I just ordered mine. I'm a multi-instrumentalist. Having a fast work flow when tracking myself has always been a challenge. The Smart Gain is going to be a MASSIVE time saver. I can't wait to get it.
Been waiting for this review, and I honestly expected it to sound like this! I am waiting for my new Evo 16 at the beginning of July. I am very confident about my order, even now more than ever after listening to this video. There are many giving this specific sound card thumbs up and it makes me feel very confident I bought the right one.
Great review and track Alec. Really quite mind blowing what Audient have managed here for 400 quid and I really love that you tested it with high end mics just as you have other gear - it shows something really quite eye opening. I listened back and forth to this demo song and the one from your excellent Neve OPX video and if we are honest about it there is really quite negligible sonic difference. That’s quite mind blowing tbh and shows the importance of great mics and a great performance to be paramount over anything else. Amazing stuff one again man 👌
Great video, and song too, super well recorded 👍🏼. I think that using beautiful mics to test the Evo 16r is a good choice. It can demonstrate how the Evo 16 can handle quality. Congrats and thank you 😊
Oooh this is nice - I don't wanna sell my apollo twin because I rely on the unison and ua record features a LOT, but the i/o on this at this price point is extremely attractive
Hey Nkozi! It’s a super handy box for sure. I think the twins have an ADAT in don’t they? So you could get an ADAT set of pre’s for more inputs on your Apollo if you wan to still use unison.
High quality video, that being said the fact that you didn't have 1 negative thing to say about it or a single con makes me wonder if this is a paid partnership or sponsor because I can only find reviews on TH-cam that say its perfect in every way.
@@alecbrits thanks for the reply, I’m really looking into buying one but couldn’t tell if it was just so good no one had any negatives about it or if it was too good to be true. Is the latency good on the Evo 16? Thanks.
I adore the JZ Microphones Vintage 67. Now you made me want it again xD Also. FINALLY an Audient interface with enough outputs to properly work with xD
Excellent review, Alec👍 Caught that you use the Neuman NDH30s. What made you go with those headphones? I’m interested in either getting those or the Beyerdynamic DT1990s.
Thanks so much Blake! I have not tried the Beyer DT1990s yet. The Neumanns are easy to work on, but I’m still learning how to mix on them! :) the EVO 16 video was done on them. I don’t have enough time on them yet to give you any solid feedback.
Just found your channel recently and please keep up the great work! I enjoy your format and really appreciate the unprocessed tracks to really hear the particular piece of equipment being reviewed. Any chance you will be doing a review of the Audient ID44 MKii? I would love to hear a proper review in the AB style!
Do you find the Evo16 to have low noise? I've been using two Motu 8Pre's for the past years, but I'm thinking of upgrading - partly because they won't update their drivers for the 8Pre's and they have quite a bit of noise in the preamps. Maybe not comparable to the UA Apollo's, but what's your opinion on Evo's low noise? :) Cheers!
I would say the noise did not get in the way of what I was recording, it’s of course not as clean as some of the higher end interfaces I have tested, however if you like what you are hearing in the review, then it may be close to what you are looking for :)
That jz vintage 67 sounded great in the mix, especially on vocals. How does it stack up the the real deal? The look of the mic design reminds me a lot of the Austrian Audio OC818. The EVO 16 seems like a remarkable value option, especially for someone just starting out -- you're going to get a great result, and most mix engineers can use different preamps in the box to add different flavors to taste. Cheers, thanks for the review!
Really enjoying the JZ so far, I’ve been putting it through its paces over the last couple weeks. In my review video I’ll be sure to get a couple comparisons to the 67 re-issue and see the differences. I’m a big fan of the EVO, it’s a great value proposition with the ability to have a full blown setup at a really low price.
Another good one Alec. I'm curious to know your take on the headroom of each pre? I'm considering the SP8 but worried that it may not be enough for dynamic mics like the SM7. Thanks.
Thanks Damion, Depends on what you are recording really, if it’s delicate sources you might find the gain a little limiting, but in my tests I was pretty happy with how the pre’s performed. If you check out the the EVO 4 review I used a very different set of mics with the same ore’s. :)
I would like you to do a comparison where you record the same song through the EVO 16 and also through a high end pre. Then let us hear the difference in a final mix. Would be interesting to hear how big/small difference there is between this and something much more expensive.
Think that is possible to do, it would likely take a really long time. There are other factors, like conversion to take into account. I think what I have learnt through doing these reviews is that great gear does always help, but it does not come near good performance and arrangement. That always wins. I’ve recorded with so many artists who come in with a garage band track recorded in their kitchen that has more vibe and performance than what we try to re-create here with all of the great equipment. (That was very humbling moment when I realised an SM57 into a Focusrite interface was a better fit than my U67/1073/1176/LA2A chain.) Shootouts are fun, but arrangement and practise are likely bigger things to focus on from my side. :) Hope that makes sense!
