Audient Audio Interface iD4 MKII, Class A Console Microphone Preamp (High Speed USB-C, Monitor Mix and Monitor Panning Function, 2 Headphone Outputs, Mac/PC/iOS Compatible), Black

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It would be much faster and more accurate to set the input/DAW listening balance with software faders - and actually, that is how they seem to have implemented it on the bigger iD14 MKII model.

They are designed as desktop interfaces with all the controls on the top surface exactly where I like them to be. My iD4MKII has been working without fault when I've hooked it to the Thunderbolt 3 port of a Mac or a PC.The iD4 MkII is a brilliant interface for a singer with a guitar but lacks a bit of versatility once you try to move beyond that as you can’t record a stereo line signal. Turn iD4’s volume knob into a virtual scroll wheel and take control of a variety of compatible onscreen parameters.

The special feature of the Lenovo "always on" USB-connector is that it keeps feeding power to the connected USB device even if I the laptop is put to sleep (unlike the other USB interfaces which I tried before). To connect the iD4 to an iOS device with a lightning port, an Apple Camera Connection Kit and Active USB hub must be used. Engineered to survive everyday use, iD4 delivers professional quality audio in a small, beautifully engineered, and all-metal package. Equipped with both a jack and mini-jack connection and a powerful headphone amp capable of driving headphones up to 600 ohms, the iD4 is ready to take on the most demanding recording sessions. Frequency response taking such a drastic nosedive before fs/2 leads me to suspect that RMAA and the interface may be disagreeing about sample rate.They both run at 24‑bit and 96kHz; they have similar signal‑to‑noise of 101dBu, slightly improved dynamic range at 120dB, the same 58dB gain range on the mic input, slightly less on the JFET input. Audient iD4 MKII, the ultimate 2 in / 2 out Audio Interface designed to take your recordings to the next level in every way. MusicRadar verdict: The iD4 provides a solid uplift on its predecessor and although the feature set is pretty basic, there’s quality where it counts.

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

audio interface, 2 inputs and 2 outputs, offering all the advantages of a console, in a compact format. Featuring an Audient Console mic pre, class-leading converters, dual headphone outputs and a JFET Instrument Input, iD4 gives you everything you need to create studio quality recordings at home.

The periodic ripple (presumably mostly to be blamed on the ADC - try a different sample rate) is maybe +/-0. On the top you have individual gain control over the inputs, some fleeting LED meters and that iD multi‑purpose encoder which handles volume and has a special power we’ll come on to in a minute. The iD14 MkII has an additional combi Mic/Line input with independent phantom power with solid switches on the top panel. This is a smart‑looking update to the very capable iD4 and iD14 audio interfaces that bring them bang up to date. Designed to deliver true phantom power over USB, iD4 will make sure your mics get the power they need to ensure optimal sonic performance.Every iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp, the same discrete circuit design found in our renowned recording console the ASP8024-HE. The DI sounds really clean and crisp, I ran my electro-acoustic and electric through it without any issues. Finally, the top panel includes a five-step output meter that temporarily doubles as a level indicator when you adjust one of the controls. You will need to check that iD4 is selected as the audio device in your chosen Digital Audio Workstation Software (DAW) as well.