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USER MANUAL v1.6

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Welcome & Thank You

iD22 | Contents

Thank you for purchasing
this audient product!

iD22 is the culmination of years of
experience in high-performance
analogue and digital circuit design.

iD22 will transform your DAW into a
world-class recording system by connecting
directly to your microphones, computer
and monitors.

iD22 provides two classic audient (class-a)
microphone preamplifiers, ALL NEW pristine
AD/DA converters that have been designed
to deliver impeccable detail and impressive
depth during both tracking & mixing.

iD22 is expandable via ADAT i/o - perfect
for partnering with an ASP008 for 10-ch
recording (total 10-in, 12-out + headphones).

Our console-style monitor controller
functionality and USB2.0 connectivity
complete the ergonomic desktop package.

Features include:

• 2-in, 6-out high performance

24-bit/96kHz AD/DA converters

• 2 x superb class-a mic preamplifiers

& 1 x discrete JFET instrument input

• Fully balanced insert points for

integrating outboard gear

• High current headphone amplifier fed

by an independent DAC

• 4 assignable line outputs for monitoring

& processing

• User defined monitoring functionality

with hardware control

• USB2.0 class compliant connectivity

with integrated DSP mixer

Box Contents 1

iD22 Overview 2

Safety Information 3

Declaration of Conformities 5

Quick Start Installation: 6

System Requirements 6
Connection to Computer 6

Installation on Mac OSX 6

USB Status LED 7
Audio MIDI Setup (OSX) 7

Updating Firmware 8

Hardware Features: 9

Microphone & Line Inputs 9
Instrument Input 10
Balanced Inserts 10
Direct ADC Access 11
Input Stage Block Diagram 12
Assignable Line Outputs & DAC 13
Output Routing Ideas 14
Headphone Output
Digital Inputs / Outputs 16
Monitor Control Section
Switch Operation 18
Metering & Kensington Lock 18
Output Stage Block Diagram 19

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System Panel - Settings Module

Digital I/O Formats 25
Clock Source & Lock 25
Talkback Assign 25
Mono Monitoring Modes
Dim & Alt. Speaker Trims 25

Setting Up & Using Talkback 26

Output Routing Matrix

Analogue Outputs 27
Digital Outputs

Save & Load Mixer Presets
iD DSP Mixer Block Diagram 29

Keyboard Shortcuts 30

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25

27

27

28

Operation with Pro Tools 31

Operation with Logic Pro 32

Operation with Cubase / Nuendo 34

Operation with Ableton Live 36

Troubleshooting 37

FAQ 39

Specifications 40

Dimensions 41

• Ergonomic desktop package featuring all

metal construction and solid aluminium
control knobs

Introduction

iD Mixer Application: 20

Input Channel Types 20
Channel Naming Tape 20
Channel Strip Features 21
Stereo Linking

Master Section Features 22
Channel Views 23
Volume Control 23
Programming F Keys 24

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Warranty & Contact 42

Service 43

Glossary 44

Contents

Box Contents

iD22 Overview

In your iD22 packaging you should find the

following items:

• iD22

• 12VDC PSU with regional adapters

• USB Type A-to-B Cable

Please visit:

www.audient.com/products/iD22

to download the latest iD software

(firmware and mixer application), supporting

documentation (including this manual)

and brochures for our product range.

48V

PAD

Polarity

HPF

CH1 Gain

0 - 60dB

CH2 Gain

0 - 60dB

Main

Meters

USB

Status LED

Main
Volume

Headphone
Level

User
Programmable
Function
Keys

Dim & Cut

The 12VDC (centre-positive) power supply

comes with interchangeable UK, EU, US and

Australian socket adapters and will work

across a broad range of line voltages making

iD22 globally portable.

We hope that you enjoy using iD22

wherever you are and may it aid you in

making great sounding music!

12VDC

Power In

Headphone

Out

Kensington

Lock

USB Digital i/o

Assignable

Outputs 1-4

CH2

Insert

Instrument

Input

Mic / Line
Inputs

CH1

Insert

Actual PSU & USB cable may differ from images.

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Safety Information

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 iD22.

To prevent electrical shock and fire hazard follow all instructions on the 12VDC power supply.

iD22 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

iD22 utilises an external switch-mode power supply that is very quiet and rated at 1.5A

audient

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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat

9. 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

(2A maximum, 24 Watts). This switch-mode design will accept any A.C line voltage from

90v to 264v @ 47-63Hz. Therefore the unit will work happily 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.

your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet

10. Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

12. For products that are not rack-mountable: Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from

tip-over

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

14. 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

PLEASE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

15. 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

Quick Start 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: 10.6.8 or later (Snow Leopard+)

• Mac: Intel CPU, 1GB RAM Minimum

1. Download the Latest iD Software

Head straight to our website for the latest

version of our iD mixer application:

http://audient.com/products/downloads/iD22

Run the installer and follow the on-screen

instructions. It is recommended that you

restart your computer after installation

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 iD22
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

We, Audient Ltd, declare that the product, the iD22, 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

to allow all settings to take affect.

2. Connect iD22

Using the USB cable provided, connect

iD22 to your computer’s USB port.

Next power on iD22 by connecting

the supplied 12VDC power adapter.

USB

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Quick Start Installation

Quick Start Installation

3. Status LED

Once powered on and connected to your

computer via USB, the green status LED on

iD22 will flash for a few seconds as the unit

stabilises and establishes communications.

