Audient has announced the iD48 8-channel 24-input/32-output USB-C audio interface.

‘Since we launched the iD Desktop Interface Range, our customers have been shouting for us to deliver an 8-channel iD audio interface, so we are extremely excited to announce that it is finally here,’ sats Audient’s Andrew Allen. ‘iD48 is the ultimate Audient interface, building on the core feature set that has made the iD range so popular, delivering astonishing audio performance alongside an incredibly intuitive user experience – but this time with more than enough I/O to handle any session.’

iD48 is designed with producers and engineers in mind, with Audient Console Mic Preamps, advanced 32-bit ESS converter technology and new Switchable Analogue Insert technology.

‘For the first time ever, iD48’s Switchable routing enables you to select which source is feeding the ADC path,’ Allen says. ‘Letting you choose the Audient Console Mic Preamp or a DAW output to send to your outboard on a per channel basis - no fussing with cables. You can also bypass the Audient Mic Preamp altogether for a direct conversion path for recording.’

iD48 carries eight ultra-low noise, low distortion Audient Console Mic Preamps offering deliver 68dB gain. As with the full iD range, the all-discrete high-grade op-amp design is the same as found in the ASP8024-HE recording console.

The interface’s 32-bit ESS DAC converter technology is designed to minimise quality loss whilst maximising performance during conversion, which results in a 126.5dB of dynamic range on the DACs.

The option to add up to 16 channels of external mic preamps with iD48 makes it easy to expand a setup as necessary. ‘iD48 is designed to grow with our users, offering the option to add more inputs and outputs via Adat, S/PDIF or SMUX - future-proofing your studio and giving you the ability to take on demanding multi-mic sessions with ease,’ Allen says.

iD48 also has all the capabilities of a professional monitor controller. ‘You can connect, listen and reference your mixes through Main and Alt speaker outputs, or use the extra line outputs to send audio to an external headphone amp for distribution to your artists,’ says Allen. Two independent stereo headphone amps also provide 124dB dynamic range and enough power to support headphones up to 600Ω.

Fully compatible with iD Mixer, iD48 makes it easy to set up ultra-low latency direct monitoring, create stereo cue mixes or save layout presets, all from one app.

Key features:

• ● 24 Inputs
• ● 32 Outputs (24 simultaneous outputs over USB).
• ● 8 class-A Audient console mic preamps.
• ● Class-leading AD/DA converters.
• ● Discrete JFET instrument inputs.
• ● Main and Alt speaker outputs.
• ● 2 Independent headphone outputs.
• ● 2 Adat Input & outputs.
• ● 8 Switchable balanced inserts.
• ● Ultra-low latency software mixer.
• ● Audio loop-back.
• ● ScrollControl.
• ● Dedicated Alt Speakers and Talkback controls.
• ● 2 x User Defined Function Keys.
• ● +48V, pad, +10db boost, polarity invert and HPF controls.
• ● Word clock input & output
• ● Standalone mode.
• ● Power On/Off.
• ● USB 2.0 compliant (24in/24out).
• ● 24-bit/96kHz.
• ● Detachable rack ears.
• ● All-metal design.
• ● Free software & plug-ins.

iD48 will retail at US$999, €899 and GBP £799.

More: https://audient.com/products/audio-interfaces/id48/overview