How to set up an Audient iD4 MkII Audio Interface
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Learn how to get set up with your new iD4 MkII audio interface, including installation and getting audio going for the first time.
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Today i purchased but in this audio interface audio record in only one left channel. Please help.
This sounds like you are trying to record a mono signal onto a stereo track. What DAW are you using and we can suggest changes.
2:11 You had me at "instrument input comes in on channel 2..." Fantastic video Audient!
Hello, i only see "Analogue 1/2" and "loop back 1/2", my audio has weird quality and I can't hear myself. I don't see à "Line" option. Any ideas on how to proceed ? Tried on both my computer on Windows. Retried installing drivers à few times already
Hi there, that sounds strange - please drop support@audient.com a message and they'll help out. Thanks.
I have an old computer (I'm about to upgrade it very soon but until then) can i use the id4 with my old computer? It only has usb 2 type a and I'm not sure if it's gonna work properly
Just to make sure, can you please send a message to support@audient.com with you full PC spec and we'll be able to check for you.
Hi and thanks for the videos. I recently bought audient id4 and noticed some things! How come two input choices appear for line 1 (mic) , one called "analogue 1/2" the other "loopback 1/2" ?? Which should be used for recording vocals? Also while the input meter of the id4 mixer is almost at -10 (color yellow) , then why is the tube mic (rode k2) too quiet at recording?
For recording vocals, you would want to use Line 1 (Mic) which will take the signal from the XLR input of the iD4.
If you can, try using the meters in your recording application which will a little more precise than the iD4 meters and will allow you get your gain dialed in accurately.
Also, why does Harry always look fresh in these videos? 😅🥰
I demand an answer
I've been using the Audient ID4 on voiceovers and I think it's got terrific, clean sound. However, it wasn't easy to figure out how to set it up with my computer. I got help from your tech support (hint: you have to turn off the two little buttons at the bottom center of the unit and then turn the large iD4 knob to the right) and now it works great with my mic. However, I tried to record some guitar through it and it doesn't record anything. I plugged the guitar into the jack, turned up the volume on the guitar knob, made sure my computer's audio settings were set to the Audient for input/output, but it didn't record anything or produce a sound in my monitor headphones. So I'm sure there's something obscure that I missed. Can you tell me why a guitar is inaudible after it's plugged into the guitar jack on the Audient and the volume on the guitar knob (left side) is turned up, phantom power is on, and the iD4 knob is set to -6? Seems like it should work with the same settings that I use with my mic, only using the guitar knob instead of the mic knob. Thanks.
I would double-check that you've got the correct input selected in your recording software as the DI input will come in on Input 2 and some recording software will default to input 1.
@@Audientworld Thanks. That worked. GarageBand was set to Input 1 by default.
Can i mute the headphone if i just want to hearing from speakers and the Mic can i mute it if iwant to?
It isn't possible to mute only the headphones I'm afraid, however the headphone can simply be removed if you no longer want audio on the headphones
I am using a Mac computer. I have made all the settings as you instructed. However, when I listen to the recording, the sound only comes from the left earbud; there is no sound from the right earbud. How can I record in stereo, and how can I resolve this issue?
This would typically be a setting in your recording software or DAW, can you send more information about your setup to support@audient.com and our team can help!
"I'm not using any DAW, I record with Apple's built-in voice recorder. I will send it via email."
My laptop only has USB 3 ports and I was wondering if I can I use a powered Type C hub and connect Audient id4 mii into the hub and then hub into laptop's USB 3 to get the extra power from Type C hub for the interface drivers at their optimum? I am aware it will be a bottleneck in terms of data transfer but I was thinking I can drive high impedance headphones in that case without some juice loss?
Yes, a powered USB Hub with a USB-C port can be used with the iD4 to give the higher headphone headroom. There shouldn't be any effect on the audio data provided the USB hub can support USB2.0 data.
Thank you !
i'm looking for some studio monitors now and I'm unsure which ones i can use with this beautiful thing, any help?
The iD4 will work great with any active monitors. for best results, look for a monitor with balanced inputs (XLR or TRS)
Hello, i only see "Analogue 1/2" and "loop back 1/2", my audio has weird quality and I can't hear myself. Can someone help?
Hello! What DAW or recording software are you using the iD4 MKII with and we'll do our best to help!
I'm loving my new iD4, one question though, what is the iD button used for next to the speaker button?
This turns the Scroll Control function on and allows you to use the Main Control knob on the iD4 to affect parameters in your DAW by hovering your mouse over them. Check out our channel for videos on how this can be used!
Just Curious To Know If I Use Type A to C Convertor Will it affects my Headphone Output ?
