EVO by Audient has announced the debut of the EVO SP8, an new preamp with AD/DA that provides eight mic/line inputs, eight line outputs and two ADAT I/O connections as well as a high-resolution, full-color LCD screen.
As with all EVO products, the new model incorporates proprietary Smartgain that provides the option to automatically set the gain with the touch of a button.
“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,” says Audient/EVO marketing director Andy Allen. “SP8 does exactly that, giving you eight studio quality analog preamps, a modern and intuitive user experience with exceptional audio performance across the board.”
As with all EVO products, the new SP8 incorporates proprietary Smartgain, a feature which provides the option to automatically set the gain with the touch of a button. “As with EVO 16, EVO SP8 can automatically set the gain for all eight channels at once,” Allen notes, point to an added advantage for musicians who have multiple mic inputs (drummers) or line inputs (synth players).
“If you’re expanding your current non-EVO audio interface, you get up to eight channels of simultaneous Smartgain with SP8, which not only takes the guesswork out of setting your levels, but also saves you time,” he continues. “If you’re pairing two SP8s with your EVO 16 then you have Smartgain on all 24 channels. Soundcheck an entire band in less than 20 seconds. Imagine how that could transform a session and allow producers to stay focused on what’s important — making music.”
EVO preamps are stated to provide 58 dB of mic gain joined by 32-bit converter technology offering 121 dB dynamic range. The steel chassis includes non-slip rubber feet for desktop and portable applications, with optional rack-ears also available.
The new SP8 is expected to ship in the first quarter of 2023 and will retail at £399 inc VAT, €449 inc local VAT and $499 MAP.
