Experience the performance of an Audient console directly on your desktop with the Audient iD44 MkII. This high-performance 20×24 USB audio interface, crafted by industry experts, is designed for musicians, producers, bands, and project studio engineers. With a sleek smoke-grey finish, it builds upon its predecessor’s success with enhancements such as a 9 dB improvement in ADCs’ THD+N figure, Audio Loop-back, and a dual headphone amp.
Key Features
Audient Console Mic Preamps:
Four Class-A mic preamps with discrete circuit design for ultralow noise and low distortion.
Class-Leading Converters:
24-bit / 96 kHz audio with 126 dB dynamic range and 112 dB THD+N for precise and natural audio translation.
Digital I/O Expansion:
2 S/PDIF or 8-Channel ADAT optical I/O for flexible digital expansion.
Dual Headphone Outputs:
Two independent Class-AB headphone output channels with options for 1/4″ and 3.5mm jacks.
Versatile Connectivity:
Main and Alt speaker outputs, Audio Loop-Back function, ScrollControl wheel, and dedicated controls for talkback, dim, and cut.
DSP Mixer and Standalone Mode:
Low-latency DSP mixer, word clock output, and standalone mode for efficient recording.
All-Metal Enclosure:
Robust construction with hand-finished aluminum knobs for durability.
Four Class-A Microphone Preamps
The iD44 MkII incorporates four Class-A mic preamps, utilizing the same discrete circuit design as Audient’s renowned ASP8024-HE recording console. This circuitry ensures ultralow noise, low distortion, and a detailed sonic signature with a touch of classic analog warmth.
Class-Leading Converters
Boasting an exceptional 126 dB dynamic range and 112 dB THD+N, the iD44 MkII’s ADC converters provide an honest and natural translation of audio, revealing subtle details for better mix decisions.
16-Channel Digital I/O Expansion
Expand your studio capabilities with two optical input and output connectors, supporting both ADAT and S/PDIF for up to 16 additional channels of mic preamps.
Balanced Inserts for Hardware Integration
Integrate your favorite outboard FX directly before conversion, accessing the cleanest signal path and facilitating custom signal chains for print-backs or line-level sources.
JFET Instrument Inputs
The harmonically rich JFET 1/4″ instrument inputs replicate classic valve amplifier input stages, providing an ideal sonic foundation for guitars or basses.
Two Speaker Outputs
With four line outputs, the iD44 MkII supports connections to two sets of speakers or an external headphone amp for distribution, offering versatile monitoring options.
Two Independent Headphone Outputs
Collaborate seamlessly with two individual stereo headphone amps, accommodating three sets of headphones with 1/4″ and 3.5mm jacks.
Audio Loop-Back for Podcasts and Streaming
Equipped with Audio Loop-Back, the iD44 MkII allows you to capture playback from multiple applications simultaneously, making it perfect for content creators, podcasters, and streamers.
Software Mixer with Ultralow Latency
The integrated software mixer enables low-latency direct monitoring, creating stereo artist cue mixes, customizable channel naming, layout presets, and advanced routing. The loop-back feature is also controlled via the Software Mixer.
ScrollControl
The iD44 MkII’s volume encoder transforms into a virtual scroll wheel with a touch of a button, providing hardware-like control over your DAW, plug-in parameters, and more.
Console-Style Monitor Controller
Inspired by Audient’s analog console design, the iD44 MkII offers flexible monitor control functions, including dedicated talkback, cut, dim buttons, polarity, mono, speaker select, and cue-mix monitoring.
Built-In Talkback
Utilize dedicated talkback technology with any connected audio source, freeing up mic pres and providing an effective talkback solution.
Programmable Function Buttons
Assign monitoring functions to three programmable buttons for quick access to essential features, ensuring real hardware control at your fingertips.
Rugged Durability
The iD44 MkII’s all-metal construction, hand-finished aluminum knobs, and high-grade components ensure durability during studio sessions and on the road.
Included Software
The iD44 MkII comes bundled with a variety of free software and plug-ins, offering powerful creative tools right from the start:
Cubase and Cubasis LE 3: Music-creation software from Steinberg.
Retrologue 2: Classic analog synth from Steinberg.
M-Tron Select: Digital emulation of the classic Mellotron.
Torpedo Wall of Sound: Highly realistic cab simulation from Two Notes.
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