If you came here to tell me that I had a crumb on my t-shirt for the entire video, I KNOW ALL RIGHT! Ignore the Ham sandwich/Monster Munch/Digestive biscuit remnants as best you can, slap the like button around a bit then check out Audient’s excellent Evo 4 right here: amzn.to/3UqKHRl ---CHAPTERS--- 00:00 I Found the Ultimate Audio Interface for iPad & iPhone 01:10 Hardware Tour 03:52 Unique Features 04:06 Smart Gain Explained 05:41 Smart Muting Explained 06:18 iOS Specific Free Software 07:35 Start Recording Bundle 08:22 SR1 Microphone Test 09:22 SR2000 Headphones Test 11:18 More Sound Demos 13:15 Final Verdict
I'd love to see a comparison between this Evo 4 and the iRig Pro I/O Duo (or the single input). In fact, I'd love a comparison with any interfaces claiming to support iOS devices. The Evo 4 looks like an amazing option. Lots of people don't own computers or want to be able to play/record with a mobile phone on the go or at gigs. Nobody that I've seen has ever made a video telling people which devices are truly iOS compliant beyond the iRig models -- and I've said surely there must be other interfaced that don't require a PC (though supporting both PC/Mac computers and iOS/Android mobile devices is a huge plus in case someone ever gets a new type of device). Can you try to find as many iOS interfaces as possible, compare them all with sound samples and features, and help people decide which is best for their needs? Like making an ultimate video guide for iOS interfaces? That would be extremely helpful. Thanks for making me aware of the Evo 4. The bundled items sound much better than the items you compared to, which is a huge deal. Higher price point doesn't always mean it's better.
I wish we knew the round trip latency for interfaces going into iPad and iPhone overall great review I agree this is a very nice interface especially for the price
Thank you so much for this video. I made the decision to get myself the evo 4 for my home studio after seeing this and it’s the perfect fit for my needs.
Nice review. I have the EVO 8 and use it with my 2018 iPad Pro. It works very well with one mic and doesn’t drain the iPad battery very much at all. I have even recorded drums using 3 mics and even tho you can see the battery drain a little more, if u start at full, you can still get through a couple hours. The smart gain works as advertised and overall the unit is excellent. The Evo 8 is probably the best combination of performance and value for a 4 in 4 out interface. The only problem with the 8 is that it doesn’t come with the Cubasis Le software bundle.
Have you use an electronic drumkit with this? I also have an ipad Pro 2018. I play guitar and a friend of mine just bought an electronic drumkit that has midi connection. Just trying to figure out if we'll be able to play into the Audient 8 at the same time. I like how it's got two headphone outputs.
Wow. At that price point that’s absolutely fascinating dude. There are so many interfaces to choose from it gets a bit dull checking them out but this one stands out. Also, the bundle - for that price, wow!
I’ve been using a Schiit Fulla 3 for my M1 iPad Pro 12.9” + magic keyboard for about 6 months. Speakers are a pair of iLoud Micro Monitors. I’m not a music or video producer, so this setup works great for streaming videos and music. Excellent video, mate!
Interesting. I've owned the Evo4 for a couple of years and use it for my voiceover rig. It was the best choice for that setup due to its light weight and small size, as I mounted it with a ball mount to a 3/4" pipe cross-brace in my booth (or a boom stand in my previous booth setup). I haven't tried it with my iPad, but -- as a replacement for my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, it has a great low noise floor, great sound, and has never given me trouble.
Thanks so much for this info. I’ve been putting together a mobile set-up and have been looking for an audio interface. Just got my EVO 4 and did a test and it worked great. I plan to use it with my Hydrasynth Explorer, Deluge (both can be battery powered) and my iPad Pro. I also tested using it with the camera connection kit and will be able to use that to connect the EVO 4 to my iPad and keep the iPad charging when AC power is available.
I did a ton of research before i bought mine. Needed to get versed in MIDI and interfaces, usb hubs.. lol. Yea I’ve had mine for almost 3 years now. Been doin the iOS music production for a bit now. I utilize the hell out of the lovely and free GarageBand, and plug just about anything into it. Mainly BiasFX 2 mobile, and Pete Johns has been my go to guy for iOS music production ever since. Of course your video would hit my feed 😂. I liked and followed, buddy! I digress.. I run this through a PA system and crank it to play with live bands. If i wanna record, i will use my headphones first.
I wish I had seen this before picking up the Scarlet Solo. Not that I’m unhappy with it but it was really the only option presented to me. This seems like a nice option.
I’m a little disappointed in mine and with the company. The output is low on mine. The auto gain won’t work with ANY of my dynamic mics. It’s very clean but even with the gain knob maxed out the output is low. If I run a fethead it all works but that again to me means the output must be low. I’m disappointed in the company because after supplying them with sample audio like they asked they just stopped responding. All my mics work fine with other interfaces. Given the nice LED meter it also seems odd they face up where the view is obstructed by the big knob. I haven’t tried it on my iPad or Mac Mini so maybe I’ll give that a try. Thanks for the review.
I have an iPad Pro (with Bias FX2 installed), I would like to connect my iPad and Guitar to the Evo 4 and connect the Evo 4 to my Roland Cube Street EX amp. Is this possible or would I need additional hardware to make this work. I intend to use this setup to play live gigs with our small group (we play mainly charity events). Looking forward to your comments. Best Regards
EVO SR1 in this demo is better balanced. The Behringer has mid boost and the Rhode has scooped mids...to my ear through Sony headphones. Nice demo Patrick! Hello from Dallas Texas...the Greatest Country in the wOrlD!
