From Audient
Flagship USB iD Interface Made for Hybrid Workflows
Audient iD48 24-In | 32-Out USB-C Audio Interface is designed with producers and engineers in mind, delivering professional-grade features tailored for the demands of modern studios. Equipped with eight Audient Console mic preamps, two JFET instrument inputs, advanced 32-bit ESS converters, and eight balanced inserts with innovative Switchable Analog Insert technology, this interface offers exceptional audio fidelity and effortless integration with outboard gear, making it a perfect choice for hybrid workflows.
The perfect foundation for a professional studio setup, the iD48 boasts ADAT/SPDIF expandability, wordclock I/O, talkback functionality, and customizable monitor controls. Effortlessly reference your mixes through Main and Alt speaker outputs, or two independent headphone amps. Seamlessly manage your workflow with the included iD Mixer software, enabling ultralow-latency direct monitoring, stereo-cue mix creation, virtual loopback for streaming, and layout preset storage. To enhance creativity, the iD48 comes bundled with a free comprehensive suite of instrument and processor plug-ins.
8 Audient Console Mic Preamps
iD48’s eight Audient Console mic preamps deliver 68 dB gain, ultralow noise and distortion with a touch of classic analog warmth.
Utilizing the same fully analog and discrete mic-preamp circuit design found in Audient's renowned recording console, the ASP8024-HE, the iD48 brings real analog-console mic preamps on your desktop.
2 JFET Instrument Inputs
Designed to replicate the input stage of a classic valve amplifier, iD48’s two harmonically rich JFET instrument inputs give you the perfect sonic foundation for your guitars or basses before you hit your amp sims.
Advanced 32-Bit Converter Technology
The iD48 utilizes 32-bit ESS DAC converter technology to minimize quality loss and maximize performance during conversion.
And with 126.5 dB (DAC) and 120 dB(ADC) of dynamic range, you will hear subtle details better and identify problematic issues faster.
Expand Your Studio with ADAT I/O
Future-proof your studio with iD48's optical input and output connections.
Supporting both ADAT and SPDIF, iD48 lets you expand your I/O by adding up to 16 channels of external mic preamps to your setup.
Hybrid Workflow: Switchable Insert Routing for Outboard Integration
Utilizing D-sub connections, iD48 provides eight fully balanced inserts, letting you integrate your favorite outboard FX prior to conversion, while giving you the cleanest signal path possible.
iD48’s switchable insert routing enables you to select which source is feeding the ADC path. This enables you to 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.
For users wanting to record external analog mic preamps, iD48’s returns let you bypass the Audient Mic Preamp, giving you a clean and direct conversion path for recording.
4 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.
2 Independent Headphone Outputs
Confidently mix on headphones with two engineer-grade, fully independent stereo headphone amps, providing 124 dB of dynamic range and enough power to support headphones up to 600 ohms.
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.
Talkback
iD48’s innovative talkback technology lets you use a USB microphone or your computer's built-in mic as a dedicated talkback mic—freeing up valuable mic preamps for recording
Ultralow Latency iD Software Mixer
Optimized for speed, the iD Mixer (included) is your productivity's best friend. Quickly set up ultralow-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.
All-Metal Construction
Featuring an all-metal construction and detachable rack ears, iD48 is designed to handle the rigors of everyday use, whether in the studio or on the road. Perfect for any studio environment, the fanless design means iD48 provides nearly silent operation.
Free Software with ARC
iD48 is bundled with a free suite of creative software including Cubase LE, alongside industry leading plug-ins and virtual instruments, so you can start recording right out of the box.
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)
- PAD: -10dB
- HPF: -3dB @ 100Hz, 2nd Order (12dB/Octave)
D.I / Instrument Input (Channel 1 and 2)
- D.I GAIN: 0 to +68dB (with 10dB Gain Boost)
- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +15dBu
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: 500kΩ Unbalanced
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ±0.5dB 10Hz to 40kHz
- THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.06%
- SNR: 96dB A-weighted
- 1/4” JACK: Tip (Hot) & Sleeve (Shield)
Analogue to Digital Converter
- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +18dBu (0dBFS digital maximum)
- DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL: +18dBu = 0dBFS
- INPUT IMPEDANCE: >10k Ω Balanced
- CROSSTALK: <-118dB @ 1kHz, <-115dB @ 10kHz
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ±0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2 (Nyquist)
- THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.0003% (-110dB)
- DYNAMIC RANGE: 120dB A-weighted
- 1/4” TRS JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
Digital to Analogue Converter (Monitor and Line Outputs)
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +18dBu (0dBFS digital maximum)
- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <100 Ω
- CROSSTALK: <-120dB @ 1kHz, <-115dB @ 10kHz
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ±0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2 (Nyquist)
- THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.00026% (-111.5dB)
- DYNAMIC RANGE: 124dB un-weighted, 126.5dB A-weighted
- 1/4” TRS JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
Headphone Outputs
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +18dBu (0dBFS digital maximum)
- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <50 Ω unbalanced
- CROSSTALK: <-117dB @ 1kHz, -112dB @ 10kHz
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ±0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
- THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.00023% (-112dB)
- DYNAMIC RANGE: 121dB un-weighted, 124dB A-weighted
- MAX LEVEL INTO 30ohms: 4V Peak, 2.85V RMS, 530mW
- MAX LEVEL INTO 60ohms: 5.82V Peak, 4.12V RMS, 565mW
- MAX LEVEL INTO 600ohms: 8.71V Peak, 6.16V RMS, 126mW
- 1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
Free 3-Year Warranty
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Returns
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