Audient EVO 4 USB Audio Interface - Review and Measurements (Smart Gain explained)

[@Podcastage]

“I’m not going to go any fur...okay here’s the inside”

[@UndecidedMF]

That was my favorite part! And I’m with Andrei. Love both of your channels.

[@robinmitchell1109]

That was brilliant. Thanks for all your hard work...and the laugh-out-loud moment in this video.

[@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent]

Lol!! Couldn’t resist

[@robinmitchell1109]

These really are such excellent reviews. I wonder, would it be possible one day to take a slightly different approach to the interface comparison stats and include one or two second-hand models, too? The reason I ask is that I think most people buying an interface look at options within a price range, including both new and second-hand. So for example, I am now looking at the Evo 4 and the Motu M2 new, but also a second-hand ID14 which seems to be around the same price. I don’t know if that’s a workable idea or not...but either way I will continue to be grateful for these vids. Thanks again, Julian.

[@TomasTruchly]

:)))))))) i know that feeling exactly :). I dissasembled my first radion when I was 1 year old. My father was telling me about it next 20 years :). Thank you Julian for great reviews. I wanted to help my friend with podcasts and in the end I bought myself focusrite 4i4. I recommended my friend 18i8 because of 4 inputs but I wanted somthing which is usb c powered. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Thats what we all should do :)

[@AbrahamRomney]

These are the best reviews I've seen of audio interfaces. I really appreciate the careful measurements vs other reviewers who give impressions or "to my ear" responses

[@JOlivier2011]

I had questions. Now I do not. Best sort of review.

[@piotrgraniszewski8544]

Thanks to your review I now have an EVO 4 on my desk. I am really digging the knob.

[@Schmuck]

Wow, I watch a lot of reviews and this was honestly one of the best I've seen. Full in-depth and also entertaining. Good job

[@AlvesterGarnett]

In addition to all the very helpful measurements this is the best walk through of this device's user interface and hardware features I've ever seen on YT. Thanks so much for all the clarity and information in your videos.

[@leandronicolas8848]

Thank you for mentioning the AD/DA converter model!!! I wish this was always the case in interface reviews.

[@gregwx]

You deserve MILLIONS of subscribers, thank you so much for your amazing work, I'm completely new and all your guides have helping me to make a wiser choice. Thank you.

[@myNoiseDotNet]

An benchmark among how people should make reviews on KZbin! Excellent!

[@myNoiseDotNet]

... excellent signal to noise ratio! :D

[@TheFilmmakingChannel]

Fantastic review. Extremely organized and to the point. Thank you for your hard work.

[@ulysg]

Me not knowing what I'm talking about, but having watched the last videos: 41.4 dBFS, that's way too low, we want at least 50 dBFS

[@aviatedviewssound4798]

The low gain is to not having enough power to drive the interface using a usb c to usb a cable when it’s receiving enough power it will reduce the the gain instead of not working

[@aviatedviewssound4798]

I mean when it’s not receiving enough power

[@TheHalfmanofOz]

Build quality aside, it seems very competitive with similarly priced audio interfaces. The small form factor is a bonus too in my opinion.

[@sonysoni5079]

You have best Audio-Interface reviewing platform that I seen this far. Thank you. I would like to see your " Audient iD22 " review. I think I am going to subscribe to your canal.

[@abhidmusic7819]

Audient iD22 is very good Ai..

[@jhgvintagekeys]

Excellent review with hard data....Outstanding !

[@rickadamson550]

Excellent info! Thank you, Julian!

[@mortenvilhelmsen9043]

I agree. This might just be the best review i've seen ever

[@LightningSpiritVA]

Watching this want to say thank you cause I am planning to get this and does sound very promising 😀

[@Fluware]

I have been using this wonderful interface for a month now. I have to admit the design of EVO4 screams that they don't really like "physical knobs" in general. (e.g. having only one knob, smart gain, software controls, and the elimination of the need to set the knob while switching between the headphones and the monitors, etc.) I also dropped it by accident from a height of 50cm and the knob detached and also the lid halfly opened. Fortunately nothing got broken but I suggest you handle this little toy with delicacy esp. when everyone is complaining about the plastic.