This LED will become solidly lit as soon

as iD22 has achieved stable communication

and should remain solidly lit during operation

of the unit until power down. Once solidly lit

you can launch the iD mixer application

It is also worth checking Audio MIDI Setup

(found in Mac HD > Applications > Utilities).

5. Launch the iD Mixer Application

Launch the iD22 mixer application

by finding it in the following folder:

Macintosh HD > Applications > iD22

If the iD mixer application icon is not in

your dock, just drag it onto the dock from

the applications folder.

For more information on the mixer

application feature set, please refer to

page 20 of this manual onwards.

7. Firmware Update

You can either select to update the iD

firmware from disk using the load from

file (browse button) or you can use the

internet to search for the latest version.

without issue.

If at any time the status LED begins to flash

during normal operation please check all

connections and if further problems develop

please contact audient support.

4. Double Checking Connectivity

To ensure iD22 has been detected by your

computer and correct clocking sources are

set-up, navigate to:

Macintosh HD > Applications >

System Preferences

Window > Show Audio Window

Here you should see iD22 report with 10

inputs and 14 outputs. Clock source should

be set to Audient Internal Clock unless you

are connecting an external digital device

acting as master to the digital input in iD22.

6. Check for Firmware Updates

It is essential that you regularly (especially on

a fresh installation) check for new updates.

To make it simple, providing you have an

internet connection, the iD mixer application

itself provides the functionality to check for

firmware updates.

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

program and once complete close the

window. iD22 is now ready to use.

Check that iD22 is set as your i/o device.

It is recommended to disable system sounds.

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Hardware Features

Hardware Features

Microphone Preamplifiers
& Line Inputs

iD22 features two classic audient

microphone preamplifiers.

The design features an 8-transistor

discrete class-a front-end providing

exceedingly low distortion and noise

performance. From a sonic point of

view, iD22 is fast, open and detailed.

All analogue circuitry runs on +/-15V

(30V rails) and provides high headroom

and class leading drive capability compared

Instrument Input

iD22 employs a discrete class-a JFET

instrument (D.I) input on channel two.

Plugging in a TS (tip-sleeve unbalanced)

jack will override the mic signal and turn

channel two into a fully fledged, fantastic

sounding instrument input with access to a

-10 dB pad (for hot output instruments such

as active basses, drum machines and

synthesizers), polarity reverse (useful for

phase alignment between a mic and D.I) and

the HPF (useful for taming unruly low

frequency content).

Balanced Inserts Send & Return

Once signal has passed through the

microphone preamplifier and input

conditioning stage - it is provided at

a balanced insert send jack.

Both input channels feature impedance

balanced insert sends and electronically

balanced insert returns before the AD

converter.

These console-style insert points make it

very easy to add your favourite processing

prior to conversion - setting iD22 apart from

to other similar interface products.

The microphone preamplifiers feature:

• 60 dB of clean gain

• 48v phantom power rated at 10mA/

channel

• > 3kΩ input impedance which provides

a punchy tone from any microphone

transducer type

• -10 dB pad for increasing input headroom

• Polarity reverse (always check

phase when recording with multiple

microphones)

TM

Neutrik

provide microphone and line inputs. The line

inputs are padded through the microphone

preamplfiiers and have access to the pad,

polarity reverse & HPF functions, therefore

accommodating a huge range of input levels

with freedom from overload.

XLR/TRS Jack combi-connectors

much of the competition.

Insert your favourite compression and EQ

here to build vocal chains that rival the very

best. Rest assured the mic pre in iD22 will

stand up to many outboard units costing

several times more than the entire unit!

Insert Normalling

Capture great tone

just by plugging in direct!

Insert send & return jacks use normalling

connectors and therefore do not need to be

patched when not in use.

• Switchable (fixed frequency) 100Hz

12 dB/octave high pass filter for rumble

removal

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Hardware Features

Input Stage Block Diagram

Patching Inserts

To incorporate your favourite

processing prior to conversion, simply

patch the iD22 insert send into your

processing chain and take the output

of the last device in the chain and patch

back into the insert return on iD22.

iD22 Microphone

Preamplifier

Insert

Send

Direct Access to ADC

The insert return connection on iD22 is a

very pure electronically balanced input stage

that directly drives the analogue to digital

converter stage (ADC).

As such this is a great place to return

signals directly into the ADC ensuring

minimal signal path colouration.

Calibration Level: 0dBFS = +18dBu

This is a great place to patch the outputs

of your existing outboard mic pres or indeed

to bypass the iD22 mic pres and use as a

very pure unity gain line level ADC input for

Processing Chain

incorporating hardware inserts or using a

mastering style process path.

Great for using DAC outputs 3+4 to drive a

hardware mix bus compressor and printing

back via the pure signal path of the insert

returns.

Insert Returns =

Line Level ADC Inputs

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Hardware Features

Hardware Features

Assignable Line Outputs & DACs

iD22 features four assignable line / DAC

outputs. These can be used to create many

useful routing options for both tracking and

mixing.

Output assigns take place in the iD mixer

application System Panel (see page 27 for

details accessed in the Master Section).

Here a selection of radio buttons allow

outputs to be fed from either the iD DSP

mixer main output, the iD mixer cue outputs

(A or B), an alternative loudspeaker output

Typical Output Routing

In traditional style tracking situations with

separate engineer and artist(s) mixes,

outputs 1+2 would likely be set to Main Mix

to provide output to control room speakers.