Just ordered one of these Patrick, great review, i know, I'm a little late to the party. How do you keep your usb c ipad charged while using this interface?
Thank you for this interesting video. I got the EVO 4 and the iD4 Mk2 at the same time and kept the iD4 as i felt that the recordings sounded a little nicer to me. And I didn't like the XLR inputs of the EVO4 as I was not sure whether the material would be lasting long...
@@TheGaragebandGuide @Teeum5 EVO4 has 113dB A-weighted dynamic range; iD4 Mk2 sports 126dB dynamic range; could indeed translate to an an audible difference between the two.
Great review, Patrick. I have the EVO 8 and wonder about the loopback function with the Mac. More precisely, how to set it up and stream using GB or Logic for effects. Maybe an idea for a future vid?
Great idea Marc! I have a couple of interfaces with that feature now, so would definitely be interesting to dive into how it works! Know any live streamers who might be able to give me some advice? 😉
@@TheGaragebandGuide I know a few live streamers but none of them uses the EVO and the only info I could gather was about using loopback on the PC... which is useless for me.
Hi, THanks for the review but can i ask a really simple question please. If the interface is connected to the ipad and that is where it gets its power from, to power everything, how long would the ipad take to drain the power? Thanks Dave
Thanks for the excellent review. I want an easy to use interface to record vocals with a Shure SM58 dynamic microphone into GarageBand on i-pad via the apple camera kit. Will I need a powered usb hub or will it draw sufficient power from the ipad? Also, will this device provide enough power to drive my AKG 32 ohm headphones?
EVO mic seemed fuller from a mid/bass perspective in my opinion. This is an EQ if like. If you prefer more treble from your acoustic guitar, then maybe not.
Don't need a dongle, but that's because I have a USB-C to Lightning cable and my 7th Gen iPad has a Lightning port. I have every type of USB to Lightning cable, in fact, just in case....and, of course, as soon as I wrote that, THEN you mentioned the power issue! LOL. No problem, though, as I do have the Apple powered USB adapter, also, with a Lightning connection.
Thanks for the video. But, be aware that the evo 4 can't be powered by a lightning cable. You'll have to buy two extra cables to make it work with "old" iPad with lightning port... 😤
Crumbs, not something I need right now as I have no hardware but maybe one day. Nice rundown as always. Have you done a video on really budget full ear headphones, i.e. under £50? I can't seem to find one on your channel or are they simply not worth it. I'm willing to go higher but not yet and I'd like a new pair sooner than BF or Xmas. Cheers.
I have an frustrating issue with my iPad using Logic Pro and EVO 4. When i record a track using electric guitar via EVO4 i record and it works fine. If i exit the project and go back again select the track i want to continue with i dont get the sound selected. if adding a new track again then it works.
I am considering this interface to record drum tracks with my iPhone via the garage band app that I can send to someone to play guitar and bass with. Any feedback before I purchase?
Thank you for this video. I recently got the donner interface and I’ve noticed some annoying latency when recording electric guitar in GarageBand. I’m using the m1 iPad Pro so it shouldn’t give this latency. Any suggestions on how to correct this? Thank you so much.
Buy better interface :) Frankly, I gave up. Latency in GB during guitar recording was annoying even with my RME Babyface Pro FS. Reason is the buffer there is fixed to 256 samples and you can't go lower even with super duper interface.
Hi, I’m from Australia. I’m finding it hard to get specs on interfaces that suit IOS. I was looking at Komplete but the salesperson thinks they aren’t for iOS. Cheers 😊
I use my m-audio m-track solo with my ipad and it works amazingly!.. half the cost of this and other mentioed interfaces in the comment section. Id never limit my options just to have a slightly smaller unit. Still have to have a laptop or ipad so the size of the interface isnt really relevant.
it is depending on your physical setup dimensions. some folks with a tiny space may need products for their ipad with very small footprints to save space.
@Zyswest ok well update!.. that m audio stopped working out of no where so sense the suport really sucks ballz i went with a focusrite scarlett solo.. way nicer unit and decided to run protools.. all good now!
I wonder if there any way to such behavior. I wanna use 2 software programs in Ipad - for example, cubase for adding some effects to guitar, and loopy pro for making loops. Can I create kinda channel between these 2 programs?
@@Willam_J Shure, but if i put in a powered hub then i could use any audio-interface i want (or i got) and don't need this for an ios device. The point of this device is that you can use it without dongles (good for mobility). And this plus gets lost if i have to connect a dongle and then another interface (for midi) etc.
@@Willam_J Thanks for that information, is there any way to connect the TC Helicon audio interface with the Motu M4 that I have and be able to record sounds from my Ipad in the Daw?
Thanks for the great videos! Just saw your new video on the irig HD x and am unsure which one to pick between these two. I am mainly going to use it to play guitar through headphones while using apps like tonex, bias fox, nembrini, etc. on an iPad Pro. Which one would you recommend and why? I’m currently using the Apogee Jam but it does not have a headphone output and for some reason I am unable to get audio out of headphones. I’m using a generic usb-c hub and I am plugging in the Apogee Jam and a headphone amp and the iPad for some reason does not send the audio out to the dac. So these two seems like would work as they both have headphone outputs! Thanks again for your great videos!