[@Fluware]

Also quickly wanted to add that you'd be surprised of how portable it is. I dropped it in my bike bag and it fits easily. While nothing else I have fits there easily xD

[@MisterBerdill]

I'm looking at the huge peak in the recording at 12:07 and all I can think of is him just screaming really loud for a second before calmly continuing haha. By the way, incredible review, I will definitely be snooping around here some more when I finally have the need for some audio equipment.

[@pkzande]

Great review with exactly the right amount of technical and functional depth for an interested consumer to decide on the product. Well done and thanks !!

[@PHYLOgg]

One of the best reviewers out there. Keep it up!

[@mortenjhnk5911]

Please do the new Audient EVO 16 as soon as possible to see if they have improved or regressed since the EVO 4 :-)

[@LekkerBlanka]

is it better?

[@bobmorgan7683]

EVO or ID4? - similar price, it would be good to have your comments and a comparison. Excellent, clear information Julian.

[@BigDogVid]

I would like to see a review of the other Audient interfaces like the iD4 or iD14. Also your reviews and videos are very good, best in class!

[@agambhasin]

Thankyou for doing this, i was waiting for it!

[@TheRichardHartog]

Very helpful and certainly the look on the inside and it’s shielding was important for me. Thanks Julian.

[@eldest3171]

Julian, your videos are awesome!

[@JulianKrause]

Thank you Eldest !!!

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Dankeschön, Julian! Excellent video! Cheers from the U.S. 💛😎

[@WarerBrow]

You're making such a big progress in intonations and how does your facial expression relate to what you say! Respect to you, I super-like what you're doing.

[@septiktone]

Thanks for the review. I was a bit struggling to crank up scarlett 2i2 gen 3 interface with my 250 ohms headphone. Will get this evo4 soon. Great video btw.

[@ADGreen-es6hm]

Julian you have the best podcast on tech

[@Studio_4to1]

What a great review. Thanks!

[@X1th]

Thank you buddy for this video. Well Done!

[@luiginica]

Thank you for the video! Smart gain should be like a vocal rider. As it's implemented, it's more a gain helper than a smart gain ;)

[@TroubadourConsultant]

This product looks like a real winner

[@farko63]

Julian is the Best Audio Interface tester of youtube : Great details as needed !

[@andreipopa4969]

Very very detailed and informative! It would be a blast if you could do such a video about Latency and also Real Life Performance Latency, such as testing how many plugins can you load on your PC with the specs shared of course. Best regards and Danke schoen!

[@kian1259]

Thanks for the vid actually learned a few things

[@DrWurzeli]

3:31 nice. another awesome video. thanks JK!

[@thomasjanssen9124]

Thanks for the review. On the point - as always. I really like the design, it‘s clean and simple. If I could make two wishes: EQ (customizable via iOS App) and - perhaps - a metal housing.

[@heyheyhey7757]

Please do a full comparison table for the inputs and the main outputs (like the headphone outputs) please......!!!!

[@ma7borgh]

OK! This, plus the headphone-"shootout" made my decision - and IT SOUNDS GREAT, not only in theory! Never expected not to miss my Saffire24. Danke!

[@radio.active]

Hello 😊 Can you make an advanced review of Audient ID44 and Arturia AudioFuse and compare them? Thanks

[@suleymankondakci]

Excellent review with some depth of technical detail, may thanks !

[@adublbeatz8656]

Great comprehensive/detailed/honest review. Like everyone else I love the " I'm not going to go any fur...okay here’s the inside”, part. LOL. Can always use a good laugh. Thanks for the review.

[@TheQxY]

I'm curious to see the EVO 16 tested, to see if it's identical or if there are any differences, especially in the latency department.

[@weeschwee]

Me too. I saw another review and I don't remember the latency being as low as this review suggests. I didn't think that would change between these interfaces.

[@PeterPiklMusic]

Thanks man. You make the best reviews! :D

[@Fratzenzeuch]

Hallo Julian, endlich mal Tests aus Tontechniker (-ingenieur)-Sicht ! Danke ! Könntest du auch immer etwas über die Mic-PreAmps sagen. Besonders interessant wären die Digital-Controlled-Preamps, die verbaut wurden. Danke im Vorab.

