drums:
Mapex Armory Exotic 5-piece Shell Pack – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AR529S-UMG
Hardware:
Mapex Armory 800 hardware pack – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HP8005CB
Mapex Armory B800 boom cymbal stand – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/B800CB
Cymbals:
Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Ride 21″ – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/K1426
Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crash 20″ – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/K1424
Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Crash 18″ – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/K1419
Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Trash Crash 18″ – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/K1420
Zildjian K Custom Special Dry Hi-Hats 15″ – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/K1413
Drumheads:
Kick – Aquarian Drumheads Super-kick I – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SKI-20
Toms – Aquarian Drumheads Response 2
Snare – Aquarian Drumheads Texture Coated
Drumsticks:
Vic Firth 55A – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/VF55A
Microphones:
Kick – Electro-Voice ND68 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ND68
Snare – Electro-Voice ND44 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ND44
Toms – Electro-Voice ND46 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ND46
OverHeads – Electro-Voice ND66 – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ND66
Room – AEA N8 Ribbon – https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/N8mic