This is the better option in my opinion. Yes, it's not as portable as the iRig HD X but you're getting more features, better sound quality and the option to add microphones to your set up further down the line. You could also just grab a USB-C to USB-C cable and attach the Evo 4 directly to your iPad and remove the need for a hub.
Friend, I have doubts about this Interface, I saw comments that there are interference noises, such as Bluetooth and cell phone signal, is this true? Another thing, for use only with electric guitar and bass, would the Irig HD 2 be a good option? compared to the Evo 4???
I haven’t encountered any issues like that myself, even with it sitting right next to my phone. Yeah, the iRig HD 2 will work fine if you only plan to record guitar or bass. The Evo 4 (or other ‘proper’ interface would give you more options down the line if you decide to record via a microphone.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thanks for the answer. In terms of sound quality and fidelity, will the Evo 4, Focusrite Solo or another interface be much superior to the Hd 2 or will they sound the same?
What would you recommend? I need both audio and midi to Funktion when I later this month is going to test Logic for iPad , my Apogee desktop never received the promised usb midi implementation, it sounds fabulous but it’s sad to have to connect usb hubs , but I will do it if necessary , i wonder if audio interfaces work thru usb hub ? Can you recommend an usb c hub for iPad Pro third generation . Thanks for a very good channel 😊
Hi Patrick, was wondering if you had any issues with monitoring with this device. I just got mine hooked up, trying to record some bass into GB iOS. Powered with usb hub, into iPad with Apple usb 3 adapter used the smart gain feature. Headphones in the EVO 4, to use the mix option to hear myself w no latency, Really bad headphone noise, high pitched whirring, moved everything to a clean isolated AC outlet, verified ground was proper, thought it might be dirty power but made no difference. Checked all cables and connections. Am I missing something in the monitoring process? Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
Great review, Patrick. This combo seems great to me. Well, I’m looking for an audio interface to use with a Mac (running OSX Mojave or Catalina at most) for live guitar. These balanced outputs can be used to connect with a PA system, right?
Thanks for the very useful review. After purchasing Evo 4 I learned: only Evo 4 is compatible with iOS according to the Audient website (not the Evo 8). The loopback feature is only relevant for MacOS/Windows as there is no software on iOS to enable this, disappointing for me as I need to make screencast videos of my iOS app from an iPad. Would have been great to do it on an iPad only. Not quite sure why no vendors provide configuration software on iOS after all these years, seems like it should be a must for calling something iOS compatible. Otherwise, it's a great device for iPad based live performance or production, great sound, lightweight, bus powered, hits all the main points except for the lack of software support on iOS.
I agree, I’ve reached out to Audient and asked for an iOS app but nope they aren’t going to make one, what a big let down. All I want to do is send a metronome to headphones and not out of the main output
@@ScottLSimon It wasn’t working with loopy pro or aum, I did contact audient and they replied that they aren’t making an ios version of their app any time soon so it’s not possible
@@theinfinate ok...yeah. That is not supported in basic interfaces. The Scarlett Solo doesn't allow routing to the headphones independent of the main outs either.
if you're looking for something ultra portable, check out the ESI UMG192. i hear very little about it.. but I own it and its really good. smaller than a pack of cigarettes, two inputs, one of them hi-Z, phantom power, USB-C, metal housing, and a small price tag. cheers!
Sorry to bother the community… But will this work for my new iPad Air fifth generation 2022 straight out the box? Because prior to this I was using my rig HD 2 With my iPhone 12 promax.
Hello I want to use my ipad for live perforfmance and sin g along with it - I am told that the only way of doing htis is to use an audio interface - is this correct?
Pretty cool! Thanks. Patrick when I record with the Scarlett 2i2 it records one track mono. I have a Helix Line 6. When I use the Helix, it records one track in stereo. Is there away to use an audio interface and have it record one track in stereo? Thank you. Nice vocals by the way.
The interface looks really good. Or rather, it sounds good and packs a lot of features into a small package. That plastic body looks like it weighs next to nothing though, and would come to bits pretty quickly if it got a solid knock. If you look after it, that shouldn't be a problem. The light weight can be a double edged sword; great for portability, bad for getting dragged off a table by a heavy headphone or XLR cable. As for the starter pack, I don't think the included mic and headphones are any good at all. The mic sounds like a cheap dynamic mic, not a condenser, with very little detail in the sound and no high end. The difference in sound quality between the mic and the electric guitar going straight into the interface was stark, though you did manage to even things up in post. The headphones sound like they would only make that worse, with no clarity. They sounded like phone speakers when compared to the ATH-30x and especially the Sony pair, which was a step up again from the ATs. I guess if you're just trying to get started on a budget, the pack will let you get into it, learn, and practice, but I'd be looking to replace both the mic and headphones as soon as I could afford it. The interface itself sounds great though.
Please help. Is it possible to listen to an interface and the iPad internal audio mixed together within the iPad? I want to jam along with RUclips/spotify using my guitar plugged in through an interface (not yet purchased. Thanks in advance
I'm planning to buy a pair of Adam Audio T5V studio monitors and want a good interface. Do you think Evo 4 will work good with T5Vs? I'm not planning to connect an external instruments or even mic just want a good quality interface for the speakers.
