Audient EVO SP8 8-Channel Smart LCD Mic Preamp with AD-DA Convertor, and Channel Status Indication

The ultimate studio preamp expander is here. The Audient EVO SP8 8-Channel Mic Preamp with AD-DA Convertor is designed to be the perfect partner for expanding your existing audio interface. Give your studio the performance and capability boost it needs, providing eight intelligent EVO Preamps that set their levels with Smartgain, advanced AD-DA converter technology, and a versatile range of I-O connectivity. Add to that two JFET instrument inputs, the all-new, ground-breaking Motion UI control system, and exceptional audio performance across the board. The EVO SP8 might just be the world’s smartest Mic Preamp.
The Perfect Partner for Your Audio Interface
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. EVO SP8 provides eight mic or line inputs, eight line outputs, and 2 x ADAT connections, giving you enough I-O firepower to easily tackle multi-mic sessions like recording drums, or taking on a full band.
Get Studio Quality Recordings
Say hello to the preamps your studio needs. Eight sonically stunning EVO preamps will effortlessly level up your recordings, delivering professional-grade audio performance backed by 25 years of engineering experience. The analog 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.
An Analogue Mic Pre, Made Smarter
Fire your studio into the 21st century with the powerful EVO Preamp technology. Combining all the sonic advantages of a studio-grade analog mic preamp with digitally controlled tactile precision, the EVO Preamp gives you the ability to set your gain with pin-point accuracy, right down to the decibel.
Advanced Converter Technology
In the studio, sound is everything and EVO SP8’s high-performance AD-DA converters use 32-bit technology to make sure you hear your audio accurately at all times, whether you’re recording music or sending audio to your favourite outboard gear and back when mixing. Better converters mean better audio - helping you make creative decisions confidently, identify issues, and improve your overall recording and mixing game.
Smartgain- A Total Gain-Changer
Make recording drums and larger sessions easy with Smartgain. Automatically set the gain for all eight channels at once with a simple touch of a button. Powered by a lightning-quick Smartgain algorithm, Smartgain uses advanced peak analysis to automatically analyze, adjust, and set your gain to the perfect levels - all in less than 20 seconds. Now it’s up to you to figure out what to do with all that time you’re saving.
Own Assistant Engineer Working Solo
Record, adjust levels, repeat. Sound familiar. Save time and make recording on your own a breeze and gain the power to save time with Smartgain. Simply set up your mics, hit Smartgain, start performing and EVO SP8 will take care of the rest.
Compatible with EVO 16
Become more efficient in the studio. Unleash Smartgain’s capabilities by pairing two EVO SP8s with an EVO 16 audio interface and get 24 channels of Smartgain-enabled mic preamps. Yes, with an EVO Expanded system that’s 24 channels at once- light years ahead of the competition.
Introducing Motion UI
An audio interface UI created by EVO by Audient. Navigate SP8’s hardware features with blazing speed courtesy of the all-new Motion User Interface. For the first time, a stunning high-resolution, full-color screen intelligently displays information as you need it, transforming EVO SP8 into a fully immersive, easy-to-use Smart Preamp - the first of its kind.
Classic Tone, Modern Sound
2 x Instrument inputs to build a monster guitar sound you need the right foundation. The 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.
Looks that Could Kill
SP8 has been meticulously designed to look amazing on both your desktop and in your rack. Super bright backlit LED lighting not only looks stunning but ensures visibility in the darkest of studios, whilst a solid steel chassis makes sure EVO SP8 is up to the challenges of daily use in the studio and on the road.
Portable- Stacked or Racked
Designed to slot straight into your studio, EVO SP8 defies the normal with its deceptively small form factor. Although jam-packed and full of features, at just over 14in wide with non-slip rubber feet, SP8 works perfectly whether on your desktop, in a portable rig, or as a permanent fixture in your studio.
Environmentally Friendly
To minimize the environmental impact, EVO SP8’s detachable rack ears will be available as an optional extra, reducing required raw materials, shipping volumes, and thus the carbon footprint. EVO SP8’s packaging utilizes recycled materials whilst keeping plastic usage to a minimum.