[@martigarlowleib342]

Sweetwater products are what a professional songwriter like myself needs. Keeping my guitar picking fingers crossed. Sure would love to win this product!!!

[@Sarsour_]

Awesome content!

[@ToomeyToYou]

fantastic review thank you Julian

[@Solosonico]

My interface Audient Evo 4 coming tomorrow.

[@deeliciousplum]

Most of Julian Krause's subscribers probably know what I am about to say. Due to age and to life thingies, I had completely forgotten the meaning behind all of the terms used for sound recording. Julian is able to accurately share about the evo 4 while enlightening us to what each of the sound recording terms are expressing of. For this, I am deeply grateful. 🌸

[@JulianKrause]

Thank you for the nice words!!!

[@RayOrtega]

Julian, great as usual and I'm always learning something new here. One question, how do you measure the max gain of a preamp? Their specs say the EVO4 provides +50db but you got a different result so I'm curious how we can measure ourselves to keep the manufactures honest. Thanks!

[@holgieselchen7033]

Höchst interessant. Vielen Dank Julian, für Deinen wichtigen Betrag. Vielleicht ziehe ich dieses Interface gegenüber das Focusrite Scarlett vor. 🤔

[@sayasoeng3931]

greatttt review, great accent, thank you

[@unalomerecords8078]

and again awesome video. Love to see more!

[@adrianlavolpe]

What about the M-Audio Air 192|4, will you do a review?

[@Iutub0ne_Genzore]

superb edit_like always, you're all ways:the stuff...not so good the self mind not controlled opening function, i think it's better to pre-pare the case also if forever quarantine. Better safe...etc

[@anvitsharma369]

Great video! Thank you

[@TallyHoTech]

Killer review. What’s Mic and Audio interface do you personally use

[@JulianKrause]

I use a Schoeps CMC641 and I usually use the latest interface I bought for the next review. If I had to choose one for personal use, I would go with the Motu M2 :)

[@TallyHoTech]

Julian Krause Thanks Bruv

[@geraldervin8424]

This a great unit for my system

[@suyashmishra10]

Please make video on Audient Id4. Like This..(By The Way Love From India)

[@Pgeters]

Seconded! Audient id4 please!

[@FlexaJ]

M-audio air 192/6 or evo 4?

[@MustacheVerra]

Thank you Julian.

[@thadlogan51]

Great review thanks? What are your thoughts on the Evo 16 in terms of preamps and digital converters... are they pro audio quality?

[@Dessme]

Nice presentaion! But better if you demonstrate the sound quality with different microphones and settings because people like me want to see the sound quality it produces before buying.

[@manuelluizcosta6158]

Thanks, great reviews!

[@FoiMal123]

Julian are the EVO 4 and EVO 8 the same in terms of internals? Just different input and outputs?

[@thequantumproducer]

Yes! finally got this review😁 yeahh!!!

[@AlejandroGuerrero]

Man you missed that we always search in reviews: the Windows/Mac driver that comes with the unit. How does it look? Can u control the buttons and dial of the unit from the driver or is there any software control? Can you enable/disable 48v and other functions from the sw. driver? are those ASIO drivers? We are interested in seeing the actual drivers of the units and how they look. Thanks.

[@EddieInzauto]

Julian, I think there's something I don't understand about what you said when comparing to the listed specs. The specs say the mic gain is up to 58 dB and you said the maximum system gain is 41.4 dBFS. How are these different and how do they relate to one another? I think I just don't know the definitions of each term/concept. Thanks!

[@rjb7569]

Wonder if you'll be reviewing the just released evo 16, going for $500...

[@JoelBedoy]

I've seen a couple of video from users saying evo interfaces have some electromagnetic interference, I know it has been 3 years from this review but it can be interesting if you could make a test for that.

This guy is awesome

[@anuprandive5145]

Waiting for headphone amp video , according to that ,I am going to buy audio interface

[@18CC]

I bought one and I like it. I would have more gain for the inputs, 2 instrument inputs. And i would like the evo dont reset everytime you restart ur PC.

