Audient's popular series of audio interfaces is now joined by the EVO16, which is something to behold (and hear!): With a total of 24 in/outs, eight award-winning EVO preamps, state-of-the-art converter technology, and Smartgain feature that can adjust input levels on all eight channels at the touch of a button, your next recording session will be a breeze.
This time Audient takes a new approach to design and scores with an integrated, high-resolution, full-colour display that gives you all the information you need, such as eg. Channel count and level. With the so-called Motion UI control, you can access all important functions of the device in real-time without ever having to look at your computer. Changes can thus be made quickly at any time and you retain full control over the recording session.
The Smartgain feature determines the input levels for selected or all channels simultaneously via the distinctive green button and transfers them directly to the EVO 16 - automatically and simply at the touch of a button so that unwanted clippings are avoided in every recording without having to operate a gain control yourself.
The optical inputs/outputs of the audio interfaces allow you to expand the setup, so you can record entire drum kits or even bands easily and smartly. Both ADAT and SPDIF options are available here, and up to 16 additional channels for microphone
The interface is rounded out by an ultra-low latency software mixer, audio loopback function, rear panel word clock output, and easy setup via USB2.0.
I got this audio interface because it offer the features I needed (and some more). Other alternatives offered more, but they were ports or features that I won't use, because I don't need or because I have covered in other ways. Having gain in all inputs was important to me, even if I'm connecting synths, and also a mic. The fact that all inputs are TRS & XLR gives a lot of flexibility. The hardware is solid and feels good quality. I'm using it with Linux, and even if it's not officially supported everything I need works as it's USB class compliant. It plug and play for me, and if I want to fine tune something I can always go to the Windows configuration, which is saved in the device when connected to Linux or standalone (no computer, as a mixer). I have written more extensive reviews in Elektronauts and LinuxMusicians, if you are interested.