Audient SP8 User guide

8 Channel Smart Preamp with AD/DA

User Manual V1

WELCOME

Welcome to your new EVO SP8 Smart Preamp. EVO SP8 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 SP8 includes 8 High-Performance EVO Preamps with innovative Smartgain

technology, 2 JFET Instrument Inputs and Pristine Converters.

We hope you enjoy using EVO SP8 and it helps you in your creative endeavors,

whatever they may be!

Work smarter not harder.

WELCOME

EVO makes recording easy

WELCOME

01 Declaration of Conformities

02 Installation/Setup

03 Registration with ARC

04 Hardware Features

Features
Mic Preamps & Line Level Inputs

Smartgain Mode

Smartgain on the Extended EVO System

Line Outputs

Digital Inputs & Outputs

Word Clock Input

Metering

Power

Clocking

Factory Reset

05 EVO Expanded System

06 EVO SP8 Rack Mounting

CONTENTS

07 Firmware Update Procedure

08 Specications

09 Safety Instructions

12 Warranty Information

Warranty Statement
Warranty Limitations

CONTENTS

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.

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

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

01

03

Re-orient or relocate the receiving
antenna

Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a dierent circuit from that
to which the receiver is connected

02

04

DECLARATION

We, EVO Audient, Aspect House, Herriard, Hampshire, RG25 2PN, UK,

01256 381944, declare under our sole responsibility that the product EVO SP8
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference,

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

We, EVO Audient, declare that the product, the EVO SP8, to which this declaration
relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate CE standards and
directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.

We, EVO Audient, declare that the product, the EVO SP8, to which this declaration
relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate UKCA standards and
directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.

Audient Ltd has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s Directive
EN 63000:2018 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.

As a device that provides power to other equipment power management features are
inappropriate for this product.

We, EVO Audient, declare that the product, the EVO SP8, to which this declaration relates,
is in material conformity with the appropriate PSE standards and directives for an audio
product designed for consumer use. METI Ordinance Appendix 12 J55032(H29).

IEC 62368 Test Report with Japan deviation.

DECLARATION

INSTALLATION / SETUP

Plug the EVO SP8 into a mains outlet using the mains power lead included in

the box. For more information on how to connect your device to your host

interface, please read the ‘Clocking Conguration’

section of this Manual.

Initial Setup

The rst time powering on EVO SP8, you will be asked to follow the setup

procedure, allowing you to customise EVO SP8’s settings to your liking.

Firstly, you can adjust and set the brightness of all of EVO SP8’s hardware

LEDs, including the LED Ring, to suit your studio environment. Use the Control

Wheel to adjust the slider and then click the Control Wheel to save your

settings and then hit ‘Next’

INSTALLATION / SETUP

Now you can select your initial Clock Source, Sample Rate and Analogue

Output source depending on your current setup.

You can change these settings at any time from the setup menu if you

wish to.

INSTALLATION / SETUP

REGISTRATION WITH AUDIENT ARC

EVO SP8 comes bundled with a collection of professional software and

services, giving you everything you need to start recording.

Go to arc.audient.com and select “register your product” and enter

your details to create an account.

You will then receive a verication email to your inbox, double check

your Spam and Junk folders if you cannot see this. Once you’ve veried

your account, register your EVO SP8 by entering the serial number and

the unique 4-digit PIN found on the underside of the EVO SP8.

Once you have registered the product, you can select from a wide

array of free software and plugins, giving you easy access to powerful

creative tools straight away.

REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION

HARDWARE FEATURES

HARDWARE

HARDWARE

Mic Preamps and Line Level Inputs

EVO SP8 includes eight high-quality EVO Mic Preamps, accessible through

the Combi-jacks found on the front and rear of the unit.

XLR Cable

Connection

To connect a microphone, use an XLR cable which has three pins.

To connect a line-level device, use a ¼” TRS jack, which will connect

to the centre of the Combi-connector. The Line Input automatically

reduces your signal level slightly to minimise the chance of overloading

the input and causing distortion.

HARDWARE

TRS Jack

Connection

EVO SP8 can lower the signal level by 8 decibels and boost it by up to 50

decibels allowing you to get the perfect recording level, this is known as the

Gain.

You can manually control the gain by pressing one of the Input Buttons,

numbered 1-8, and then adjusting the Control Wheel. The screen will then

show the current gain level in decibels.

When pressing any Input Button on EVO SP8’s front panel, the input screen

will show the Input Status Screen.

