Audio interface Audient EVO16 — 16 inputs, 8 outputs, USB

Audient EVO16 is a USB audio interface offering 16 inputs and 8 outputs designed for multi-channel recording, monitoring and playback. It provides microphone preamps, line-level inputs and instrument-compatible connections to accommodate microphones, DI instruments and external processors. USB connectivity enables integration with digital audio workstations for tracking, routing and real-time monitoring across multiple channels in studio and project environments.

Advantages

With 16 inputs and 8 outputs, the EVO16 supports simultaneous multi-source capture and flexible routing for complex tracking sessions. The interface combines low-noise mic preamps, stable USB audio transfer and multiple outputs for dedicated monitor mixes and external processing. Its functionality is focused on efficient signal path management and hands-on control for monitoring and routing without unnecessary complexity.

Suitable for

• Recording bands, ensembles and multi-microphone sessions
• Home and project studios requiring multi-channel I/O
• Post-production tasks that need discrete outputs for routing and monitoring
• Re-amping and integration with outboard gear via multiple outputs

Key specifications

• 16 analog inputs suitable for microphones, line-level sources and instrument DI
• 8 analog outputs for monitors, cue mixes and external processors
• USB connection for audio streaming to a computer and DAW integration
• Low-noise microphone preamplifiers with gain control
• Multiple routing options for assigning inputs to outputs and DAW channels
• Real-time monitoring with configurable direct monitoring and mixes

How to use

Connect the EVO16 to a computer using the provided USB cable and install any required drivers or control software recommended by the manufacturer. Patch microphones and instruments to the appropriate inputs using XLR or TRS connectors, and connect monitor speakers or external devices to the outputs. In your DAW, select the EVO16 as the audio device and configure input/output routing and buffer size. Use the interface controls and the software mixer to set input gain, monitor mixes and output routing for tracking and playback.

Usage recommendations

For multi-microphone sessions, set input gains conservatively to avoid clipping and verify phase relationships when using multiple mics on a single source. Use dedicated outputs for foldback mixes to give performers independent monitoring, and route individual channels to external processors when needed to maintain a clean signal path through the DAW.