Volt 876 vs Apollo x8 Gen 2
The Apollo x8 Gen 2 costs about $1,900 more than the Volt 876 and buys you 9 more I/O, plus TS 1/4" and 4-pin XLR male. Budget 30W more on the circuit.
Universal Audio
Volt 876Universal Audio
Apollo x8 Gen 2| Spec | Volt 876 | Apollo x8 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 9.0 lbs | 8.7 lbs |
| Power draw | Passive | 30W |
| Depth | 333 mm | 343.1 mm |
| I/O count | 28 | 37 |
| Price | ~$999 | ~$2,899 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
Volt 876
- Combo XLR/TRS
- IEC C14
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
Apollo x8 Gen 2
- TS 1/4"
- 4-pin XLR male
- RCA
- XLR Female
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.