Outputs 3+4 can be set to feed a cue

mix (from Cue A or B) to external headphone

amplifiers in either ganged stereo or dual

mono.

iD22’s built in headphone output (5+6) could

be used as a 2nd reference for the engineer

(set to monitor the Main Mix) or as an

DAC & Line Output Routing Ideas

iD22 provides some very flexible output

routing and these are best demonstrated

in diagram form.

Using iD22 for Monitoring & Tracking:

All four line outputs are electronically

balanced using the same topology as our

famous console, the ASP8024.

Expect plenty of output drive (>18 dBu),

good noise rejection and a balanced output

impedanceof<100Ω.

Using iD22 with Hardware Process Path:

or directly from your DAW (bypassing the iD

DSP mixer by paralleling the input straight to

the DACs).

alternative and independent headphone mix

for an artist (set to Cue A or B).

If you prefer to balance all headphone mixes

from inside your DAW (at low buffer sizes to

minimise latency) then selecting DAW Mix

for outputs 3+4 and 5+6 would allow your

DAW to directly address the DA converters

and outputs without passing through the iD

DSP mixer (note the mixer is still active).

In traditional mixing situations, outputs

1+2 would be set to monitor the Main

Mix (taking advantage of the DSP monitor

controller functionality in iD22. Outputs 3+4

Using iD22 for Mixing & Alt. Monitoring:

Analogue

Process Path

can be set-up as an alternative speaker

destination (main/mini etc) and headphones

(5+6) can also be fed for reference.

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Hardware Features

Hardware Features

Example Output Routings - iD Mixer

Using iD22 for Monitoring & Tracking:

• Outputs 1+2: Main Mix to C/R

• Output 3: Mono Cue Mix A

• Output 4: Mono Cue Mix B

• Outputs 5+6 Phones Cue Mix A

Using iD22 for Mixing & Alt. Monitoring:

• Outputs 1+2: Main Mix to C/R

• Outputs 3+4: Alt. Loudspeaker

• Outputs 5+6 Headphone Reference

Headphone Output

iD22 features a high current headphone

amplifier which is fed by it’s own separate

DAC. This can be used for reference

monitoring, to provide artist headphone mix

or to drive a small set of loudspeakers from

an unbalanced Y-split cable.

The headphone amplifier can be fed from a

number of sources as set in the Routing

Matrix found in the System Panel of the

iD mixer application (see previous pages

or the section found on page 27 for more

info).

Digital Inputs / Outputs

To complete the i/o package, iD22

features an optical input and output

connection. These can be set to operate as

stereo optical S/PDIF or 8-channel ADAT

via the System Panel in the iD mixer

application. Both formats will operate at up

to 96kHz sample rate, with ADAT dropping

to 4-channels at rates above 48kHz.

Running in S/PDIF mode, the optical i/o

provides the option to integrate an

TM

MiCO

for 4-channels of audient micpre, or

an external reverb for monitoring.

audient

Using iD22 with ITB Headphone Mixes

(send DAW headphone mix to iD22 3+4):

• Outputs 1+2: Main Mix to C/R

• Outputs 3+4: DAW Mix (ITB Phones)

• Outputs 5+6 Main Mix (Engineer)

Using iD22 with Hardware Process Path

(bypassing iD mixer & monitor controller,

using with existing analogue monitor

control):

• Outputs 1+2: DAW Mix (Direct)

• Outputs 3+4: DAW Mix (To Outboard)

• Outputs 5+6 Headphone Reference

• Outboard sent back to Insert Returns

A front panel potentiometer provides

digitally calibrated and perfectly matched

stereo volume control over the headphone

output.

Running in ADAT mode, the optical i/o

provides a great way to expand to 10-inputs

via an

audient ASP008

TM

for recording.

The ADAT outputs could also be connected

to headphone distribution systems such as

TM

a Hearback

HUB or to an 8-channel DAC

for summing purposes. We designed iD22

to grow with your needs.

For more information about setting up

sample rates and system clocking please

refer to pages 25 and 31 onwards.

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Hardware Features

Hardware Features

Monitor Control

iD22 provides all of the excellent

monitor control functionality as found

on one of our consoles.

As such, it is possible to control main and

alternative loudspeaker volumes with

a perfectly matched stereo volume control

on the main unit.

The MONITOR knob is solid aluminium and

feels expensive - which is just the way it

should be when you will touch it every day.

Monitor Control Features

• Volume control (perfectly matched)

• Alt. Loudspeaker with programmable

level (assignable to an ‘F’ key)

• DIM with programmable level

• CUT

• Mono Sum (assignable to an ‘F’ key)

• Polarity reverse (assignable to an ‘F’ key)

• Talkback (assignable to an ‘F’ key)

By using polarity reverse and mono sum

it is possible to listen in sum or difference

(mid or side) modes. This provides an

excellent way to check mono compatibility

Hardware Metering

4-segment hardware LED metering

can be found on the main panel of

iD22.

This meter is peak reading and calibrated

to the digital recording medium.

iD22 converters use a standard calibration

level of 0dBu = -18dBFS, or perhaps more

importantly +18 dBu = 0dBFS.

It is suggested that end users observe

their DAW metering for recording levels,

Switch Operation

All hardware push switches (DIM, CUT etc)

feature momentary operation if pressed and

held or latching operation if pressed and

released quickly - very useful!

Kensington Lock

For those of you who work in educational

establishments or in situations where your

equipment is public facing and subject to

possible theft opportunities, we have added

a Kensington lock hole to the chassis to

enable you to protect your iD22.

There is no signal degradation in this

volume control and stereo image will

not wander about at various listening

levels - the image will be rock solid.