I just got a pair of Adam Audio T5Vs last month Dominik! They are excellent and work well with every audio interface I’ve tried them with (including the EVO 4.) One thing to note is that as excellent as the sound quality is (and it IS excellent) the T5Vs do have a fairly noticeable hiss to them if you are sat quite close to them. Took a bit of getting used to for me (The M-Audio BX5s I had before had no hiss at all).
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thanks for the quick reply! Hiss sounds a bit annoying :( Have you tried them with Scarlett Solo? I can't decided between them two.
@@DominikZalewski85 yes, tried with the solo too, work’s absolutely fine. There’s so little difference between audio interfaces around the $100 mark that you can’t really go wrong. The hissing IS noticeable at first, I found that setting the volume of the speakers themselves to around 50% and cranking the attached audio interface’s volume a bit works well. You can’t hear the hiss while music is playing is that helps.
Perfect ? - I am strugglin to get an interface that will run easily with ipad connected without dongles. I am trying to use Loopy Pro and am struggling to get most operating easily . Will this oen wrk with 10th generation ipad- dont have pro . Some interfaces only work bus powered with pro models. I lokked at Arturia but the minifuse 4 cannto be bus powered. and htey dont include the (needed) power supply I am on the verge of giving up on the notion of using loopy pro live other than as file playback using bluetooth and play along with it - seems a waste of opportunity
But how can I use the video record function of my iPad while using GarageBand? Whenever I minimise GarageBand to open my camera record function it shuts off GarageBand completely?
Can I monitor recorded tracks to while recording singing vocals without the music tracks coming through the unit and recording onto my mic track? I was having this issue with a small sound board. It would let me monitor my music as I recorded vocals but whatever music was coming from the iPad into the sound board was being pumped into my mic line also somehow. Like anything coming into the board was being recorded as an out signal as well on my mic line.
@@TheGaragebandGuide i actually tried it and it all works, the only things is you cant open the Evo Mixer since it requires the driver, but the interface as a standalone 8 channel input works well. I directly do the input monitoring on Logic and just adjust my IEM volume there. But yup it works. I just needed to reset the Evo 16 to factory setting so that the main output also goes to Heaphone 1&2.
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Ignore the Ham sandwich/Monster Munch/Digestive biscuit remnants as best you can, slap the like button around a bit then check out Audient’s excellent Evo 4 right here: amzn.to/3UqKHRl
---CHAPTERS---
00:00 I Found the Ultimate Audio Interface for iPad & iPhone
01:10 Hardware Tour
03:52 Unique Features
04:06 Smart Gain Explained
05:41 Smart Muting Explained
06:18 iOS Specific Free Software
07:35 Start Recording Bundle
08:22 SR1 Microphone Test
09:22 SR2000 Headphones Test
11:18 More Sound Demos
13:15 Final Verdict
this is definitely a shortbread bit ;)
I'd love to see a comparison between this Evo 4 and the iRig Pro I/O Duo (or the single input). In fact, I'd love a comparison with any interfaces claiming to support iOS devices.
The Evo 4 looks like an amazing option. Lots of people don't own computers or want to be able to play/record with a mobile phone on the go or at gigs. Nobody that I've seen has ever made a video telling people which devices are truly iOS compliant beyond the iRig models -- and I've said surely there must be other interfaced that don't require a PC (though supporting both PC/Mac computers and iOS/Android mobile devices is a huge plus in case someone ever gets a new type of device).
Can you try to find as many iOS interfaces as possible, compare them all with sound samples and features, and help people decide which is best for their needs? Like making an ultimate video guide for iOS interfaces? That would be extremely helpful.
Thanks for making me aware of the Evo 4. The bundled items sound much better than the items you compared to, which is a huge deal. Higher price point doesn't always mean it's better.
I wish we knew the round trip latency for interfaces going into iPad and iPhone overall great review I agree this is a very nice interface especially for the price
Thank you so much for this video. I made the decision to get myself the evo 4 for my home studio after seeing this and it’s the perfect fit for my needs.
Nice review. I have the EVO 8 and use it with my 2018 iPad Pro. It works very well with one mic and doesn’t drain the iPad battery very much at all. I have even recorded drums using 3 mics and even tho you can see the battery drain a little more, if u start at full, you can still get through a couple hours. The smart gain works as advertised and overall the unit is excellent. The Evo 8 is probably the best combination of performance and value for a 4 in 4 out interface. The only problem with the 8 is that it doesn’t come with the Cubasis Le software bundle.
Have you use an electronic drumkit with this? I also have an ipad Pro 2018. I play guitar and a friend of mine just bought an electronic drumkit that has midi connection. Just trying to figure out if we'll be able to play into the Audient 8 at the same time. I like how it's got two headphone outputs.
Wow. At that price point that’s absolutely fascinating dude. There are so many interfaces to choose from it gets a bit dull checking them out but this one stands out. Also, the bundle - for that price, wow!
Yeah, like I say in the video, you can’t really go wrong at this price point.
I’ve been using a Schiit Fulla 3 for my M1 iPad Pro 12.9” + magic keyboard for about 6 months. Speakers are a pair of iLoud Micro Monitors. I’m not a music or video producer, so this setup works great for streaming videos and music. Excellent video, mate!
I assume recording a keyboard through the guitar input is okay?
IMHO Audient over-specced the EVO series, the sound quality is just amazing at any price points
To my ears the evo 4 sounds great with everything . Another piece of equipment added to my shopping list.
