01 · Source
12 documented inputs
XLR/TRS combo + toslink
- Arrives as
- 12 documented inputs
- Connector
- XLR/TRS combo + toslink
- Signal
- analog audio
Audient EVO SP8
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$680
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
Price estimate~$680
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$680
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 1010 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 12Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$679.99Use retailer rows for current price and stock
Audient EVO SP8 Overview
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Audient Evo SP8 Smart PreampThe gain stage that lifts a mic’s tiny signal up to line level — the first thing a signal hits, and a big part of how a console sounds.. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 1010 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 12Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for Audient EVO SP8
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
Interactive block diagramAuto-looping · hover, focus, or tap to hold a stage
Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
Audient EVO SP8 I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIC / LINE / INSTRUMENT INPUT 1 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE / INSTRUMENT INPUT 2 | front | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 8 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 7 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 6 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 5 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 4 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 3 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 7 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 8 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 5 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 6 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 3 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 4 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 1 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUT 2 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | output | analog audio | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL OUT 2 | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL OUT 1 | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL IN 2 | rear | toslink | input | digital audio | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL IN 1 | rear | toslink | input | digital audio | — |
| WORD CLOCK INPUT | rear | bnc | input | data | — |
| USB-C · FOR FIRMWARE UPDATES ONLY | rear | usb c | bidirectional | data | — |
| AC INPUT · 100–240V | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
Showing 23 of 23 documented physical ports. Scroll to review the remaining rows.
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| Power | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ 18W | ⚡ 19.2W | ⚡ Unverified |
| Weight | ⚖️ Unlisted | ⚖️ 9.9 lb | ⚖️ 10.4 lb | ⚖️ 22.0 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 23 | 🔌 5 | 🔌 13 | 🔌 7 |
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Before you buy an Audient EVO SP8
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the Audient EVO SP8 affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 254.762 mm.
How much power does the Audient EVO SP8 draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the Audient EVO SP8 have?
23 documented physical ports, including MIC / LINE / INSTRUMENT INPUT 1, MIC / LINE / INSTRUMENT INPUT 2, MIC / LINE INPUT 8, MIC / LINE INPUT 7, MIC / LINE INPUT 6, MIC / LINE INPUT 5.
Complete the system
Audio Interface
Apogee Symphony Studio 8x16
Connect the analog signal path to a recording or playback computer.
Check: Check conversion channels, host connection, software support and line levels.
1U · 14 ports · ~$3,999Compressor
API 2500+
Control dynamics after the microphone preamp.
Check: Use compatible line-level connections and plan headroom.
1U · 7 ports · ~$3,295
Patch Bay
Behringer PX3000 Ultrapatch Pro
Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.
Check: Match the signal format and connector; document normalled or pass-through routing.
1U · 2 ports · ~$49
Rack Case
Gator GR-6L 6U Rack Case
Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
Outside rack · 0 ports · ~$169