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Note for latency figures: 

 

Performance may vary as stability at these low buffer sizes is dependant on 

many factors including CPU load, operating system and performance of other 

drivers. 

Connector:
Included Cables:

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

DAW Roundtrip Software Monitoring Latency @ 32 Sample Buffer (in 

to out):

44.1 kHz

5ms

96.0 kHz

4.1ms

DAW Playback Latency @ 32 Sample Buffer for Software Instrument 

Playback:

44.1 kHz

~2.5ms

96.0 kHz

~2ms

WEIGHTS & DIMS:

DIMENSIONS:

Unit:

Packaged:

WEIGHT:

Unit:
Packaged:

140mm (w) x 67mm (h) x 67mm (d)

172mm (w) x 88mm (h) x 97.5mm (d)

360g

600g

DSP Mixer Roundtrip (in to out) Latency:

USB Type-C
1m USB 2.0 Type-C to USB Type-A

USB 2.0 HIGH SPEED

No. Of Input Channels

2 Analogue

No. Of Output Channels

2 Digital

44.1 kHz

48.0 kHz

88.2 kHz
96.0 kHz

0.594ms
0.552ms
0.302ms
0.281ms

Summary of Contents for EVO 4

Page 1: ...2in 2out Audio Interface User Manual 5 0 ...

Page 2: ...g the often intimidating world of audio and make recording simple for everyone EVO 4 includes two High Performance EVO Preamps with innovative Smartgain technology a JFET Instrument Input pristine converters and a powerful headphone amplifier We hope you enjoy using EVO 4 and it helps you in your creative endeavours whatever they may be Work smarter not harder WELCOME ...

Page 3: ...o Loop back Using Audio Loop back on Mac Using Audio Loop back on Windows 12 Warranty Information Warranty Statement Warranty Limitations 05 Registration with ARC 02 Safety Instructions 03 Declaration of Conformities 04 Installation Setup 01 Overview Channels 1 2 Monitor Mix Pan Phantom Power Volume Knob Smartgain 06 Hardware Features Output Volume Stereo Linking Phantom Power Instrument Input Mon...

Page 4: ...ween your outputs and inputs ideal for minimising latency when recording Use Monitor Pan to pan your inputs left or right to create the ideal headphone balance Give your microphones the power they need to perform to their best all over bus power 04 True Phantom Power Over USB Set the levels of your headphones or speakers 06 Output Volume Button 02 Channels 1 2 Control the level of inputs link to S...

Page 5: ...ceable parts inside Please refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING 01 Read these instructions 02 Keep these instructions 03 Heed all warnings 04 Follow all instructions 05 Do not use this equipment near water 06 Clean only with a dry cloth 07 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other equipment including amplifiers that produce heat 08 Prot...

Page 6: ... radio communications If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures DECLARATION DECLARATION EVO by Audient has conformed where applicable to the European Union s Directive 2002 95 EC on Restrictions of Ha...

Page 7: ...downloaded simply open the dmg file and then drag and drop the EVO application into your applications folder INSTALLATION SETUP MAC OS Carefully unpack your EVO 4 and connect it to a USB port on your Mac If your computer doesn t have rectangular USB A ports then you may need to use an adaptor dongle or third party cable You can then set EVO 4 as your main outputs by going to System Preferences Sou...

Page 8: ... patient INSTALLATION SETUP WINDOWS Once complete click finish Now carefully unpack your EVO 4 and connect it to the computer using the included USB cable To set the EVO 4 as your default sound device go to Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Now select the Playback tab In the list of devices find EVO 4 Main Output 1 2 click on it and select Set Default Device For more advanced settings such as...

Page 9: ...ply connect it using a USB C to USB C cable not included The USB C port on iPad Pro will provide full USB bus power for the EVO 4 meaning you do not need any external power source Once connected the iPad will automatically use EVO 4 as the sound device iPAD PRO WITH USB C PORT Once connected the iOS device will automatically use EVO 4 as the sound device For details on how to setup EVO 4 in record...

Page 10: ...ls to create an account You will then receive a verification email to your inbox double check your spam and junk folders if you cannot see this Once you ve verified your account register your EVO 4 by entering the serial number and the unique 4 digit PIN found on the underside of EVO 4 Once you have registered the product you can now select from a wide array of offers and promotions giving you eas...

Page 11: ...ically reduces your signal level slightly to minimise the chance of overloading the input and causing distortion The line inputs are ideal for connecting up devices like keyboards and drum machines EVO 4 can lower the signal level by 8 decibels and boost it by up to 50 dec ibels allowing you to get the perfect recording level this is known as the Gain You can manually control this by pressing one ...

