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Audient ID14 User manual

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USER MANUAL v1.1

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CONTENTS

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

Box Contents 1

iD14 Overview 2

Safety Information 3

Declaration of Conformities 5

Installation: 6

Installation on Mac 6

Installation on Windows 8

iD App & Firmware Update 10

Hardware Features: 11

Microphone & Line Inputs 12 Instrument Input 13 Digital Inputs 13 Loudspeaker Outputs 14

Headphone Outputs 14

Monitor Control 15 Metering 16 Kensington Lock 16

iD Mixer Application: 17

Input Channel Types 18 Channel Naming Tape 18 Channel Strip Features 19 Stereo Linking Master Section Features 20 Channel Views 21 Volume Control 21 Programming the iD Button 22

System Panel - Settings Module

Digital Input Formats 23 Clock Source & Lock 23 Talkback Assign 23 Mono Monitoring Modes

Output Routing 24

Setting Up & Using Talkback 25

Save & Load Mixer Presets

Keyboard Shortcuts 27

Operation with Pro Tools 28

Operation with Logic Pro 29

Operation with Cubase / Nuendo 31

Operation with Ableton Live 33

Troubleshooting & FAQ 34

Specifications 37

Dimensions 38

Warranty & Contact 39

Service 40

Glossary 41

Introduction

Contents

BOX CONTENTS

ID14 OVERVIEW

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.

Channel 1 Gain

48V Phantom

Power

0 - 56 dB

USB Status

Channel 2 Gain

0 - 56 dB

LED

Main

Meters

Speaker

Volume

Select

Encoder

Encoder Mode

Buttons

Headphone

Volume Select

Programmable

iD Button

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!

12VDC

Power

USB Digital

Input

Loudspeaker

Output

Mic / Line

Inputs

Instrument D.I

Headphone

Out

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.

In the event of a power supply failure do not open the 12VDC supply. Please contact

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

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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

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.

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

PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITIES

MAC OSX INSTALLATION

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

System Requirements

• OSX: 10.8.5 (Mountain 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.

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

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

MAC OSX INSTALLATION

WINDOWS 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

It’s also worth checking Audio MIDI Setup

(found in Mac HD > Applications > Utilities).

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

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.

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.

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.

WINDOWS INSTALLATION

MIXER APP & FIRMWARE UPDATE

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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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