Audient iD48 USB Interface
The iD48 is the ultimate Audient interface, building on the core features that have made the iD series so popular, and delivering stunning audio performance alongside an incredibly intuitive user experience —but this time with more than enough I/O to handle any session.”
designed with producers and engineers in mind, the Audient iD48 offers standard features for the working professional. With Audient Console Mic Preamps, advanced 32-bit ESS converter technology and all-new Switchable Analogue Insert technology, this 8-channel audio interface makes integrating outboard fast and intuitive – the perfect foundation for a pro studio setup.
Andrew says of the Switchable Insert technology, “For the first time ever, the iD48’s Switchable routing lets you choose which source feeds the ADC path. This allows you to choose per channel between the Audient Console Mic Preamp or a DAW output to send to your outboard – no hassle with cables. You can also bypass the Audient Mic Preamp altogether for a direct conversion path for recordings.”
The iD48’s impressive audio performance is due to the eight low-noise, low-distortion Audient Console Mic Preamps that deliver 68dB of gain. As is true of the entire iD series, the completely discrete, high-performance op amp design is the same circuitry used in the renowned ASP8024-HE recording console. “With iD48 we guarantee true analog Audient Console Mic Preamps on your desktop – no copies, no emulations and no gimmicks,” Andrew emphasizes.
Add to that 32-bit ESS DAC converter technology, designed to minimize quality loss while maximizing performance during conversion, resulting in a huge dynamic range of 126.5dB on the DACs, keeping subtle details audible.
The ability to add up to 16 channels of external microphone preamps with the iD48 makes it easy to expand your setup as needed. “The iD48 is designed to grow with our users and offers the ability to add more inputs and outputs via ADAT, S/PDIF, or SMUX—this makes your studio future-proof and allows you to handle demanding multi-microphone sessions with ease.”
The Audient iD48 isn’t just a powerful audio interface—it also offers all the features of a professional monitor controller. “You can connect, listen to, and reference your mixes via the Main and Alt speaker outputs, or use the additional line outputs to send audio to an external headphone amplifier for distribution to your artists,” says Andrew. Two independent stereo headphone amplifiers also offer a dynamic range of 124 dB and enough power to support headphones up to 600 ohms.
The Audient iD48 is fully compatible with iD Mixer and makes it easy to set up direct monitoring with ultra-low latency, create stereo cue mixes, or save layout presets—all from a single app.
Audient iD48 Features:
- 24 inputs
- 32 outputs (24 simultaneous outputs via USB)
- 8 x Class-A Audient Console Mic Preamplifiers
- Industry-leading AD/DA converters
- 2 x Discrete JFET Instrument Inputs
- Main and Alt speaker outputs
- 2 x independent headphone outputs
- 2 x ADAT inputs and outputs
- 8 x switchable balanced inserts
- Software mixer with ultra-low latency
- Audio Loopback
- ScrollControl
- Special Alt speakers and talkback controls
- 2 x user-defined function keys
- +48V, Pad, +10 dB Boost, Polarity Invert, and HPF controls
- Word Clock input and output
- Standalone mode
- Power on/off
- USB 2.0 compliant (24 in / 24 out)
- 24-bit/96 kHz
- Removable rack ears
- All-metal design
- Free software and plugins
