EVO by Audient EVO 16 24 in / 24 out USB Audio Interface

Make studio quality recordings with EVO 16’s next-level audio performance. Eight award winning EVO Preamps alongside their advanced converter technology will make everything you do, sound better. Add to that, intelligent mic preamps that set their own levels with Smartgain, the all new, groundbreaking Motion UI control system, and enough I/O firepower to tackle even the biggest of sessions, EVO 16 is truly a studio powerhouse, designed from the ground up to make recording easy.

Rack Ears no longer included by the manufacturer, if you want to rack mount your EVO 16, these will need to be purchased separately

Main Features

• 8x EVO Mic Preamps
• 2x JFET Instrument Inputs
• 2x Independent Headphone Outputs
• 8x Line Outputs
• 2x Optical Inputs
• 2x Optical Outputs
• Multi-Channel Smartgain
• ‘EVO Motion UI’ Control System
  • High-Res LCD Screen
  • One Knob Centralised Control
  • Ultra Clear Metering
  • Input/Output Control
  • Channel Status Indication
• Programmable Function Button
• Ultra-Low Latency Software Mixer
• Monitor Control
• Audio Loop-back
• Word Clock Output
• USB2.0 (USB-C Connection)
• 24bit / 96kHz
• Optional rack ears available

The EVO Mic Preamp
Level up your audio performance with eight sonically stunning EVO Preamps. Backed by 25 years of engineering experience, our analogue mic preamp has been designed to deliver the most accurate, clean, and true to source version of your audio, no matter what you’re recording.

• Professional Sound
  • Get studio quality recordings
• 58dB Mic Gain
  • Easily power those gain hungry mics.
• EIN - (No noise, no nonsense)
  • Ultra-low distortion, noise free signal.

An Analogue Mic Preamp, But Smarter
EVO Preamp technology not only has all the sonic advantages of an analogue mic preamp, but combines it with digitally controlled precision, giving you the ability to set your gain with pin-point accuracy, right down to the decibel.

• Perfectly match the level of stereo pairs
• Control from software
• Real time visual feedback on the screen

Advanced Converter Technology
Providing a MASSIVE 121dB of dynamic range, EVO 16’s high performance converter technology makes sure you hear your audio accurately, helping you make creative decisions confidently, identify issues and improve your recording and mixing game.

A Total Gain-Changer…Smartgain
Make recording drums and larger sessions easy with Smartgain. Automatically set the gain for all 8 channels at once with a simple touch of a button. Powered by our lightning quick Smartgain algorithm, Smartgain uses advanced peak analysis to automatically analyse, adjust and set your gain to the perfect levels - all in less than 20 seconds! Now it’s up to you to figure out what to do with all that time you’re saving…

• Works on 8 mics at once
• Save Time
• Avoid Clipping

Your Own Assistant Engineer
Record, adjust levels, repeat? Sound familiar? Save time and make recording on your own a breeze with Smartgain. Simply set up your mics, hit Smartgain, start performing and EVO 16 will take care of the rest.

Introducing Motion UI

A Powerful New Control System
The Motion user interface has been designed to change the way you interact with your audio interface. For the first time, a stunning high resolution, full colour screen intelligently displays information as you need it, transforming EVO 16 into a fully immersive, easy to use experience.

The Screen
Every adjustment, every detail, every button press is beautifully displayed in real-time on a 240X240 TFT backlit LCD Screen, letting you navigate hardware features effortlessly, make changes on the fly and take full control of your recording session without ever looking at your computer.

Plus, IPS technology means information on the screen remains legible no matter your viewing angle - ideal for a variety of setups.

Channel Status
Pressing an input or output button momentarily displays the channel name, the levels and the functions activated for that specific channel. All the information you ever need in one place.

Metering
Keep an eye on your levels by quickly cycling through your inputs and outputs with EVO 16’s crystal clear, full colour metering.

One Knob Control
Designed to keep your session in motion, One-Knob-Control lets you glide through EVO 16’s hardware features from a single centralised point. Unlimited power, simple control.

Function Button
Thanks to the customisable F-button, you can assign any of EVO 16’s advanced monitoring controls to the programmable function button. Your workflow, just the way you like it.

Room For Expansion

Digital Outputs
Future Proof your studio and configure your setup to tackle bigger sessions. Whether you’re recording drums or taking on a full band, EVO 16’s optical inputs and outputs have got you covered. Supporting both ADAT and SPDIF, add up to 16 channels of mic preamps to your setup, giving you plenty of options for expanding your studio down the line.

Line Outputs
Connect and listen to your mixes through multiple sets of speakers with EVO 16’s eight line outputs. Alternatively use the extra line outputs to send audio to external outboard gear, such as compressors or FX units, or to headphone amps for distribution to your artists.

Headphone Outputs
Drive even the most demanding headphones with EVO 16’s two dedicated headphone amps. Easily power headphones up to 600 Ohms all while experiencing detailed monitoring and playback as well as plenty of volume.

Classic Tone, Modern Sound - 2 x Instrument Inputs
To build a monster guitar sound you need the right foundation. Our harmonically rich JFET instrument input circuit is designed to replicate the input stage of a classic valve amplifier, providing an ideal sonic foundation before you hit your guitar sims.

Advanced Monitor Control
EVO 16 takes critical listening seriously and is packed full of monitoring functionality to back it up. Whether you are switching between two sets of speakers using the ALT monitor feature, checking your mix in Mono or quickly communicating with your artist using Talkback - all features can be activated straight from EVO 16’s front panel. The best part is you get to customise which control is assigned to the hardware F-button.

Talkback
EVO 16’s dedicated talkback technology lets you use any audio source connected to your computer such as a built-in or USB microphone as your talkback mic, freeing up valuable mic preamps for recording.

Ultra-fast USB
In the studio, every second counts - and with rock solid driver performance, high-speed USB connection, and ultra low latency monitoring, EVO 16 will always deliver the reliability needed to keep up with your creativity.

The Mixer
Engineered to simplify your workflow, the EVO Mixer enables you to set up and route your inputs + outputs effortlessly, provide ultra-low latency monitoring, set up dedicated artist headphone mixes and so much more. Compatible with MacOS and Windows.

For The Content Creators

Audio Loop-back
In the world of content, your audio needs to not only sound great but be easy to control. Audio Loop-back makes this possible. Ideal for content creators, podcasters and streamers.

Looks That Could Kill
Who said interfaces have to look utilitarian? EVO 16 has been meticulously designed to look amazing on both your desktop and in your rack. Super bright backlit LED lighting not only looks stunning but ensures visibility in the darkest of studios, whilst a solid steel chassis makes sure EVO 16 is built to last.

Stacked or Racked
Although packed full of features, EVO 16 defies the normal with its deceptively small form factor. At just over 16in wide with non-slip rubber feet, EVO 16 works perfectly whether on your desktop, under your laptop or as a permanent fixture to your studio with optional rack ears.

Warranty
All of our products come with a three-year limited warranty guaranteeing you further protection and peace of mind when you choose EVO by Audient.

ARC
Compatible with all major audio software and plugins, EVO 16 comes bundled with a collection of professional recording software, including Cubase LE, giving you everything you need to start recording right out of the box.