Audient EVO-16

Audient Evo-16 - A new way of doing things

Make recording easy
Eight award winning EVO Preamps alongside our 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.

FEATURES

•  8 x EVO Mic Preamps

• 2 x JFET Instrument Inputs

• 2 x Independent Headphone Outputs

• 8 x Line Outputs

• 2 x Optical Inputs

• 2 x Optical Outputs

• Multi-Channel Smartgain

• ‘EVO Motion UI’ Control System

• Programmable Function Button

• Ultra-Low Latency Software Mixer

• Monitor Control

• Audio Loop-back

• Word Clock Output

• Standalone Mode

• USB2.0 (USB-C Connection)

• 24bit / 96kHz

The EVO Mic Preamp - Get studio quality recordings
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

• Mic Gain

• Easily power those gain hungry mics.

• No noise, no nonsense

• Ultra-low distortion, noise free signal.

An analogue mic pre but better
Our 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.

• Real time visual feedback on-screen

• Perfectly match the level of stereo pairs

• Control with software

Smartgain - A total gain-changer
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!

Your own assistant engineer - Working Solo?
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.

Advanced Converter Technology - Clearer, sharper clarity
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.

Introducing Motion UI, A an audio interface UI created by EVO by Audient
The Motion user interface (UI) has been designed to change the way you interact with your audio interface. For the first time, a stunning high resolution, full colour LCD 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.

Line Outputs - Pick The Best Route
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 - Clarity where you need it most
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.

2 x Instrument Inputs - Classic tone, modern sound
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.

Digital I/O - Room For Expansion
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. Pairs great with any external mic preamp

Advanced Monitor Control - For the keen listener
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 - Communication is key
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 - Speed meets reliability
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.

For 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.

• Record your computers audio

• Record gaming audio

• Record video calls

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Microphone Preamplifier
Mic Gain Range: 58dB
Line Gain Range: 58dB (-10dB pad)
Phantom Power: 48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel
Mic EIN: <-127.5dBu
CMRR: >80dB @ 1kHz
Maximum Input Level: +16dBu
Input Impedance (Mic): >3kΩ Balanced
Input Impedance (Line): >10kΩ Balanced
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 40kHz
Crosstalk: <-105dBu @ 1kHz <-103 @ 10kHz
THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.0015%
SNR: 100dB
XLR: Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin 1 (Shield)
1/4” Jack: IP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

D.I
D.I Gain Range: 58 dB
Maximum Input Level: +10dBu
Input Impedance: 500k
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 20kHz
THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.1%
SNR: 100dB
1/4” Jack: TIP (Hot) & SLEEVE (Shield)

ADC Inputs
Digital Reference Level: 0dBFS = +10.5dBu
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
Crosstalk: -125dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.001%
Dynamic Range: 112.5dB A-Weighted

DAC Outputs
Maximum Output Level: 12dBu
Digital Reference Level: 0dBFS = +12dBu
Output Impedance: <50Ω
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
Crosstalk: <-110dBu @ 1kHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.001%
Dynamic Range: 121dB A-weighted
1/4” Jack: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

Headphone Output
Max Output Level: 11.25dBu
Output Impedance: <50Ω
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
Crosstalk: -108dBu @ 1kHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.001%
Dynamic Range: 118dB A-weighted
Max Level Into 30ohms: +8.5 dBu, 0.00094% THD+N, 1.66Vpk Power: 86mW
Max Level Into 60ohms: 10 dBu, 0.00079% THD+N, 2.55Vpk Power: 104mW
Max Level Into 600ohms: 11.2 dBu, 0.00057%THD+N, 3.83Vpk Power: 24mW
1/4” Jack: TIP (Left), RING (Right) & SLEEVE (Shield)

Dimensions
Dimensions (Unit): 355mm (w) x 255mm (d) x 53mm (h)