Interesting. I've owned the Evo4 for a couple of years and use it for my voiceover rig. It was the best choice for that setup due to its light weight and small size, as I mounted it with a ball mount to a 3/4" pipe cross-brace in my booth (or a boom stand in my previous booth setup). I haven't tried it with my iPad, but -- as a replacement for my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, it has a great low noise floor, great sound, and has never given me trouble.
Thanks so much for this info. I’ve been putting together a mobile set-up and have been looking for an audio interface. Just got my EVO 4 and did a test and it worked great. I plan to use it with my Hydrasynth Explorer, Deluge (both can be battery powered) and my iPad Pro. I also tested using it with the camera connection kit and will be able to use that to connect the EVO 4 to my iPad and keep the iPad charging when AC power is available.
I did a ton of research before i bought mine. Needed to get versed in MIDI and interfaces, usb hubs.. lol. Yea I’ve had mine for almost 3 years now. Been doin the iOS music production for a bit now. I utilize the hell out of the lovely and free GarageBand, and plug just about anything into it. Mainly BiasFX 2 mobile, and Pete Johns has been my go to guy for iOS music production ever since. Of course your video would hit my feed 😂. I liked and followed, buddy!
I digress.. I run this through a PA system and crank it to play with live bands. If i wanna record, i will use my headphones first.
I wish I had seen this before picking up the Scarlet Solo. Not that I’m unhappy with it but it was really the only option presented to me. This seems like a nice option.
I’m a little disappointed in mine and with the company. The output is low on mine. The auto gain won’t work with ANY of my dynamic mics. It’s very clean but even with the gain knob maxed out the output is low. If I run a fethead it all works but that again to me means the output must be low.
I’m disappointed in the company because after supplying them with sample audio like they asked they just stopped responding.
All my mics work fine with other interfaces.
Given the nice LED meter it also seems odd they face up where the view is obstructed by the big knob.
I haven’t tried it on my iPad or Mac Mini so maybe I’ll give that a try.
Thanks for the review.
I highly enjoy your channel. This interface sounds like the bee’s knees and the wasp’s elbows. I want one now!
Can you record two tracks at once using the evo4 on the iPad?
I have an iPad Pro (with Bias FX2 installed), I would like to connect my iPad and Guitar to the Evo 4 and connect the Evo 4 to my Roland Cube Street EX amp.
Is this possible or would I need additional hardware to make this work. I intend to use this setup to play live gigs with our small group (we play mainly charity events).
Looking forward to your comments.
Best Regards
Incredible video Patrick! So much useful info packed into just 14 min!
Thanks man! Appreciate it!
Just ordered one of these big knobs, great review! Thanks.
If you already have a Scarlett Solo and don't need the bundled software, I guess the main advantage is that this is slightly more portable?
The Scarlett Solo isn’t much bigger than this really. I’d put this at the same level as the solo, not as an upgrade.
@@TheGaragebandGuidethe scarlet solo is on sale for $99 would you go for the solo or pay the extra $30 for the evo ?
But why don’t I see no major reviewers talk about the Mackie Onyx Producer 2-2? Is it bad, is it good? I’m confused between the Mackie and this Evo 4.
Best RUclips video ever.
EVO SR1 in this demo is better balanced. The Behringer has mid boost and the Rhode has scooped mids...to my ear through Sony headphones. Nice demo Patrick! Hello from Dallas Texas...the Greatest Country in the wOrlD!
I agree on this.
Just ordered one of these Patrick, great review, i know, I'm a little late to the party. How do you keep your usb c ipad charged while using this interface?
Thank you for this interesting video. I got the EVO 4 and the iD4 Mk2 at the same time and kept the iD4 as i felt that the recordings sounded a little nicer to me. And I didn't like the XLR inputs of the EVO4 as I was not sure whether the material would be lasting long...
Interesting, especially as there is not too much between the two price wise.
@@TheGaragebandGuide @Teeum5 EVO4 has 113dB A-weighted dynamic range; iD4 Mk2 sports 126dB dynamic range; could indeed translate to an an audible difference between the two.
Hi Patrick, is the Audient evo 4 also suitable for a MacBook Air?
Yes absolutely.
If this had midi in/out, I'd jump! Awaiting for Arturia to come out with the Minifuse 4. Thanks for the review.
I hear good things about the Minifuse too!
Love the ‘wee Lego man’ and ‘my neighbours hate me’. 😂 Great video as always.
Great review, Patrick. I have the EVO 8 and wonder about the loopback function with the Mac. More precisely, how to set it up and stream using GB or Logic for effects. Maybe an idea for a future vid?
Great idea Marc! I have a couple of interfaces with that feature now, so would definitely be interesting to dive into how it works!
Know any live streamers who might be able to give me some advice? 😉
@@TheGaragebandGuide I know a few live streamers but none of them uses the EVO and the only info I could gather was about using loopback on the PC... which is useless for me.
Hi, THanks for the review but can i ask a really simple question please. If the interface is connected to the ipad and that is where it gets its power from, to power everything, how long would the ipad take to drain the power? Thanks Dave
Thanks for the excellent review.
I want an easy to use interface to record vocals with a Shure SM58 dynamic microphone into GarageBand on i-pad via the apple camera kit.
Will I need a powered usb hub or will it draw sufficient power from the ipad?
