Welcome to another Rapid Flow Shoot-Out! In today's deep dive, we put the much-loved UA Apollo X8 to its most rigorous test yet. Facing off against industry stalwarts - the BURL B2 Bomber ADC and Crane Song Solaris converters - we aim to answer the burning question: Can the Universal Audio Apollo X8 truly hold its own in the realm of high-end analog mastering converters?
Hear the nuances for yourself and download the 24 Bit audio files under this link:
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With unbiased ears and a suite of hi end analog devices being captured, we compare their performances in real-world settings. Whether you're an experienced mastering engineer, a budding producer, or just an audiophile eager to learn, this shootout promises insights and answers.
So, strap in and join us on this audio odyssey as we unravel the capabilities of these powerful machines. And by the end, we'll determine if the UA Apollo X8 is a genuine contender or if it's overshadowed by its seasoned competitors.
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Hear the full song used in this video with the final mastering running through the Solaris and BURL converters:
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00:00 Intro
00:53 UA Apollo DA to UA Apollo AD on internal clock
01:16 UA Apollo DA to UA Apollo AD on Burl clock
01:39 Crane Song Solaris DA to UA Apollo AD on internal clock
01:39 Crane Song Solaris DA to UA Apollo AD on Burl clock
02:26 Crane Song Solaris DA to Burl B2 AD on Burl clock
02:48 First thoughts and setup
03:40 Low End only Tests
03:43 UA Apollo DA to UA Apollo AD on internal clock
03:58 UA Apollo DA to UA Apollo AD on Burl clock
04:13 Crane Song Solaris DA to UA Apollo AD on internal clock
04:29 Crane Song Solaris DA to UA Apollo AD on Burl clock
04:44 Crane Song Solaris DA to Burl B2 AD on Burl clock
05:00 Mastering Servellen Music
05:07 Label SINE Music
05:14 Singer: Cuerpos Cósmicos
05:18 My perception
06:29 Erik Heirman feat. Cuerpos Cósmicos - Paradigm outro