If using a USB-A connection on your computer then the headphone headroom will be slightly lower than if using a USB-C port. Using an USB-A to USB-C adaptor will not make a difference and the iD14 will still treat it as a USB-A port.
Hello received my id4 today, when I connect my guitar there is a ticking noise almost like a clock but when I connect an xlr mic there is no ticking sound is there anything I can do or do I have a faulty unit ? I’m using it on Mac
That sounds like some kind of interference being picked up on the Guitar or guitar cable. Can you please send a message to support@audient.com and our team can help you track this down.
I've ordered a ID4 mkii today and i just wanna know should the usb a cable also be usb 3.0 ? or just the port should be 3.0? cause the cable you have shown in this video is a usb 2.0 cable
Just a standard USB-A cable will work if you are using a USB-A port on your PC. The Audio speed is still USB2.0, the iD4 just requires 900mA bus power which is only available on USB3.0 upwards.
@@Audientworld Thank you!
I've bought Id4 Mkii today, but little bit confused. How can I adjust speakers and headphones volume levels separately? For example, I need my speakers be at low or muted, but I want to turn the headphones volume up
The headphones and speaker outputs on the iD4 are fed from the same DAC and amp so adjusting the volume will affect both outputs. You can mute the speakers separately however by pressing the speaker button.
@@Audientworld thanks, I returned id4 to the store today and bought iD14, it has more features for me into perspective. What is the speed of included USB-C cable that goes with iD14? Is it usb 2.0 or 3.0?
The USB-C cable will support USB3.0 but the interface will only use USB2.0 as this is more than enough for the audio channels the interface uses.
@@Audientworld yesterday I’ve bought usb 3.1 baseus cable and use it with iD14, seems like the sound is more detailed and full of transients with baseus cable when I use DT 900 Pro X headphones. So as I guess, the better cable gives better sound? Stock cable sounds little but muffled with my monitor headphones
@@Audientworld Could you provide the direct link to download 1.0.9 firmware update for Id14 mkii interface (current version 1.0.5)? I can't update the interface with ID app, it show FAILED after INITIALIZING status. M1 Pro, Mac OS Monterey, ID App v4.3.4
Question: is it ok to keep the phantom power on all the time (when not in use)? Like does that have any drawbacks on the lifespan?
Hi there, most electronic components are quite happy if powered permanently, and generally fail when power is applied after being turned off. So leaving a mic powered is unlikely to shorten its life significantly, and may well actually prolong it. Thanks.
my pc only has a usb-a 3.0 so i'll have to use a converter
1. is there any downsides to this in terms of audio quality
2. would any usb-c to usb-a converter work or is it possible that some converters somehow dont use all 900 ma? (sorry if this one is out of audient teams scope)
You can just use a USB-A to USB-C cable which are readily available. The only difference when using a USB-A port is that the headphone headroom is lowered slightly, the audio quality is the same however.
So can I use this with a computer that just has older USB 2.0 ports like on the Mac Pro 5,1?
The iD4 MKII would require a USB3.0 port to function fully so if your Mac only has USB2.0 ports, we'd reccomend a powered USB hub to power the iD4.
@@Audientworldso it will work in a Powered USB 2.0 hub?
A USB3.0 port on the hub would be required to provide the correct power.
When I record into the microphone, I can't hear what I'm singing/saying through the Headphones. in my daw(logic pro) I set the output to stereo out; in the id mixer, I set the headphone output to the main mix. what am I doing wrong? the microphone volume is set to around -10db, after the recording is done, I can hear my voice through playback but not while I'm recording. please help me.
Hi Rex, you'll need to turn on input monitoring within your DAW (in this case Logic Pro X). This article will help: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/logicpro/lgcpbfbefa96/mac
I just purchased id4 audio interface. But I can't record my voice and guitar at the same time. Could you guide me? Thank you
This will likely be settings in your DAW or recording software, can you please send a message to support@audient.com and our team can help you with your setup?
I just got the ID4 Mk1 today and I setup everything correctly and installed the drivers but I can't hear anything. Can you help?
Can you check that the output volume is turned up as it will reset to zero when the unit is first powered on.
If you need further help, drop a message to support@audient.com and we'll do our best to help!
My windows playback sound settings only show analogue 1/2 and loopback 1/2 and no speaker icon while my headset is pugged into the headphone port which didn't provided any sound
Selecting Analogue 1+2 would playback Audio to the iD4's headphone and speaker outputs. Just ensure the Monitor Mix Control is set to DAW.
could this Audient iD4 MKII USB-C serve with enough volume power for my Hifiman he400se? the characteristics of my hifiman are these:
-Frequency response: 20Hz - 20kHz...
