Audient iD14 MKII -10×6 USB Type-C Audio Interface

Audient iD14 Overview

Audient iD14 MKII Audio Interface, is a high-performance 10×6 USB type-C audio interface designed by respected experts, for musicians, producers, podcasters, voiceover artists, and more. The MKII edition not only boasts a fresh exterior, but new wonders inside, such as improved sonics, expanded outputs, and audio loopback for content creators.

The Audient iD14 MKII Audio Interface boasts a pair of the same Class-A mic preamps found in Audient’s world-class consoles, ensuring gold-star treatment for your dynamic or phantom-powered condenser microphones. A harmonically rich JFET 1/4″ instrument input is also provided, so you can plug your guitar or bass directly into the interface and get the character of valve amplifiers.

Outfitted with 24-bit / 96 kHz AD/DA converters, the Audient iD14 MKII Audio Interface delivers premium accuracy while remaining natural and musical, devoid of problems caused by distortion and unstable clocking. The inclusion of a TOSLINK optical port enables digital input expansion via an ADAT- or S/PDIF-equipped external mic preamp or A/D converter.

What’s New in the MKII

• Redesigned appearance
• USB Type-C connectivity
• USB 3.0 bus-powered
• True phantom power over USB
• Additional monitor/line outputs (four on the MKII versus two on the original iD14)
• Two headphone outputs (1/4″ and 3.5mm), ready to drive headphones up to 600 ohms
• Improved audio performance specs
• Audio loopback for content creators

Two Class-A Microphone Preamps

The Audient iD14 MKII Audio Interface incorporates a Class-A microphone design developed by legend David Dearden and optimized over 20 years of refinement. It features a high-grade opamp design that delivers low noise, low distortion, and high common-mode rejection at all gain levels.

Analog I/O

The analog I/O includes two XLR-1/4″ combo mic/line inputs and a harmonically rich discrete JFET DI input, which is designed to replicate the input stage of a classic valve amplifier—plug your guitar, bass, keyboard, or drum machine straight in and start recording instantly.

Connect and listen to your mixes through two sets of speakers with iD14’s four-line outputs. Alternatively use the extra line outputs to send audio to an external headphone amp for distribution to your artists.

Equipped with both 1/4″ and 3.5mm headphone jacks and a powerful headphone amp capable of driving headphones up to 600 ohms, the iD14 is ready to take on the most demanding recording sessions.

8-Channel Digital Input Expansion

The iD14’s TOSLINK optical input can accept ADAT or S/PDIF digital signals, allowing up to eight additional inputs over a single digital cable. Expand your recording setup with an ADAT-equipped 8-channel mic pre such as the ASP880 (available separately).

Audio Loopback

Audio loopback enables you to capture playback from applications on your computer at the same time as your microphones, an ideal function for content creators, podcasters, and streamers.

ScrollControl

With a touch of a button, the Audient iD14 MKII Audio Interface volume encoder becomes a virtual scroll wheel that allows you to adjust DAW hosts, plug-in parameters, iD14’s mixer app, and even scroll through your iTunes library. Wherever your mouse pointer hovers, the iD knob can scroll to control.

When not using the virtual scroll wheel, the iD button can be assigned to control the unit’s monitoring features such as dim, polarity reverse, mono sum, talkback, and more.

Built-In Talkback

New dedicated talkback technology enables you to utilize any audio source connected to your computer (e.g. your computer’s built-in mic or a USB microphone) as your talkback mic, freeing up valuable mic pres while offering an effective talkback solution no matter where you are.

Bundled Software

• Compatible with all major audio software and plug-ins, the Audient iD14 MKII Audio Interface comes bundled with a collection of professional software, giving you everything you need to start recording.
• Steinberg Cubase LE and Cubasis LE 3: Turn your Mac/Windows computer or iPad into an easy-to-use music studio with all the basic tools for recording, editing, and mixing, for everything from the initial musical idea to the final track.
• Steinberg Retrologue 2: This virtual instrument emulates the warmth and fatness of classic analog synthesizers, producing a wealth of sounds that will inspire you time and again.
• Waldorf Edition 2 LE: Software emulations of three classic Waldorf products, including the legendary synth PPG Wave 2, drum module Attack, and filter D-pole.
• Two Notes Torpedo Wall of Sound: A speaker and miking simulation plug-in with eight carefully selected cab emulations, including emulations of MesaBoogie, Fender, and Ampeg.
• GForce M-Tron Pro LE: An industry-standard emulation of the classic Mellotron tape playback keyboard.
• The Sample Boutique from Loopmasters: Over 2GB of drum loops, synth loops, vocal loops, and more.
• Produce Like a Pro: Three free online courses full of valuable insight and techniques.
• Subito piano: Get 20 minutes of time (at no extra cost) recording your MIDI tracks on a real grand piano through a specifically designed and fully automated studio, all over the web.