When pressing an Input Button, the status screen will display: the input

number, the gain setting in dB, and an independent channel meter for

referencing your levels.

When an input is selected, the hardware will now control that channel, so

you can use the Control Wheel to adjust the input gain with decibel level

accuracy, as well as toggling channel mute, phantom power for condenser

mics, or instrument mode for guitars and basses on channel 1+2.

HARDWARE

To quickly mute a channel, hold down the channels input button until

the Mute screen is shown, and the channel button begins ashing. When

a channel is muted, the gain level is replaced with the Mute icon, this will

remain in place until mute is deactivated, by again holding down the

channel button.

To activate phantom power, select the channel, then press the 48V Button,

which will then illuminate red and activate a temporary feature toggle

screen. This is set independently per channel so if you navigate away to a

dierent channel, where phantom power isn’t activated, the 48V Button will

no longer be illuminated. To turn o 48V, press the 48V Button again, which

will again display the feature toggle screen.

HARDWARE

Both channels 1 + 2 are able to switch to Instrument Mode, meaning they

are able to be used to record guitars and basses. To do this, select either

channel 1 or 2, then press the Instrument Button. The button will then

illuminate as well as display the temporary feature toggle screen. To turn

o Instrument Mode, press the Instrument Button again, which will again

display the feature toggle screen.

If you try and activate phantom power on Channels 1+2 whilst the instrument

input is active, an error screen will be shown as it is not possible to have both

active at once.

Remember: After you’ve nished recording via the Instrument

Inputs, you’ll need to switch them back to line & microphone

level inputs. To do this, press whichever instrument channel

button you’re using, then press the Instrument Button.

HARDWARE

EVO SP8 has the ability to stereo link 2 channels, meaning you can match

and adjust the gain settings simultaneously. Channels can be paired in

sequential order, so channel 1 with channel 2, channel 3 with channel 4 and

so on. When two channels are linked, a ‘Link’ icon will appear on the Input

Status Screen and the input name will update. e.g. 1+2.

When on the input metering screen, you will also see a small hyphen

connecting the linked channel numbers.

Smartgain Mode

The Smartgain feature can be utilised to automatically set the correct gain

levels for one or more channels simultaneously.

To activate Smartgain, press the green Smartgain button, you will then be

prompted to select the channels you want to set the gain for. Select the

channels you want using the channel buttons or press and hold the Smartgain

button to quickly select all 8 channels at once.

HARDWARE

Once you have selected the channels you require, press the Smartgain Button

again to start. You will now see a ‘Smartgain Listening’ screen, this is where you

or your artist will need to start performing in order for Smartgain to analyse

your signal.

If all selected channels are successfully set, you will see the ‘Smartgain

Successful’ screen and you are ready to start recording.

If Smartgain fails for any reason you will see the ‘Issue Detected’ screen

followed by the Smartgain Status screen. The Smartgain Status screen gives

you an overview of the status of each channel in relation to Smartgain.

Green - means it was successful

Red - means it failed

Grey - means the channel

was not selected

HARDWARE

Smartgain will now return you to the ‘Select Channels’ screen with the failed

channels automatically pre-selected, simply press Smartgain to start the

process again.

For the channels that failed, double-check your microphone cables, check

if phantom power is required for that microphone, or move the microphone

closer to the sound source. Then try the Smartgain process again.

Note: there is no need to select the green channels again as they were

already successfully set.

Top tip! When using Smartgain on multiple channels, ensure that every

microphone is used during the listening period. For example, if you are

micing a drum kit, ensure the drummer plays the Toms during the listening

period or else the gains for the Toms may be set incorrectly and aect your

recording.

Using Smartgain with an Extended
EVO System

If using one or two EVO SP8’s with an EVO 16, Smartgain can be used on all

connected EVO devices simultaneously.

Pressing the Smartgain Button on any SP8 or EVO 16 in your setup will activate

Smartgain across all devices. You can then select up to 24 channels across the

three devices to activate Smartgain on. Press the Smartgain Button again to

enter the listening period and automatically set the gain of up to 24 channels

at once!

HARDWARE

After the listening period, all EVO units will show the status of their 8 channels.

If any channels have failed on any device, this channel will show in a red circle

allowing you to check your mic connections on that particular device and then

try Smartgain again.

Line Outputs

EVO SP8 also provides you with eight dedicated Line Level Outputs, which can

be found at the rear of the unit. These can either be fed from the 8 onboard EVO

Preamps (Analogue) or from the ADAT inputs (Digital) by adjusting the Output

Source in the Setup Menu.