@@alecbrits It makes total sense, and I can see that this probably takes more time than it may be worth. I have seen a lot of comparison type video, but noe one really doing this where they show differences in a final mix, only soloed instruments. Differences are often smaller and more subtle than one might think. Makes me wonder if you can even tell in a final mix. Thanks though for your thought out answer. 👍🏻
At the risk of sounding indulgent I'd love to see you review ultra-high-end boutique preamps like those from Pueblo Audio (specifically the JR2/2-ADR with the not-a-limiter limiter) and Coil Audio (CA-70 and CA-286).
It would be interesting to know how the conversion and clocking on the EVO 16 stacks up in terms of quality. Compared to a UAD Apollo X series or a newer RME model?
The conversation feels really solid, I work on an Apollo X16 every day here. I was not missing them during the tracking of this video at all. I think the biggest difference is pre-amp head room with regards to the Apollo’s, as well as the headphone amps in the Apollo’s have a little more juice on them. It is hard to compare given the massive price difference between the units. :)
@@rjb7569 I really agree, I wouldn't have purchased it if I had known it didn't have MIDI and would have ended up with a Scarlett instead. I actually just assumed it would have MIDI given it's size. However the software is the best I've ever used and Smart Gain really is no gimmick, it's fantastic especially for full band scenarios, but I've found that over the last 6 months I miss physical knobs, as the input gains occasionally and unpredictably reset to 0db and the output does every time the unit is powered off. Not a big deal at all, just a minor inconvenience. Like all things, it can't be perfect.
I’m thinking of upgrading my interface to this Evo 16 with the ADAT500 from Cranbourne Audio. I think that’s a good move for me, professional setup with more modern capabilities.
Hey Alec, The mic you're using for dialogue in this video, is it the earthworks ETHOS? I was wondering what your opinion on that mic would be for recording singing/acoustic guitar and other instruments. Earthworks said their goal was to go for the sm7b, but it has more crisp high frequencies and is super cardioid. so might help take away some of the room tone/ outside sounds in a home studio. When I asked if it could be used on stage for singing close miking they said that could also work, even though they marketed it as a broadcast mic. They said its really close in sound to the Earthworks SR 314 also. Haven't seen anyone else do a really good demo of this for music, but I know you would do the best one XD. Thankyou.
Great review, thank you! I am in the market for a new interface, but this wasn’t even on my radar until now. I’m really impressed by it! Quick question, is it possible to bypass the preamps at all? I have two Heritage Audio HA-73s that I like to use for my drum overheads. Then, I’d use the Evo’s preamps for rest of my drums.
Really enjoyed that tune, great stuff. Maybe an album at some point? Was looking forward to this review. This interface is a real game changer. I've heard comparisons between Presonus 24i/o and UA interfaces that cost 6 times as much....there's literally no difference in quality, only features. With almost every manufacturer using identical SM components in the audio paths and the same clocks and ADCs, it's difficult to really justify the very high cost of 'some' interfaces. Audient EVO 16 only serves to underline this problem.
Thanks for this review and kudos for the demo song. Evo 16 is impressive in terms of UI and features, and the price! I just can't find a nerdy test on how converters sound compared to other interfaces in the "under 1000" market (eg Motu ultralite mk5, Focusrite Clarett+ etc.), which I suppose is the target that would make evo 16 stunning, instead of the "under 500" market in which it would "just" be the most functional and maybe cool i/f. If anyone knows, help appreciated! :)
Thanks for the great review as always! My ancient Fireface 800 died on my and I am currently using a temporary low budget replacement. Was looking into the RME UFX II, which is currently unavailable, and around €1200. Very happy with RME and their longevity, but not sure if I can justify a price difference like that. Only thing I am personally missing on the EVO is midi in/out. I was wondering if you know wether the line input on the EVO actually bypasses the mic pre? Would be nice when you're using some nice outboard preamps.
@@alecbrits Thanks, I was of the impression it was usb 2 and not 3.0. I hope it won't be any slower latency wise than my uad arrow. Worst case I might aggregate the devices and use the Arrow as a master and monitor control for writing and mixing and the evo for tracking. :)
Using a pair of Neumann U67s with the Evo 16 feels like a bit of a slap in the face to the budget market. It's like testing a Scarlett 2i2 with a Chandler REDD mic. It does sound good though! That's for sure.
