--- product_id: 258341185 title: "EVO 8 USB Audio Interface external sound card for music productions (4 in / 4 out, Smartgain, Smart Touchpoints, loopback function, 48V phantom power, 4 microphone preamps, Windows/Mac/iOS), Black" brand: "audient" price: "£175.75" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Audient" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/258341185-evo-8-usb-audio-interface-external-sound-card-for-music store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 24-bit/96kHz USB 2.0 high-speed audio Loopback function for seamless streaming 4 mic preamps with 48V phantom power EVO 8 USB Audio Interface external sound card for music productions (4 in / 4 out, Smartgain, Smart Touchpoints, loopback function, 48V phantom power, 4 microphone preamps, Windows/Mac/iOS), Black **Brand:** audient **Price:** £175.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 EVO 8: Your all-in-one gateway to pro-grade sound and streaming finesse. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** EVO 8 USB Audio Interface external sound card for music productions (4 in / 4 out, Smartgain, Smart Touchpoints, loopback function, 48V phantom power, 4 microphone preamps, Windows/Mac/iOS), Black by audient - **How much does it cost?** £175.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/258341185-evo-8-usb-audio-interface-external-sound-card-for-music) ## Best For - audient enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted audient brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Stream Like a Pro:** Built-in loopback lets you mix game, commentary, and music live—your audience will never miss a beat. - • **Dual Headphone Outputs:** Independently adjustable headphone jacks keep your collaborators in sync without compromise. - • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Compatible with Windows, Mac, and iOS via USB-C—studio-grade audio wherever you go. - • **Versatile Connectivity:** 4 XLR combo inputs plus JFET instrument input cover every recording scenario from vocals to guitar. - • **Effortless Studio Control:** Smartgain auto-leveling means perfect input every time—no guesswork, just pro sound. ## Overview The EVO 8 USB Audio Interface by Audient delivers 4 high-quality microphone preamps with 48V phantom power, 24-bit/96kHz resolution, and innovative Smartgain auto-leveling for flawless recordings. Featuring loopback functionality for live streaming, dual headphone outputs, and broad OS compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS), it’s designed for millennial creators seeking seamless, professional audio production in a sleek, compact desktop unit. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy EVO 8 USB Audio Interface external sound card for music productions (4 in / 4 out, Smartgain, Smart Touchpoints, loopback function, 48V phantom power, 4 microphone preamps, Windows/Mac/iOS), Black at desertcart UK. Review: Ideal first device for streaming AND home recording! - What a lovely device! +pro -con + Nice plastic case, well shielded, good weight (nice+good, not incredible+perfect) - It's NOT robust enough to be thrown in a gig-bag - No dB labels on the case near the LEDs [see screenshot attached of some video I watched on YouTube] - You need to be looking down on it to see all the lights - and you cannot put it on it's side if you are using the headphone or instrument jacks + I never thought I would use the "auto-input-level" toy, but it has made life SO much easier! + It has loopback for streaming (ie. mixing 'game' noises with 'commentary') + It has an instrument input for musos (overlaid on input #1) + Independent phantom power + The latency is low enough to use my PC for live effects (reverb, etc.) [*IF* you use the official drivers] + You can pair the two channels for stereo in/out if you wish. + Full support for both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs! + Auto-mutes the monitors when you plug in headphones - There is no way to override the headphone auto-mute feature - It can be a bit fiddly to press the buttons in the right order when pairing channels or selecting what the rotary encoder (volume knob) controls. - You cannot turn off the LEDs while it is connected to a PC - No MIDI ...Do you need MIDI? Consider a MOTU-M4 + The noise floor is *amazingly* low - Struggles to drive my DT770/80's with any great volume - especially when mixing between PC and Inputs - but I have lost a LOT of hearing over the years :/ ...Kids, invest a tenner in some Etymotics BEFORE you get tinnitus and start to go deaf :,( If your budget is £100 - I suggest you stop looking ...If you have £200 in your budget, consider the MOTU-M4, it upgrades to: MIDI (5pin DIN); better physical layout; mutliple 'knobs' for easier adjustments; a nice OLED display; 4 inputs; and other technical stuff you can find in YouTube videos by the likes of Julian Krause. I only bought the evo 4 while waiting for MOTU, who are are having problems shipping kit to the UK at the moment [Spring 2020] ...And I really don't think I could have made a better choice :) ...Why only 4*? See the "-" points above! Review: Like Marmite. Some will like it some will not... - Bought this to replace my longstanding digital interface that