When set to Analogue, Preamp 1 will feed into Output 1, Preamp 2 will feed into

Output 2 and so on…

When set to Digital, ADAT Input 1 will play out of Line Output 1, ADAT Input 2 to

Line Output 2 and so on…

HARDWARE

Digital Inputs & Outputs

EVO SP8 features two Optical Inputs and two Optical Outputs that use ADAT.

This allows you to send the audio from your preamps to your host interface

as well as receive up to 8 channels and send this out via the Analogue Line

Outputs.

At 44.1kHz and 48kHz sample rates, you will only need to use 1 optical port for

all 8 channels, with the second port simply acting as a duplicate or split. At

88.2 and 96kHz, you will need to use both optical ports in order to access all 8

channels as higher sample rates will limit the channel count to 4 channels per

port.

Word Clock Input

The EVO SP8 also includes a BNC Word Clock Input which allows you to clock

the SP8 from another device. You can set the SP8 to use the Word Clock Input

as your Clock Source in the Setup Menu of the interface.

The Word Clock Input also has switchable 75 Ohm Termination which can be

enabled in the Setup Menu. More information about when you may need to use

75 Ohm Termination can be found in the clocking conguration section.

HARDWARE

Metering

Pressing the Control Wheel lets you cycle between the metering for the 8 Preamps

and the 8 Digital Input channels so you can quickly check all your levels.

Setup Menu

Pressing and holding the Control Wheel will open the Setup Menu where you

can adjust a variety of parameters.

HARDWARE

Power

To power o the unit, rotate the Control Wheel until Power is selected,

and then press the Control Wheel to select. You will then be prompted to

conrm if you want to turn o EVO SP8, select Yes, and press the Control

Wheel to conrm.

This will put EVO SP8 in a Low-power Standby Mode. To turn the unit back

on, hold down the Control Wheel until the screen illuminates.

You can also turn o EVO SP8 without navigating to the Settings Menu by

simply holding the Control Wheel down for 5 seconds.

HARDWARE

Clock source

Clock Source controls from which source the SP8 will take its clock. Internal will

use the built-in clock, Digital will take the clock from the ADAT data the unit

receives from the Optical Inputs and Word Clock takes the clock from the BNC

Word Clock Input.

When the Digital or Word Clock source is selected, the sample rate will

automatically be set to AUTO mode. This allows the SP8 to follow the sample

rate of the Clock Source.

Sample rate

Here you can select the sample rate you wish the device to operate at. If you are

using an external clock source (Digital or Word Clock), you can set this to AUTO

and the sample rate will be automatically adjusted to match the incoming

clock signal.

Word clock

This allows you to change whether or not the Word Clock Input is terminated

or not. The Word Clock Termination should be turned on if the SP8 is the last

device in a Word Clock Chain. If you are using a BNC T-Connector to send the

clock onwards to another device then set the termination to o.

It is important to get your Word Clock Termination correct as it can stop your

devices from correctly synchronising.

HARDWARE

Output Source

Here you can change what signal is sent to the 8 line outputs of the EVO SP8.

When set to ‘Digital’ the 8 ADAT input channels are sent to the 8 Line Outputs

allowing the EVO SP8 to be used as a 8 channel D to A converter. Otherwise,

the ‘Analogue’ setting will send the outputs of the 8 Preamps directly to the

Line Outputs to allow the SP8 to be used as a standalone mic pre.

Brightness

Enables the brightness of the LEDs on the front panel of the EVO SP8 to be

adjusted to suit the ambience of your studio.

HARDWARE

Status

The Status screen shows the current sample rate and the status of the clock

on the DIGI and Word Clock Inputs.

A green indicator dot next to an input indicates that the EVO SP8 has

successfully synced to the clock present on this input.

An amber indicator dot next to an input indicates that a valid clock has been

detected but at a dierent sample rate to the SP8’s. Adjust either the SP8 or

the external clock to match.

A red indicator dot indicates that no valid clock has been detected on this

input. In this case, double check your connections or try a dierent cable to

rule out a faulty cable.

HARDWARE

Factory Reset

A Factory Reset will return the unit to its default state and any settings will

be removed. Please note that a factory reset cannot be undone so use this

option with care.

Clocking Congurations

When you are using multiple devices together with digital connections such

as ADAT, it’s vital that they all remain in sync with each other. The process of

syncing up your devices is known as ‘clocking’.