Also, will this device provide enough power to drive my AKG 32 ohm headphones?
EVO mic seemed fuller from a mid/bass perspective in my opinion. This is an EQ if like. If you prefer more treble from your acoustic guitar, then maybe not.
Yeah it was a bit warmer ‘out of the box’, but definitely needed tweaking in post to bring out the top end of the acoustic guitars.
Don't need a dongle, but that's because I have a USB-C to Lightning cable and my 7th Gen iPad has a Lightning port. I have every type of USB to Lightning cable, in fact, just in case....and, of course, as soon as I wrote that, THEN you mentioned the power issue! LOL. No problem, though, as I do have the Apple powered USB adapter, also, with a Lightning connection.
My Ultimate audio interface is the Steinberg UR-RT4 (4-port) with the Rupert Neve Design transformers. You asked for Ultimate, not Ultimate Cheap. ;
Can you run a comparison of this audio interface with Sterling Audio Harmony H224 USB. Which would you recommend if you have to buy one?
Thanks for the video. But, be aware that the evo 4 can't be powered by a lightning cable. You'll have to buy two extra cables to make it work with "old" iPad with lightning port... 😤
Crumbs, not something I need right now as I have no hardware but maybe one day. Nice rundown as always.
Have you done a video on really budget full ear headphones, i.e. under £50? I can't seem to find one on your channel or are they simply not worth it. I'm willing to go higher but not yet and I'd like a new pair sooner than BF or Xmas. Cheers.
I took a look at a cheap and cheerful pair of headphones a few month back (£11!) ruclips.net/video/Qg6XRczgcYg/видео.html
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thank you kindly.
I have an frustrating issue with my iPad using Logic Pro and EVO 4. When i record a track using electric guitar via EVO4 i record and it works fine. If i exit the project and go back again select the track i want to continue with i dont get the sound selected. if adding a new track again then it works.
Tc Helion Go Twin seems to have more features, e.g, MIDI.
Would you recommend this over the focusrite solo? I’m going to be using only with my iPad and iPhone for guitar. Thanks!
I use a usb c Antelope Zen Go that’s the best interface for a Ipad
Can you use it to record audio for your videos?
I am considering this interface to record drum tracks with my iPhone via the garage band app that I can send to someone to play guitar and bass with. Any feedback before I purchase?
love your video, dude!
Cheers! I appreciate you watching!
I looking for a audio interface to use as a sound card for my iPad Pro, and recommendations
I’d still recommend the one in this video. It’s portable, has great features and is surprisingly affordable.
Hey Patrick! Do you know if the loopback function also works on iOS? Is that available clicking the mixer button on the interface?
Thank you for this video. I recently got the donner interface and I’ve noticed some annoying latency when recording electric guitar in GarageBand. I’m using the m1 iPad Pro so it shouldn’t give this latency. Any suggestions on how to correct this? Thank you so much.
Buy better interface :) Frankly, I gave up. Latency in GB during guitar recording was annoying even with my RME Babyface Pro FS. Reason is the buffer there is fixed to 256 samples and you can't go lower even with super duper interface.
Hi, I’m from Australia. I’m finding it hard to get specs on interfaces that suit IOS. I was looking at Komplete but the salesperson thinks they aren’t for iOS. Cheers 😊
Could this work running in the background, to do live streams for example?
Super useful, thanks so much!
Thanks for watching!
I use my m-audio m-track solo with my ipad and it works amazingly!.. half the cost of this and other mentioed interfaces in the comment section. Id never limit my options just to have a slightly smaller unit. Still have to have a laptop or ipad so the size of the interface isnt really relevant.
it is depending on your physical setup dimensions. some folks with a tiny space may need products for their ipad with very small footprints to save space.
@Zyswest ok well update!.. that m audio stopped working out of no where so sense the suport really sucks ballz i went with a focusrite scarlett solo.. way nicer unit and decided to run protools.. all good now!
No usb mic input? I've been long awaiting such a thing 🤷🏻♂️
I wonder if there any way to such behavior. I wanna use 2 software programs in Ipad - for example, cubase for adding some effects to guitar, and loopy pro for making loops. Can I create kinda channel between these 2 programs?
Good review bud...Im on the look out for something to use with my iPhone 12 for guitar recording with some backing...this this ok for that ?
Would be nice if it also had midi ports
TC Helion Go Twin has it all.
it doesn’t have midi??? be gone with it
@@Willam_J Shure, but if i put in a powered hub then i could use any audio-interface i want (or i got) and don't need this for an ios device. The point of this device is that you can use it without dongles (good for mobility). And this plus gets lost if i have to connect a dongle and then another interface (for midi) etc.
@@Willam_J Thanks for that information, is there any way to connect the TC Helicon audio interface with the Motu M4 that I have and be able to record sounds from my Ipad in the Daw?
@@Willam_JStill, the direct usb C to usb C advantage, not needing any hub will be lost.
Thanks for the great videos! Just saw your new video on the irig HD x and am unsure which one to pick between these two. I am mainly going to use it to play guitar through headphones while using apps like tonex, bias fox, nembrini, etc. on an iPad Pro. Which one would you recommend and why? I’m currently using the Apogee Jam but it does not have a headphone output and for some reason I am unable to get audio out of headphones. I’m using a generic usb-c hub and I am plugging in the Apogee Jam and a headphone amp and the iPad for some reason does not send the audio out to the dac. So these two seems like would work as they both have headphone outputs! Thanks again for your great videos!
