Overview
Capture your microphones and instruments and start recording audio directly to your computer with EVO 8’s intuitive feature set. EVO 8 has all of the innovative new features found on EVO 4 but provides additional inputs and outputs alongside unrivalled performance and functionality – all off bus power.
Made for you
Made for the smart creative, EVO 8 will deliver a powerful recording solution no matter your artform.Capture creativity fast
Whether recording your latest track, producing a beat, or creating a podcast EVO 8’s advanced and versatile feature set lets you take control of any recording session.
Unrivalled audio performance
Building on Audient’s 20+ years of audio design experience, EVO 8 gives you unrivalled audio quality on your desktop.
4x EVO Preamps
Get the most from your microphones with the warm and accurate EVO preamps – offering 58dB of gain range.
High Perfomance Converters
Hear your recordings more accurately than ever and make better mix decisions with 113dB of dynamic range.
Instrument Input
Plug your guitar or bass straight in through the JFET instrument input and start recording instantly.
Smartgain Mode
Work smarter not harder
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 all channels simultaneously.
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.
Free software
Compatible with all major audio software and plugins, EVO 8 comes bundled with a collection of professional software, giving you everything you need to start recording.
Audio Loop-back
Audio Loop-back enables you to record your computer audio at the same time as your microphones. Ideal for podcasters and streamers.
Customisable Software Mixer
Designed to simplify and adapt to your workflow, the EVO Mixer enables you to effortlessly set up and route your inputs + outputs, provide ultra-low latency monitoring, balance and set your levels, activate phantom power, set up dedicated artist headphone mixes and more.
Design
Minimalist layout. Innovative Engineering. Modern aesthetics. EVO 8 has been designed to last and look at home on your desktop.
Features
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4 x EVO Mic Pres: Designed to sound clean, detailed and accurate
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Class Leading Converters: Hear your audio more accurately
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Smartgain: Dial in your channels automatically
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Smart Touchpoints: Intuitive and fast control at your fingertips
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JFET Instrument Input: Plug in guitars, basses, keyboards and more
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2 x Stereo Speaker Outputs: Plug in two sets of speakers
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2 x Headphone Outputs: High performance headphone outputs
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Low Latency Software Mixer: Designed to simplify and adapt to your workflow
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Loopback: Record your computer audio simultaneously
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USB2.0 Bus Powered: Power from your computer
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Phantom Power: True switchable +48V over Bus Power
Specifications
Microphone Preamplifier
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Mic Gain Range: 58dB
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Line Gain Range: 58dB (-10dB pad)
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Phantom Power: 48V +/-4V @ 10mA/Channel (only 2 channel available on USB-A host computers
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Mic EIN: <-128dBu
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CMRR: >85dB @ 1kHz
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Maximum Input Level: +16dBu
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Input Impedance (Mic): >3kΩ Balanced
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Input Impedance (Line): >10kΩ Balanced
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Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 40kHz
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Crosstalk: <-105dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
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THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.0015%
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SNR: 100dB
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XLR: Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin 1 (Shield)
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1/4” Jack: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
D.I
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D.I Gain Range: 58 dB
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Maximum Input Level: +10dBu
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Input Impedance: 1MegΩ Unbalanced
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Frequency Response +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 20kHz
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THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.3%
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SNR: 100dB
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1/4” Jack: TIP (Hot) & SLEEVE (Shield)
ADC Inputs
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Digital Reference Level: 0dBFS = +8dBu
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Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
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Crosstalk: -105dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
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THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.001%
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Dynamic Range: 113dB A-weighted
DAC Outputs
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Maximum Output Level: +11dBu
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Digital Reference Level: 0dBFS = +11dBu
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Output Impedance: <100Ω Balanced
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Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
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Crosstalk: <-110dBu @ 1kHz
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THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.0015%
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Dynamic Range: 113dB A-weighted
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1/4” Jack: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
Headphone Output
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Output Impedance: <50Ω
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Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
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Crosstalk: -110dBu @ 1kHz
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THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.0015%
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Dynamic Range: 113dB A-weighted
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Max Level Into 30ohms: +0.5dBu, 0.0025% THD+N, 1.16Vpk Power: 45mW
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Max Level Into 60ohms: +4.22dBu, 0.0015% THD+N, 1.78Vpk Power: 52mW
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Max Level Into 600ohms: +10.1dBu, 0.0018% THD+N, 3.52Vpk Power: 20mW
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1/4” Jack: TIP (Left), RING (Right) & SLEEVE (Shield)
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DSP Mixer Roundtrip Latency: (in to out)
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44.1 kHz: 0.594ms
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48.0 kHz: 0.552ms
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88.2 kHz: 0.302ms
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96.0 kHz: 0.281ms
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DAW Playback Latency: @ 32 Sample Buffer for Software Instrument Playback
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44.1 kHz: ~2.5ms
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96.0 kHz: ~2ms
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DAW Roundtrip Software Monitoring Latency: @ 32 Sample Buffer (in to out)
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44.1 kHz: 5ms
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96.0 kHz: 4.1ms
- Latency – performance may vary as stability at these low buffer sizes is dependant on many factors including CPU load, operating system and performance of other drivers.
- USB 2.0 High Speed
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No. Of Input Channels: 24 Analogue
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No. Of Output Channels: 4 Digital
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Connector: USB Type-C
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Included Cables: 1m USB 2.0 Type-C to USB Type-C
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Weight & Dimensions
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Unit: 0.475kg
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Packaged: 0.815kg
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Unit: 190mm (w) x 70mm (h) x 70mm (d)
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Packaged:: 230mm (w) x 105mm (h) x 95mm (d)