-Impedance: 25 ohms...
-Sensitivity: 91dB.
Yes, the iD4 (MKII) should be able to drive these headphones without an issue.
Does using external USB A to Usb C will reduce the quality? And please sugget any brand because i have older version laptop that have usb port not C port
No, the USB type will not affect the audio quality. The only difference is when using a USB connection, the headphone headroom is lowered very slightly due to the lower amount of power provided by the USB-A connection. Anker or Belkin are both good USB cable manufactures but any good quality cable will work.
@@Audientworld thank you for your precious reply
I recently started using iD4 on Studio One. Audio device appears as Audient USB Audio instead of Audient iD4. Is it OK? If not, please help.
Yes, that's normal behaviour for the iD4 when using the ASIO drivers.
I am a satisfied user of the Audient ID4 that up until now never had any issue with it. However, Since I recently started using Studio One 5 as my DAW I have started to get some issue when I switch ( alt tab) from Studio One to other windows software. It seems the youtube video I might be watching gets stuck when I switch back from Studio One to my intenet browserm as it seems the video gets sort of stuck. At that specific moment I also hear this sort of click coming from my ID4 when I go to another window rather than Studio One. So while I can use both the ID4 for my other software like internet browser sound and Studio One without issues on them own, somehow when I just from one to the other this seems to cause some issue that makes this not go smoothly. So I am wondering if some audio setting might be different in my windows and Studio One, since it somehow needs to make a switch from one to another. So I am curious if you (Audient crew) know some way to fix this? Thanks!!!
Hi there,
I would recommend checking that the input and output sample rates of your system are both set to be matching the sample rate used in your preferred software. I would also make sure that the Exclusive Mode boxes are NOT ticked, as this can cause certain programs to change the sample rate of your interface's inputs and outputs.
1. Go to Settings > System> Sound > Sound Control Panel
2. Head to the "Playback" tab and for each of your Interface's outputs, make sure that the bit depth and sample rate are set to the desired value and untick the Exclusive Mode boxes.
3. You will then need to head to the "Recording" tab and for each of your interface's inputs, make sure that the bit depth and sample rate are set to the desired value and untick the Exclusive Mode boxes.
4. Make sure the sample rate and bit depth used in your audio software is set to the same values as it is within your system settings.
Thanks
I'm a windows user and it doesn't let me download the drivers. Everytime I try and go to the download, it says "This site can't be reached."
I'm sorry to hear you're having difficulty accessing the drivers, if you send a message to support@audient.com, telling us your operating system, we can send you the required drivers
Hi I recently Bought Id4 MKll I'm facing one problem instrumental Input is Not Supporting for other instruments only supporting for Guitar.
I want to connect the instrumental Input to my Keyboard it's not supporting during recording.. I'm hearing the Output but it's not recording in my DAW
The DI should work with keyboards as well as guitars provided you keep an eye on your levels. In your DAW, ensure you have selected Input 2 rather than Input 1
Can the id4 be directly connected to an ipad... Is any software required for doing so? Does it work with garage band and logic pro directly on the ipad?
Yes, the iD4 can be connected to an IPad. No software is required and it will work with Garageband and Logic pro, along with other audio apps.
If you are using a USB-C iPad then you plug it in directly using a USB-C to USB-C cable. If you are using a lightening equipped iPad then you'll need to use a Apple Camera Connection kit and Powered US hub. You can find an iOS-specific video on our youtube channel which will walk you through the setup.
Can someone tell me why my NT2 keeps picking up a buzzy sound through the ID4? It has nothing to do with the interface itself, but i made so much songs, until last night? I mean wtf im going crazy cause of this bad frequencies?!
This sounds like a grounding or interference issue. Can you please send a short sample to support@audient.com and our team can help you troubleshoot this.
Hi, what data transmission and reception usb speed is used by Audient ID4?😅
The iD4 uses USB2.0 which is more than enough for all the channels the iD4. MKII needs to send with minimal latency.
i'm thinking of buying this, but it's been a long time since i've done anything with recording or DAWs. cardioid mics pick up stereo information, right? will that information be preserved on this device's single mic channel? or would i have to dedicate both the instrument and mic channels (as L and R) to solely the mic in order to preserve that stereo information? if so, does this device have the ability to do that--to re-dedicate the instrument and mic channels as L and R mic channels, respectively?
Hello there, Most XLR cardioid microphones will be mono only, apart from a few specialised mics. It's more typical to use two microphones to capture stereo audio.
If you are recording stereo signals from microphones then the iD4 wouldn't be ideal for this since it only has one mono mic input and the DI wouldn't be ideal for recording a mic.