@@alecbrits I got to that part and I still felt the burn haha. I'm not completely sure why, but it end up feeling like it dwarfs the reasons for buying a budget interface, or a certain irrelevancy in terms of listening environment or capture quality for people who are shopping for a $500 interface. Maybe it's that for someone who does have that kind of mic cabinet, your problems of tracking are going to be very different than what a $500 interface has to offer, beyond preamp quality. It's just a real psychological mismatch. Are you going to keep and use the Audient Evo 16?
I wonder how the Evo16 compares to the Arturia Audiofuse 8pre/studio. The two headphone jacks and option to use an alternative monitor pair stand out for a low profile „rack unit“. Having it rack mounted would preserve desk space compared to an monitor controller/interface.
2:23 I know you meant " _including the analog inputs, a total of_ 24 channels in" and _"including the analog outputs, a total of_ 24 channels out". Obviously ADAT on its own is only 16 channels in and out, max.
Thanks for another great review. I like when you review more affordable things - like this audio interface. I record myself at home using Golden Age Pre 73, ART MPA 2, Shure SM81 and Stellar CM6. I wonder how much better/different my music would sound on more professional grade gear. Most of the stuff you review, I think “wow, that’s really expensive”.
Thanks for the feedback! :) I’ll hopefully be doing more budget friendly stuff in the future too. I really enjoy recording with these bits of kit, because it shows that you can get solid sounding material with just about anything. Most of the sound of a recording comes from arrangement and melody. :) your setup sounds really solid. 👌🏽
I'm selling my AVID Carbon and replacing it with the Evo 16. The extra funds will go towards a few more mics. Affordable convertors are just too good these days to justify the price premium of the really high-end stuff.
@@alecbrits EVO has been ordered. Part of my decision is needing the additional funds for more microphones now that I'm starting to record drums. I have 2x Apogee Rosetta 800's as my other 16 channels of conversion, so the switch to the EVO will only affect 1/3 of my channels. This is a hobby for me, so I have to make some compromises here and there. I expect the biggest drop off in sound quality to be with the D/A for monitoring. My long-term plan is to get a Trinnov ST-2 Pro to handle room correction and monitoring conversion.
Hi Alec, as always thanks for helping out. I don't have much money I have an audient 14 but I need to record drums, would does it work as an adat expansion? Thanks if you have the time....please help with your excellent advice! Love.
I can’t seem to find answer. Does anyone know if you can run two EVO 16’s via adat? I need 12 1/4” inputs. If someone knows the answer my follow up question, can you use the features on the slaved EVO. Hopefully someone an answer my question. There’s 2 arriving in a few days. Don’t want to open the second open the second one if it won’t work.
I watched 4 reviews on this they all say it's great watch me record on it, features of the unit are great. Well what about the latency the real world latency? Say 48 htz / 128 buffer size with at min some VST instruments loaded with at min 8 track?
@@alecbrits Actually no company I have found out will give you latency results including EVO. They will say you results will vary. That is the whole point of me asking you. I think EVO to me at a least should have done like MOTU and added thunderbolt to the unit along with USB. It would have only added $100 or so to the unit and I know the latency would be very low with thunderbolt. So in the beginning of this video you state EVO has no control over your content yet you can not answer a latency question? Sound like your videos are not free to give your honest opinion to me. Now a few years back I had tested a USB 2 versus my current fire wire inter phase and the USB was worse in latency than my old unit. So again I will ask can you post your latency results or see if EVO will let you? I am looking for a new inter-phase and looking at the Presonus 2626 versus this EVO. The youtube reviews are stating the Presonus 2626 has extremely low latency less than .5 round trip at 192.
Little late to the party but I'd be super grateful if someone could let me know if you can get 5.1 surround through Windows with this device. :) Thank you!
I'm presently using the Audient ID14 mkii Audio interface. It has great preamps that I love. I'm not a fan of analogue gears because I believe their time is gone and there are great plugins that can do the job rather than waste money on analogue gears. Great engineers are now mixing totally in the box and mastering using plugins. So I'm looking for a 2 channel interface that has the balance of great mic preamp and prestine mastering grade D/A and A/D converters. Do you think I will get any additional benefit upgrading to a Prism Lyra 2 Audio interface as against using the Audient ID14 mki
HONESTLY YOUR CHANNEL SHOULD HABE AT LEAST 100K SUBS ALREADY... LITTT💯💯🤟🤟🤟 IM HETTING THIS HAHA EVEN I HAVE AN APOLLO HERITAGE😅 BUT THIS IS MY GO AROUND😊😇
the Evo 16 UI on Windows 10 is junk. super slow, constantly freezing. latency not so good either. nice piece of hardware and good a to d conversion for the price point.