Accompanied by this monitor volume knob

are permanently assigned hardware DIM &

CUT switches.

The level of DIM and ALT. Loudspeaker trim

can be adjusted in the iD mixer application

(System Panel).

Alongside these functions, three user

programmable ‘F’ keys provide access

and to also learn spatial tricks from your

favourite reference material. Please see

audient blog for more information on

this

sum & difference monitoring:

http://blog.audient.com/

post/29826572065/sumdifference

hence currently the iD22 hardware meters

indicate playback level in the main mix

bus of the iD mixer application.

Status LED

*Lock not included

to several useful monitoring features.

The status LED indicates connection via

USB to your computer. Please see page

7 for more information.

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Output Stage Block Diagram Software Features

Input Channels - Channel Types

The iD mixer application features three

types of input channels, these are colour

coded and are as follows:

• Analogue (Inputs 1+2) - BLUE

• Digital (S/PDIF or ADAT) - GREEN

• DAW Mixes (Playback 1-6) - PURPLE

DAW inputs are provided as three stereo

pairs and are designed as ‘virtual’ playback

channels from your DAW.

These can be monitored via the onboard

DSP mixer, routed to cue mixes or hard

assigned to DAC outputs.

Addressing outputs in your DAW will feed

signals into these channels. Therefore iD22

can sum all three signals together for

monitoring and access to cue mix buses.

Channel Naming Strip

Analogue input channels are taken

directly from the two ADC (insert returns,)

signals available here are; microphone, line,

D.I (channel two) or unity gain line input at

the return jack.

Digital inputs are provided as two

channels in S/PDIF mode and eight

Harking back to our large format console

heritage - the iD mixer application allows

you to label your channels via the editable

marker pen text on console tape!

channels in ADAT mode (four at > 48kHz).

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MIC/LINE 1 or KICK for example

Software Features

Software Features

Channel Strip Controls

Cue A Send Controls

Level (0 dB to off)
Pan (if using stereo cue)

Alt (⌥) + click to zero

Cue B Send Controls

Level (0 dB to off)
Pan (if using stereo cue)

Alt (⌥) + click to zero

Parameter Info Box

Normally displays main
channel pan value but
if you hover the mouse
over any control - it will
display that parameter’s
value so you can see
what’s what

Channel Solo & Cut

Latching operation

Command (⌘) + click
on a solo switch, while on
an un-solo’d channel will
override any previously
solo’d channel

Command (⌘) + click
on an already activated
solo switch will clear all
solo’d channels

Channel Fader

+6dB to off
Alt (⌥) + click to zero

Channel Meter

66dB Range
Separate Peak Hold Indicator
Click on peak indicator to clear
Alt (⌥) + click to clear all

Channel Tape Label

EDITABLE - 8 characters

Stereo Linking

All channels can be linked or un-linked for

stereo or mono operation. Level controls

are ganged in stereo operation but stereo

panoramic positioning control remains

individual for left and right channels.

• Unlinked

• Individual Level

• Individual Pan

• Linked

• Ganged Level

• Individual Pan

Useful Functionality

Every active control

(buttons, pots or

faders) in the iD mixer

application feature

colour coded mouse

over indicators to help

you quickly navigate

and make adjustments.

All controls are also

scroll-wheel enabled in

the iD mixer application.

Master Section

Main Meters

66 dB Range

These meters indicate the

output levels of the DSP mix

bus within iD22. They are

mirrored by the 4-segment

hardware LED meters on the

main unit

1dB steps from 0 to-6dBFS

2dB steps from -8 to -56dBFS

Separate Peak Hold Indicator

Click on peak indicator to clear

Alt (⌥) + click peak to clear

System Panel Button

Opens the iD22 set-up and

routing matrix panel

(see page 27)

Mono Sum Button

Monitor the output

of the iD22 DSP mixer

summed to mono

Assign to ‘F’ key > right click &

select F1, F2 or F3

Polarity Reverse Button

Invert polarity of one side

of the stereo monitor output

for stereo difference checks

Assign to ‘F’ key > right click &

select F1, F2 or F3

Hardware Volume

Control Only

Alt. Loudspeaker Button

Switch to alternative

monitors if set-up in system

panel matrix as out 3+4

Assign to ‘F’ key > right click &

select F1, F2 or F3

Cue Masters

Level (0 dB to off)
Controls output level
of all summed cue sends

Alt (⌥) + click to zero

Cue Master Solos

Use these cue solos
to audition artist mixes
quickly. They operate in
a interlocked fashion so
only one can be solo’d at
a time

Channel View Buttons

Customise your mixer
layout by including only the
channels you are using

Not using the digital i/o?
Hide it

Mixing / listening back and
want to hide most of the
GUI? You can

Show / hide when required

Talkback Button

Operating the talkback
switch routes whichever
input has been selected as
talkback (in system panel)
to both cue A & B (level set
by talkback channel cue
send levels) and to your
DAW. This way talkback
can be sent directly to
artists or via the DAW to a
record enabled or input
monitored track (SLATE
mode)

Monitor Dim & Cut Buttons

DIM auto-triggered by
talkback. Level programmed
in system panel.
Permanently controlled by
hardware switches

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Software Features

Software Features

Channel View Settings

When tracking (without using a digitally

expanded iD22) it is most likely that the

following channel view (Analogue + DAW)

would be the most useful, enabling you to

see mic/line inputs and DAW returns:

Volume Control

The output of the iD DSP mix bus is sent

to whichever output is set-up as Main Mix

in the Routing Matrix. This is your monitor

destination and should be connected to

your main studio loudspeakers.

