EVO 16-24 in/24 out USB audio interface with Smartgain

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Compatibility with current and future versions of your OS and DAW is essential, and you may even want to expand your interface with additional inputs at a later stage. I like the flexibility of the software and the fact that it can easily be driven from the front panel. My daily driver is a (distinctly premium) Focusrite Red4Pre and I control that almost exclusively front the front panel. Having an easy to use interface with a clear and informative front panel display in a unit at this price is great. We may disclose your personal information to any member of our group of companies (this means our subsidiaries, our ultimate holding company and all its subsidiaries) as reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this policy. I recently got hold of the audio interface to try out and see how it compares to its smaller Evo brothers. We will not, without your express consent, supply your personal information to any third party for their or any other third party’s direct marketing.

The Audient EVO 16 Audio Interface is a studio powerhouse, designed from the ground up to ensure users have the easiest experience possible while offering enough I/O firepower to handle even the biggest of recording sessions! With 25 years of experience behind them, Audient's mic preamps have been designed to deliver the most accurate, clean and true to source version of your audio no matter what you're recording. The EVO Preamp technology has the advantages of an analogue mic preamp combined with digitally controlled precision which gives you the ability to set your gain with pin-point accuracy! Whether you’re working with a mixing desk, a patch bay, or simply running multiple mics and instruments directly into the interface, having multiple channels gives you plenty of creative flexibility for different workflows and configurations. Choosing the best multichannel audio interfaces Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty It’s very clear that the team has put some serious care into creating the interface and really focussed on the needs of the user.The converters operate at up to 24 bits and 96 kHz. While that’s less than some higher-end interfaces, it’s more than adequate for most recording and streaming applications. The same goes for the preamps, which I found to sound clean and pleasant. Audient calls them “EVO preamps”, so they appear to be different from the ones in the manufacturer’s iD-series. That said, they do offer the same maximum gain (58 dB) and the same dynamic range (121 dB). I was reviewing the unit in our home studio so unfortunately wasn’t able to really put the Evo to the test with a drum kit or with more than a couple of mics, but I’m pretty confident the interface could handle multiple mic setups without any issues! Software This Section G sets out our data retention policies and procedure, which are designed to help ensure that we comply with our legal obligations regarding the retention and deletion of personal information. EVO 16 breaks convention with its high resolution, full colour screen built into the unit. “With our all-new Motion UI (user interface) control system, we’ve found a new way of doing things,” explains Andy. “Motion UI uses the wide angle screen to intelligently display information on your session as and when you need it, making any interaction with EVO 16 a fully immersive, easy-to-use experience – more comparable to what you might expect when using a Smart device, with no menu deep diving required to activate features. Featuring 8 award winning EVO preamps alongside Audient's advanced converter technology ensures your recordings sound the best they possibly can. Intelligent mic preamps set their own levels with Smartgain and make use of the new, ground-breaking Motion UI control system. Key Features

An audio interface that is bringing an awful lot more to the table than you’re paying for, and that allows you to concentrate on making music without being distracted by the technicalities." EVO connects to standard 120v mains power. Each base unit has 3 power supplies and therefore 3 mains power cables using standard NEMA 5-15 plugs. The base unit will draw about 10A at 120v. With that said, if you’re looking to invest in a quality interface with multiple channels for a home setup, this really won’t cost you the earth and the Smart Gain function really does make it easier when setting up your session if you’re a solo artist. If I had to choose the ideal location for using the Evo 16, I felt it would be more suited to a full recording studio. Information that we collect may be transferred to the following countries which do not have data protection laws equivalent to those in force in the European Economic Area: the United States of America, Russia, Japan, China, and India.MusicRadar verdict: Audient’s goal with EVO is to make recording easy. EVO 16 achieves this and makes it flexible and affordable too. A really great product. Audient EVO 16: The web says This is handy if you’re recording alone as it means you don’t have to play or sing, adjust your level, and repeat. The core of the EVO range’s ease of use is Smartgain, a system that analyses the incoming signal and sets the ideal input gain for it. With the EVO 16, Smartgain can set the gain for all eight analogue inputs simultaneously, a massive time-saver especially if you’re a self-recording band or drummer. Just get connected, activate Smartgain, play for 20 seconds and you’re ready to record. If I were looking for this many inputs in an easy to use, high-quality interface on a budget, there’s quite a few options these days. And I would throw the EVO 16 right in amongst them to audition. EVO 16’s 8 EVO Preamps provide 58dB Mic Gain, while its advanced converter technology offers a staggering 121dB dynamic range, providing professional grade audio performance across the board.