So sad that this doesn't have midi. Killed the whole techno producers on this. Maybe the independent unit then might make sense although the cheap midas ADA will do it's classic pre-amp honors.
I just ordered mine. I'm a multi-instrumentalist. Having a fast work flow when tracking myself has always been a challenge. The Smart Gain is going to be a MASSIVE time saver. I can't wait to get it.
I look forward to hearing how you find it in your workflow. It’s so useful. 👌🏽
I’m obsessed with the quality of your videos. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much! :D
Been waiting for this review, and I honestly expected it to sound like this! I am waiting for my new Evo 16 at the beginning of July. I am very confident about my order, even now more than ever after listening to this video. There are many giving this specific sound card thumbs up and it makes me feel very confident I bought the right one.
You’ve made a solid choice Toni! Hope you enjoy the unit when it arrives. :)
Will called me just the other day to tell me mine is on the way!🤘
Great review and track Alec. Really quite mind blowing what Audient have managed here for 400 quid and I really love that you tested it with high end mics just as you have other gear - it shows something really quite eye opening. I listened back and forth to this demo song and the one from your excellent Neve OPX video and if we are honest about it there is really quite negligible sonic difference. That’s quite mind blowing tbh and shows the importance of great mics and a great performance to be paramount over anything else. Amazing stuff one again man 👌
Thanks Jason! :) it’s a great unit for sure. Crazy what’s available at this price these days.
I always enjoy your reviews and, most of all, the quality of the song you write to showcase the product. Keep on the great work. Peace
Thanks Daniel! :)
Great review ad the song is fantastic. I just bought the Eco 16 yesterday. I will use it to record on the road and probably even in the studio.
Congratulations on you purchase! :)
Awesome arrangement, performance, recording, and review!
Thanks so much Chris! :)
Very impressive to have all of those features at such a low price point. Great review as always.
Thank you my man! :) it’s a wicked unit for sure. 👌🏽
Great review and a good song. I'm sure an album is on the way.... No pressure
Thanks Evie! :) working on it!
Much a good review and an amazing song … well done 👍
Thank you so much!! 🧡
Fantastic review, and your playing/arranging is awesome! Very glad to have found your channel!!
Thanks so much Matt! :)
Very good voice and singing..
Enjoyed your music Buddy..
And the Evo 16 demonstration too..
Thank you so much! :)
Great video, and song too, super well recorded 👍🏼. I think that using beautiful mics to test the Evo 16r is a good choice. It can demonstrate how the Evo 16 can handle quality. Congrats and thank you 😊
Thank you so much Tutubos! :)
Brilliant song. It's made even more incredible by the Evo. I love this interface... Can't wait to own one.
Thank you Gabriel! :) it’s a great unit for sure! 👌🏽
Great demo as always. I really appreciate the time you put into these reviews. Thank you.
Thanks Matt! :)
Great song Alec! This thing is perfect for mobile recording (and home)! What happened to the Bus + review, did I miss it lol?
Thanks Ben! It’s coming! Just been snowed under with production work currently. :)
Oooh this is nice - I don't wanna sell my apollo twin because I rely on the unison and ua record features a LOT, but the i/o on this at this price point is extremely attractive
Hey Nkozi! It’s a super handy box for sure. I think the twins have an ADAT in don’t they? So you could get an ADAT set of pre’s for more inputs on your Apollo if you wan to still use unison.
Write that damn album dude
Working on it! :)
Always a pleasure, thanks🤙
Thanks Lain! :)
Definitely plan on upgrading soon for my b day coming n few months
Ahh! That’s a great gift to yourself on your birthday. Enjoy it!
Awesome piece of gear and video. Thanks for sharing ✌🏻
Thank you so much! :)
High quality video, that being said the fact that you didn't have 1 negative thing to say about it or a single con makes me wonder if this is a paid partnership or sponsor because I can only find reviews on TH-cam that say its perfect in every way.
It’s not a paid partnership. :) thanks for the feedback Willis.
@@alecbrits thanks for the reply, I’m really looking into buying one but couldn’t tell if it was just so good no one had any negatives about it or if it was too good to be true. Is the latency good on the Evo 16? Thanks.
I adore the JZ Microphones Vintage 67. Now you made me want it again xD
Also. FINALLY an Audient interface with enough outputs to properly work with xD
It’s so solid! :) both the JZ and the Audient.
Pardon my ignorance... xD?
做得好！ 在您的频道我学到了许多 非常感谢你所做的一切
Thanks very much for the kind words. :)
Wow! Increíble canción, excelente review, calidad en todos los aspectos :) felicidades!!! Saludos desde México, eres increíble :)
Thank you so much!
