EVO 8 USB Audio Interface external sound card for music productions (4 in / 4 out, Smartgain, Smart Touchpoints, loopback function, 48V phantom power, 4 microphone preamps, Windows / Mac / iOS), Black

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It is worth noting that if your computer only has the larger USB-A ports, you’ll need to connect via a USB-A to USB-C cable and only be able to use phantom power on two mic inputs. We have our interfaces set fairly far back on our desks to keep wiring at bay, so the dial and surrounding info is lost because it’s facing upwards. We also wouldn’t want to put too much pressure on the front-facing panel, but it’s designed for life on a desk, so this shouldn’t be an issue. Evo 8 is fully compatible with Mac and Windows, working beautifully on a 2018 MacBook Pro, but it’s currently not supported on iPhone or iPad.

Just like EVO 16, the meticulously designed solid steel chassis with non-slip rubber feet means EVO SP8 fits comfortably either on a desktop, in a portable rig or as a permanent fixture in the studio. You can even get a passable level out of the notoriously low-sensitivity Shure SM7B for spoken word, but you do have to max out EVO 8’s input gain. We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience.However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. Our powerful EVO Mic Preamp technology combines all the sonic advantages of a studio-grade analogue mic preamp with digitally controlled tactile precision, so you can set your gain with pin-point accuracy – right down to the decibel.

However, once you’ve got it how you want it, you can save mixer states in the Evo software – preamp gain, routing and all. The Audient EVO 8 provides ultra-low latency performance delivering pristine sound thanks to the 24-bit/192kHz audio resolution.So in any case you need additional headphone amp to work with EVO and maybe a decent mic preamp if you record in acoustic venues. With gain tracking, users who are involved in SPL measurement can calibrate their EVO interface and maintain that calibration as the preamp level is adjusted – something that is simply not possible with pure analogue interfaces.

The Evo 8’s one-knob approach is comparable to the UA Apollo Twin, minus a few bells and whistles (dim, HPF, pad, polarity invert).Additionally, gain tracking may be enabled to allow for automatic decibel offset recalculation for calibrated inputs. This means that once the product is delivered, you'll have 60 days to decide that you definitely want to keep it. Add to that intelligent mic preamps that set their own levels with Smartgain, easy to navigate controls, and a powerful range of professional must-have features – EVO 8 isn’t just another audio interface, it’s an entirely new way of doing things. There are also 2GB of free Loopcloud samples for beat-oriented producers and a rotating library of plug-ins and tutorials available for Evo 8 owners, making this an even more attractive prospect.