I would instead recommend either the iD14 MKII or EVO 4 which have two mic inputs which would work a lot better for you.
@@Audientworld thank you so much!!!
Hi, thanks for the video! Does anybody know how i can connect it to my boss rc505 loopstation or how i can record tracks from my loopstation with the audient Id4mkii?
Can i just put the calbe into the instrument input or isnt it compatible?
Is there a way to set the headphone level independently from the main outs? For example, if I wanted to keep my studio monitor volume low, but my headphones higher for tracking? Also, does the mute button mute both monitors and headphones, or just the main monitors? Thanks!
There isn't a way to control the headphones and monitor volumes separately as they are both sourced from the same DAC. If independent outputs are required then the iD14 may be the better interface for your workflow.
I plugged in an AKG P120 condensor mic (XLR-TRS cable) to the interface. I turned on the the phantom power button and the indicator was flickering and clicking. The computer did not detect the mic and I cant seem to fix the problem. What is this problem im facing?
This sounds like the unit cannot draw enough power fro the USB port it is connected to to fully power the Mic. Can you please try a different USB port, or a different cable. We'd also recommend avoiding USB hubs or adaptors where possible as these can also cause issues.
Hey, I just bought iD4 Mark2 and Audio-Technica M50x. But I’m not getting any audio despite there clearly is coming signal. How can I fix it?
Have you turned the volume on the iD4 up sufficiently? The volume will reset to zero when powered up as a safety feature. To turn up the volume, ensure the iD button is pressed and turn the main control knob clockwise. Also check the Monitor Mix setting is set to the correct play. Turn it towards INPUT to hear the audio from your Mic/DI or towards DAW to hear the playback from your computer.
@@Audientworld I recently tried and worked. My bad.
I have window laptop so have I need to buy phantom power separately for condenser microphone ??
The iD4 will provide phantom power, you just need to press the +48V button on the rear of the interface.
I'm on Windows 11 and I got it to work for the most part downloaded the driver and went into my sound settings to set up the input but in the loopback mix it keeps popping and making a weird peak in my audio recordings on Reaper is there a fix for this?
Hello there,
Would you be able to send a message, plus an audio example of the issue to support@audient.com and I'm sure our team can help you with this.
Hey Audient. Just bought the id4 audio interface and when I try to download the installer on your website It says that the file is damaged and it can't be opened. You know what I can do?
This may be because you on a version of macOS that's too early. You would need macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan) or later.
@@Audientworld I got it to work. Thanks for responding!
This device doesn't include type c to type a cable, right? So I'll need to buy one since my computer doesn't have any type C ports.
The iD4 ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable so if you need a USB-A cable, you'll need to source one. They are easily found at most tech retailers.
Thanks a lot!
Would this work if i used a usb to 3.5mm for my wireless usb headphones?
I believe this should work, but it would depend on the headphones and cable you are using.
Hi, can you tell me the highest buffer size of this interface? Am using studio one and fl studio. Is it able to support 2048 buffer size for music production?
The highest buffer size is either 2048 or 4096 depending on the sample rate you are using.
How would I connect a midi/ keyboard to this? Would I need an adapter for a midi cable to a guitar cable or how does that work
The iD4 doesn't have MIDI I/O, we'd simply recommend using a separate USB MIDI interface which connects to your computer. These can be picked up very cheaply online.
In the video, this interface only has (1) jack to connect to your studio speakers? Even my Focusrite has (2) for (L) and (R).
The iD4 has two Balanced TRS outputs for your speakers, one for left and one for the right.
Hi team, I just ordered Audient iD4 MKII and wanted to know if there’s a difference in product between the following two. The title on the online stores is different. Is it just the ports or are these a different product completely?
Audient iD4 MKII 2-in/2-out USB-C Audio Interface
Audient iD4 (MKII) 2in/2out USB 3.0 Audio Interface
Also, will there be any difference in the audio quality if I use USB 3.0 to Type C data cable to connect my PC and ID4?
Both of the above listings are the same and for the iD4 MKII. USB-C is the connector shape and USB3.0 is the data rate.
There's no lost of audio quality if you use a USB-A port (The rectangular one) instead of a USB-C.
i need help, i bought id4 mkii yesterday, my problem is the mic only record Left Channel,in sound control pannel ,advanced setting , only show up 2 channels,i can not choose one channel to record
This would be typically something you set in your recording software. What software are you using and we can try to help you.
just got mine today, if i'm not mistaken, so both headphone and speaker share the same volume ? i just can mute the speaker out. So whenever i change the output level when using headphone, when i get back to speaker, the volume on speaker also changing. Is that correct ?
