Audient ID44 MKII USB-C Audio Interface

Product details

The most powerful audio interface just got better. The latest generation of iD44 sees improved audio performance, additional must-have features and a beautiful new smoke-grey finish. The addition of audio loop-back and a dual headphone output, combined with four Audient Console mic preamps, class-leading converters, ADAT expandability and balanced inserts – means iD44 delivers the audio performance of an Audient console straight to your desktop.

Audient Console Mic Preamps
The professional sound you deserve

Every iD interface features the Audient Console Mic Preamp, the same discrete circuit design found in our renowned recording console the ASP8024-HE. Designed to deliver ultra-low noise and low distortion with a touch of classic analogue warmth, iD44’s four Audient Console mic preamps will give you the professional sound you deserve.

How does it sound?

The Audient mic pre is a high grade hybrid discrete and op amp design that delivers a clean, accurate and detailed translation of your source.

Now that’s quiet

With a noise floor 30,000 times quieter than the signal level your recordings will be captured with stunning clarity.

Class leading converters
Brilliance on the inside enables brilliance on the outside

Offering an incredible 126dB of dynamic range, iD44’s class leading converters have been designed to deliver the most honest and natural translation of your audio, helping you hear subtle detail, identify problematic issues and make better mix decisions. Experience remarkable clarity from the moment you press play.

Expand via ADAT
More channels, more possibilities

Easily configure your studio to tackle bigger sessions. Equipped with two optical input and output connectors, iD44 gives you plenty of options for expansion. Supporting both ADAT and SPDIF, boost your I/O by adding up to 16 channels of mic preamps to your setup.

Balanced Inserts
Hardware Integration

Integrate your favourite outboard FX prior to conversion and start creating signal chains that rival the very best. The insert returns also gives you direct access to the A/D converters providing the cleanest signal path possible, making it great for print-backs or integrating outboard line level sources.

JFET Instrument Inputs
Plug and play

Designed to replicate the input stage of a classic valve amplifier, iD44 features two harmonically rich JFET Instrument Inputs giving you the perfect sonic foundation for your guitars or basses before you hit your amp sims.

Speaker Outputs

Connect and listen to your mixes through two sets of speakers with iD44’s four line outputs. Alternatively use the extra line outputs to send audio to an external headphone amp for distribution to your artists.

Headphone Outputs

Easily record and collaborate with others by utilising iD44’s two individual stereo headphone amps, both providing more than enough power for your headphones to perform accurately.

Audio Loop-back
Creativity unleashed

Now equipped with Audio Loop-back, iD44 can quickly transform into a multi-purpose powerhouse. Giving you the ability to capture playback from multiple applications on your computer at the same time as your microphones, Audio Loop-back lets you create a custom audio feed ready to send to your streaming software. Ideal for content creators, podcasters and streamers.

The iD mixer tightly integrates hardware and software, letting you effortlessly set up low latency direct monitoring, create up to four stereo artist cue mixes, name and customise channels, save layout presets, assign hardware function buttons and quickly setup advanced routing. iD44’s Loop-back feature is also controlled via the Software Mixer, enabling you to select the Loop-back source from 6 different options to suit a variety of practical scenarios. Endless possibilities, speedy workflow.

Talkback
Innovation meets communication

iD44’s dedicated talkback technology enables you to use any audio source connected to your computer such as a built-in or USB microphone as your talkback mic, freeing up valuable mic preamps for recording.

