Audient EVO 8 4-In/4-Out USB Audio Interface

The Audient EVO 8 is a 4-in/4-out USB audio interface built around four EVO mic preamps with digitally controlled gain, 113dB dynamic range converters, and Smartgain—an automatic gain-setting feature that analyzes and sets optimal levels in under 20 seconds. A JFET instrument input replicates the input stage of a classic valve amplifier for harmonically rich direct recording of guitar and bass, and two independent headphone outputs make the EVO 8 well-suited for tracking sessions that require separate headphone mixes for performer and engineer. USB bus-powered with rock-solid driver performance on macOS and Windows, the EVO 8 scales from desktop studio to portable rig without compromising on preamp quality or conversion performance. Audio loopback and the included EVO Mixer software round out the feature set for content creators and streamers who need flexible source routing alongside studio-grade recording.

Key Features

• 4 EVO mic preamps — digitally controlled analog preamps with gain adjustable to the decibel; ultra-low noise and distortion; clean, accurate, true-to-source recordings backed by Audient’s analog design experience
• 113dB dynamic range converters — high-performance AD/DA conversion with low noise and distortion for detailed, accurate audio capture and playback across all four channels
• Smartgain — automatically analyzes and sets optimal gain levels in under 20 seconds; advanced peak analysis algorithm; ideal for solo recording without a separate engineer
• JFET instrument input — harmonically rich circuit replicates the input stage of a classic valve amplifier; ideal for guitar, bass, and keyboard direct recording
• 2 independent headphone outputs — two dedicated headphone amps allow separate mixes for performer and engineer during tracking sessions
• Per-channel phantom power (+48V) — individually switchable phantom power for each of the four channels; note: powering all four channels simultaneously requires a USB-C to USB-C connection (USB-A to USB-C supports up to two channels)
• Configurable direct monitoring — ultra-low latency monitoring configurable to suit recording and performance workflows
• Audio loopback — combine audio sources and route them between software for content creation, podcasting, and streaming
• EVO Mixer software — set up and route inputs and outputs, build artist headphone mixes, adjust gain, and activate phantom power from a single interface; macOS and Windows compatible
• USB bus powered — no external power supply required; high-speed USB with rock-solid driver performance for macOS and Windows
• Custom control wheel with LED ring lighting — intuitive single-knob control system for fast, easy operation; LED ring provides clear visual feedback in any environment
• Multi-function buttons — channels 1–4 and volume buttons can be muted by holding them down; software gain control available with compatible DAW software

Specifications

• I/O: 4 in / 4 out
• Mic Preamps: 4 × EVO (digitally controlled)
• Dynamic Range: 113dB
• Instrument Input: JFET
• Headphone Outputs: 2 (independent)
• Phantom Power: +48V (per channel; individually switchable)
• USB: High-speed, bus powered (macOS and Windows); USB-C and USB-A compatible
• Audio Loopback: Yes
• Mixer Software: EVO Mixer (macOS and Windows)
• Note: All 4 channels of phantom power require USB-C to USB-C connection; USB-A to USB-C supports up to 2 channels