To control the monitor volume of this

output, use the hardware knob on the

main unit.

Programming ‘F’ Keys
(Monitor Control Functionality)

There are several functions that can be

assigned to the hardware ‘F’ keys.

∑ MonoSum

In order to check your mix for mono

compatibility (still important for DAB

radio and laptop / ipad users) either use

the Mono Sum button in the iD software

or assign it to an ‘F’ key by right clicking.

Polarity Reverse

ALT Alternative Loudspeaker

For simple monitoring /

listening or ITB mixing it

may be cleaner to view

just the master section.

Or when fully expanded

via ADAT with something

like an ASP008, you can

view all channels (after

10 mono slots, a scroll

bar appears).

View Mode Shortcuts:

Command (⌘) + 2 = Digital

Command (⌘) + 3 = DAW Mixes

Command (⌘) + 4 = System Panel

Command (⌘) + 1 = Mic/Line

By pressing the polarity reverse button,

the left channel of the stereo mix is

inverted. When combining this with the

right channel using the mono sum feature

in conjunction with the polarity reverse

function - a L-R sum is created instead of an

L+R sum. This will cancel the centre (sum)

of the stereo signal and leave behind the

difference signal (L-R). Monitoring this

provides a great way to listen to stereo

content such as reverbs and also pick up

tricks from your favourite mix engineers.

It is a very useful and different perspective

of the mix balance.

Talkback - see page 26 for more

information.

To set-up an alternative loudspeaker

for greater monitoring flexibility - a pair of

outputs must be assigned as a source to

the alternative pair in the System Panel.

These outputs can be digital via S/PDIF or

ADAT or indeed analogue via DAC3+4 or

DAC5+6.

ALT can be used to turn on headphones

if DAC5+6 is selected as the headphone

source, alternatively you can feed loud-

speakers with DSP control and digital inputs

via optical S/PDIF.

However in most standard set-ups,

DAC3+4 would be the most likely source.

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Software Features

Software Features

System Panel

To open the system panel, press the

SYSTEM button found in the master
section or use Command (⌘) + 4.

Setup Strip

Digital Input Format

Select 8-ch ADAT or 2-ch

S/PDIF input modes for

the optical input here.

ADAT 8-ch 44.1 - 48kHz,

4-ch 88.2kHz - 96kHz.

S/PDIF 2-ch all rates

Digital Output Format

Select 8-ch ADAT or 2-ch

S/PDIF input modes for

the optical output here.

ADAT 8-ch 44.1 - 48kHz,

4-ch 88.2kHz - 96kHz.

S/PDIF 2-ch all rates

Clock Source

Select internal or optical input

as the clock source. Ensure

all sample rates match your

DAW session and settings in

Audio MIDI Setup on OSX

Assigning Talkback

When a channel is assigned as talkback

source in the iD mixer application system

panel, the equivalent mixer channel strip

updates to become a talkback channel.

Gooseneck Microphone Use

If recording a vocalist or

drummer (with ASP008

expansion) one microphone

channel on the

iD22 provides

the perfect place

to use a gooseneck

talkback microphone to facilitate

desktop communication & monitor control.

Talkback Channel Strip

When an assigned channel

The full system panel contains two

sections:

• Setup Strip

• Routing Matrix

Lock LED

Indicates a valid external clock

source. Red indicator means

you have a clocking issue and

should check source device

Talkback Assign

Select any available iD22

input (analogue or digital) to

be the source for talkback

as routed to cues. Mixer

channel becomes talkback

with no feedback possibility

Mono Mode

Set whether sum-to-mono

creates a mono sum in one

loudspeaker (one acoustic

source) or creates a ‘phantom

centre’ sum (two acoustic

sources) - they sound different

DIM & ALT Trims

Set DIM level:

0 to -30 dB

Set ALT loudspeaker level:

+/-15 dB

Channels will be presented in the talkback

assign menu as per their labelling in the

mixer scribble (console tape) strip. As such

they are easy to identify.

No talkback microphone has been included

within iD22 as these small electret

contact microphone often pickup lots of

switch press and handling noise. For many

who record vocalists, one input for the

artist will be enough so we suggest using

a talkback microphone in Input 2, however

any of the digital inputs could also be used.

converts to talkback operation,

cue A & B send level and pan

remain, allowing you to route

talkback signal to artists via

the cue mixes. A channel info

box shows adjusted parameter

values and a routing box shows

which active channel is set as

talkback.

A secondary talkback button

is located on the talkback

channel which can be used

to trigger talkback whilst

setting up the software mixer.

You can assign the talkback

switch to an ‘F’ key in the

master section.

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Software Features

Software Features

Output Routing Matrix

The routing matrix allows you to patch

the following iD DSP mixer outputs to the

physical DAC outputs (1-6) or the optical

digital outputs (1-8 in ADAT mode or 1-2

in S/PDIF mode).

Stereo or Mono

Path Link Button

Output Sources from either

DSP mixer or DAW direct

(mixer bypass)

Saving & Loading Mixer Presets

Mixer presets can be saved and loaded in

two ways:

• Using the buttons at the bottom of the

system panel

• Using standard keyboard shortcuts

• Save: Command (⌘) + S

• Load: Command (⌘) + O

Saving a Mixer Configuration

Presets can be named when saving

from within the system panel, just

However by using the

browse button you can

save preset files to

whichever folder you desire - allowing you

to contain them within your DAW session

folder for example (making recall easier).