The headphone and speaker outputs are both driven from the same DAC so the output level will be the same on both of them when you adjust the volume. You can of course independently mute the speaker outputs if required.
My mic pre on id4 starts making crackling noise in and out. I checked if it was my microphone but it worked fine with a mixer that i had, then i tried to switch the power adapter as i have to use a separate usb power hub because i use a older 10.5 inch iPad Pro, it sort of got a bit less but it started appearing again. So is it the adapter that I’m using or anything else because while testing I didn’t even connect my iPad to it, I just powered it through the adapter. The adapters I’m using are the phone charging adapters, are those okay to use ?
Hello, would you be able to contact us at support@audient.com with more information about your full setup and how you have it all connected? We can then hopefully find the root cause to this issue for you.
Hello, thanks, for the video, I have one question about input channels. You said that microphone input is channel 1 and instrument input is channel 2, does this mean that in software they'll be channel 0 and channel 1 respectively? Thanks
In most DAW software, it should appear as Input 1 and Input 2 but if the software you use start counting at 0, then yes, it would appear as input 0 and input 1
hi a question . which we must select on sound setting? analoug or loop back
For just normal audio playback and recording, we'd recommend using the Analog channels. Check out our iD4 Loop-back video for more information on how you can make use of the Loop-back input and output channels.
Can i use two of this in 1 pc to have more inputs and different controls for each input?
It's not possible to use two iD interfaces on the same computer I'm afraid. If you need more inputs and outputs, the iD44 may be a good choice for you.
Hello
Id4 is not being recognised by my 2015 Mac. I am using usb c to a wire, without a hub. I assume I have to use a powered hub since my USB ports are probably 2.0. My question is, do I have to use thunderbolt hub or a usb a hub??
Thank you
Hi there,
So the unit works at USB 2.0 speeds, but needs USB 3.0 power delivery. So what you can do is purchase a powered USB 3.0 hub that is connected to the mains - this should suffice power-wise.
Thanks
Thinking of getting one, but please someone answer this: How do I mute my XLR microphone on the fly? Like, can't there be a function assigned on the ID button? Is talkback a thing on the ID4? Perhaps I am missing somehting or there is no way to momentarily mute the mic input on the ID4?
Hello, i'm afraid that the iD4 doesn't a Mute function on its inputs. If you do need this function, I would reccomend the EVO 4 or EVO 8 instead as you can easily mute inputs by pressing and holding the channel buttons.
@@Audientworld thanks for the reply. Beautiful piece of hardware, no doubt... You guys decide what's best, but an interface like this should not lack a significant option such as a dedicated mute button for mic inputs. All the best 🙏🏻
Hi! I wanted to buy this card, but my PC only has USB 3.0 port (not type C). Is it better to add a Type C - Type A 3.0 cable or a small converter and use the Audient original cable?
We'd recommend just using a USB-C to USB-A cable rather than an adaptor.
@@Audientworld thank you!
@audient If I'm using a boom mic for Zoom or Google Meets, how do I ensure that the mic is being played in both the right channel and left channel instead of just one of the channel. Spent hours to figure this out but to no avail.
This would typically be a setting in your Audio Setting for your Voice Call software. In Zoom, this would just require you to disable stereo audio in the audio settings. There should also be a similar 'Force Mono' function in the Google Meets settings.
Thanks
Can I use a usb a to c 2.0 cable to connect the audient mk ii to the 3.0 usb port in the PC, since its hard to find 3.0 cable in my place?
Yes, any USB-A to USB-C cable should work when connecting to a USB-A port on your PC.
I just got mine today and is suffering from the USB connection.
I connected the id4 mk2 to my USB-C supported MacBook Pro(2020) with the included USB-C cable.
While the USB connection showed under "About This Mac-->System Report-->Hardware-->USB" specified that the device is running at the speed of 480mb, with power of 500mA, which should be the spec of USB 2.0 rather than USB 3.0 as the datasheet claimed! I've downloaded the software but no any update showed.
Did I miss anything to make it negotiate successfully with USB 3.0? Or it's that normal to see that within the system information? But WHY?
Please advise, thanks a lot.
The audio data will still operate at USB2.0 speeds so this can cause the macOS system report to report the lower USB2.0 power. However, it will pull the additional USB3.0 current should it need to. I hope this clears up any confusion
Hi, how do I link a different email on the Audient site? I can't figure it out, please help
If you'd like to change the email on your Audient ARC account then please send a message to support@audient.com and we can assist you.
I want to use 250 ohm headphones with this audio interface. I would have to use my usb 3.0 port and convert it to usb-c for the interface. Does the iD4 provide enough power for the headphones? I am concerned that the audio quality might be worse than the headphones are capable of performing...
