Audient EVO SP8 8-Channel Microphone Smart Preamplifier with AD/DA

Because the future of audio recording is here, the EVO SP8 8-Channel Microphone Smart Preamplifier with AD/DA is your ultimate studio preamp expander. This innovative device is engineered to enhance your existing audio interface, providing your studio with a significant performance upgrade. It features eight intelligent EVO Preamps, equipped with Smartgain technology that automatically sets their own levels, advanced AD/DA converter technology, and a versatile range of I/O connectivity options.

The EVO SP8 is not just a preamp; it's a smart preamp. It boasts two JFET instrument inputs, a groundbreaking Motion UI control system, and delivers exceptional audio performance across the board. With 8x line outputs, 2x ADAT inputs & outputs, and class-leading AD/DA converters, this device is the perfect partner for your audio interface.

Designed for larger recording sessions, the EVO SP8 provides eight mic/line inputs, eight line outputs, and 2x ADAT connections. This gives you enough I/O firepower to easily handle multi-mic sessions, such as recording drums or managing a full band.

The EVO Mic Preamp is the backbone of your studio quality recordings. With eight sonically stunning EVO preamps, your recordings will effortlessly level up, delivering professional-grade audio performance backed by 25 years of engineering experience. The analogue mic preamp is designed to deliver the most accurate, clean, and true-to-source version of your audio, regardless of what you're recording.

The EVO SP8's high-performance AD/DA converters use 32-bit technology to ensure you hear your audio accurately at all times. Whether you're recording music or sending audio to your favorite outboard gear and back when mixing, better converters mean better audio. This helps you make creative decisions confidently, identify issues, and improve your overall recording and mixing game.

The EVO SP8 is also equipped with Smartgain technology, a total game-changer for recording drums and larger sessions. With a simple touch of a button, Smartgain automatically sets the gain for all eight channels at once, saving you time in the studio and avoiding clipping and distortion.

The EVO SP8 is compatible with the EVO 16 audio interface, allowing you to pair two EVO SP8's for a total of 24 channels of Smartgain enabled mic preamps. This EVO Expanded system puts you light years ahead of the competition.

The all-new Motion User Interface allows you to navigate the SP8's hardware features with blazing speed. A stunning high-resolution, full-color screen intelligently displays information as you need it, transforming the EVO SP8 into a fully immersive, easy-to-use Smart Preamp.

The EVO SP8 is not just a powerhouse of features; it's also designed to look amazing on your desktop or in your rack. With super bright backlit LED lighting and a solid steel chassis, the EVO SP8 is built to withstand the challenges of daily use in the studio and on the road.

Designed with the environment in mind, the EVO SP8's detachable rack ears are available as an optional extra, reducing required raw materials and shipping volumes, thus minimizing our carbon footprint. The packaging utilizes recycled materials while keeping plastic usage to a minimum.

The EVO SP8 is compatible with all major audio software and plugins and comes bundled with a collection of professional recording software including Cubase LE, giving you everything you need to start recording right out of the box.