Audient iD48 High Performance AD/DA Interface & Monitoring System

Bigger, better and more powerful than ever, iD48 is the flagship USB iD interface made for producers and engineers. Packing in eight Audient Console Mic Preamps, advanced 32-bit ESS converter technology and the all new Switchable Analogue Insert technology, iD48 seamlessly combines astonishing audio performance with ease of use. Add to that professional must-have features like ADAT expandability and customisable monitor control, iD48 is ready to transform your studio!

KEY FEATURES:

• Advanced 32-bit AD/DA Converters with 126.5dB Dynamic Range
• 24 Inputs / 32 Outputs (24 Simultaneous Outputs over USB)
• 8 x Audient Console Mic Preamps with +48V, Pad, +10dB Boost, Polarity Invert and HPF Controls
• 8 x Switchable Balanced Inserts (sends + returns)
• 2 x JFET Instrument Inputs
• 2 x Digital Inputs (ADAT + S/PDIF)
• 2 x Digital Outputs (ADAT + S/PDIF)
• Word Clock Input/Output
• Main and Alt Speaker Outputs
• 2 x Independent Headphone Outputs (up to 600Ohms)
• Ultra-low Latency Software Mixer
• Audio Loop-back
• Dedicated Alt Speakers and Talkback Controls
• 2 x User Defined Function Keys
• Standalone Mode
• USB 2.0 Compliant (24in / 24out)
• 24bit/96kHz
• Detachable Rack Ears (included)
• All-Metal Design
• Free Software & Plugins Included
• 3 Year Warranty

AUDIENT CONSOLE MIC PREAMPS:

Sound better than ever with the Audient Console Mic Preamp. Delivering 68dB gain, ultra-low noise and low distortion with a touch of classic analogue warmth. iD48's eight Audient Console Mic Preamps make sure you capture a clean, accurate and true to source translation of your audio.

The same fully analogue and discrete mic preamp circuit design found in Audient's renowned recording console the ASP8024-HE. No emulations, no copies, just real analogue console mic preamps on your desktop. With a noise floor 30,000 times quieter than the signal level, your recordings will be captured with stunning clarity.

ADVANCED 32-BIT CONVERTER TECHNOLOGY:

Utilising 32-bit ESS DAC converter technology to minimise quality loss and maximise performance during conversion, iD48 makes sure your audio sounds cleaner, clearer and more precise than ever. With 126.5dB of dynamic range, you will hear subtle details better and identify problematic issues faster – making getting release ready results easy.

EXPAND WITH DIGITAL I/O:

Make short work of the most demanding sessions and future proof your studio with iD48's optical input and output connections. Supporting both ADAT and SPDIF, iD48 lets you boost your I/O by adding up to 16 channels of external mic preamps to your setup.

8 BALANCED INSERTS FOR OUTBOARD INTEGRATION:

Utilising Dsub connections, iD48 provides eight fully balanced inserts letting you integrate your favourite outboard FX prior to conversion – giving you the cleanest signal path possible. Perfect for stem mixing and print-backs.

For the first time ever, iD48's Switchable insert routing enables you to select which source is feeding the ADC path. Letting you choose whether to send the Audient Mic Preamp or a DAW output to your outboard on a per channel basis and all without having to plug or unplug cables.

• Track with Hardware FX
• Mix with Hardware FX
• Track with an external preamp

For users wanting to record external analogue mic preamps, iD48's Returns let you bypass the Audient mic preamp, giving you a super clean and direct conversion path for recording.

ADVANCED MONITORING CONTROL:

iD48 not only excels as a powerful USB-C audio interface, but also provides everything you need to get studio-ready monitoring control.

Headphone Outputs - Confidently mix on headphones with either of iD48's two engineer-grade and independent stereo headphone amps, providing 124dB dynamic range and enough power to support headphones up to 600Ohms.

Speaker Outputs - Connect, listen and reference your mixes through Main and Alt speaker outputs. Alternatively use the extra line outputs to send audio to an external headphone amp for distribution to your artists.

Talkback Control - Take advantage of iD48's innovative talkback technology, letting you use a USB microphone or your computer's built-in mic as a dedicated talkback mic – freeing up valuable mic preamps for recording.

User Defined Monitor Control - Configurable function buttons let you assign any of iD48's powerful monitoring capabilities, such as Speaker Select, Dim or Mono Sum to the two dedicated hardware Function Buttons.

ULTRA-LOW LATENCY SOFTWARE MIXER:

Optimised for speed, the iD Mixer is your productivity's best friend. Quickly set up ultra-low latency direct monitoring, create up to four stereo cue mixes, save layout presets and quickly setup advanced routing – all from one easy to use app.

2 x JFET INSTRUMENT INPUTS:

Designed to replicate the input stage of a classic valve amplifier, iD48's two harmonically rich JFET Instrument Inputs gives you the perfect sonic foundation for your guitars or basses before you hit your amp sims.

ENGINEERED TO LAST:

At just over 44cm wide, an all-metal construction and with detachable rack ears, iD48 is designed to survive everyday use, whether in the studio or up against the wear and tear of travel. Stable, reliable and ready to go.

USB Connectivity - Connecting via a high-speed USB connection, iD48 offers ultra low latency monitoring, and rock solid driver performance for both macOS and Windows.

Whisper Quiet - A fanless design means iD48 provides near total silence no matter what you throw at it. Perfect for any studio environment.

FREE SOFTWARE AND PLUGINS:

Bundled with a free suite of creative software including Cubase LE, alongside industry leading plugins and virtual instruments, you can start recording as soon as you open the box.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Microphone Preamplifier:

• MIC GAIN: 0 to +68dB (with 10dB Gain Boost)
• LINE GAIN: -10 to +58dB (with 10dB Gain Boost)
• PHANTOM POWER: 48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel
• MIC EIN: -127dBu
• CMRR: >80dB @ 1kHz
• MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +18dBu
• INPUT IMPEDANCE (Mic): 3k Ω balanced
• INPUT IMPEDANCE (Line): 10k Ω balanced
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ±0.5dB 10Hz to 65kHz
• CROSSTALK: <-115dB @ 1kHz & 10kHz
• THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): 0.0016% (-96dB)
• SNR: 99dB A-Weighted
• XLR: Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin 1 (Shield)
• 1/4" TRS JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)