Audient EVO 8 User manual

4in/4out Audio Interface

User Manual V1.0

WELCOME

Welcome to your new EVO 8 audio interface. EVO 8 has been designed
to remove the technical barriers creatives face when exploring the often
intimidating world of audio and make recording simple for everyone.

EVO 8 includes four High-Performance EVO Preamps with innovative
Smartgain technology, a JFET Instrument Input, pristine converters and
a powerful headphone amplier.

We hope you enjoy using EVO 8 and it helps you in your creative
endeavours, whatever they may be!

Work smarter not harder.

EVO makes recording easy

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WELCOME WELCOME

01 Overview

07 Software Features

Smartgain
Channels 1 - 4
Phantom Power
Volume Knob
Output Volume

02 Safety Instructions

03 Declaration of Conformities

04 Installation/Setup

Menu
EVO Mixer
Advanced Features
Saving and Opening

Using Loop-Back on EVO 8

Using Loop-Back on Mac
Using Loop-Back on Windows

08 Specications

09 Firmware Update Procedure

10 Warranty Information

05 Registration with ARC

06 Hardware Features

Mic Pre’s and Line Level Inputs
Smartgain
Stereo Linking
Phantom Power

Instrument Input
Volume Control
Muting

Warranty Statement
What is meant by a Manufacturing Defect?
Warranty Limitations

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CONTENTS CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

01 Smartgain

Just start playing or singing and Smartgain mode will automatically set

the level of your microphones perfectly.

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02 Channels 1 - 4

Control the level of inputs, link to Smartgain or hold down each button to

mute.

03 True Phantom Power Over USB

Give your microphones the power they need to perform to their best - all

over bus power.

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04 Volume Knob

Control your speakers, headphones and channels all from one knob.

05 Output Volume Buttons

Set the levels of your headphones or speakers.

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OVERVIEW OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

01 Read these instructions

02 Keep these instructions

03 Heed all warnings

Please read all of these instructions and save them for later reference
before connecting the USB cable and powering up EVO 8.

EVO 8 itself does not operate with any high voltage mains supply
inside the unit but appropriate safety measures should still be adhered
to prevent electrical shock and re hazards.

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
repair or replacement can be recommended.

support.audient.com

Consult a qualied technician if you suspect diculties.

04 Follow all instructions

05 Do not use this equipment near water

06 Clean only with a dry cloth

07 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other equipment (including ampliers) that

08 Protect cables from being walked on or pinched particularly

produce heat

at convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit

09 Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer

1 0 Switch o your computer and unplug this equipment during

from the equipment

Do not attempt to tamper with the unit whilst connected or
disconnected - HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH

11 Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time

required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, liquid

has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the
equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally or has been dropped

WARNING

To reduce risk of re or electric shock,

do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture

No user serviceable parts inside

Please refer servicing to qualied service personnel

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SAFETY

SAFETY

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITIES

This apparatus has been tested and found to comply with the limits of
a class-A digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.

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

FCC Rules.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver

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Re-orient or relocate the receiving
antenna

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01 This device may not cause harmful interfer

02 This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation

We, EVO by Audient, declare that the product, the EVO 8, to which this declaration

relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate CE standards and directives for

an audio product designed for consumer use.

EVO by Audient has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s Directive
2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following
sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2,
and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources

Under an environment with electrostatic discharge, the device may cease to output
sound (EUT could not operate properly). This requires the user reset the device by
unplugging & re-connecting to host computer.

ence

Connect the equipment into an

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outlet on a dierent circuit from that
to which the receiver is connected

DECLARATION DECLARATION

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Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help

INSTALLATION / SETUP

On macOS, EVO 8 will work straight away without needing to install any
drivers. However, we do recommend installing the EVO
application which gives you control over routing, Audio Loop-back and
lets you update your rmware.

Head to the EVO 8 downloads page to download the latest version of
the application. Once downloaded, simply open the .dmg le and then
drag and drop the EVO application into your applications folder.

Carefully unpack your EVO 8 and connect it to a USB port on your Mac.
If your computer doesn’t have rectangular USB-A ports then you may
need to use an adaptor, dongle or third party cable.

You can then set EVO 8 as your main outputs by going to System
Preferences > Sound and then selecting the EVO 8 as your device for
Input and Output

System Preferences > Sound Select EVO 8 as input / output

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INSTALLATION / SETUP MAC OS

INSTALLATION / SETUP

EVO 8 will require drivers on Windows so that the computer and EVO 8
will work together. You can download these from the downloads page
on the EVO 8 page.

Once downloaded, run the .exe le to start the installation process.

Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installer. This process
may take a little while so please be patient.

For more advanced settings such as changing your sample rate or
buer size, please read the Software features section, found later in
this manual.

Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound

Once complete, click nish. Now carefully unpack your EVO 8 and
connect it to the computer using the included USB cable.

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, nd EVO 8 Main Output 1+2, click on it and select
Set Default Device.

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INSTALLATION / SETUP WINDOWS