I like the sound of that jz vintage 67
Busy working on the video for it today actually! :)
Excellent review, Alec👍 Caught that you use the Neuman NDH30s. What made you go with those headphones? I’m interested in either getting those or the Beyerdynamic DT1990s.
Thanks so much Blake! I have not tried the Beyer DT1990s yet. The Neumanns are easy to work on, but I’m still learning how to mix on them! :) the EVO 16 video was done on them. I don’t have enough time on them yet to give you any solid feedback.
Thank you for making this amazing review!
Thank you so much! :)
I like the songs a lot. Outside of the review, just good music.
Just found your channel recently and please keep up the great work! I enjoy your format and really appreciate the unprocessed tracks to really hear the particular piece of equipment being reviewed. Any chance you will be doing a review of the Audient ID44 MKii? I would love to hear a proper review in the AB style!
Thanks so much Joe! :) I’ll see what I can do for the iD44 MKii. When you say AB review, is that for the Audient against something else?
@@alecbrits AB for “Alec Brits”!
@@joemirus8006 ahh sure! :D
Great review and great song my friend!
Thank you so much George! :)
Nice video, Man. Nicely produced tune also.
Thank you so much Elijah. :)
Do you find the Evo16 to have low noise? I've been using two Motu 8Pre's for the past years, but I'm thinking of upgrading - partly because they won't update their drivers for the 8Pre's and they have quite a bit of noise in the preamps.
Maybe not comparable to the UA Apollo's, but what's your opinion on Evo's low noise? :)
Cheers!
I would say the noise did not get in the way of what I was recording, it’s of course not as clean as some of the higher end interfaces I have tested, however if you like what you are hearing in the review, then it may be close to what you are looking for :)
@@alecbrits Thanks for the reply, mate! I appreciate it :)
Great video! Been thinking to buy the evo 16
Thanks! :)
That jz vintage 67 sounded great in the mix, especially on vocals. How does it stack up the the real deal? The look of the mic design reminds me a lot of the Austrian Audio OC818. The EVO 16 seems like a remarkable value option, especially for someone just starting out -- you're going to get a great result, and most mix engineers can use different preamps in the box to add different flavors to taste. Cheers, thanks for the review!
Really enjoying the JZ so far, I’ve been putting it through its paces over the last couple weeks. In my review video I’ll be sure to get a couple comparisons to the 67 re-issue and see the differences. I’m a big fan of the EVO, it’s a great value proposition with the ability to have a full blown setup at a really low price.
Another good one Alec. I'm curious to know your take on the headroom of each pre? I'm considering the SP8 but worried that it may not be enough for dynamic mics like the SM7. Thanks.
Thanks Damion, Depends on what you are recording really, if it’s delicate sources you might find the gain a little limiting, but in my tests I was pretty happy with how the pre’s performed. If you check out the the EVO 4 review I used a very different set of mics with the same ore’s. :)
I would like you to do a comparison where you record the same song through the EVO 16 and also through a high end pre. Then let us hear the difference in a final mix. Would be interesting to hear how big/small difference there is between this and something much more expensive.
Think that is possible to do, it would likely take a really long time. There are other factors, like conversion to take into account.
I think what I have learnt through doing these reviews is that great gear does always help, but it does not come near good performance and arrangement. That always wins. I’ve recorded with so many artists who come in with a garage band track recorded in their kitchen that has more vibe and performance than what we try to re-create here with all of the great equipment. (That was very humbling moment when I realised an SM57 into a Focusrite interface was a better fit than my U67/1073/1176/LA2A chain.)
Shootouts are fun, but arrangement and practise are likely bigger things to focus on from my side. :)
Hope that makes sense!
@@alecbrits It makes total sense, and I can see that this probably takes more time than it may be worth. I have seen a lot of comparison type video, but noe one really doing this where they show differences in a final mix, only soloed instruments. Differences are often smaller and more subtle than one might think. Makes me wonder if you can even tell in a final mix. Thanks though for your thought out answer. 👍🏻
At the risk of sounding indulgent I'd love to see you review ultra-high-end boutique preamps like those from Pueblo Audio (specifically the JR2/2-ADR with the not-a-limiter limiter) and Coil Audio (CA-70 and CA-286).
Hey Helman! :) that sounds like a SUPER dreamy review session. I’m so curious about the Coil audio stuff.
It would be interesting to know how the conversion and clocking on the EVO 16 stacks up in terms of quality. Compared to a UAD Apollo X series or a newer RME model?
The conversation feels really solid, I work on an Apollo X16 every day here. I was not missing them during the tracking of this video at all. I think the biggest difference is pre-amp head room with regards to the Apollo’s, as well as the headphone amps in the Apollo’s have a little more juice on them. It is hard to compare given the massive price difference between the units. :)
Really love this interface, it's excellent in every way EXCEPT somehow it has no MIDI ports, which just blew me away.
