Audient's Evo SP8 is a high-quality 8-channel preamp expander for your existing audio interface. Evo SP8 vaunts eight award-winning Evo preamps, top-notch 24-bit/96kHz AD/DA conversion, and cutting-edge Smartgain technology that ensures optimal recording levels in every application. You also get a versatile range of I/O connectivity, which includes two JFET instrument inputs. You'll appreciate the usability of Evo SP8's Motion UI control system, which consists of a 1-knob centralized control, clear metering, channel status indicators, and a high-resolution TFT-LCD screen. Anyone looking for high-performance I/O expansion for their studio will appreciate the intelligent design of Evo SP8.
Evo SP8's eight Evo mic preamps reflect Audient's 25 years of engineering innovation. These excellent-sounding pres yield a respectable 58dB of gain for your microphones, along with impressive EIN specs for low-noise, low-distortion results. These digitally controlled analog preamps provide ultra-precise control, enabling you to set your gain with pinpoint accuracy. Matching the levels of stereo-paired mics has never been easier! Evo SP8 also boasts top-notch AD/DA conversion with a remarkable 121dB of dynamic range. In short, this audio interface sounds amazing!
Our favorite feature of Audient's Evo SP8 here at Music Experience is Smartgain. This incredible technology automatically sets the gain for all eight of the interface's channels — simultaneously — at the touch of a button. Smartgain employs advanced peak analysis to automatically analyze your input signals and adjust each channel's preamp gain to its optimal level. This feature not only safeguards against clipping, but it's also a huge time saver when you're recording drums or setting up large sessions. On top of that, it makes recording yourself much easier, since you won't need to continuously adjust your preamp gain. You can just set up and start playing!
Navigating Evo SP8 is a walk in the park, thanks to its intuitive Motion UI control system. The interface is centered around a high-resolution TFT-LCD screen, which includes IPS technology for clear viewing at any angle. A channel status indicator displays the channel's name, levels, and functions activated with a push of a button. Crystal-clear, full-color metering makes keeping an eye on your levels a breeze. What's more, Evo SP8's 1-knob control ensures simple, trouble-free operation.
The ultimate studio preamp expander is here. EVO SP8 is designed to be the perfect partner for expanding your existing audio interface. Give your studio the performance and capability boost it needs, providing eight intelligent EVO Preamps that set their own levels with Smartgain, advanced AD/DA converter technology and a versatile range of I/O connectivity. Add to that two JFET instrument inputs, the all new, groundbreaking Motion UI control system and exceptional audio performance across the board. The EVO SP8 might just be the world’s smartest Mic Preamp.
Bigger sessions demand more channels and expanding your existing audio interface via ADAT might be the most cost effective solution to scale up your studio. EVO SP8 provides eight mic/line inputs, eight line outputs and 2 x ADAT connections, giving you enough I/O firepower to easily tackle multi-mic sessions like recording drums, or taking on a full band.
Say hello to the preamps your studio needs. Eight sonically stunning EVO preamps will effortlessly level up your recordings, delivering professional grade audio performance 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.
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.
In the studio, sound is everything and EVO SP8’s high performance AD/DA converters use 32-bit technology to make sure you hear your audio accurately at all times, whether you’re recording music or sending audio to your favourite outboard gear and back when mixing. Better converters mean better audio – helping you make creative decisions confidently, identify issues and improve your overall recording and mixing game.
Make recording drums and larger sessions easy with Smartgain. Automatically set the gain for all eight 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…
Record, adjust levels, repeat. Sound familiar? Save time and make recording on your own a breeze and gain the power to save time with Smartgain. Simply set up your mics, hit Smartgain, start performing and EVO SP8 will take care of the rest.
Become more efficient in the studio. Unleash Smartgain’s capabilities by pairing two EVO SP8’s with an EVO 16 audio interface and get 24 channels of Smartgain enabled mic preamps. Yes, with an EVO Expanded system that’s 24 channels at once… light years ahead of the competition.
Navigate SP8’s hardware features with blazing speed courtesy of the all new Motion User Interface. For the first time, a stunning high resolution, full colour screen intelligently displays information as you need it, transforming EVO SP8 into a fully immersive, easy to use Smart Preamp – the first of its kind.
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.
SP8 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 SP8 is up to the challenges of daily use in the studio and on the road.
Designed to slot straight into your studio, EVO SP8 defies the normal with its deceptively small form factor. Although jam-packed full of features, at just over 14in wide with non-slip rubber feet, SP8 works perfectly whether on your desktop, in a portable rig or as a permanent fixture in your studio.
In order to minimise our environmental impact, EVO SP8’s detachable rack ears will be available as an optional extra, reducing required raw materials, shipping volumes and thus our carbon footprint. EVO SP8’s packaging utilises recycled materials whilst keeping plastic usage to a minimum.
| Preamp Type | Solid State |
|---|---|
| Number of Channels | 8 |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Sample Rate | Up to 96kHz |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Analog Inputs |
8 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line) |
| Analog Outputs |
8 x 1/4" TRS |
| Digital Inputs |
2 x Optical (ADAT) |
| Digital Outputs | 2 x 1/4" |
| Clock I/O |
In |
| Software |
EVO Software Mixer, ARC Creative Hub access |
| Compatibility |
Mac, Windows, iOS |
| Power Supply |
Standard IEC AC cable |
| Depth |
10.03" |
| Width | 19" rackmount kit not included |
| Height | 1.75" |
| Weight | 8.80 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | EVO-SP8 |
