Audient iD48 Audio Interface

The Audient Console Preamp allows optimal gain staging for recordings. It offers 68dB gain, extremely low noise, and low distortion with a touch of classic analog warmth. The 8 Audient Console microphone preamps in the iD48 deliver a clean, accurate, and source-faithful translation of audio data. These are the same fully analog and discrete microphone preamp circuits used in Audient’s renowned ASP8024-HE recording console. No emulations, no copies, just genuine analog console microphone preamps.

With its D-Sub connections, the iD48 offers eight fully balanced inserts, allowing preferred outboard effects to be integrated before conversion—for the cleanest and clearest possible signal path. Perfect for stem mixing and print-backs. And for the first time ever, the iD48’s switchable insert routing lets you select the source feeding the ADC path. You can choose whether the Audient Mic Preamp or the DAW outputs are sent to the outboard gear, channel by channel, all without plugging or unplugging cables. When recording external analog microphone preamps, the iD48 Returns can bypass the Audient Mic Preamp to provide a very clean and direct conversion path for recording.

The iD48 is not only a powerful USB-C audio interface but also offers everything needed to control monitoring in the studio. Speakers or other hardware can be connected for monitoring via the main and alt speaker outputs, as well as the additional line outputs.

Two completely independent stereo headphone amplifiers, with a dynamic range of 124 dB and enough power for headphones up to 600 Ohms, provide the confidence to mix over headphones.