It’s a great unit! :) I’m sure there are a couple units with midi ports that will line up with your use case.
No MIDI ports on any Audient interface. Their loss. Would sell more units if it was included. Still important to many in the studio environment.
@@rjb7569 I really agree, I wouldn't have purchased it if I had known it didn't have MIDI and would have ended up with a Scarlett instead. I actually just assumed it would have MIDI given it's size.
However the software is the best I've ever used and Smart Gain really is no gimmick, it's fantastic especially for full band scenarios, but I've found that over the last 6 months I miss physical knobs, as the input gains occasionally and unpredictably reset to 0db and the output does every time the unit is powered off. Not a big deal at all, just a minor inconvenience.
Like all things, it can't be perfect.
@@rjb7569likely because most midi devices are usb nowadays, they even make usb midi hubs for like 30-50$, no need to put that on an interface
I’m thinking of upgrading my interface to this Evo 16 with the ADAT500 from Cranbourne Audio. I think that’s a good move for me, professional setup with more modern capabilities.
That’s a lovely combo! :)
Thank you, nice video and very good song!
Thank you so much Dimitar. :D
Hey Alec, The mic you're using for dialogue in this video, is it the earthworks ETHOS?
I was wondering what your opinion on that mic would be for recording singing/acoustic guitar and other instruments. Earthworks said their goal was to go for the sm7b, but it has more crisp high frequencies and is super cardioid. so might help take away some of the room tone/ outside sounds in a home studio. When I asked if it could be used on stage for singing close miking they said that could also work, even though they marketed it as a broadcast mic. They said its really close in sound to the Earthworks SR 314 also.
Haven't seen anyone else do a really good demo of this for music, but I know you would do the best one XD. Thankyou.
It is indeed! :) really enjoying using it currently. Sure, I’ll do a video on it in both a voice over and musical sense. :)
@@alecbrits That Would be so epic :) Thank you!
Great review, thank you! I am in the market for a new interface, but this wasn’t even on my radar until now. I’m really impressed by it! Quick question, is it possible to bypass the preamps at all? I have two Heritage Audio HA-73s that I like to use for my drum overheads. Then, I’d use the Evo’s preamps for rest of my drums.
It can accept line level inputs. It may be best to shoot EVO an email and ask if the pre’s are bypassed during line level use. :)
@@alecbrits I ended up going with a Clarett+, but thank you for your response!
Wow your song is amazing.
Thank you so much! :D
Really enjoyed that tune, great stuff. Maybe an album at some point?
Was looking forward to this review. This interface is a real game changer. I've heard comparisons between Presonus 24i/o and UA interfaces that cost 6 times as much....there's literally no difference in quality, only features. With almost every manufacturer using identical SM components in the audio paths and the same clocks and ADCs, it's difficult to really justify the very high cost of 'some' interfaces. Audient EVO 16 only serves to underline this problem.
Thanks Stephen! :) an album is in the works, just gotta find the time to make it.
Agreed!
Thanks for this review and kudos for the demo song. Evo 16 is impressive in terms of UI and features, and the price!
I just can't find a nerdy test on how converters sound compared to other interfaces in the "under 1000" market (eg Motu ultralite mk5, Focusrite Clarett+ etc.), which I suppose is the target that would make evo 16 stunning, instead of the "under 500" market in which it would "just" be the most functional and maybe cool i/f.
If anyone knows, help appreciated! :)
Thank you Massimo! :) that does sound like a cool video, I just gotta figure out the best way to be able to properly compare them.
Nice song!! Any recommend for Mic stereo pair?
Now I look for Austrian OC808
Thanks Toy! :) I’m a big fan of the Austrian Audio mics. A pair of them or a pair of TLM 107’s would always be a big win.
Thanks for the great review as always! My ancient Fireface 800 died on my and I am currently using a temporary low budget replacement. Was looking into the RME UFX II, which is currently unavailable, and around €1200. Very happy with RME and their longevity, but not sure if I can justify a price difference like that.
Only thing I am personally missing on the EVO is midi in/out.
I was wondering if you know wether the line input on the EVO actually bypasses the mic pre? Would be nice when you're using some nice outboard preamps.
Thanks Abr! :) I’m not too sure about whether or not the line inputs bypass the pre’s.
The pres are not bypassed.
@@rjb7569 Damn iD44 it is lol
Great review. Are the JFET preamps (1 & 2) compatible with condenser mics using the 48v phantom power? Or are they just for instruments?
