Audient ID44 MKii High Performance USB Interface

Here's what Audient have to say about the iD44 High Performance USB Interface

Our 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 pre’s, class-leading converters, ADAT expandability and balanced inserts - means iD44 delivers the audio performance of an Audient console straight to your desktop.

Key Features

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

The professional sound you deserve - Audient Console Mic Pres

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 pre’s will give you the professional sound you deserve. 

Brilliance on the inside enables brilliance on the outside - Class Leading Converters

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.

Even better ADC performance. Just when we thought we couldn’t make the original iD44 sound any better, the MKII sees a massive 9dB improvement on the ADC’s THD+N figure, meaning clean audio with less added noise and even less audible distortion.

More channels, more possibilities - Expand via ADAT 

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.

Hardware Integration - Balanced Inserts

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.

• Track with hardware FX
• Mix with hardware FX
• Record external mic preamps
• Bypass the built-in mic preamps

Plug and Play - JFET Instrument Input

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.

Experience ultra low latency - Software Mixer

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.

In the Box 

• USB Type C Cable 
• 12VDC PSU with Regional Adapters

Specifications

Microphone Preamplifier (Measurement includes ADC signal path)

• MIC GAIN: 0 to +60 dB
• LINE GAIN: -10 to +50 dB
• PHANTOM POWER: 48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel (12VDC only)
• MIC EIN -126.0 dBu 
• CMRR: >80dB @ 1kHz
• MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +18 dBu (+28dBu with pad)
• INPUT IMPEDANCE (Mic): 3k Ω balanced
• INPUT IMPEDANCE (Line): 10k Ω balanced
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ±0.5 dB 10Hz to 65kHz
• CROSSTALK: <-90 dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
• THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.003% (-96dBu)
• SNR: 96 dB
• XLR COMBI FEMALE:Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin, 1 (Shield)
• 1/4” TRS JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

D.I / Instrument Input (Channel 1)

• D.I GAIN: 0 to 60dB
• MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +10 dBu
• INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1MegΩ unbalanced
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: ±0.5 dB 10Hz to 50kHz
• THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.3%
• SNR: 95 dB A-weighted
• 1/4” JACK: Tip (Hot) & Sleeve (Shield)

Digital Input 

• 16-CHANNEL ADAT: 44.1kHz to 48.0kHz
• 8-CHANNEL ADAT: 88.2kHz to 96.0kHz SMUX
• STEREO S/PDIF: 44.1kHz to 96.0kHz (Stereo)

Dimensions

• 174mm x 276mm x 69mm