Description
Key Features
For Studios and Live/Mobile Setups
8 Mic/Line Preamps, 2 with Hi-Z Inputs
8 TRS Line Outputs, Dual ADAT I/O
32-Bit / 96 kHz AD/DA Converters
Per-Channel-Selectable 48V Phantom Power
High-Resolution LCD with Metering
Multi-Channel Smartgain
EVO Motion UI Control System
Word Clock Input on BNC Jack
Rack Ears Available Separately
All eight XLR-1/4" combo inputs can accept mic- or line-level signal, and the front-panel input jacks can also accommodate Hi-Z instrument outputs, letting you plug a guitar or a bass directly into the EVO SP8. Pads on every channel allow you to capture the sound of high-level sound sources, such as drums and cranked guitar amps, and 48V phantom power can be individually instantiated to run condenser microphones and active DI boxes.
These features, combined with the wordclock sync input and color LCD with metering, render the unit quite suitable for use in the studio. But that's only one of its intended uses: the SP8 also operates well in live sound environments, providing eight additional preamps for the stage, all feeding their respective line outputs, so they can feed a multitude of mixers, consoles, and PAs. You can even route the line outputs to a console while simultaneously recording digitally via the ADAT outputs.
Eight EVO Mic Preamps
Fire your studio into the 21st century with EVO preamp technology, supply 58 dB of gain range. Combining all the sonic advantages of a studio-grade, analog microphone 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.
Onboard High-Resolution AD/DA Converters
The 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 favorite 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: Your Studio Assistant
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, so you can focus on the creative stuff.
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.
Motion UI
Navigate SP8’s hardware features with blazing speed courtesy of the all new Motion User Interface. 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.
Every adjustment, every detail, every button press is beautifully displayed on a TFT backlit LCD screen, giving you real-time visual feedback of your audio and letting you make changes on the fly and take complete control of the SP8 without ever having to look at a computer.
IPS technology ensures the information on the screen is visible at any viewing angle, making it well suited for a wide variety of setups.
Pressing a channel button momentarily displays the channel name, the levels, and the functions activated for that specific channel. All the pertinent information is right in one place.
Keep an eye on your levels by quickly cycling through your input levels with EVO SP8's crystal-clear, full-color metering.
Designed to keep your session in motion, One-Knob-Control lets you glide through the hardware features from a single centralized point.
Versatile Inputs and Outputs
With high-headroom inputs and a pad (-10 dB) on every channel, the EVO SP8 is ideal for tracking drums as well as guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more.
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