Audient ID14 MKII USB-C Audio Interface

Audient iD14 MKII USB-C Audio Interface

Audient iD14 MKII is a desktop USB-C interface with two Audient console microphone preamps and an optical digital input for expansion. It combines compact analogue recording with additional monitoring outputs and supported digital input channels.

Why Choose Audient iD14 MKII?

Choose iD14 MKII for two-microphone work today with a route to a larger session through ADAT. Its JFET instrument input shares the analogue input routing, and four line outputs support more than one stereo output arrangement. Expansion depends on an external digital preamp and sample rate. The advertised ten inputs include digital capacity rather than ten built-in microphone sockets.

Key Features

• Two console preamps: captures microphone or line sources.
• Optical input: supports ADAT/S/PDIF expansion.
• Four line outputs: flexible studio-monitor routing.
• JFET input: supports direct guitar or bass recording.

Best Suited For

Home studios, voice production and music recording with a supported computer. Plan the number of simultaneous sources before choosing an interface: a microphone preamp, an instrument socket and a digital expansion port have different jobs. Match the monitoring arrangement to the session so the performer can hear a useful balance of the live source and playback.

Setup and Connection Guide

Install the appropriate manufacturer driver and control software for the operating system, then select the interface in the recording application. Connect each source to its intended input type and enable phantom power only for equipment that requires it. Perform the loudest expected passage while setting gain, leaving room below overload. Start headphone and monitor levels low. Choose direct or software monitoring deliberately to avoid hearing doubled audio, and make a short test recording before a full session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can iD14 MKII expand with ASP880?

A compatible ADAT connection can add microphone channels from ASP880. Set both devices to a compatible sample rate and clocking arrangement; the available digital channel count depends on that configuration.

Can the line outputs power passive speakers?

Line outputs provide an audio signal rather than loudspeaker-driving power. Use powered monitors or a suitable separate power amplifier for passive speakers. Headphone sockets and monitor outputs also serve different loads.

Does the advertised channel count equal the number of microphone sockets?

Check the physical analogue inputs separately. Total channel counts can include digital expansion, line outputs and headphone routes. External preamps and suitable digital connections may be needed to reach the maximum advertised configuration.

Technical Specifications

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