The iD4 should have no problem driving a set of 250 Ohm headphones even when using a USB-A port.
Hi, can you use 1 guitar jack input and 2 mics at the same time for recording? Thank you
On the iD4 its only possible to record 1 Mic and 1 Guitar at a time as it has 1 Mic input for Channel 1 and 1 DI for Channel 2.
Hi, I got a win pc and I have downloaded the driver from the website. In the sound settings -> Output, I chose "Analogue 1/2" but it did not make the monitor headphone that I plug in the front panel work. The microphone worked well but only input voice to my left ear. Any suggestions? Thank yoU!
I'm sorry to hear you've had a problem with the iD4. If you haven't already, can you please drop a message to support@audient.com and I'm sure we can get this resovled.
Hola, los Drivers de la Audient ID4 MkII le sirven a la versión anterior? Es decir a la ID4 MKI? Muchas gracias por la respuesta!
¡Hola! Sí, los controladores más recientes también se pueden usar en las unidades MKI.
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Hello! Yes, the latest drivers can also be used on the MKI units.
if I plug a usb 2.0 - type c wire into a usb 3.2 port on a computer, will it work?
Yes, a USB-A to USB-C cable can be used with the iD4. You'll just loose a little headroom on the headphone outputs as the USB-A ports have a slightly less bus power than USB-C ports
hello. I have an msi b450a pro board, it has usb 3.1 type A, so I bought a 3.0 adapter and put it on your wire. in the task manager, the card is displayed as an audient id4 device usb 2.0, I don't understand why.
I had an R70x and on the third red light of the card, the headphones started to get very distorted.
how should audient be displayed in windows manager?
Can I somehow get the full power of the card with windows? I want to buy isodynamic headphones hifiman edition xs, they have 91 db sensitivity and 30 ohm resistance, how do I download them from the audience? usb c - USB a 3.1 or buy an expansion board into a computer? is this practiced?
Hello, the iD4 uses USB2.0 Data speeds as this is more than sufficient for the 4 channels of audio the iD4 uses. Because of this is may appear as a USB2.0 device but will be able to draw up to 900mA on a USB-A port or 1.5A on a USB-C if required. You will get slightly higher headphone headroom if you are using a USB-C port but you still will be able to drive most headphones when using a USB-A port.
My instrument input is too loud. It´s set to 0 (zero) and I clip with my guitar (Seymour Duncan Nazgul Humbucker). Need help please. What can I do do get the loudest DI around - 6 dB?
If your pickups have a high output then it can give too much level to the DI, even at 0 gain. In this case, the easiest solution would be to turn the volume control on the guitar down slightly or make use of a pedal that provides attenuation
Can I record with a microphone and the guitar connected at the same time?
Yes you can! The Mic will appear on channel and the guitar on channel 2
Hi you please guide me how can I register audint id 4 mk2 and download driver on my window laptop
The drivers and software can be found here: audient.com/products/audio-interfaces/id4/downloads/
Once you've got the unit installed, you can register it via the iD software or by visiting arc.audient.com/
Hi. I have a macbook from late 2013, with two USB 3 ports (up to 5 Gbps). Would the iD4 MKII work, providing the right cable/adapter? Thanks.
An iD4 MKII would work just fine on your MacBook, you'd simply need a USB A-C cable to connect the device to the USB3.0 ports.
@@Audientworld thanks.
Hey! Recently I got an iD4. When I record something either in the instrument input or the normal input line, the input goes to just the left/right side of the headphones or the DAW. How do I resolve this issue?
You can change this behaviour in the headphones by pressing and holding both buttons and turning the large control left or right to adjust the Monitor Panning.
In your DAW, you would need to set it up so you are recording onto a Mono track rather than a Stereo track so the audio is hear in both channels. How to do this, will depend on your DAW but you can usually specify the channel type when you create a new track.
What do I do if I have my headphones and studio monitors into the ID4, but run a USB mic through my pc’s soundcard. How do I set up the inputs and outputs?
In your PC's sound settings, you would set the USB mic as your Recording device and teh iD14 as your playback device. Some DAW software, especially those that use an ASIO driver won't allow you to use different devices for the inputs and outputs however so you may need to check this with your software's developer.
Just received mine today and in the process of setting it up. So the ID4 download for Mac isn't a driver? Is it the app? Because it's not opening on my M1 Mac mini. Any suggestions please.
There isn't a driver on macOS, just the iD app to adjust settings on the iD4. This can be accessed by going to the top right hand corner of the screen and clicking on the small iD icon in the system tray.