In your setup, you must choose one device to be the primary clock and all

other devices in the system will be replica clocks. It’s important that there

is only one primary clock in your system. Having multiple primary clocks will

cause the devices to go out of sync and cause distortion on your recordings.

The primary clock sends a very fast ticking signal to the replica device. This

ticking signal can either be sent via a dedicated connection for the clock,

such as the BNC Word Clock Input on the EVO SP8, or sent alongside your

audio data on an ADAT connection.

HARDWARE

Choosing the Primary Clock Device

Typically, you would want to choose the device that is directly connected to the

computer to be the primary clock. This clock can then be sent to other devices

in your system using either its ADAT Outputs or a BNC Wordclock Output.

The main advantage of this is that any changes in sample rate on the computer

will automatically be sent to the other devices in the setup and everything will

remain in sync.

Otherwise, you can use the SP8 as the primary clock instead. This would send

the clock to another device via its ADAT Outputs. This can only be done on

simple setups (1x EVO SP8 and 1x EVO 16 for example) but when more devices

are involved, it’s best to make use of a BNC Word Clock connection.

Channel Count per Connection

At sample rates of 44.1 and 48kHz, each optical connection will carry 8 ADAT

channels. When the sample rate is increased to 88.2kHz or 96kHz, this channel

count drops due to how the ADAT protocol works. At these higher sample rates,

two TOSlink cables per connection will be required to access all 8 channels.

EVO SP8 does not support 176.4 or 192kHz sample rates.

HARDWARE

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

Using one or two EVO SP8’s alongside an EVO 16 creates an EVO Expanded

System, enabling you to take advantage of features reserved only for this

conguration. For example, this system provides a powerful platform as

you can utilise up to 24 channels of Smartgain simultaneously, all of which

can all be controlled from one unit.

1 x EVO SP8 and 1 x EVO 16

Key:

Optical TOSlink Cable BNC Word Clock Cable

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

Connect the Optical Outputs of the EVO 16 to the Optical Inputs of

1.

the EVO SP8 using two TOSlink cables.

Connect the Optical Inputs of the EVO 16 to the Optical Outputs on

2.

SP8 using two further TOSlink cables.

Connect the Word Clock Output of the EVO 16 to the Word Clock Input

3.

of the SP8.

In the setup menu of the EVO SP8, ensure that your clock source is set

4.

to ‘Word Clock’ and the Word Clock Termination is turned on. Also set

the Sample Rate to ‘Auto’.

On the EVO 16, ensure that its clock source is set to ‘Internal’ and the

5.

Optical format is set to ‘ADAT’ in the EVO Mixer Application’s System

Panel.

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

2 x EVO SP8 and 1 x EVO 16

Using the One or Two EVO SP8 alongside an EVO 16 provides a powerful

platform as you have up to 24 channels of Smartgain which can all be

controlled from one unit.

Key:

Optical TOSlink Cable BNC Word Clock Cable

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

Connect the rst Optical Output of the EVO 16 to the Optical Input of

1.

the rst EVO SP8 and the second optical Output of the EVO 16 to the

rst Optical input of the second EVO SP8. This will require two TOSlink

cables.

Connect the Optical Inputs of the EVO 16 to the Optical Outputs of

2.

the EVO SP8’s, in the same manner, using a further two TOSlink cables.

Connect a BNC T-Bar connector to the Word Clock Input of the rst

3.

SP8.

Connect a BNC word clock cable from the Word Clock Output of the

4.

EVO 16 into one side of the T-Connector.

Connect a second word clock cable from the other side of the

5.

T-Connector into the Word Clock Input of the second EVO SP8.

On both SP8s use the Setup Menu to set the clock source to ‘Word

6.

Clock’. On the rst SP8, set the Word Clock Termination to ‘O’. On

the second SP8, set the Word Clock Termination to ‘On’. Also set the

Sample Rate to ‘Auto’ on both units

On the EVO 16, ensure that its clock source is set to ‘Internal’ and the

7.

Optical format is set to ‘ADAT’ in the EVO Software Mixer Application’s

System Panel.

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

USING EVO SP8 WITH AN
ADAT CAPABLE INTERFACE

EVO SP8 as the Primary Clock

If your host interface doesn’t have a Word Clock Output, such as an Audient

iD14, you can use the SP8 as the primary clock.

Key:

Optical TOSlink Cable

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

Connect an TOSlink cable from the EVO SP8’s Optical Output to the

1.

