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- Page 1 4in/4out Audio Interface User Manual V1.0...
- Page 2 EVO 8 includes four High-Performance EVO Preamps with innovative Smartgain technology, a JFET Instrument Input, pristine converters and a powerful headphone amplifier. We hope you enjoy using EVO 8 and it helps you in your creative endeavours, whatever they may be! Work smarter not harder.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Smartgain EVO Mixer Channels 1 - 4 Advanced Features Phantom Power Saving and Opening Volume Knob Using Loop-Back on EVO 8 Output Volume Using Loop-Back on Mac Using Loop-Back on Windows Safety Instructions Specifications Declaration of Conformities Firmware Update Procedure... -
Page 4: Overview
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 01 Smartgain Just start playing or singing and Smartgain mode will automatically set the level of your microphones perfectly. 02 Channels 1 - 4 Control the level of inputs, link to Smartgain or hold down each button to mute. - Page 5 (including amplifiers) that produce heat In the event of a unit failure, do not attempt to open the EVO 8 yourself. Please contact Audient support so that a suitable method of Protect cables from being walked on or pinched particularly repair or replacement can be recommended.
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Page 6: Declaration Of Conformities
We, EVO by Audient, Aspect House, Herriard, Hampshire, RG25 2PN, UK, 01256 381944, declare under our sole responsibility that the product EVO 8 complies with Part 15 of interference in a residential installation. -
Page 7: Installation/Setup
INSTALLATION / SETUP On macOS, EVO 8 will work straight away without needing to install any Carefully unpack your EVO 8 and connect it to a USB port on your Mac. drivers. However, we do recommend installing the EVO If your computer doesn’t have rectangular USB-A ports then you may application which gives you control over routing, Audio Loop-back and need to use an adaptor, dongle or third party cable. - Page 8 To set the EVO 8 as your default sound device, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound. Now select the Playback tab. In the list of devices, find EVO 8 Main Output 1+2, click on it and select Set Default Device.
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Page 9: Registration With Arc
You will then receive a verification email to your inbox - double check your spam and junk folders if you cannot see this. Once you’ve verified your account, register your EVO 8 by entering the serial number and the unique 4 digit PIN found on the underside of EVO 8. -
Page 10: Hardware Features
To connect a microphone, use an XLR cable which has three pins. EVO 8 can lower the signal level by 4 decibels and boost it by up to 48 decibels allowing you to get the perfect recording level, this is known as the Gain. -
Page 11: Smartgain
EVO 8’s most exciting and game changing feature is ‘Smartgain’. Start playing or singing and Smartgain mode The EVO 8 Smartgain feature can help you take the guesswork out of will automatically set the level of your microphones. setting your gain levels and give you perfect levels quickly and easily. -
Page 12: Stereo Linking
If EVO 8 is connected to a USB-A port then you’ll only be able to use 2 channels of phantom power at one time. If the EVO 8 is connected to a USB-C port that can provide 1.5A of current then you can use all 4... -
Page 13: Instrument Input
Speaker Outputs 3+4 or the second headphone output. The DI port is found on the front of EVO 8 and accepts an unbalanced TS jack, just like the ones you’d plug into a guitar amp. -
Page 14: Software Features
ARC can be found on pages 15-16 Check For Updates This option will check if any updates are available for your EVO 8 to add new features or support for future operating systems. If any updates are available On Windows It will open in the system tray found in the bottom right hand then you’ll be prompted to install them. -
Page 15: Evo Mixer
In the mixer there are multiple channels from different sources. These different channels are explained below: Mic 1, 2, 3 & 4 - These are the four microphone inputs of the EVO 8. Pulling up the faders for these channels allows you to listen to the 4 inputs through your... -
Page 16: Advanced Features
Advanced Features Artist Mix - EVO 8 allows you to have a different mix being sent to Outputs 3+4 (Headphone 2), using a feature called Artist Mix. Mic Pre Controls - The Mic pre’s on EVO 8 can be remotely controlled from the This can be enabled by going to the Setup Menu and selecting “Enable Artist... -
Page 17: Saving And Opening
If you have a configuration you want to use again in the future then you can save it as a preset. EVO 8 will save all your settings to allow for speedy recall. USING LOOP-BACK ON EVO 8 To Save a configuration, go to File > Save. -
Page 18: Using Loop-Back On Mac
If you choose to use the dedicated loop-back channels, the first step is setting up your computer to output sound to the Loop-back outputs of EVO 8. On This option will take audio from any playback to the Output 3+4 channels on some software, you can change this in the software itself in the settings. -
Page 19: Using Loop-Back On Windows
Then select EVO 8 from the list of devices and select Configure Speakers: USING LOOP-BACK ON WINDOWS As with MacOS you can use either the Dedicated loop-back channel or the Master/Artist Mix. If using the dedicated loop back channels, the first step of is setting up your computer to output sound to the Loop-back outputs of EVO 8. -
Page 20: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS DAC OUTPUTS: MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER: Maximum Output Level: +11dBu Mic Gain Range: 58 dB Line Gain Range: 58dB with -10dB Pad Digital Reference Level: 0dBFS = +11dBu Output Impedance: <100Ω Balanced 48V +/-4V @ 10mA/Channel (only 2 channel available on USB-A host Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2 computers) - Page 21 Note for latency figures: USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED Performance may vary as stability at these low buffer sizes is dependant on No. Of Input Channels 4 Analogue many factors including CPU load, operating system and performance of other No. Of Output Channels 4 Digital drivers.
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Page 22: Firmware Update Procedure
Provided you have an internet connection, the EVO app will now check with our update service to see if there are any new firmware updates for your EVO 8. If a firmware update is available, you’ll be prompted to install it directly from our update service. -
Page 23: Warranty Information
We accept liability to repair or replace your EVO 8 as described above. We do This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorised not accept any additional liability. This warranty does not affect any legal rights... -
Page 24: Warranty Limitations
The warranty does not cover components which have a limited life, and which are expected to be periodically replaced for optimal performance. We do not warrant that the unit shall operate in any other way than as described in this manual. For further details please contact: support@audient.com Tel: 0044 1256 381944 support@audient.com evo.audio...
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