I got ID4MKII, it's a neat little device. But there's one frustrating moment: I can't see input levels without turning the mix knob all to input. Can you add a feature into next firmware update that allows to switch the meter strip to showing input levels when I activate the ID button even if mix knob is turned all to DAW? That would be such an obvious and essential feature to have!
Thank you for your feedback. I can certainly pass this onto the software team and see if it would be something we can implement but we cannot promise anything at this moment in time.
@@Audientworld Thank you, I know it may be impossible to implement this feature via firmware update due to hardware design limitations, but it would be great if it is.
halo.
its supposedly works with subwoofer + a pair studio monitor yea?
If the Subwoofer you are using has an AUdio Through function then you can use the iD4 with a sub and a pair of monitors.
Hi, so I don’t have a id4 speaker option, I just have loop back 1/2 and analog 1/2 for output devices. Any reason why the id4 speaker option isn’t there
In this instance, Analog 1/2 would be the device you would select. Hope this helps!
do you have to have a DAW for it to work, cuz i am not getting any sound from my id4 right now. the license on the daw i had expired but i thought i would be to use it with my monitors for sound off of my computer
The iD4 can just be used as a Playback device outside of your DAW software.
Just ensure that the iD4 is set as the default output device in your computers settings. If you're still having issues drop us a message at support@audient.com
Hello, do I have to use USB3 connection or can I also use USB2?
We recommend using a USB3.0 port so the gets the full 900mA of bus power.
I bought an ID4 and there's absolutely no Output from the line outputs at the back as well as the headphone outputs. I can't hear the direct monitor from the mic connection also
This may be a sample rate mismatch .Can you please try the steps in the article below: support.audient.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003121286-Windows-Can-t-listen-to-audio-from-multiple-applications-at-the-same-time
Hi! Is it possible to mute the studio monitors and only listen in headphones? Or do i hade to unplug the studio monitors everytime i want to listen in headphones?
You can easily mute the speakers by pressing the speaker button allowing you to monitor in headphones.
@@Audientworld I see. Thanks a lot!
I'm looking forward to buy Audient iD4 MkII. But one doubt. Is it possible to adjust the volume of headphone and speakers individually? There is a dedicated headphone button on the iD14 model. But it is not on iD4. It makes makes me so confusing.
The headphone and speaker outputs are both controlled from the same volume control on the iD4 as the headphone output isn't independent. If you need an independent headphone output, then the iD14 may be the better choice.
@@Audientworld Thanks
Hi, the iD4 is compatible with my Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X 48 Ohm?
The iD4 should have no issues driving the Beyerdynamic's you are using!
do i need a usb 3 port if my laptop already has a usb
You can use either a USB-A or USB-C port on your PC. You just need to ensure that the USB port supports USB3.0 or later so it can properly power the interface however most modern PCs will have at least USB3.0 ports so you shouldn't need to worry
Most Cubase Presets are Missing, Can you help?: Hi, I bought this interface more than a week ago. I downloaded and installed cubase le 12 which came with it as admin. I'm having issues with the presets and plugins, I checked guitar and vocal presets and a lot of them are missing, for example for vocal I only have 3-4 male vocal presets. I asked for help in steinberg forum and their answer was to download all of the content. I actually downloaded cubase le 12, halion and added some e guitar and vocal presets that I saw on steinberg download assistant. But I couldn't use them -cause I don't have license for them as my cubase says. I'm sure that presets that audient provides with cubase must be more than a few, and since steinberg forum couldn't solve the issue, I came here. PS: I tried adding vst file paths in cubase.
Hi, I have a keyboard and are using a program to learn, I want to be able to listen to the computer and my piano at the same time on my headphones, the pc in stereo if possible, if I assume correct, using this device has the computer "sound card" and connecting the keyboard to the instrument in, would make this possible, correct?
Hello there, Yes, you can listen to the keyboard and the PC playback at the same time using the iD4 by setting the Monitor Mix to the middle. You can then balance the Keyboard/PC audio by making small adjustments to the monitor mix control
@@Audientworld Hi and thank you for answering, I have already bought a Id4, just my keyboards outputs are all unbalanced and I think thats the main culprit in having bad sound out of the id4, waiting for the arrival of a passive DI box to try and sort the issue.
Can I ask what keyboard model you are using and we can help you troubleshoot this?
