Podcasters, musicians, producers, and content creators can benefit from the Audient EVO 8, a desktop 4x4 USB audio interface that makes capturing high-quality audio effortless. It features four warm EVO mic preamps, a JFET Hi-Z input for instruments, and Smartgain automatic gain control. Plus, its four 1/4" line outputs and two headphone outs are perfect for hooking up multiple sets of speakers and headphones.

The EVO 8's large knob provides convenient control of levels for your monitors, headphones, and channels while the multifunction buttons enable easy muting of the inputs and headphone outs. The audio loopback function makes it possible to record computer audio at the same time as the inputs—a welcome feature for podcasters who need to capture remote guests via Skype or other VoIP apps.

DAW software, virtual instruments, samples, cabinet simulation, and more are included to get you started on your path toward achieving polished productions. Because the unit is bus-powered, you can power it straight from your computer; you never need to worry about accidentally forgetting or unplugging a power supply. It includes two USB cables (USB Type-C and USB Type-A) to allow proper connection to virtually any computer.

High-Quality Audio Performance

Building on Audient's 20+ years of audio design experience, the EVO 8 gives you premium audio quality—58 dB gain range, -128 dB mic pre EIN, and 113 dB dynamic range—on your desktop; something that benefits content creators, producers, and instrumentalists in home studios or on the go.

4-Channel Input Section

Record panel podcasts or several musicians through the warm, accurate EVO preamps and high-performance AKM converters. The EVO 8 features four XLR-1/4" combo mic/line inputs and a 1/4" Hi-Z JFET instrument input to handle a variety of sources from dynamic and condenser mics to electric guitars and outboard preamps.

Dual Headphone Outs and Four Line Outputs

With four balanced 1/4" line outputs and two 1/4" headphone outputs, the EVO 8 can act as the central hub for multiple sets of speakers and headphones. Plus, the touch points and large rotary control provide intuitive access to volume adjustments for the outputs.

SmartMuting

Connecting a set of headphones to either of the headphone ports will automatically mute the corresponding speaker outputs, making switching between loudspeaker monitoring and headphone monitoring quick and seamless.

Smartgain Mode

Make sure you capture everything perfectly with Smartgain mode. Start playing or singing and Smartgain mode will automatically set the level of your microphones. You can even perfectly match and adjust gain to two channels simultaneously.

Work Anywhere

All of EVO 8's advanced features are powered directly from your computer via USB, letting you start recording on the go, whenever inspiration strikes.

Specifications:

• Form Factor: Desktop
• Display: 1 x Multi-Segment LED Meter
• Channels of I/O Analog: 4 Inputs / 4 Outputs at 96 kHz
• Maximum Sampling Rate: 96 kHz / 24-Bit
• Number of Microphone Preamps: 4 Preamps
• Input Level Adjustment: 4 x Automatic, 1 x Knob
• Expansion Slots: None
• Pad: None
• Gain/Trim Range Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 58 dB
• High-Pass Filter: None
• Solo/Mute: Mute per Input Channel, Master
• Analog Audio I/O: 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input (Pin 2 Hot), 1 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input (Front Panel), 4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output (Tip Hot), 2 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
• Phantom Power: 48 V ± 4 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
• Phantom Power Current: 10 mA per Channel
• Digital Audio I/O: None
• Host Connection / USB: 1 x USB Type-C
• Host Connection Protocol: USB 2.0
• USB (Non-Host): None
• Sync I/O: None
• Network I/O: None
• MIDI I/O: None
• Wireless Connectivity: None
• Frequency Response: Mic, Line Inputs: 10 Hz to 40 kHz ±0.5 dB
• Hi-Z Inputs: 10 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.5 dB
• A/D Converters: 10 Hz to fs/2 ±0.5 dB
• D/A Converters: 10 Hz to fs/2 ±0.5 dB
• Headphone Outputs: 10 Hz to fs/2 ±0.5 dB
• Maximum Input Level Mic/Line Inputs:+16 dBu
• Hi-Z Inputs: +10 dBu
• Maximum Output Level D/A Converters: +11 dBu
• Headphone Outputs: +10.1 dBu (600-Ohm Load)
• Headphone Output Power: 45 mW into 30 Ohms (Max), 52 mW into 60 Ohms (Max), 20 mW into 600 Ohms (Max)
• Impedance Mic Inputs: > 3 Kilohms (Balanced)
• Line Inputs: > 10 Kilohms (Balanced)
• Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm (Unbalanced)
• Line Outputs: < 100 Ohms (Balanced)
• Headphone Outputs: < 50 Ohms (Unbalanced)
• Dynamic Range AD/DA Converters: 113 dBA
• Headphone Outputs: 113 dBA
• SNR Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 100 dB
• THD+N Mic/Line Inputs: < 0.0015% (1 kHz)
• Hi-Z Inputs: < 0.3% (1 kHz)
• D/A Converters: < 0.0015% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
• Headphone Outputs: < 0.0015% (1 kHz, at -1 dBFS)
• Crosstalk Mic/Line Inputs: < -105 dBu (1 kHz)
• Line Outputs: < -110 dBu (1 kHz)
• Headphone Outputs: < -110 dBu (1 kHz)
• EIN Mic/Line Inputs: < -128 dBu
• CMRR Mic/Line Inputs: > 85 dB (1 kHz)
• Sample Rates: 44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 kHz
• Sample Rate Conversion: None
• Bit Depths: Up to 24-Bit
• Latency: 5 ms at 44.1 kHz (Dependent on Buffer Size, Input to Output), 4.1 ms at 96 kHz (Dependent on Buffer Size, Input to Output)
• Sync Sources: Internal
• Memory Card Slot: None
• OS Compatibility: macOS 10.7.5 or Later, Windows 7 or Later (32/64-Bit) *As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
• Included Software: Cubase LE
• Compatible Software (Not Included): Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software
• Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins: Core Audio (Mac)
• Processor Requirement Mac: Intel, PC: 1.6 GHz Intel Core 2
• RAM Requirements: 1 GB
• Mobile Device Compatibility: None
• Required Hardware: Available USB 2.0 Port USB Cable (Included)
• Internet Connection: Required for Software/Driver Download
• Power Requirements: USB Bus Power