Optical Input of your host interface.

Using the Setup Menu of the SP8, set the clock source to ‘Internal’.

2.

Check that your host interface is set up to sync to the incoming ADAT

3.

signal. On an Audient iD interface for example, this would be done in

the System Panel by setting the Clock Source to ‘DIGI’.

Finally, check that both devices are using the same sample rate so

4.

they can correctly sync.

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

1 x EVO SP8 as a Replica

If your host input has a Word Clock Output then you can use this as your

primary clock and the SP8 as the replica. An example of this would be an

Audient iD44 MKII.

Key:

Optical TOSlink Cable BNC Word Clock Cable

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

Connect the Optical Outputs of the host interface to the Optical

1.

Inputs of the EVO SP8 using two TOSlink cables.

Connect the Optical Inputs of the host Interface to the Optical

2.

Outputs on SP8 using two further TOSlink cables.

Connect the Word Clock Output of the host interface to the Word

3.

Clock Input of the SP8.

In the Setup Menu of the EVO SP8, ensure that your clock source is set

4.

to ‘Word Clock’ and the Word Clock Termination is turned on. Also set

the Sample Rate to ‘Auto’.

On the Host Interface, ensure that its clock source is set to “Internal”

5.

and the Optical format is set to ‘ADAT’.

Please note that if your host interface only has one optical

port per connection then you can use just one TOSlink cable

per connection. However, this will limit your channel count to 4

channels at 88.2 and 96 kHz .

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

2 x EVO SP8 as Replicas

Key:

Optical TOSlink Cable BNC Word Clock Cable

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

Connect the rst Optical Output of the host interface to the Optical

1.

Input of the rst EVO SP8 and the second Optical Output of the host

interface to the rst Optical Input of the second EVO SP8. This will use

2 TOSlink cables.

Connect the Optical Inputs of the host interface to the Optical Outputs

2.

of the EVO SP8s, in the same manner, using a further 2 TOSlink cables.

Connect a BNC T-Bar connector to the Word Clock Input of the rst

3.

SP8, the part with the rotating barrel should lock onto the SP8.

Connect a BNC word clock cable from the Word Clock Output of the

4.

host interface into one side of the T-Connector.

Connect a second word clock cable from the other side of the

5.

T-Connector into the Word Clock Input of the second EVO SP8.

On both SP8s use the Setup Menu to set the clock source to ‘Word

6.

Clock’. On the rst SP8, set the Word Clock Termination to ‘O’. On

the second SP8, set the Word Clock Termination to ‘On’. Also set the

Sample Rate to ‘Auto’ on both units.

On the host interface, ensure that its clock source is set to ‘Internal’.

7.

EVO EXPANDED SYSTEM

EVO SP8 RACK MOUNTING

EVO SP8 can be tted with optional Rack Ears which can be purchased from

your dealer. These can be attached to the sides of the unit with the contained

screws.

The following items are provided with an EVO SP8 Rack Ear Kit (check within

packaging):

4 x M4 Screws

2 x EVO Rack Ears

How to install the Rack Ears

1. Use a 3mm hex driver to remove the two screws either side near the front

of the unit.

2. Position Rack Ear so that the four screw holes are inline with the four

screw holes found on the side of the EVO SP8. Refer to the image above for

correct positioning.

3. Insert the 4 x M4 screws into the holes and tighten until rm.

4. Remove the rubber feet which are located on the bottom of the EVO SP8

using a Pozidriv screwdriver.

RACK MOUNTING

Required:

3mm Hex Driver/Key

Pozidriv Screwdriver

Caution regarding rack placement

It is not advised to run the unit in a rack above or below hot units such as valve

outboard and multichannel AD/DA converters without suitable ventilation space

around the unit.

We would suggest a space of at least one rack unit above and below the unit.