Features

• 4 x Class-A Audient Console Mic Preamplifiers
• Class Leading AD/DA Converters
• 2 x Discrete JFET Instrument Inputs
• Main and Alt Speaker Outputs
• 1 x Independent Headphone Output
• 1 x Independent Dual Headphone Output
• 2 x ADAT Inputs & Outputs for Digital Expansion
• 2 x Fully Balanced Inserts
• Ultra-low Latency DSP Mixer
• Audio Loop-back
• ScrollControl
• 3 x User Defined Function Keys
• Dedicated Talkback, Dim and Cut Controls
• +48V, Pad, and HPF Switches
• USB 2.0 Compliant
• Standalone Mode
• 24bit/96kHz
• Word Clock Output
• Power switch
• All-Metal Design
• Free Software + Plugins

Specifications

• Microphone Preamplifier
  MIC GAIN:0 to +60dB
  LINE GAIN:-10 to +50dB
  PHANTOM POWER:48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel
  MIC EIN:-126dBu
  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:<-90dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz):0.003% (-90dB)
  SNR:96dB
  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)
  D.I GAIN:0 to +60dB
  MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:+10dBu
  INPUT IMPEDANCE:1MegΩ Unbalanced
  FREQUENCY RESPONSE:±0.5dB 10Hz to 50kHz
  THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz):<0.3%
  SNR:95dB A-weighted
  1/4” JACK:Tip (Hot) & Sleeve (Shield)
• Analogue to Digital Converter (ADC 1 & 2):
  (Measured via Insert Returns under AES-17)
  MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:+18dBu (0dBFS digital maximum)
  DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL:+18dBu = 0dBFS
  INPUT IMPEDANCE:>10k Ω Balanced
  CROSSTALK:-115dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  FREQUENCY RESPONSE:±0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2 (Nyquist)
  THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz):<0.0003% (-112dB)
  DYNAMIC RANGE:120dB A-weighted
  1/4” TRS JACK:TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
• Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC 1, 2, 3 & 4):
  (Measured under AES-17 at line outputs 1, 2, 3 & 4)
  MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL:+18dBu (0dBFS digital maximum)
  DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL:+18dBu = 0dBFS
  OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:<100 Ω
  CROSSTALK:<-118dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  FREQUENCY RESPONSE:±0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2 (Nyquist)
  CROSSTALK:-115dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz):<0.0006% (-104dB)
  DYNAMIC RANGE:124dB un-weighted, 126dB A-weighted
  1/4” TRS JACK:TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
• Headphone Outputs
  (Measured under AES-17 at phones output)
  MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL:+14dBu (0dBFS digital maximum)
  DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL:+14dBu = 0dBFS
  OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:<50 Ω unbalanced
  CROSSTALK:<-110dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  FREQUENCY RESPONSE:±0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
  CROSSTALK:-115dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz):<0.0008% (-103dB)
  DYNAMIC RANGE:121dB un-weighted, 124dB A-weighted
  MAX LEVEL INTO 30ohms:+10.2dBu 0.002% THD+N Power: 210mW
  MAX LEVEL INTO 60ohms:+14.2dBu 0.001% THD+N Power: 54mW
  MAX LEVEL INTO 600ohms:+14.2dBu 0.001% THD+N Power: 54mW
  1/4” JACK:TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
• Digital Input
  ADAT 16 CHANNELS:44.1kHz to 48.0kHz
  ADAT 8 CHANNELS (SMUX):88.2kHz to 96.0kHz
  STEREO S/PDIF:44.1kHz to 96.0kHz
• Digital Output
  ADAT 16 CHANNELS:44.1kHz to 48.0kHz
  ADAT 8 CHANNELS (SMUX):88.2kHz to 96.0kHz
  STEREO S/PDIF:44.1kHz to 96.0kHz
• USB2.0 High Speed
  No. of INPUT CHANNELS 20:20 (4 Analogue, 16 Digital)
  No. of OUTPUT CHANNELS 24:24 (8 Analogue, 16 Digital)
  CONNECTOR:USB Type-C
  INCLUDED CABLES:1.5m USB 2.0 Type-C to USB Type-C, 1.5m USB 2.0 Type-C to USB Type-A
• DSP Mixer Latency – ROUND TRIP (in-to-out)
  44.1kHz0.677ms
  48.0kHz0.625ms
  88.2kHz0.354ms
  96.0kHz0.323ms
• Dimensions
  Unit 276mm (w) x 51mm (h) x 174mm (d)