Loading a Mixer Configuration

Loading a preset is very simple, just click

on the load button in the System Panel and

select one of your previously named files,

double clicking will also load a preset. To

rename a preset, click to highlight and then

after a pause, click again to rename. To

Headphones are

always stereo (5+6)

Output Destinations

Analogue / Digital

In the above example, DAC outputs 1+2

are setup as a stereo pair fed from the iD

DSP mixer main output. This is the default

main monitor path and would feed your

loudspeakers. The iD mixer main output

passes through all monitor control

functionality (mono sum, polarity reverse,

dim, cut and monitor volume).

DAC outputs 3+4 are set as two mono

(cue masters are mono summed prior to

routing to the DAC outputs). This would

be used to feed an external headphone

amplifier to provide two mono artist mixes.

Naturally a stereo cue mix could be created

by clicking on the stereo/mono path button

and selecting Cue A or B as a source.

Note the flexibilty here, as a stereo Cue A

mix is feeding the iD22 headphone output

(DAC 5+6). Alternative speakers can also

be set-up here (typically DAC 3+4).

double click the name box to add.

Normally presets are saved in the following

delete, click to highlight and then click on

the X (delete) button at the bottom.

paths and fed individually by mono Cue A

and B mixes. In this scenario note that cue

pans controls have no effect

By selecting DAW Mix the iD DSP mixer is

bypassed and signals are effectively ‘hard-

wired’ from DAW to DAC.

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location: Macintosh HD > User > Library

> Application Support > Audient > iD22 >

Presets

DSP Mixer Block Diagram Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcut Index

To allow you to find all shortcuts for the

mixer application in one place without

having to go through each page of this

manual please refer to this table:

Location Shortcut Description

Faders Alt (⌥) + Click Resets fader to unity gain (0 dB)
Pans Alt (⌥) + Click Resets pan pots to central position
Solos Command (⌘) + Click Clears all solos if clicking on a solo’d channel

Overrides all other solos (for solo exclusive)

if clicking on an unsolo’d channel
Meters Alt (⌥) + Click Clicking on peak hold indicator will clear all clip

indicators
System Panel Command (⌘) + S Save mixer configuration
Command (⌘) + O Load mixer configuration
View Modes Command (⌘) + 1 View Mic/Line Inputs
Command (⌘) + 2 View Optical (Digital) Inputs
Command (⌘) + 3 View DAW Mix Inputs
Command (⌘) + 4 View System Panel

Please check the iD22 page online at www.audient.com/iD22

for the latest mixer application updates.

More shortcuts may be added without notification.

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Pro Tools Set-up

Logic Pro Set-up

Operation with Pro Tools

Once iD22 has been successfully installed

following the steps detailed on page 6 of

this manual, launch Pro Tools and ensure

that a new session is created at the desired

sample rate (if clocking internally) or at

the rate of the clock source (if clocking

externally).

Go to Setup > I/O... to label your inputs and

outputs and ensure that iD22 is correctly

Operation with Logic Pro

Once iD22 has been successfully installed

following the steps detailed on page 6 of

this manual, launch Logic Pro and check the

following:

Logic Pro > Preferences > Audio

If you are using iD22’s onboard DSP mixer

to monitor input signals while recording, be

sure to disable Logic’s software monitoring

to avoid phasing as the same source will

be heard twice with a short delay between

the low latency DSP signal and the delayed

software monitoring signal.

Assigning i/o

All of iD22’s input and output channels will

be available to Logic for routing. There are

a total of 10-inputs and 14-outputs

Playback Engine

Go to Setup > Playback Engine... and ensure

that iD22 is set as the active playback

device. Appropriate buffer sizes can also be

set here. Please bear in mind that Pro Tools

will reboot if the playback device is changed.

reporting 10-inputs and 14-outputs to and

from Pro Tools. Note that analogue outputs

1-6 are in fact the DAW virtual playback

channels in the iD DSP mixer and can

either be routed through the iD mixer or

hard-wired directly from Pro Tools to the

DAC stages.

Ensure that iD22 is selected as the active

audio device and here you can set buffer

sizes to affect system latency. If you are

experiencing issues with playback stability

and CPU loading, try increasing the buffer

size to > 256 samples.

reported from the driver.

You can rename input

and output channels to

whatever you wish using

the I/O label function.

This is a great way to

keep things organised.

Options > Audio > I/O Labels

For more Pro Tools information consult

your Avid user manuals & documentation.

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Logic Pro Set-up

Cubase / Nuendo Set-Up

Operation with Logic Pro

If you are using an external clock source

(ADAT or S/PDIF) to clock iD22, please

ensure that Logic Pro is set to the same

sample rate when recording and playing

back in a session, otherwise things may

sound a bit sharp or flat!

Settings > Audio > Sample Rate

Operation with Cubase / Nuendo

Once iD22 has been successfully installed

following the steps detailed on page 6 of

this manual, launch Cubase or Nuendo and

head straight for the Devices menu:

Devices > Device Setup...

Select Audient iD22 in the menu to ensure

that Cubase / Nuendo addresses the iD22

device driver. You will be asked if this is OK,

select ‘switch’.

If you are using internal clock on iD22,

setting the sample rate via Logic Pro will

update the iD22 sample rate to follow your

session.

There may be a slight pause as the system

re-clocks. This is normal.

This can be verified in Audio MIDI Setup.

For more Logic Pro information please

consult your Apple user manuals &

documentation.

