Audient iD48 – 24 in / 32 out Professional Audio Interface & Monitor Controller

OVERVIEW

The Audient iD48 brings flagship studio quality to the desktop or rackmount studio with premium features and smart workflow design. At its core are eight original Audient Console Mic Preamps, the same analogue circuits from the ASP8024‑HE console, delivering 68 dB of clean gain and ultra-low noise for pristine tracking.

Complementing the preamps, the iD48 uses 32-bit ESS DAC converter technology, offering up to 126.5 dB of dynamic range, minimizing conversion artifacts and ensuring detailed clarity across the entire frequency spectrum. Also included is Switchable Analogue Insert routing, allowing seamless integration of external hardware on a per-channel basis without repatching, ideal for both tracking and mixing phases.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Studio‑Grade Mic Preamps:

Eight full-sized Audient Console Mic Preamps – identical to the revered ASP8024‑HE console.

Best‑In‑Class Conversion:

32‑bit ESS AD/DA converters delivering a dynamic range up to 126.5 dB for unmatched sonic clarity.

Switchable Analogue Inserts:

Seamless routing to external processors without unplugging cables – flexible and efficient workflow.

Scalable ADAT Expandability:

Add up to 16 extra channels via ADAT/SPDIF for larger sessions.

Advanced Monitoring & I/O Control:

Includes main and alt speaker outputs, two headphone outputs, function keys, Talkback controls, and word clock I/O.

Rackmount-Ready Build:

All-metal 1U design with detachable rack ears, fanless operation, and silent reliability.

FEATURES

• 24 simultaneous inputs, 32 outputs (24 via USB)

• 8 × Class‑A Audient Console mic preamps (0 to +68 dB gain, +10 dB boost option)

• 2 × discrete JFET instrument inputs on channels 1 & 2

• 8 × switchable balanced insert sends/returns

• ADAT + SPDIF optical I/O for expansion

• Ultra‑low latency iD Mixer software with loopback, ScrollControl, cue mixing

• Dual headphone outputs and main/alt speaker outputs with talkback and user function keys

• Word Clock In/Out, USB‑C compliant, standalone mode, power switch, pad, phantom power delay, phase invert, HPF on each channel

TECHNICAL SPECS

Mic Gain Range: 0 to +68 dB with +10 dB boost

Mic EIN: –127 dBu; CMRR: >80 dB

ADC Dynamic Range: 120 dB A-weighted; DAC: 126.5 dB

THD+N: <0.0016% (mic); <0.0003% (DAC)

Frequency Response: ±0.5 dB from 10 Hz to 65 kHz (mic/line), to Nyquist (DAC)

Crosstalk: <‑118 dB @ 1 kHz (ADC), <‑120 dB @ 1 kHz (DAC)

Line Input Impedance: 10 kΩ; Mic Input: 3 kΩ balanced

Instrument Input Impedance: 500 kΩ

Max Input Level (Mic/Line): +18 dBu; Output level: +18 dBu

Headphone Outputs: up to ~600 Ω load; outputs up to 8.71 V peak

Sample Rates: Up to 24‑bit / 96 kHz USB audio; supports loopback and standalone mode

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