Audient iD48

RM5,255.00

Available on backorder

The Ultimate Audient Audio interface

The Audient iD48 combines top-tier performance and intuitive usability in a rugged, sleek all-metal 1U chassis. It features eight state-of-the-art Audient console mic preamplifiers, cutting-edge 32-bit ESS converters, and the innovative Switchable Analog Insert technology for unparalleled flexibility.

Designed with the modern studio in mind, the iD48 offers 16-channel ADAT expandability, eight analog inserts, advanced customisable monitor control, a seamlessly integrated software mixer, and an innovative talkback system. Dual speaker outputs and an array of other professional-grade features make it an indispensable tool for elevating your studio workflow and output quality. The iD48 isn’t just an interface — it’s a powerhouse designed to supercharge your creative potential.

 

For the Pros

Achieve exceptional sound quality with the Audient Console Mic Preamp. Offering 68dB of gain, ultra-low noise, and low distortion, it delivers pristine audio with a touch of classic analog warmth. The iD48’s eight Console Mic Preamps ensure your recordings are clean, accurate, and true to the source.

How Does It Sound?

The Audient Console Mic Preamp features a fully discrete, high-grade op-amp design, providing a clean, detailed, and faithful reproduction of your audio source.

Whisper-Quiet Performance

With a noise floor 30,000 times quieter than the signal level, the iD48 captures your recordings with breathtaking clarity, ensuring every nuance is preserved.

 

This is the exact fully analog, discrete mic preamp circuit design featured in Audient’s acclaimed ASP8024-HE recording console. No emulations, no imitations — just genuine analog console mic preamps, right at your fingertips.

 

Next-Level Performance

The iD48 leverages cutting-edge 32-bit ESS DAC converter technology to deliver unmatched audio clarity, minimizing quality loss and maximizing performance during conversion. With an impressive 126.5dB dynamic range, you’ll experience exceptional detail, making it easier to catch subtle nuances and address potential issues with precision. Achieving release-ready results has never been this effortless.

 

Expand and Conquer

Tackle even the most demanding sessions and future-proof your studio with the iD48’s optical input and output connections. Supporting both ADAT and SPDIF, the iD48 allows you to expand your I/O capabilities by adding up to 16 channels of external mic preamps, giving your setup the flexibility to grow with your creative needs.

 

Built for Outboard Gear

The iD48 is designed with outboard integration in mind. Featuring D-Sub connections, it offers eight fully balanced inserts, allowing you to seamlessly incorporate your favorite outboard effects before conversion. This ensures the cleanest possible signal path, making it ideal for stem mixing and print-backs with professional-grade precision.

 

Switch It Up

For the first time ever, the iD48 introduces Switchable Insert Routing, giving you unparalleled flexibility. This feature lets you choose whether to route the Audient Mic Preamp or a DAW output to your outboard gear on a per-channel basis—all without the hassle of plugging and unplugging cables. Effortless control, ultimate convenience.

 

Simplify Monitoring

The iD48 isn’t just a high-performance USB-C audio interface—it’s a comprehensive solution for studio-ready monitoring control.

Headphone Outputs

Mix with confidence using the iD48’s two independent, engineer-grade stereo headphone amps. With an impressive 124dB dynamic range and ample power to drive headphones up to 600 ohms, you’ll experience accurate, detailed sound every time.

Speaker Outputs

Easily connect and reference your mixes through the iD48’s Main and Alt speaker outputs. Need more flexibility? Use the additional line outputs to send audio to an external headphone amp, ensuring seamless distribution to your artists.

Talkback

Unlock the power of iD48’s innovative talkback technology, allowing you to use a USB microphone or your computer’s built-in mic as a dedicated talkback mic. This frees up precious mic preamps for recording, streamlining your workflow.

User-Defined Monitor Control

Tailor your monitoring experience with iD48’s configurable function buttons. Assign key monitoring features, like Speaker Select, Dim, or Mono Sum, to the two dedicated hardware buttons, giving you fast, intuitive control at your fingertips.

 

A Mixer That Works for You

Optimized for efficiency, the iD Mixer is designed to boost your productivity. Set up ultra-low latency direct monitoring in seconds, create up to four stereo cue mixes, save layout presets, and configure advanced routing—all from a single, intuitive app. It’s everything you need to work smarter, not harder.

 

Plug and Play

Inspired by the input stage of a classic valve amplifier, the iD48’s two harmonically rich JFET instrument inputs provide the ideal sonic foundation for your guitars and basses. Capture warmth and character before sending your signal to amp sims, ensuring your recordings sound rich and dynamic from the start.

 

Built to Last

At just over 44cm wide, the iD48 features a rugged all-metal construction with detachable rack ears*, making it as durable as it is stylish. Whether in the studio or on the road, it’s designed to withstand daily use and the rigors of travel. Stable, reliable, and always ready to perform.

*Rack ears included.

 

USB Powered

With a high-speed USB connection, the iD48 delivers ultra-low latency monitoring and rock-solid driver performance, ensuring flawless operation on both macOS and Windows.

 

Whisper Quiet

fanless design means iD48 provides near total silence no matter what you throw at it. Perfect for any studio environment.

 

Free software with ARC

Compatible with all major music creation software, iD48 comes bundled with a collection of professional recording software – everything you to start recording.