Select VST Audio System in the devices

menu.

Select Audient iD22 in the devices menu...

Here you will see the

main iD22 information,

where clock sources

can be set as well as

activating i/o ports.

Be sure to click

Externally Clocked if

clocking from another

digital device via ADAT / SPDIF.

Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities

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Cubase / Nuendo Set-Up

Ableton Live Set-up

Operation with Cubase / Nuendo

Buffer sizes can be set in the control panel

within the VST devices display. It would be

ideal to keep them quite high to reduce CPU

loading if you use the iD22 mixer as the

input monitoring device while recording.

Here you can ensure that all buses have

been created in Cubase / Nuendo and

therefore all ports are addressable in your

session. Add new buses and assign them

Operation with Ableton Live

Once iD22 has been successfully installed

following the steps detailed on page 6 of

this manual, launch Ableton Live and head

straight to:

Live > Preferences

In the Live Audio Preference panel you can

set an appropriate buffer size (this can be

kept high if you are monitoring input signals

for recording via the iD22 low latency DSP

mixer. Ensure that iD22 reports as a 10-in,

14-out device to Live.

If necessary you can limit the number of

i/o channels reported as active inputs

(from the driver) in Live by using the input

and output config tabs. This is an excellent

feature to help reduce CPU loading if all

channels are not required.

I/O ports can be renamed in the device

panel such that they better represent what

you connect to them (for example Main

Monitors, Alt. Monitors, Hardware Process

Loop). This is useful as any names chosen

here will be those displayed when assigning

i/o on track input/output channel routing.

Close the VST device setup panel and

to the necessary i/o if required.

Bus types can be set (mono / stereo) and

the VST control room section can also be

Here navigate to the Audio tab and make

sure that iD22 is assigned as the playback

device.

For more information

about setting up audio

i/o refer to your Ableton

navigate to the VST connections panel:

Devices > VST Connections (F4)

used. For more information regarding set-

up please consult your Steinberg user

manuals and documentation.

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Live user manuals &

documentation.

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Troubleshooting

• The unit will not power on:

Double check the 12VDC power supply is

plugged into iD22 and into an operational

mains wall outlet.

To verify the supply is functional, use a

multimeter (set to volts DC) and safely

measure output DC voltage between

centre pin and shield of DC output

connector, it should be 12VDC +/-0.5V)

AT NO TIME SHOULD UNQUALIFIED

In the software mixer, locate the DAW

channels by pressing the DAW view button

Troubleshooting

• I have clocking issues which include

iD22 not locking to external ADAT

devices or operating at the incorrect

rate compared to my Pro Tools session:

Go to Audio MIDI Setup in OSX, found by

navigating to the folder:

Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities >

Audio MIDI Setup

Ensure that Audient iD22 is seen as an

audio device (Window Menu, Show Audio

PERSONNEL ATTEMPT TO MEASURE

MAINS VOLTAGES OR INTERNAL

SWITCHING SUPPLY VOLTAGES

• When I connect to my computer,

I cannot play any audio out from iD22:

Firstly double check that the USB cable

connecting iD22 to your computer is

functional and attached at both ends.

Launch the iD22 mixer application to

activate communication between your

computer and iD22. This only needs to be

done once straight after power up. Once

and increase the level of DAW 1+2 fader.

Double check that iD22 is set as the active

playback device in your DAW and in OSX:

System Preferences > Sound > Output Tab

> Audient iD22 highlighted as USB playback

Window).

Double check that an appropriate clock

source is selected (Internal for master

operation), ADAT or S/PDIF clock for

external slave operation. Ensure that you

see the correct sample rate displayed in

the Format drop-down menu.

iD22 is set to the operational state you

desire, you can quit the iD22 application

and it will continue to function as intended.

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Troubleshooting & FAQ

Specifications

Troubleshooting

• How do I reset the iD22 mixer

application to it’s default state?

To reset the mixer application, close the

mixer and then navigate to the following

folder and delete the state.xml file (it will

replenish upon a fresh launch and closure

of the application, storing your default

setup):

Macintosh HD > User > Library > Application

Support > Audient > iD22 > state.xml

Do not delete the parent folder as this will

also contain your iD22 mixer presets.

• I’m getting random crashes and bugs,

how do I make sure I have the latest

version of iD firmware/software?

To check for the latest updates to the

iD desktop mixer application please visit:

www.audient.com/iD22 download the

package and install.

To update the iD22 firmware to the

latest version please use the Help

menu in the application bar and select

Check for Updates, refer to page 8 in

this user manual for more information

regarding firmware update.

FAQs

For more information and bug support,

please search our online Knowledge Base

which can be found here:

www.audient.com/support

For technical support please create

a ticket in our online support system,

Zendesk which can also be found in the

support section of our website

(see link above).

MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIERS:

(measured to insert send)

MIC GAIN: -10 to +60 dB (-10dB Pad)
LINE GAIN: -20 to +40 dB (-10dB Pad)
PHANTOM POWER: 48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel
MIC EIN: <-125dBu
CMRR: >80dB @ 1kHz
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +22dBu (+32dBu with Pad)

INPUTIMPEDANCE(Mic): >3kΩBalanced
INPUTIMPEDANCE(Line): >10kΩBalanced

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 100kHz
CROSSTALK: <-90dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): 0.0015% (-96dBu)
SNR: 96dB
HPF: -3dB @ 100Hz, 2nd Order
(12dB/Octave)

XLR: Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin 1 (Shield)
1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

D.I (Channel 2):

(measured to insert send)

D.I GAIN: -16 to +54 dB (-10dB Pad)
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +16dBu (typical), +22dBu

INPUTIMPEDANCE:  1MegΩUnbalanced

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 50kHz
THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.03% (-70dBu)
SNR: 93dB

1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot) & SLEEVE (Shield)

INSERT SENDS (Mic Pre Out):

MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +22dBu

OUTPUTIMPEDANCE: <100ΩBalanced

1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

POWER SUPPLY:

12VDC Centre Positive DC Adapter - >1.5Amps
Internally conditioned to provide +48VDC, +/-15VDC &
low voltage rails for digital processing core & converters.
iD22 cannot be bus powered for quality reasons.