@@Audientworld HI, Alesis Concert, already tried it with a DI box, didnt help, I have tried headphone out to id 4 both inst in and line in (back), no good, rca (mono) out to id 4 also front and back in, also no good, DI to mic in, no good, I have decent level but the sound always sounds muffled strange, it sounds fine out of the keyboard directly and the ID4 also sounds fine when connected to the pc, just don't know what to do more :|
I would recommend using the Mono RCA output on the Keyboard and connecting this to the rear input of the iD4 using a RCA to 1/4" TS cable. Ensure the gain on the iD4 is set to minimum and then turn up the volume on the keyboard until you get a good signal level. You can add a little bit of gain on the iD4 if you need a little more volume but be careful not to clip the inputs. This should give you a clear signal.
If I turn the mix moniter knob fully in right, why my vocals feel doubling???
This will happen if you are using input monitoring in your DAW with a larger buffer size as you'll hear your own vocals a few ms later which will sound like a delay. You can either reduce the buffer size you are using, turn off input monitoring or use the iD4's direct monitoring by turning the monitor mix to the left
was it that hard to put a usb c to a cable in the box ,knowing that most people have that type of port ..i just got the audio interface ..and i need to buy an usb cable ...-_-
Thank you for your feedback, we'll pass this onto our engineering team.
@@Audientworld no problem i just went to buy a cable ..but i was surprised that there was only that one
I'm not able to use the mixer app or view buffer settings when installed on windows.
If you go to the system tray, you should see a small iD icon which when clicked on, gives you a menu where you can change buffer size and access the mixer. This can sometimes be hidden so you may need to press the small upwards arrow to show more icons.
Thank you 🙏
Hello, is it okay to leave the audio interface plugged in all the time on a laptop? because when i turn the computer on or off i hear a "click" from the iD4
Yes, this is perfectly fine to do! The click you are hearing is a mechanical relay that mutes the outputs of the iD4 when it is powered down.
@@Audientworld Great, thanks!
can i connect guitar through the line input also?
You can, but because the impedance of the line input is a lot lower than the DI input you'll loose a lot of top end and end up with a pretty dull-sounding guitar. For best results, we'd recommend plugging in a DI box to the line input to give you a second guitar input.
@@Audientworld oh wow, thx a lot!
hello I have a question!
If I connect this interface through the old rectangular usb connectors (from usb type C of the interface to usb type A 3.0 to my pc) the impedance level for the headphones will not give me the 600ohm that this interface offers or that does not influence ?
If using a USB-A port then you will lose a small amount of headroom on the headphone output due to the lower current provided by a USB-A connection. However, you should still have more than enough power on the headphone amp to drive most headphones without an issue, even with a USB-A port.
@@Audientworld because I use the Beyerdynamics Dt 990 Pro of 250 ohm if it works fine for me? thanks for answering
Yes, the iD4 MKII will drive a 250 Ohm pair of DT990's more than loud enough for most recording/listening contexts.
@@Audientworld Thanks!!
Direct Monitor for both inputs are panned to center. ¿How can i pan to left and right for stereo line direct monitor? (Direct, no software or loopback)
Press and hold the iD button and the Monitor Mix button and turn the Main control knob, this will then adjust the panning of your inputs.
What is the registration pin for id4 mkii.....i just got my device but i didn't get the pin on serial no. Sticker
Hi there, please contact support@audient.com and we'll try to work out why you don't have a pin! Thanks.
Hi :) - how can I change the sample rate of the Audient iD4, so I can hear it on my speakers as output (which have a different sample rate) ? - unfortunately Windows does not let me do it.
You can change the sample rate from the iD icon in the system tray of Windows (Bottom right hand corner of the screen). You can choose between 44.1kHZ to 96kHz
Hi! A question here- it's a 2-in/2-out; does this mean I can record my mic and my keyboard at the same time in separate tracks?
Hi there,
Yes, you can as long as they are both mono input sources (so your keyboard would not be in stereo, and would have to be recorded by the instrument input).
Can I use this audio interface to connect and listen to my turntable? I know I can record from it, but I can't find any answer regarding, that I can listen to it as well. Thanks!
Yes you certainly can, you'd just need to feed the output from the turntable into iD14's inputs. Then open the iD mixer and pull up the faders for Mic 1 and Mic 2 and pan them hard left and hard right. This will then be sent directly to the speaker and headphone outputs for listening.
Please note that if your turntable doesn't have a built in Phono Stage then you will need a Phono pre-amp between the turntable and the iD14 to apply the RIAA EQ curve and boost the level.
@@Audientworld Thank you very much! You guys are amazing!
1 more question: I have Beyerdynamics DT770 pro headphones but they are 32ohms. Is this impedance too low for the ID4 to drive.
I keep hearing about headphones need to be high impedance to work properly on this interface.
Just wanted your opinion?
Hi Kris, the iD4 will happily drive up to 600ohm headphones, so 32ohms will be fine. Thanks.
@@Audientworld ordered today, thanks