[@TheWorldWillBeOK]

Would be interesting to see a review of Tascam 102i. Decent price, great features, looks super sturdy. However, it did not received any attention. Possibly a sleeper interface?

[@alessandromazzu]

what about the differences between Evo 4 anche Evo 8 for the pre and converters?

[@mmillidere]

Thank you for review ...

[@Tenelia]

I don't understand the part about having better dynamic range, but worse EIN? Could you make a video about how to interpret those results esp if I'm setting up a voice/instrument recording?

[@kris2501100]

I love the part showing internals.

[@KristianDowling]

Love your work. Would like to see you review the Rode AI-1 which has amazingly low noise. If love to see how it compares to your other interfaces

[@Rolanoid]

Excellent videos thanks. You showed the line out measurements but not the line in measurements. How are they? Would the EVO8 be a good unit to connect a studio grade external analog compressor to a DAW?

[@consulenza24h98]

I would know the Line in for guitar too

[@heavymetalmixer91]

Great video! Btw, how are the DACs compared to MOTU M2's?

[@vlividTV]

I had the same question!! :)

[@johnewald3148]

heavymetalmixer o

[@aviatedviewssound4798]

the dac are a little bit better on the audient evo 4 but the motu m2 headphone amp are better at powering lower headphone impedance if you're going with the audient get an external headphone amp with it

[@aviatedviewssound4798]

Also if you have a mid impedance headphone your fine higher will give you less low end

[@prosoundproductionstudio8512]

Is the EVO 16 supposed to have the same converters as this EVO 4

[@anuprandive5145]

I was waiting for your review

[@ulfrinn8783]

Hmm, Trying to decide between this and a Komplete Audio 2 for an all-purpose audio solution handling both a microphone that maybe needs a bit more gain than a standard dynamic, but not as much as an SM7B, and has a really good DAC to replace my dedicated DAC and headphone amp.

[@evanbelcher]

Thanks for the video! It would be great if you could review the M-Audio Air 192|6! It would really help me decide which interface to buy (between it, Scarlett 2i2, and Motu M2)

[@everartaraujo]

Congratulations for one more video, I would like to ask you if it is possible to make a comparison between a regular audio interface and a pedal, that also works as a audio interface for example Zoom b3, Boss GT1, etc.. It can be really interesting to see if there is a big difference between this 2 products. Thanks in advance

[@benediktpackmohr1413]

Julian's reviews are some of the most helpful ones around. Great work. I am wondering if I need a #Fetlifter for video conferencing with a Procaster or if I can simply push the gain in Windows' volume settings if the signal is too low.

[@apextest5642]

What best audio interface ??? Evo 4 ? Umc202HD ?? Focusrite Solo gen 3 ? Please tell me

[@thedoodler882]

hey, could we get a review of the Klark Teknik Mic Booster CT 1? Keep up the great vids!

[@nodan5883]

Hi, thanks for your great reviews. Can you review the Rode AI-1?

[@HRLDmusic]

man... now I am nitpicking between EVO4 and ID4. Ahahaha, great review Julian.

[@xshooter03]

Hello Julian. On this video you recommended headphones with 150 ohms or higher for this interface. Is a pair of 120 ohms headphones close enough?

[@homerfrasier]

Hi julian. Can u make a review of the boya am1 audio interface please

[@zzhhcc]

Great review! At the edge of buying this. One question: you stated that the headphone ideally have 8x (150 Ω) the impedance of the amp, but in the Evo “start recording bundle”, the bundled headphone (SR2000) has an impedance of merely 32 Ω. Do you consider that a mistake (aka. Audient cheaped out) or would I be just fine using my UE 900 to do zero-latency monitoring (30 Ω. Yes weird choice but I love this earphones!) thanks!

[@jonyroll2007]

Another great video mate , could you help me with one advice please ? Building a home studio , mainly to record acoustic guitars , in your opinion which one has the better quality sound ? Scarlet 2i2 3th generation U-Phoria 204 behringer Or komplete áudio 2 , thank you , I am really undecided

[@DjayEMix]

Great review. Have you managed to test this interface with mac OS big sur?

[@H4NDCRAFTED]

Thanks for this , more importantly , where did you get that nice sweater ?