Audient iD14 User Manual

HIGH PERFORMANCE USB AUDIO INTERFACE

USER MANUAL V1.4

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WELCOME & THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing this Audient product!

iD14 delivers the audio performance of a large format console in a compact and elegant desktop package.

iD14 provides a pair of world-class Audient console mic pres, class leading Burr-Brown converter technology, console style monitor control, JFET D.I and the revolutionary

ScrollControl .

With its versatile feature set and intuitive layout, iD14 will become the hub of your studio in no time.

Features include:

•2-in, 4-out high performance Burr-Brown AD/DA converters

•2 x Class-A Audient Console Mic Preamplifiers & 1 x discrete JFET instrument input.

•Independant Class-AB Headphones Output

•Full Monitor Control Functionality (software controlled)

•iD ScrollControl Mode

•ADAT Input for Expandibility

•USB2.0 class compliant connectivity with integrated Low Lateny DSP mixer

Introduction

CONTENTS

Box Contents

iD14 Overview

Safety Information

Declaration of Conformities

Installation:

Installation on Mac

Installation on Windows

iD App & Firmware Update

Hardware Features:

Microphone & Line Inputs

Instrument Input

Digital Inputs

Loudspeaker Outputs

Headphone Outputs

Monitor Control

Metering

Kensington Lock

iD Mixer Application:

Input Channel Types

Channel Naming Tape

Channel Strip Features

Stereo Linking

Master Section Features

Channel Views

Volume Control

Programming the iD Button

	1	System Panel - Settings Module	23
	2	Digital Input Formats	23
	3	Clock Source & Lock	23
		Talkback Assign	23
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		Mono Monitoring Modes	23
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		Output Routing	24
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	8	Setting Up & Using Talkback	25
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		Save & Load Mixer Presets	26
	11	Keyboard Shortcuts	27
	12	Operation with Pro Tools	28
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	13	Operation with Logic Pro	29
	14	Operation with Cubase / Nuendo	31
	14	Operation with Ableton Live	33
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	16	Troubleshooting & FAQ	34
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		Specifications	37
	17	Dimensions	38
		Warranty & Contact	39
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	18	Service	40
	19	Glossary	41
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Contents

BOX CONTENTS

In your iD14 packaging you should find the following items:

•iD14

•12VDC PSU with regional adapters

•USB Type A-to-B Cable

•Quick Start Guide

Please visit: www.audient.com/products/iD14 to download the latest iD software

(mixer application and drivers), supporting documentation (including this manual) and brochures for our product range.

The 12VDC power supply comes with interchangeable UK, EU, US and Australian socket adapters and will work across a broad range of line voltages making iD14 globally portable.

We hope that you enjoy using iD14!

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ID14 OVERVIEW

	Channel 1 Gain Channel 2 Gain		Main	Encoder
	0 - 56 dB	0 - 56 dB	Meters

Encoder Mode

Buttons

48V Phantom

Power

Headphone

Volume Select

	USB Status	Speaker	Programmable
	LED	Volume	iD Button
		Select

	12VDC USB	Digital	Main	Mic / Line
	Power	Input		Inputs
			Loudspeaker
			Output 1 & 2

Instrument D.I			Headphone
			Out

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all of these instructions and save them for later reference before connecting the DC power adapter to the mains and powering up iD14.

To prevent electrical shock and fire hazard follow all instructions on the 12VDC power supply. iD14 itself does not operate with any high voltage mains supply inside the unit but appropriate safety measures should still be adhered to regarding the AC/DC supply.

Please ensure you only use the supplied iD14 power supply. We cannot reccomend the useage of third party power supplies. In the event of a power supply failure do not open the 12VDC supply. Please contact Audient support so that a suitable replacement can be recommended or purchased.

www.audient.com/support

iD14 utilises an external switch-mode power supply that is very quiet and rated at 1.25A. This switch-mode design will accept any A.C line voltage from 90v to 264v @ 47-63Hz. Therefore the unit will work anywhere in the world but please ensure your A.C mains line voltage is within this specification.

Consult a qualified technician if you suspect difficulties. Do not attempt to tamper with the power supply or mains voltages - HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. Ensure that the appropriate international pin adapter is fitted to the power supply before insertion into the mains socket.

! WARNING !

TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

1.Read these instructions

2.Keep these instructions

3.Heed all warnings

4.Follow all instructions

5.Do not use this equipment near water

6.Clean only with dry cloth

7.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat

8.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet

9.Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment

10.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

11.Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time

12.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped

13.For products that are a mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITIES

FCC Part 15B

This apparatus has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class-A digital device, pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1.Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna

2.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

3.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected

4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

We, Audient Ltd, Aspect House, Herriard, Hampshire, RG25 2PN, UK, 01256 381944, declare under our sole responsibility that the product iD14 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.This device may not cause harmful interference,

2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

We, Audient Ltd, declare that the product, the iD14, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate CE standards and directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.

Audient Ltd has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section 42475.2, Public Resources

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MAC OSX INSTALLATION

System Requirements

•OSX: 10.7.5 (Lion) or later

•Mac: Intel CPU, 1GB RAM Minimum

1. Download the Latest iD Software

Head to our website for the latest version of our iD Mixer:

www.audient.com/products/downloads/iD14

Drag the downloaded app into your application folder to install it.

2. Connect iD14

Using the USB cable provided, connect iD14 to your computer’s USB port.

Optionally connect the 12VDC power adapter if you require Phantom Power.

12VDC

USB

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MAC OSX INSTALLATION

3. Status LED

Once connected to your computer and powered on, the green status LED on iD14 will illuminate.

If at any time the status LED turns off during normal operation please check all connections and if further problems develop please contact Audient support.

4. Double Checking Connectivity

To ensure iD14 has been detected by your computer and correct clocking sources are set-up, navigate to:

Macintosh HD > Applications >

System Preferences

Check that iD14 is set as your i/o device. It’s recommended to disable system sounds.

It’s also worth checking Audio MIDI Setup (found in Mac HD > Applications > Utilities).

Window > Show Audio Window

Here you should see iD14 report with 10 inputs and 4 outputs. Clock source is configured in the iD app. See page 23 for more details.

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WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Windows System Requirements:

•Windows 7 or later (32 and 64 bit)

•Intel Core 2 @ 1.6 GHz, or AMD equivalent

•1 GB RAM Minimum

1. Download the latest iD14 Software

Head to our website for the latest version of our iD Windows Installer:

www.audient.com/products/downloads/iD14

2. Connect iD14

Using the USB cable provided, connect iD14 to your computer’s USB port.

Optionally connect the 12VDC power adapter if you require Phantom Power.

3. Run iD Mixer Setup

Double click on the installer to run the iD mixer setup and follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Reboot PC

Reboot your PC to make sure that all the drivers have been applied.

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WINDOWS INSTALLATION

4. Check Connectivity

The status LED will become solidly lit as soon as iD14 has achieved stable communication and should remain solidly lit during operation of the unit until power down.

To double check the connection, go to PC sound settings by following:

PC Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound

Here you can see whether iD14 is visible to the PC and you can make it the computers default sound device by pressing ‘Set Default’.

iD Icon

Once installed, the iD icon can be found in the Windows system tray (it may be in the hidden icons area):

•Double-click to open iD14 mixer window when iD14 is connected

•Right-click to quit or change sample rate, buffer size and latency settings

Latency refers to how often iD14 sends and receives its data, for example it is not possible to have a high latency setting and a low buffer size because the buffer would fill up with samples before iD14 has the chance to send them.

For mixing, latency of ‘Standard’ and buffer size of 256 should be perfect. For tracking, experiement with lower latency and buffer size values. How powerful your computer is, and how processor hungry your project is, will affect how low you can get the latency and buffer size settings before you get audio instability.

Latency Modes:
Minimum	1ms
Low	2ms
Standard	4 ms
Relaxed	8ms
Safe	16ms
Extra Safe	32ms

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MIXER APP & FIRMWARE UPDATE

Launch the iD Mixer Application

Launch the iD14 mixer application by finding it in the following folder:

Macintosh HD > Applications > iD Start > All Programs > Audient > iD

For more information on the mixer application feature set, please refer to page 17 of this manual onwards.

Check for Firmware Updates

If your computer is connected to the internet, the iD app will check for firmware updates whenever a unit is connected. If there is a firmware update available then the iD app will notify you.

You can manual check for updates by going to the Help menu and selecting ‘Check for Updates’. It will notify you if you’re on the latest version of firmware.

Firmware Update

When there is a firmware update, you can select ‘From audient.com’ to download the latest version automatically (or select ‘From file’ to install a local firmware file).

The latest version number will be retrieved from our servers and will be displayed (as shown above). Press next to continue with the firmware update. Press ‘update’ to install it and once complete reboot iD14 to apply it.

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HARDWARE FEATURES

HARDWARE

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