This is the better option in my opinion. Yes, it's not as portable as the iRig HD X but you're getting more features, better sound quality and the option to add microphones to your set up further down the line.
You could also just grab a USB-C to USB-C cable and attach the Evo 4 directly to your iPad and remove the need for a hub.
On the "smart mute" feature: can you /unmute/ the monitors with the headphones still connected?
Friend, I have doubts about this Interface, I saw comments that there are interference noises, such as Bluetooth and cell phone signal, is this true? Another thing, for use only with electric guitar and bass, would the Irig HD 2 be a good option? compared to the Evo 4???
I haven’t encountered any issues like that myself, even with it sitting right next to my phone.
Yeah, the iRig HD 2 will work fine if you only plan to record guitar or bass. The Evo 4 (or other ‘proper’ interface would give you more options down the line if you decide to record via a microphone.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thanks for the answer. In terms of sound quality and fidelity, will the Evo 4, Focusrite Solo or another interface be much superior to the Hd 2 or will they sound the same?
What would you recommend? I need both audio and midi to Funktion when I later this month is going to test Logic for iPad , my Apogee desktop never received the promised usb midi implementation, it sounds fabulous but it’s sad to have to connect usb hubs , but I will do it if necessary , i wonder if audio interfaces work thru usb hub ? Can you recommend an usb c hub for iPad Pro third generation . Thanks for a very good channel 😊
Is there any way to use this and have the iPad be powered at the same time?
Not directly - you’d need to attach a powered USB hub as a ‘middle man’ between the two.
Hi Patrick, was wondering if you had any issues with monitoring with this device. I just got mine hooked up, trying to record some bass into GB iOS. Powered with usb hub, into iPad with Apple usb 3 adapter used the smart gain feature. Headphones in the EVO 4, to use the mix option to hear myself w no latency, Really bad headphone noise, high pitched whirring, moved everything to a clean isolated AC outlet, verified ground was proper, thought it might be dirty power but made no difference. Checked all cables and connections. Am I missing something in the monitoring process? Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.
Isn’t Cubasis LE free anyways? Or does it somehow come with the software so you don’t need an internet connection or the App Store to download it?
Great review, Patrick. This combo seems great to me. Well, I’m looking for an audio interface to use with a Mac (running OSX Mojave or Catalina at most) for live guitar. These balanced outputs can be used to connect with a PA system, right?
Helluva swiss army knife! Good review!
Thanks for the very useful review. After purchasing Evo 4 I learned: only Evo 4 is compatible with iOS according to the Audient website (not the Evo 8). The loopback feature is only relevant for MacOS/Windows as there is no software on iOS to enable this, disappointing for me as I need to make screencast videos of my iOS app from an iPad. Would have been great to do it on an iPad only. Not quite sure why no vendors provide configuration software on iOS after all these years, seems like it should be a must for calling something iOS compatible. Otherwise, it's a great device for iPad based live performance or production, great sound, lightweight, bus powered, hits all the main points except for the lack of software support on iOS.
I agree, I’ve reached out to Audient and asked for an iOS app but nope they aren’t going to make one, what a big let down. All I want to do is send a metronome to headphones and not out of the main output
@@theinfinate Is there no way to do that with the Cubase version that is bundled with it?
@@ScottLSimon It wasn’t working with loopy pro or aum, I did contact audient and they replied that they aren’t making an ios version of their app any time soon so it’s not possible
@@theinfinate ok...yeah. That is not supported in basic interfaces. The Scarlett Solo doesn't allow routing to the headphones independent of the main outs either.
the evo headset is crazy. wow
if you're looking for something ultra portable, check out the ESI UMG192. i hear very little about it.. but I own it and its really good. smaller than a pack of cigarettes, two inputs, one of them hi-Z, phantom power, USB-C, metal housing, and a small price tag.
cheers!
Kinda pricey for the limits..
Sorry to bother the community… But will this work for my new iPad Air fifth generation 2022 straight out the box? Because prior to this I was using my rig HD 2 With my iPhone 12 promax.
Yep, though you will need an adapter for the cable, or a separate USBC to USBC cable.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thank You 🙏🏻
What about for live performance? I really want to use my iPad like a pedalboard with with like AUM and fx, or TH-U. Does this interface work for live?
I bought the M Audio Air 192 4, and i cant make it work with my IPad 9th gen.😔
because it is not compatible you have to read the specifications, you have the new Volt that are compatible
Hello I want to use my ipad for live perforfmance and sin g along with it - I am told that the only way of doing htis is to use an audio interface - is this correct?
Patrick, you're always do an awesum job! 🤗
I would need 4 outputs (or even 6) becauase I do a lot of DJing and need 2 channels to monitor + 2 main outputs to be able to use my iPad Pro.
It still doesn’t have an app for iOs does it??
Pretty cool! Thanks. Patrick when I record with the Scarlett 2i2 it records one track mono. I have a Helix Line 6. When I use the Helix, it records one track in stereo. Is there away to use an audio interface and have it record one track in stereo? Thank you. Nice vocals by the way.
Newbie here. Can you use tonestack pro and this evo 4 interface together? (on ios ipad)
Yeah absolutely
Any idea if this works with the iphone 15 pro max directly? As in just usb c from the iphone to the evo 4 and nothing more? Thanks!