Yes. The XLR inputs all have 48v phantom power. :)
@@alecbrits Thanks Alec. When I run a condenser mic through an XLR on pres 1 & 2, I get some bad high frequency feedback. Am I doing something wrong?
@@Stephen-vvsnot too sure! Might be worth reaching out to EVO and asking their customer support.
Hello.. what do you think about this audient evo 16 against a Midas MR18? Which ine would you chose?
I’ve not used the Midas yet! :) so I can’t give you an honest answer there.
Question for you. What do you think of the converter quality on the EVO?
I think it’s really solid. Really quite good when the price is taken into account. :)
great song, I think im gonna try it, although leaving the uad mix console will be hard! is it a usb 2 C cable that I need for the M1 MacBook Air?
I believe it’s USB C to USB C cable should do the trick. :)
@@alecbrits Thanks, I was of the impression it was usb 2 and not 3.0. I hope it won't be any slower latency wise than my uad arrow. Worst case I might aggregate the devices and use the Arrow as a master and monitor control for writing and mixing and the evo for tracking. :)
Hey Alec, do I understand this correctly. The Adat connections take in and send out 16 channels of Audio?
I believe so, but if you need more clarification, check the manual or contact the manufacturer. Hope this helps!
Using a pair of Neumann U67s with the Evo 16 feels like a bit of a slap in the face to the budget market. It's like testing a Scarlett 2i2 with a Chandler REDD mic. It does sound good though! That's for sure.
I explained why later in the video. :)
@@alecbrits I got to that part and I still felt the burn haha. I'm not completely sure why, but it end up feeling like it dwarfs the reasons for buying a budget interface, or a certain irrelevancy in terms of listening environment or capture quality for people who are shopping for a $500 interface. Maybe it's that for someone who does have that kind of mic cabinet, your problems of tracking are going to be very different than what a $500 interface has to offer, beyond preamp quality. It's just a real psychological mismatch.
Are you going to keep and use the Audient Evo 16?
@@LightWthoutTheStatic I totally understand. That’s why I linked Warrens video too. Yes, I will be keeping it indeed. Will be my mobile workhorse. :)
Can the Evo 16 be also used just as an I/O device, by connecting it via ADAT to my RME BabyFace Pro Audio Interface?
They have just released a new unit that does this perfectly. :)
I wonder how the Evo16 compares to the Arturia Audiofuse 8pre/studio. The two headphone jacks and option to use an alternative monitor pair stand out for a low profile „rack unit“. Having it rack mounted would preserve desk space compared to an monitor controller/interface.
I have not used the Arturia hardware before, so I can’t really say how they would compare. :)
2:23 I know you meant " _including the analog inputs, a total of_ 24 channels in" and _"including the analog outputs, a total of_ 24 channels out". Obviously ADAT on its own is only 16 channels in and out, max.
Yup! Could have been more clear there. Thanks for the feedback. :)
Very nice and to the point review. But I like your music more. Great!
Thanks so much! :)
Thanks for another great review. I like when you review more affordable things - like this audio interface. I record myself at home using Golden Age Pre 73, ART MPA 2, Shure SM81 and Stellar CM6. I wonder how much better/different my music would sound on more professional grade gear. Most of the stuff you review, I think “wow, that’s really expensive”.
Thanks for the feedback! :) I’ll hopefully be doing more budget friendly stuff in the future too. I really enjoy recording with these bits of kit, because it shows that you can get solid sounding material with just about anything. Most of the sound of a recording comes from arrangement and melody. :) your setup sounds really solid. 👌🏽
I'm selling my AVID Carbon and replacing it with the Evo 16. The extra funds will go towards a few more mics. Affordable convertors are just too good these days to justify the price premium of the really high-end stuff.
If it’s possible, I’d recommend getting the EVO 16 before selling the carbon. Then you can see how you feel about the two converters back to back. :)
@@alecbrits EVO has been ordered. Part of my decision is needing the additional funds for more microphones now that I'm starting to record drums. I have 2x Apogee Rosetta 800's as my other 16 channels of conversion, so the switch to the EVO will only affect 1/3 of my channels. This is a hobby for me, so I have to make some compromises here and there.
I expect the biggest drop off in sound quality to be with the D/A for monitoring. My long-term plan is to get a Trinnov ST-2 Pro to handle room correction and monitoring conversion.
Hi Alec, as always thanks for helping out. I don't have much money I have an audient 14 but I need to record drums, would does it work as an adat expansion? Thanks if you have the time....please help with your excellent advice! Love.
Hey Oscar! :) the EVO 16 has 8 channels, that’s more than enough to track drums.
