Audient iD44 MKII 20-In/24-Out USB-C Audio Interface

The Audient iD44 MKII is a 20-in/24-out USB-C audio interface built around four fully discrete Audient Console mic preamps—the same all-discrete, high-grade op-amp circuit found in the ASP8024-HE recording console—delivering 70dB of gain with ultra-low noise, low distortion, and classic analogue warmth. Advanced 32-bit AD/DA converters achieve 126.5dB of dynamic range, and two fully balanced analogue inserts integrate outboard processing before conversion while also providing direct ADC access for print-backs and line-level sources. Two ADAT optical connections support up to 16 channels of digital expansion, and the iD Software Mixer supports up to four independent stereo artist cue mixes alongside ultra-low latency direct monitoring. Dedicated Dim and Mute buttons, configurable function buttons for Speaker Switching, Polarity Invert, and Mono Sum, and a talkback system that uses any USB or built-in mic round out a monitoring feature set suited to full tracking sessions.

Key Features

• 4 Audient Console mic preamps — fully discrete, all-discrete high-grade op-amp design from the ASP8024-HE recording console; 70dB gain range; ultra-low noise and distortion with classic analogue warmth
• 126.5dB dynamic range converters (32-bit) — advanced 32-bit AD/DA technology for clean, precise conversion and accurate monitoring across all channels
• 2 fully balanced analogue inserts — integrate outboard EQ, compression, or effects before analog-to-digital conversion; insert returns provide direct ADC access for print-backs and outboard line-level source integration
• 2 JFET instrument inputs — harmonically rich circuit replicates the input stage of a classic valve amplifier; ideal for guitar and bass direct recording
• ADAT and S/PDIF optical I/O — optical input and output supporting ADAT and S/PDIF; expand I/O by up to 16 channels for drums, full band, and large tracking sessions
• Dedicated Dim and Mute buttons — instantly cut or reduce monitor output without touching software; essential for talkback and session flow in tracking environments
• Configurable function buttons — assign Speaker Switching, Polarity Invert, or Mono Sum to user-configurable F buttons for fast, one-touch session control
• Talkback — use any USB microphone or the computer’s built-in mic as a dedicated talkback source, freeing all four mic preamp inputs for recording
• iD Software Mixer — configure ultra-low latency direct monitoring, build up to four independent stereo artist cue mixes, name and customize channels, save layout presets, and set up advanced routing from a single application
• Audio loopback — capture playback from multiple computer applications alongside microphone inputs; create custom audio feeds for streaming, podcasting, and content creation
• All-metal construction — hand-milled aluminium knobs and high-grade component selection; built for daily studio and on-location use

Specifications

• I/O: 20 in / 24 out
• Mic Preamps: 4 × Audient Console (discrete; ASP8024-HE design)
• Gain Range: 70dB
• Dynamic Range: 126.5dB
• Converter Technology: 32-bit AD/DA
• Balanced Inserts: 2 (fully balanced; pre-conversion; insert returns provide direct ADC access)
• Instrument Inputs: 2 × JFET
• Digital I/O: ADAT and S/PDIF optical (in and out; up to 16 channels expansion)
• Dedicated Monitor Controls: Dim, Mute
• Programmable Buttons: User-configurable F buttons (Speaker Switching, Polarity Invert, Mono Sum)
• Cue Mixes: 4 independent stereo (via iD Software Mixer)
• USB: USB-C
• Audio Loopback: Yes
• Construction: All-metal; hand-milled aluminium knobs