I don’t have an iPhone 15 so can’t test, but I don’t see why not?
@@TheGaragebandGuidegotcha! Thank you for the quick response!
The interface looks really good. Or rather, it sounds good and packs a lot of features into a small package. That plastic body looks like it weighs next to nothing though, and would come to bits pretty quickly if it got a solid knock. If you look after it, that shouldn't be a problem. The light weight can be a double edged sword; great for portability, bad for getting dragged off a table by a heavy headphone or XLR cable.
As for the starter pack, I don't think the included mic and headphones are any good at all. The mic sounds like a cheap dynamic mic, not a condenser, with very little detail in the sound and no high end. The difference in sound quality between the mic and the electric guitar going straight into the interface was stark, though you did manage to even things up in post. The headphones sound like they would only make that worse, with no clarity. They sounded like phone speakers when compared to the ATH-30x and especially the Sony pair, which was a step up again from the ATs. I guess if you're just trying to get started on a budget, the pack will let you get into it, learn, and practice, but I'd be looking to replace both the mic and headphones as soon as I could afford it. The interface itself sounds great though.
Does this work for DJing? And can you use it with djay Pro?
Please help. Is it possible to listen to an interface and the iPad internal audio mixed together within the iPad? I want to jam along with RUclips/spotify using my guitar plugged in through an interface (not yet purchased.
Thanks in advance
Very nice. Thank you 👍🏾
Is this compatible with iOS 16? My tascam ixr is no longer picked up by my iPad Pro
I'm planning to buy a pair of Adam Audio T5V studio monitors and want a good interface. Do you think Evo 4 will work good with T5Vs? I'm not planning to connect an external instruments or even mic just want a good quality interface for the speakers.
I just got a pair of Adam Audio T5Vs last month Dominik! They are excellent and work well with every audio interface I’ve tried them with (including the EVO 4.)
One thing to note is that as excellent as the sound quality is (and it IS excellent) the T5Vs do have a fairly noticeable hiss to them if you are sat quite close to them.
Took a bit of getting used to for me (The M-Audio BX5s I had before had no hiss at all).
@@TheGaragebandGuide Thanks for the quick reply! Hiss sounds a bit annoying :( Have you tried them with Scarlett Solo? I can't decided between them two.
@@DominikZalewski85 yes, tried with the solo too, work’s absolutely fine. There’s so little difference between audio interfaces around the $100 mark that you can’t really go wrong.
The hissing IS noticeable at first, I found that setting the volume of the speakers themselves to around 50% and cranking the attached audio interface’s volume a bit works well. You can’t hear the hiss while music is playing is that helps.
@@TheGaragebandGuide Many thanks for the advise!
Would this work with a MacBook Pro please ?
Absolutely
Is the usb-c port audio only or can you send midi through it?
Looks a solid bit of kit!
Perfect ? - I am strugglin to get an interface that will run easily with ipad connected without dongles. I am trying to use Loopy Pro and am struggling to get most operating easily . Will this oen wrk with 10th generation ipad- dont have pro . Some interfaces only work bus powered with pro models. I lokked at Arturia but the minifuse 4 cannto be bus powered. and htey dont include the (needed) power supply I am on the verge of giving up on the notion of using loopy pro live other than as file playback using bluetooth and play along with it - seems a waste of opportunity
whats the best daw for exporting audio tracks on iPads
Hi! How do you smart gain on the dedicated guitar input?
But how can I use the video record function of my iPad while using GarageBand? Whenever I minimise GarageBand to open my camera record function it shuts off GarageBand completely?
Can the newly released type-c input ipad be attached to this device (Evo 4)?
Yes, absolutely.
I wish re had MIDI in/MIDI out then it would be perfect.
I have got this one as well, and I love it 🙏🏼👍🏻
Can I monitor recorded tracks to while recording singing vocals without the music tracks coming through the unit and recording onto my mic track? I was having this issue with a small sound board. It would let me monitor my music as I recorded vocals but whatever music was coming from the iPad into the sound board was being pumped into my mic line also somehow. Like anything coming into the board was being recorded as an out signal as well on my mic line.
It’s hardly the Ultimate Audio Interface for iPad as it has no MIDI I/O like on the MiniFuse 2, M-Audio Air and the Komplete Audio 6
The smart muting is actually something I don't like, sometimes I want to have both outputs and headphones at the same time :)
Now don’t you think it’s time you upgraded your iPhone? That iPhone 1 you have lying about may be a bit out-of-date! 😂🤣
Good catch. Lol! 😂
I use my Yamaha THR as an audio interface. It’s not bad, but there is an almost imperceptible latency. Any noticeable with this unit?
all usb interfaces have latency you need to use a serial soundcard for near zero latency (expensive and not ios compatible)
Can i use midi keyboard with this?
Will this apply to Audient Evo 16?
No, the Evo 16 isn’t supported on iOS as it requires a driver to run properly.
@TheGaragebandGuide yess nd this is sad, apple can do it for the iPad M1 but nope, haha they would loose the use for laptops😅😅
@@TheGaragebandGuide i actually tried it and it all works, the only things is you cant open the Evo Mixer since it requires the driver, but the interface as a standalone 8 channel input works well. I directly do the input monitoring on Logic and just adjust my IEM volume there. But yup it works. I just needed to reset the Evo 16 to factory setting so that the main output also goes to Heaphone 1&2.