@@alecbrits Thanks! :)
Thanks for this review. how much latency for this interface? because i think i want to use on live performance
Thanks Asraf! :) I’m not too sure about the exact latency specs. But running at 96khz 64 buffer size, I had no issues with latency at all. :)
@@alecbrits thankyou very much
hi, would it output 5.1 for surround? if yes, can i use 5.1 to consume media, rather than monitor my daw
I’m not too sure, might be best emailing their customer support and asking. :)
Is the monitor outputs independent from headphone outputs? On the Evo 4, if you plugged in headphones you lost your monitor output!
These are fully independent. :)
how is latency when reecording with plugins?
I did not run into problems, but that depends on the plugins. :)
any differences with id44mk2?
I believe different pre’s and conversion style. :) might be worth reaching out to EVO and asking them.
hello, does this have PAD button?
I don’t think it does. :)
I can’t seem to find answer. Does anyone know if you can run two EVO 16’s via adat? I need 12 1/4” inputs. If someone knows the answer my follow up question, can you use the features on the slaved EVO. Hopefully someone an answer my question. There’s 2 arriving in a few days. Don’t want to open the second open the second one if it won’t work.
You can’t run two of them together, a dedicated 8 channel mic pre with ADAT is the best way to go. :)
Wheres the midi in/out?
Hey Robert, it’s not on this unit. :) but thankfully there some really good standalone midi/usb boxes out there for people who need the midi in/out
@@alecbrits and standalone preamps, and standalone mic amps and standalone eqs and standalone mixers and ... ;)
I watched 4 reviews on this they all say it's great watch me record on it, features of the unit are great. Well what about the latency the real world latency? Say 48 htz / 128 buffer size with at min some VST instruments loaded with at min 8 track?
Thanks for the feedback midi man! :) Hopefully the good folks at EVO will be able to answer your specific questions for your workflow.
@@alecbrits Actually no company I have found out will give you latency results including EVO.
They will say you results will vary. That is the whole point of me asking you. I think EVO to me at a least should have done like MOTU and added thunderbolt to the unit along with USB. It would have only added $100 or so to the unit and I know the latency would be very low with thunderbolt.
So in the beginning of this video you state EVO has no control over your content yet you can not answer a latency question?
Sound like your videos are not free to give your honest opinion to me.
Now a few years back I had tested a USB 2 versus my current fire wire inter phase and the USB was worse in latency than my old unit.
So again I will ask can you post your latency results or see if EVO will let you? I am looking for a new inter-phase and looking at the Presonus 2626 versus this EVO. The youtube reviews are stating the Presonus 2626 has extremely low latency less than .5 round trip at 192.
Does it Sound better than the iD44?
I know they have slightly different mic pre’s, but I have not spent time with the iD44 yet. :)
Little late to the party but I'd be super grateful if someone could let me know if you can get 5.1 surround through Windows with this device. :) Thank you!
I’m not too sure, might be worth reaching out to the EVO team, or checking the Manual.
@@alecbrits thanks for your response. I couldn't find anything in the literature but asking them is a good idea. :)
what are the real dimensions of this ?
I’m not to sure! Might be worth sending EVO an email to check. :)
@@alecbrits Thanks, yeah it looks about the same size as your macbook.
@@spacedaddy5517 it’s almost exactly the same width, maybe 50mm tall. :)
Its 14 inches wide
I'm presently using the Audient ID14 mkii Audio interface. It has great preamps that I love. I'm not a fan of analogue gears because I believe their time is gone and there are great plugins that can do the job rather than waste money on analogue gears. Great engineers are now mixing totally in the box and mastering using plugins. So I'm looking for a 2 channel interface that has the balance of great mic preamp and prestine mastering grade D/A and A/D converters. Do you think I will get any additional benefit upgrading to a Prism Lyra 2 Audio interface as against using the Audient ID14 mki
There will be a change in tone for sure, if you have the chance to get one to test, I would recommend that. Change is not always better. :)
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Thank you so much! :) it’s a great unit for sure!
0:10 - you meant Audient, not Evo :-)
Haha, they have different teams on each brand. But the overall company is Audient.
the Evo 16 UI on Windows 10 is junk. super slow, constantly freezing. latency not so good either. nice piece of hardware and good a to d conversion for the price point.
Thanks for the windows insight!
Cool review, great song
Thanks so much James!! :D
So sad that this doesn't have midi. Killed the whole techno producers on this. Maybe the independent unit then might make sense although the cheap midas ADA will do it's classic pre-amp honors.
Thankfully there are some options to explore. :)
March 2024; Bought muy evo setup in February 2023 and at that time Audient had started selling the rack ears for $20 plus shipping...
Good to know! :) thanks for the update.