Page 12: ...artgain LED will start flashing red and the volume wheel LED s will illuminate indicating that Smartgain Mode is now listening Smartgain Mode will dial in the correct levels and when complete the Smartgain button will flash green twice to indicate it has been successful Start playing or performing into the microphone 5 6 7 You are now ready to start recording 8 Press the Smartgain button to begin ...

Page 13: ...you need to provide phantom power or not To enable phantom power on EVO 4 simply press the channel button you wish to use phantom power on and then press the 48v button This will then remain lit red to remind you that you have phantom power on Phantom Power 48V The two inputs of EVO 4 can be stereo linked which allows you to match the gain for both left and right channels at the same level This wo...

Page 14: ...olume Knob HARDWARE HARDWARE DI Port EVO 4 gives you a pair of high quality outputs to connect up your monitors or speakers These outputs are at line level perfect for sending audio to a pair of active monitors although passive monitors can also be used if you have an amplifier for them The Monitor outputs are balanced and designed for use with TRS 1 4 jacks However unbalanced TS 1 4 jacks can be ...

Page 15: ...ncy and can make playing in time difficult When you are listening to the inputs on EVO 4 using the Monitor Mix function you ll be hearing the Inputs directly which means there s almost no delay Monitor Mix allows you to control what you re listening to on the outputs of EVO 4 You can choose between listening to your Inputs the Playback from your computer or a blend of both To set this press the Mo...

Page 16: ...ut EVO This opens up a small dialogue box letting you know the version of the application running amongst other information Visit EVO Knowledge Base Links directly to our support site where you ll find setup guides FAQ s and other tips to get the most out of EVO 4 Check for Updates Occasionally we will release a firmware update for EVO 4 to help ensure compatibility with future computers or to add...

Page 17: ...r of your software or reading through its manual Otherwise for software that doesn t allow you to set the output channel such as web browsers or video call services you may need to adjust your output setting in the Mac Audio MIDI setup To open the Audio MIDI setup go to finder and click Applications Utilities audiomidisetup app Then select EVO 4 from the list of devices and select Configure Speake...

Page 18: ...is we go to the EVO app menu in the menu bar and click Set Audio Loop back Source Now select Audio Loop back Send as your Audio Loop back source Now that the Audio Loop back output is set up you need to open the software you will be using to capture or stream the audio and set your audio input to the Audio Loop back inputs Depending on your software this may appear as Audio Loop back 1 2 or just a...

Page 19: ... EVO app menu in the menu bar and click Set Audio Loop back Source Now select Audio Loop back Send as your Audio Loop back source When Sending Audio between programs it s important to match the sample rates of the Audio Loop back Outputs to the sample rate of the software you are using to record or stream This can be done by double clicking on the Audio Loop back Outputs in the Control Panel and n...

Page 20: ...78Vpk Power 52mW Max Level Into 600ohms 10 1dBu 0 0018 THD N 3 52Vpk Power 20mW 1 4 Jack TIP Left RING Right SLEEVE Shield SPECIFICATIONS Phantom Power INPUT IMPEDANCE 48v 4v 10mA Channel 1MegΩ Unbalanced CMRR THD N 0dBu 1kHz 85dB 1kHz 0 3 Maximum Input Level 16dBu Input Impedance Mic 3kΩ Balanced Input Impedance Line 10kΩ Balanced Frequency Response 0 5dB 10Hz to 40kHz Crosstalk 105dBu 1kHz 10kHz...

Page 21: ...fer in to out 44 1 kHz 5ms 96 0 kHz 4 1ms DAW Playback Latency 32 Sample Buffer for Software Instrument Playback 44 1 kHz 2 5ms 96 0 kHz 2ms WEIGHTS DIMS DIMENSIONS Unit Packaged WEIGHT Unit Packaged 140mm w x 67mm h x 67mm d 172mm w x 88mm h x 97 5mm d 360g 600g DSP Mixer Roundtrip in to out Latency USB Type C 1m USB 2 0 Type C to USB Type A USB 2 0 HIGH SPEED No Of Input Channels 2 Analogue No O...

Page 22: ... the firmware please contact our support team at support audient com who ll be happy to assist you If a firmware update is available you ll be prompted to install it directly from our update service This should take no longer than a minute or so We recommended that all speakers are switched off before updating During the update procedure the unit will restart multiple times Once complete reboot th...

Page 23: ...t this warranty is provided by Audient the warranty obligations are fulfilled by the exclusive territory Distributor responsible for the country in which you purchased the product The Dealer will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue In every case it will be necessary to provide a copy of the original invoice or Dealer purchase receipt to the Distributor In the e...

Page 24: ...at the manufacturer s instruction The warranty does not cover components which have a limited life and which are expected to be periodically replaced for optimal performance We do not warrant that the unit shall operate in any other way than as described in this manual For further details please contact support audient com Warranty Limitations WARRANTY INFORMATION Tel 0044 1256 381944 support audi...

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