Audient · Updated June 2026
EVO 4: price, specs & release date
EVO 4, released 2020. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: audient.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The EVO 4 is listed at $129 on audient.com as of 2026-06-27, #3 cheapest of 17 audio interfaces (median $219); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 73/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 18 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Clean, high-quality sound; recording quality excellent and hard to tell apart from pricier interfaces in A/B listening; Smartgain auto-gain is genuinely clever and useful for setting levels.
- Skip if Flat, minimalist single-dial top panel makes levels/settings hard to read at a glance; an angled top would help is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$129How we know these prices
The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.
Verify each point — 6 archived snapshots
- 2020-11-01 — $129 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-06-03 — $129 · snapshot ↗
- 2021-11-11 — $129 · snapshot ↗
- 2023-02-13 — $129 · snapshot ↗
- 2024-02-12 — $129 · snapshot ↗
- 2025-08-06 — $179.99 · snapshot ↗
Is the EVO 4 a good buy?
At $129, the EVO 4 is #3 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95. On the spec sheet, its inputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, its outputs analog of 2 is the lowest of the 18, and its mic preamps of 2 is the highest of the 18.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the EVO 4
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews - Sound on Sound and MusicRadar - both strongly recommend the EVO 4 as excellent value with clean, high-quality sound and a genuinely clever Smartgain auto-gain feature. Sound on Sound also praised very low latency, describing recording quality as indistinguishable from a pricier MOTU M4 in A/B tests. Both flagged the minimalist single-dial top panel as hard to read at a glance; no other whitelisted audio tester surfaced a hands-on review.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2020-05-19–2020-12
Tested by Sound on Sound, MusicRadar
Consistently praised
- Clean, high-quality sound; recording quality excellent and hard to tell apart from pricier interfaces in A/B listening · 2 sources
- Smartgain auto-gain is genuinely clever and useful for setting levels · 2 sources
- Excellent value for money (sub-£100 / $129) · 2 sources
- Very good software/monitor-mixing solution (mixer app, Monitor Mix, Loopback) · 2 sources
- Great low-latency performance for software monitoring/instruments
Commonly flagged
- Flat, minimalist single-dial top panel makes levels/settings hard to read at a glance; an angled top would help · 2 sources
- Plastic case with some flex, plus no MIDI and no power switch
Where reviewers disagree Build quality split: MusicRadar rated it a 'Robust and solid build,' whereas Sound on Sound found the plastic case flexed and the front panel unclipped under a firm grip, comparing it unfavourably to the metal-cased MOTU M2/M4.
The sources (2)
The recording quality overall was excellent, living up to the dynamic range and very low noise specifications.
The latency performance was also excellent, going all the way down to a couple of milliseconds at 16 samples without any hint of a struggle, glitch or pop.
Just gripping the EVO 4 reasonably tightly I found the front would unclip and have to be clicked back into place.
Logic then picked the interface up straight away for some very crisp playback (indeed it is comparable with the ID44 that we also have in the studio).
Input recording is also exemplary, helped a little with a Smart Gain feature that helps you set levels
A more angled top would have suited us more, but then the ID range never had this so it's curious as to why EVO brings this to our attention!
Specifications
| Price (US) | $129 Launch US MAP $129; street price ~$99–$160 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Audient |
| Released | 2020 |
| Inputs analog | 2 |
| Outputs analog | 2 |
| Max resolution bit (kHz) | 24-bit / 96 kHz |
| Mic preamps | 2 |
| Connection | usb_c |
| Midi io | No |
| Bus powered | Yes |
Source: audient.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by sweetwater.com. USB-C, 2-in/2-out, 2 EVO mic preamps, bus-powered, no MIDI, 24-bit/96 kHz confirmed via Audient tech specs. Launched at NAMM 2020. priceUsd corrected $105->$129 to reflect documented US MAP at launch (street ~$99–$160). Draft Musicstore corroboration replaced with Sweetwater listing.
Is the EVO 4 worth it vs cheaper audio interfaces?
EVO 4 against its closest cheaper and pricier audio interfaces on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Inputs analog | Outputs analog | Max resolution bit (kHz) | Mic preamps | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVO 4 this | $129 | 2 | 2 | 24-bit / 96 kHz | 2 | usb_c |
| Komplete Audio 2 | $99 | 2 | 2 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | usb_b |
| Studio 24c | $157.99 | 2 | 2 | 24-bit / 192 kHz | 2 | usb_c |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the EVO 4?
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews - Sound on Sound and MusicRadar - both strongly recommend the EVO 4 as excellent value with clean, high-quality sound and a genuinely clever Smartgain auto-gain feature. Sound on Sound also praised very low latency, describing recording quality as indistinguishable from a pricier MOTU M4 in A/B tests. Both flagged the minimalist single-dial top panel as hard to read at a glance; no other whitelisted audio tester surfaced a hands-on review. Praised: Clean, high-quality sound; recording quality excellent and hard to tell apart from pricier interfaces in A/B listening; Smartgain auto-gain is genuinely clever and useful for setting levels; Excellent value for money (sub-£100 / $129); Very good software/monitor-mixing solution (mixer app, Monitor Mix, Loopback); Great low-latency performance for software monitoring/instruments. Flagged: Flat, minimalist single-dial top panel makes levels/settings hard to read at a glance; an angled top would help; Plastic case with some flex, plus no MIDI and no power switch. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the EVO 4 cost?
The EVO 4 has a US price of $129 (Launch US MAP $129; street price ~$99–$160), as of 2026-06-19.
How does the EVO 4 compare on price?
At $129, the EVO 4 is #3 cheapest of the 17 audio interfaces we track, where the median is $199.95.
Has the EVO 4's price changed?
No — the EVO 4 has held at $129 since 2020-11-01.
What is the lowest price the EVO 4 has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the EVO 4 is $129 on 2020-11-01 — which is its current price.
Is now a good time to buy the EVO 4?
At $129, the EVO 4 is at the lowest price we have recorded since 2020-11-01.
When was the EVO 4 released?
The EVO 4 was released 2020.
What are the EVO 4's key specs?
EVO 4 (Audient): inputs analog 2, outputs analog 2, max resolution bit khz 24-bit / 96 kHz, mic preamps 2, connection usb_c. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
Price of record: $129 at audient.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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