ADC LINE INPUTS (Insert Returns):

(measured at optical output under AES-17)

MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +18dBu
DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL: 0dBFS = +18dBu

INPUTIMPEDANCE:  >10kΩBalanced

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
CROSSTALK: -100dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.002% (-94dB)
THD+N @ -6dBFS (1kHz): <0.0015% (-97dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 117dB un-weighted
120dB A-weighted

1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

DAC OUTPUTS (1-4):

(measured from optical input under AES-17)

MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +18dBu
DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL: 0dBFS = +18dBu

OUTPUTIMPEDANCE: <100ΩBalanced

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 5Hz to Fs/2
CROSSTALK: -110dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz) : <0.0008% (-101dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 110dB un-weighted
114dB A-weighted

1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

HEADPHONE OUTPUT (5&6):

(measured from optical input under AES-17)

MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +18dBu
DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL: 0dBFS = +18dBu

OUTPUTIMPEDANCE: <100ΩBalanced

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 5Hz to Fs/2
CROSSTALK: --110dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz) : <0.0008% (-101dB)
DYNAMIC RANGE: 110dB un-weighted
114dB A-weighted

1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)

DIGITAL i/o:

ADAT 8 CHANNELS 44.1 - 48kHz
ADAT 4 CHANNELS 88.2 - 96kHZ
STEREO S/PDIF 44.1 - 96kHz

USB2.0 HIGH SPEED:

No. of INPUT CHANNELS 10
(2 Analogue, 8 Digital)

No. of OUTPUT CHANNELS 14
(6 Analogue, 8 Digital)

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227mm

Dimensions

Warranty

Warranty Statement

Your iD22 comes with a manufacturer’s warranty for one year (12 months) from the

227mm

22

The warranty covers faults due to defective materials used in manufacture and faulty

workmanship only.

date of despatch to the end user.

181mm

During the warranty period

provided it is returned carriage paid to an authorised

audient will repair at its discretion or replace the faulty unit

audient service centre. We will not

provide warranty repair if in our opinion the has resulted from unauthorised modification,

misuse, negligence or accident.

We accept liability to repair or replace your iD22 as described above. We do not accept

any additional liability. This warranty does not affect any legal rights you may have against

the person who supplied this product - it is additional to those rights.

22.5mm

Warranty Limitations

61.9mm

This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident or misuse. The warranty is void

unless repairs are carried out by an authorised service centre. The warranty is void if the unit

has been modified other than at the manufacturer’s instruction. The warranty does not cover

components which have a limited life, and which are expected to be periodically replaced for

optimal performance. We do not warrant that the unit shall operate in any other way than as

181mm

22.5mm

48mm

o

7.5

169mm

65.5mm

described in this manual.

Audient Ltd
Aspect House
Herriard
Hampshire
RG25 2PN
United Kingdom

Tel: [phone]

www.audient.com

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Service Information

Service Glossary

iD22 contains no user-serviceable components, please refer to qualified service personnel

for diagnosis and repair. Your warranty will be void if you tamper with the device at component

level. If you have any questions with regard to the repair, please contact Audient Ltd.

In the event your iD22 needs to be repaired, it is necessary to contact Audient Ltd prior to

shipping, and a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number will be assigned. This number

will serve as a reference for you and helps facilitate and expedite the return process. When

the unit is returned please include this RMA number along with a description of the fault inside

the packaging box. Audient requires that shipments be pre-paid (for in-warranty repairs we will

cover the return shipping).

To request an RMA, access technical support & FAQs, ask for troubleshooting assistance or

make an enquiry, please visit: www.audient.com/support

A Amperes
ADAT Alesis Digital Audio Tape
ADC Analogue to Digital Converter
DAW Digital Audio Workstation
ASP Analogue Signal Processing
ALT Alternative
CPU Central Processing Unit
CUE Artist Headphone Mix
DAC Digital to Analogue Converter
dB Decibel
dBu Decibel referenced to 0.775Vrms = 0 dBu
dBFS Decibel Full Scale
DC Direct Current
D.I Direct Injection (Instrument Input)
DoC Declaration of Conformity
DSP Digital Signal Processing
EQ Equaliser
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
FCC Federal Communications Commission
GB Gigabyte
GUI Graphical User Interface
HPF High Pass Filter
HV High Voltage
i/o Input / Output
JFET Junction Field Effect Transistor
LED Light Emitting Diode
RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances
RAM Random Access Memory
S/PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interconnect Format
THD+N Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise
TRS Tip Ring Sleeve (1/4” Jack Balanced)
TS Tip Sleeve (1/4” Jack Unbalanced)
USB Universal Serial Bus
V Volts
XLR Extra Live Return, Extremely Low Resistance,
Canon X Series, Latching, Resilient Rubber Compound... or make up your own!

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February 2014

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