Audient EVO 4 vs PreSonus Revelator io24
Audient EVO 4 vs PreSonus Revelator io24 compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
Audient EVO 4 or PreSonus Revelator io24? Get the PreSonus Revelator io24, narrowly.
The PreSonus Revelator io24 wins Audio Resolution — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $199, so the Audient EVO 4 stays the pick if $70 matters more than those specs.
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 | PreSonus Revelator io24 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Resolution | 7.5/10 | 10/10 |
| Preamps | 9.7/10 | 10/10 |
| Mic Inputs | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Monitoring | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Creator Features | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 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.
It gives up sample rate and preamp gain to the PreSonus Revelator io24. It is the cheaper of the two, by $70.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
PreSonus Revelator io24
Desktop audio interface intended for creator workflows, microphone input, monitoring, and clean signal routing.
On paper the PreSonus Revelator io24 takes sample rate (192kHz, +96kHz) and preamp gain (60dB, +2dB). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $70.00 more than the Audient EVO 4.
Leads on
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Sample Rate +96kHz192kHz96kHz
Higher sample rates capture more audio detail — important for professional recording and mixing.
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Preamp Gain +2dB60dB58dB
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
- Bus Powered Yes
- TRS Outputs 2
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 PreSonus Revelator io24 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 PreSonus Revelator io24?
The largest gap is sample rate, where the PreSonus Revelator io24 leads — 192kHz against 96kHz. 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 PreSonus, each taking a different approach to audio quality and I/O flexibility.
Which is better for streaming, Audient EVO 4 or PreSonus Revelator io24?
Get the PreSonus Revelator io24, narrowly. The PreSonus Revelator io24 wins Audio Resolution — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $199, so the Audient EVO 4 stays the pick if $70 matters more than those specs.
What do the Audient EVO 4 and PreSonus Revelator io24 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 PreSonus Revelator io24 worth the extra $70 over the Audient EVO 4?
The PreSonus Revelator io24 costs $199.00 against $129.00, a difference of $70. The premium buys sample rate (192kHz) and preamp gain (60dB). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.