Additionally, do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

RACK MOUNTING

Firmware Update Procedure

Please refer to the help desk article found on the Audient Support site.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

SPECIFICATIONS

MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER:

Mic Gain Range: 58 dB

Line Gain Range: 58dB with -10dB Pad

Phantom Power:

CMRR:
Maximum Input Level: +16dBu

Input Impedance (Mic): >3kΩ Balanced

Input Impedance (Line):
Frequency Response: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 40kHz
Crosstalk: <-105dBu @ 1kHz <-103 @ 10kHz
THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz):
SNR:
Mic EIN: <-127.5dBu

XLR:

1/4” Jack:

Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin 1 (Shield)

TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel
>80dB @ 1kHz

>10kΩ Balanced

<0.0015%
100dB

D.I Gain Range:
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:

INPUT IMPEDANCE:
THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz):
SNR:

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot) & SLEEVE (Shield)

SPECIFICATIONS

58dB
+10dBu

500k
<0.1%

100dB

+/-0.5dB 10Hz to 20kHz

ANALOGUE TO DIGITAL CONVERTER

Digital Reference Level:

Frequency Response:

Crosstalk:

THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz):

Dynamic Range:

DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER

Maximum Output Level:

Digital Reference Level:

Output Impedance:

Frequency Response:

Crosstalk:

THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.006%

0dBFS = +10.5dBu

+/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2

-125dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz

<0.001%

112.5dB A-Weighted

12dBu

0dBFS = +12dBu

<50Ω

+/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2

<-110dBu @ 1kHz

Dynamic Range: 117dB A-weighted

1/4” Jack: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Warranty Statement

Your EVO SP8 comes with a manufacturer’s warranty for three years (36 months)

from the date of despatch to the end user.

The warranty covers faults due to defective materials used in manufacture and

faulty workmanship only.

During the warranty period Audient will repair or at its discretion replace the faulty

unit provided it is returned carriage paid to an authorised Audient service centre.

We will not provide warranty repair if in our opinion the fault has resulted from

unauthorised modication, misuse, negligence or accident.

We accept liability to repair or replace your EVO SP8 as described above. We do

not accept any additional liability. This warranty does not aect any legal rights

you may have against the person who supplied this product - it is additional to

those rights.

Warranty Limitations

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident or misuse.

The warranty is void unless repairs are carried out by an authorised service centre.

The warranty is void if the unit has been modied other than at the manufacturer’s

instruction.

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.

WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated.

• Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference.

• Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

• Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

• Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not

use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

• Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

• Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water-for example, near a

bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a

swimming pool; and the like.

• Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult

and serious damage to the product. Any mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufacturer.

• Flame Sources - No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be

placed on the product.

SAFETY INSTUCTIONS

• Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation

to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never

be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase

or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

• Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking label and connected to a MAINS socket outlet

with a protective earthing connection. If you are not sure of the type of power

supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

• Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they

are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,

paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

the point where they exit from the product.

• Mains Plug - Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the

disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

• Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or

when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from

the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent

damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

• Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity

of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can

fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits

as contact with them might be fatal.

• Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral

convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of re or electric shock.

SAFETY INSTUCTIONS

• Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product

through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out

parts that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

the product.

• Headphones - Excessive sound pressure form earphones and headphones

can cause hearing loss.

• Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and

refer servicing to qualied service personnel under the following conditions:

– When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

– If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

– If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

– If the product does not operate normally by following the operating

instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a qualied technician to

restore the product to its normal operation.

– If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

– When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a

need for service.

• Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts specied by the manufacturer

or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions

may result in re, electric shock, or other hazards.

• Battery Disposal - When disposing of used batteries, please comply with

governmental regulations or environmental public instruction’s rules that apply

in your country or area.

• Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask

the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product

is in proper operating condition.

SAFETY INSTUCTIONS

WARNING

THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD SYMBOL, WITHIN

AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE, IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE

USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS

VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCT’S ENCLOSURE THAT MAY

BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS.

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE

IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF

IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING)

INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE

APPLIANCE.

SAFETY INSTUCTIONS

CAUTION REGARDING PLACEMENT

To maintain proper ventilation, be sure to leave a space around the unit (from

the largest outer dimensions including projections) than is equal to, or greater

than shown below.

It is not advised to run the unit in a rack above hot units such as valve outboard

and multichannel AD/DA converters without suitable ventilation space around

the unit. Ensure side air vents are not covered.

Left and Right Panels: 10 cm

Rear Panel: 10 cm

Top Panel: 10 cm

DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.

DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type

plughas two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not t into your

outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Tel: [phone] [e-mail] support.audient.com

SAFETY INSTUCTIONS

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. 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. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to

which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1 this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2 this device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert

(Applies only to devices that uses plug with wide blade).

• For the appliance provided with a protective earth terminal should be

connected

to a mains outlet with a protective earth connection.

• Mains plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable

during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains

completely, the mains plug should be disconnected form the mains socket

outlet completely.

• Marking and rating plate are located at the back or bottom of the apparatus.