kerochan Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hi am torn between buying an Apollo 8 Pre or an Apollo 8 Quad to use with Logic? Any Universal Audio users here can advise which one is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkofani Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 The main difference between the 2 is the number of mic preamps and the output options. Nothing really in relation with Logic. In what way does it make you hesitate between the 2? Same DSP capabilities between the two. Do you intend to plug an ADAT expander to it? In both you can bypass the preamp and go direct to the converters. Blink P.S. just thinking... with the current promo, buying a 8P will give you an Octo Satellite which will give you 12 DSP chips. Very tempting... PPS. damn, we pretty much have the same setup!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerochan Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thank you for that Blink, still havent decided! Ha yes, very similar set up!! Kerochan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I use the Apollo Quad (silver). Can't complain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie2112 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Do you really need 8 pre amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerochan Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Do you really need 8 pre amps? No Wolfie, maybe in years to come, I think I will go for the quad! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimessom Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I have a twin 2 duo with an audient 880 hooked for extra micpre's via adat, in my I opinion the interface is great!! but the software lacks "which i imagine will be the same experience with the bigger cards" same software.... constantly hangs/ crashes, wish i went RME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blinkofani Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I have a twin 2 duo with an audient 880 hooked for extra micpre's via adat, in my I opinion the interface is great!! but the software lacks "which i imagine will be the same experience with the bigger cards" same software.... constantly hangs/ crashes, wish i went RME Really??? I never once had a crash or hang of Console 2. What do you do/insert when hangs or crash happen? Blink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerochan Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 No hangs or crashes with my Apollo Twin/ console, amazing! No problems whatsoever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 No crashes here either with Apollo, extremely stable with 10.11.6 and latest Logic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhitesides Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 It really depends on the number of mic inputs you need. Either way, the Apollo is an awesome interface and works flawlessly with Logic and MainStage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphido Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 I’m so happy with MacPro , latest Logic Pro x and Apollo 8. Small buffer working fine (128-256) but I would like to use UAD plugins with zero latency ( still not being possible...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makzimia Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Read my sig . Can't be happier than with my Apollo Quad Firewire so far. Just need to remember make a blank console before mixing. You don't want the DSP already 30-40% loaded before loading other stuff into the DAW. I will of course eventually go Thunderbolt, but it's an amazing piece of kit!, really can't go wrong. Beware GAS at Xmas times though LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ploki Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 It has ADAT anyway. (two!) so you can connect 16 additional channels at 44.1/24 or 8ch @88.2/24 you can buy additional preamps and connect them via ADAT, then connect the clock via BNC wordclock connector to use converter clock from UAD (which is supposed to be good). + you have more flexibility with aftermarket preamps, you can buy couloured ones, cheap ones if youre strapped for cash, and upgrade to better ones (Even better than those on UAD apollo. I use my RME with much cheaper Presonus Digimax, because I rarely need more preamps and buying something with so many would make no sense. I would rather spend more cash on one super-expensive preamp for vocals/acoustic instruments and cheaper multichannel preamp for when i need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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