Audient iD48 USB-C Audio Interface

  • $ 999.99


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The new Audient iD48 is the flagship USB iD interface made for producers and engineers.  With eight Audient Console Mic Preamps, advanced 32-bit ESS converter technology and the new Switchable Analog Insert technology, iD48 seamlessly combines astonishing audio performance with ease of use. Add to that professional features like ADAT expandability and customizable monitor control, iD48 can transform your studio.

8 Mic Preamps with 68dB gain

2 JFET D.I. Instrument Inputs

8 Balanced Inserts

12 Line Outputs

16 Digital Inputs & Outputs

2 Headphone outputs (up to 600 Ohms)

126 dB Dynamic Range

Sound better than ever with the Audient Console Mic Preamp. Delivering 68dB gain, ultra low noise and low distortion with a touch of classic analog warmth. iD48’s eight Audient Console Mic Preamps make sure you capture a clean, accurate and true to source translation of your audio. The Audient Console Mic Preamp is an all discrete high grade op amp design that delivers a clean, accurate and detailed translation of your source.

The Audient Console Mic Preamp is an all discrete high grade op amp design that delivers a clean, accurate and detailed translation of your source.

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

That’s the same fully analog and discrete mic preamp circuit design found in Audient's renowned recording console the ASP8024-HE that Tidepool Audio has placed in commercial studios. No emulations, no copies, just real analog console mic preamps on your desktop.

Next-level performance

DAC: 126 dB Dynamic Range

ADC: 120 dB Dynamic Range

Utilizing 32-bit ESS DAC converter technology to minimize quality loss and maximize performance during conversion, iD48 makes sure your audio sounds clearer and more precise than ever. With 126.5dB of dynamic range, you will hear subtle details better and identify problematic issues faster – making getting release ready results easy.

Expand and conquer

Make short work of the most demanding sessions and future proof your studio with iD48’s optical input and output connections. Supporting both ADAT and SPDIF, iD48 lets you boost your I/O by adding up to 16 channels of external mic preamps to your setup.

Switchable Analog Inserts - Built for outboard

Using Dsub (DB25) connections, iD48 provides eight fully balanced inserts letting you integrate your favorite outboard FX prior to conversion – giving you the cleanest signal path possible. Perfect for stem mixing and print-backs.

Switch it up

For the first time, iD48’s Switchable insert routing enables you to select which source is feeding the ADC path. Letting you 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.

Advanced Monitoring Control - Make monitoring simple

iD48 not only excels as a powerful USB-C audio interface, but also provides everything you need to get studio-ready monitoring control.

Headphone Outputs

Confidently mix on headphones with either of iD48’s two independent stereo headphone amps, providing 124dB dynamic range and enough power to support headphones up to 600 Ohms.

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.

Talkback

Take advantage of iD48’s innovative talkback technology, letting you use a USB microphone or your computer’s built-in mic as a dedicated talkback mic – freeing up valuable mic preamps for recording.

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.

Software Mixer - A mixer that makes sense

The iD Mixer is optimized for speed. Quickly set up ultra-low 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.

JFET Instrument Inputs - Plug and play

Designed to replicate the input stage of a classic tube circuit, iD48’s two harmonically rich JFET Instrument Inputs gives you the perfect sonic foundation for your guitars or basses before you hit your amp sims.

Looks good, feels good

At just over 44cm wide, an all-metal construction and with detachable rack ears (included), iD48 is designed to survive everyday use, whether in the studio or up against the wear and tear of travel. Stable, reliable and ready to go.

USB Powered

Connecting via a high-speed USB connection, iD48 offers ultra low latency monitoring, and rock solid driver performance for both macOS and Windows.

Whisper Quiet

A convection-cooled (fanless) design means iD48 provides near total silence no matter what you throw at it. Perfect for any studio environment.

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Audient iD48 Technical Specifications

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)

Analog 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 Analog 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)