annoyingly is no longer supported by the Apple operating system. I wanted the ability to use it in my home studio and also with an iPad. I found it quite a good interface but with some limitations. I have tested it with a number of different microphones including an Electrovoice RE20 and RE50, an Audio Technica ATM 31a, and even a Coles lip mic. What I found is that the preamps are very clean and quite good. The downside is that the 'Smart Gain' function will not work with every microphone so you will have to set it manually (not a great problem). A final thought that might help. If you are using something like an Electrovoice RE20, or a Shure SM7B which don't run on phantom power, you may find it very quiet using the EVO 4. You can boost the levels in post, but that can be a problem if for example, you are podcasting live. Therefore you may need to add something like a Cloudlifter or similar to boost the levels. Incidentally, you don't need to use a Cloudlifter. They are good but overly pricey. There are many other perfectly good cheap alternatives. I am currently using a Klark Teknik Mic Booster CT1, which is much cheaper but equally good. Hope that helps... ## Features - The EVO 8 Audio Interface features 4 XLR combo jacks, 4 EVO microphone preamps with 48V phantom power, 2 pairs of speaker outputs and 2 separately adjustable headphone jacks. - The interface comes with innovative features for your studio like the Smartgain mode for automatic level control or the new EVO software mixer for easy monitoring and convenient routing of all signals. - The processed audio interface has a stylish desktop housing with smart touchpoints, a discrete JFET instrument input and a multifunctional knob with LED ring! - Technical details: High Speed USB 2.0, 24 bit 44.1 - 96 kHz and 113 dB dynamic range AD/DA. Suitable for Windows (7/8/10), MAC (ClassCompliant) and iOS (connection and power supply via USB-C) - Box contents: EVO 8 USB Audio Interface (4 in / 4 out, Smartgain, 4 microphone preamplifier, etc.), Color: Black - Incl: Audient ARC download software package + USB cable (1.5 m) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08DVDJWDT | | Audio Input | USB | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,540 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 60 in Computer Audio Interfaces | | Brand Name | Audient | | Compatible Devices | Personal computer, tablet, MP3 player | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,081) | | Frequency Response | 96 KHz | | Item Type Name | Audio Interface | | Item Weight | 475 Grams | | Manufacturer | Audient | | Manufacturer Part Number | EVO 8 | | Maximum Sample Rate | 96 KHz | | Model Number | EVO8 | | Number of Channels | 8 | | Operating System | iOS | | Product Warranty | 3 years. | | Supported Software | EVO software, Audient ARC software | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Audient - **Compatible devices:** Personal computer, tablet, MP3 player - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Number of channels:** 8 - **Supported software:** EVO software, Audient ARC software ## Images ![EVO 8 USB Audio Interface external sound card for music productions (4 in / 4 out, Smartgain, Smart Touchpoints, loopback function, 48V phantom power, 4 microphone preamps, Windows/Mac/iOS), Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5129e-niyZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can I use outboard gear with the EVO 8?** A: Absolutely, the EVO 8 provides dual stereo mixes, allowing you to allocate the first set of outputs for your speakers and the second set for external equipment. **Q: Can I use a Phantom Powered Microphone with EVO 8?** A: All four of the EVO 8’s preamp provide full phantom power, so you can use up to four condenser microphones at once with the EVO 8! (You must be connected to a USB C port to provide all four channels of phantom power). **Q: Does the EVO 8 have enough gain for low output microphones such as the Shure SM7B?** A: With 58dB of gain on each preamp, there’s more than enough gain to drive microphones such as the SM7B. **Q: Will the EVO 8 have enough power to drive my high impedance headphones?** A: The EVO 8 features two powerful headphone amps that can drive headphones all the way up to 600 ohms and greater! **Q: Can I listen to different mixes on my headphones and speakers?** A: Yes, on the EVO 8, you can use the ‘Artist Mix’ function to send a separate mix to your first and second sets of outputs. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ideal first device for streaming AND home recording! *by B***C on 20 June 2020* What a lovely device! +pro -con + Nice plastic case, well shielded, good weight (nice+good, not incredible+perfect) - It's NOT robust enough to be thrown in a gig-bag - No dB labels on the case near the LEDs [see screenshot attached of some video I watched on YouTube] - You need to be looking down on it to see all the lights - and you cannot put it on it's side if you are using the headphone or instrument jacks + I never thought I would use the "auto-input-level" toy, but it has made life SO much easier! + It has loopback for streaming (ie. mixing 'game' noises with 'commentary') + It has an instrument input for musos (overlaid on input #1) + Independent phantom power + The latency is low enough to use my PC for live effects (reverb, etc.) [*IF* you use the official drivers] + You can pair the two channels for stereo in/out if you wish. + Full support for both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs! + Auto-mutes the monitors when you plug in headphones - There is no way to override the headphone auto-mute feature - It can be a bit fiddly to press the buttons in the right order when pairing channels or selecting what the rotary encoder (volume knob) controls. - You cannot turn off the LEDs while it is connected to a PC - No MIDI ...Do you need MIDI? Consider a MOTU-M4 + The noise floor is *amazingly* low - Struggles to drive my DT770/80's with any great volume - especially when mixing between PC and Inputs - but I have lost a LOT of hearing over the years :/ ...Kids, invest a tenner in some Etymotics BEFORE you get tinnitus and start to go deaf :,( If your budget is £100 - I suggest you stop looking ...If you have £200 in your budget, consider the MOTU-M4, it upgrades to: MIDI (5pin DIN); better physical layout; mutliple 'knobs' for easier adjustments; a nice OLED display; 4 inputs; and other technical stuff you can find in YouTube videos by the likes of Julian Krause. I only bought the evo 4 while waiting for MOTU, who are are having problems shipping kit to the UK at the moment [Spring 2020] ...And I really don't think I could have made a better choice :) ...Why only 4*? See the "-" points above! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like Marmite. Some will like it some will not... *by A***S on 23 December 2022* Bought this to replace my longstanding digital interface that annoyingly is no longer supported by the Apple operating system. I wanted the ability to use it in my home studio and also with an iPad. I found it quite a good interface but with some limitations. I have tested it with a number of different microphones including an Electrovoice RE20 and RE50, an Audio Technica ATM 31a, and even a Coles lip mic. What I found is that the preamps are very clean and quite good. The downside is that the 'Smart Gain' function will not work with every microphone so you will have to set it manually (not a great problem). A final thought that might help. If you are using something like an Electrovoice RE20, or a Shure SM7B which don't run on phantom power, you may find it very quiet using the EVO 4. You can boost the levels in post, but that can be a problem if for example, you are podcasting live. Therefore you may need to add something like a Cloudlifter or similar to boost the levels. Incidentally, you don't need to use a Cloudlifter. They are good but overly pricey. There are many other perfectly good cheap alternatives. I am currently using a Klark Teknik Mic Booster CT1, which is much cheaper but equally good. Hope that helps... ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intuitive and good sounding *by B***N on 13 August 2020* I've had quite a few interfaces over the years but needed something quick for a new project, which was reasonably priced and had 2 inputs. I'm normally disappointed with anything audio related where I've gone for the more budget option, but with the Evo 4 I was pleasantly surprised. It was easy to set up and I like the way the unit operates. I like the central wheel who's operation is set by the button which precedes it, it is intuitive to use. Sound wise it is very good. It's hard to rate mic pre amps, but you notice when they are not great. I had digital multitrackers where they were sub par and also interfaces, but the Evo 4 seems to have plenty of clean gain and works with a variety of mics (I have mainly used an SM57 and LDC so far). Also, unlike other interfaces I've had, there are no earth loops, buzzes or interference, just a clean sound. I've recorded vocals and loud harmonica and guitars, certainly high volume is not a problem with a mic which can handle the SPL's. So although it's probably aimed mainly at content creators etc, it has no issue in the studio. Based on the price I can't give anything but 5 starts so far. It is of lightweight construction, I would prefer it if it was metal, but I've no reason it won't hold up. The headphone amp is more suited to lower impedance phones if you are dealing with loud sources and want headroom in the cans. I tried it with DT770 80 ohms and it was okay, but changed to 32ohm cans to give me a bit more headroom. That said 80 ohm would be fine for solo acoustic or content creation. Just something to be mindful of. All in all a great value little unit, I wanted to get the ID14 but budget meant I went for the Evo and I have no regrets. ## Frequently Bought Together - Audient EVO 8 USB Audio Interface - Dayton Audio EMM-6 Precision Omnidirectional Electret Condenser Microphone for Room Acoustic Analyzers and Audio Measurement Systems, Calibration Data File with Response Graph Included --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/258341185-evo-8-usb-audio-interface-external-sound-card-for-music](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/258341185-evo-8-usb-audio-interface-external-sound-card-for-music) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-20*