Audient EVO 4 vs BEACN Studio Audio Interface
Audient EVO 4 vs BEACN Studio Audio Interface compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Audient EVO 4 or BEACN Studio Audio Interface? It is a toss-up — take the Audient EVO 4.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Audient EVO 4 takes Audio Resolution, the BEACN Studio Audio Interface takes Preamps. With the trade even, $120 is the tiebreaker, and the Audient EVO 4 is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need preamps — get the BEACN Studio Audio Interface.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Audient EVO 4 | BEACN Studio Audio Interface |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 10/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Preamps | 8.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Power | 10/10 | 10/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Audient EVO 4
Compact 2-in/2-out USB-C interface with Smartgain and clean preamps for creators and podcasters.
On paper the Audient EVO 4 takes sample rate (96kHz, +48kHz). It gives up preamp gain to the BEACN Studio Audio Interface. It is the cheaper of the two, by $120.00.
Leads on
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Sample Rate +48kHz96kHz48kHz
Higher sample rates capture more audio detail — important for professional recording and mixing.
BEACN Studio Audio Interface
Streaming-focused audio interface with creator routing, clean preamps, and low-latency monitoring.
On paper the BEACN Studio Audio Interface takes preamp gain (69dB, +11dB). It gives up sample rate to the Audient EVO 4. That costs $120.00 more than the Audient EVO 4.
Leads on
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Preamp Gain +11dB69dB58dB
More gain drives quiet dynamic microphones like the SM7B without a separate booster.
Where they’re identical
These 10 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type usb-c, xlr, trs
- Bit Depth 24-bit
- Phantom Power Yes
- XLR Inputs 2
- Headphone Outputs 1
- Direct Monitoring Yes
- Loopback Yes
- ADAT Expansion No
- MIDI I/O None
- Bus Powered Yes
The Record
19 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Audient EVO 4 is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Audient EVO 4 and BEACN Studio Audio Interface?
The largest gap is sample rate, where the Audient EVO 4 leads — 96kHz against 48kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 10 specs, including connection type, bit depth and phantom power. Two audio interfaces from Audient and BEACN, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Audient EVO 4 or BEACN Studio Audio Interface?
It is a toss-up — take the Audient EVO 4. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the Audient EVO 4 takes Audio Resolution, the BEACN Studio Audio Interface takes Preamps. With the trade even, $120 is the tiebreaker, and the Audient EVO 4 is the cheaper side of it.
What do the Audient EVO 4 and BEACN Studio Audio Interface have in common?
Both share 10 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (usb-c, xlr, trs), bit depth (24-bit), phantom power (Yes) and XLR inputs (2), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the BEACN Studio Audio Interface worth the extra $120 over the Audient EVO 4?
The BEACN Studio Audio Interface costs $249.00 against $129.00, a difference of $120. The premium buys preamp gain (69dB). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.