Audient iD4 User Manual

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USER MANUAL V1.1

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WELCOME & THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing this Audient product!

iD4 is the culmination of years of

experience in high performance analogue

and digital circuit design, delivering the

audio performance of a large format

recording console in a compact and elegant

desktop package.

iD4 provides a single world-class Audient

console mic pre, JFET D.I, class leading

converter technology, console style

monitor control, and our virtual scroll wheel

technology

Inside the box you should find:

• iD4

• Type A to Type B USB 2.0 Cable

ScrollControl

Features include:

• 1 x Class-A Audient Console Mic Preamplifier

• 1 x Discrete JFET instrument input.

• High performance AD/DA converters

• Main Speaker Outputs

• Two Class-AB Headphone Outputs

• Zero Latency Monitoring

• iD

• All-Metal Enclosure

ScrollControl

Mode

• Printed Quick Start Guide

• USB 2.0 bus powered

Introduction

CONTENTS

iD4 Overview 1

Safety Information 2

Declaration of Conformities 4

Mac Installation 6 Windows Installation 7 iOS Installation 9 Product Registration 10 Firmware Update 10

Microphone & Line Input 12 Instrument Input 13 Loudspeaker Outputs 13 Headphone Outputs 13 Monitor Control 14 Volume Encoder 14 Monitor Mix 14 Monitor Pan 15 MUTE Speakers 15 iD Button 16 Metering 16 Status LED 16 Kensington Lock 16

Sample Rate 18 Buffer Size & Latency 18 Operation on macOS 19 Operation on iOS 19 Operation on Windows 19

Logic Pro Setup 21 Pro Tools Setup 22 Cubase/Nuendo Setup 23 Ableton Setup 24

Troubleshooting & FAQ 25

Specifications 27

Dimensions 28

Warranty & Contact 29

Service 30

Contents

ID4 OVERVIEW

Channel 1

Mic Preamp

Gain

Channel 2

D.I Gain

Phantom Power

Indicator

USB Status

LED

Meters

Monitor

Mix

Volume

Encoder

USB

2.0

Speaker Mute

Button

Speaker

Outputs

iD Button

Phantom

Power Swich

Mic / Line

Input

D.I Instrument

Input

3.5mm Headphone Output

6.35mm Headphone Output

SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Instructions

Please read all of these instructions and save them for later reference before connecting

the USB cable and powering up iD4.

iD4 itself does not operate with any high voltage mains supply inside the unit but appropriate

safety measures should still be adhered to prevent electrical shock and fire hazards.

In the event of a unit failure, do not attempt to open the iD4 yourself. Please contact Audient

support so that a suitable method of repair or replacement can be recommended.

support.audient.com

Consult a qualified technician if you suspect difficulties. Do not attempt to tamper with the unit

whilst connected or disconnected - HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH

! 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.

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

9. Protect cables from being walked on or pinched particularly at convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

11. Switch off your computer and 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, 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. The equipment should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled

with liquids (such as vases) should be placed on the equipment

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 iD4 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 iD4, 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

INSTALLATION

MAC INSTALLATION

System Requirements

• OS X/macOS : 10.7.5 (Lion) or later

• Mac: Intel CPU, 1GB RAM Minimum

1. Connect iD4

Using the USB cable provided, connect

iD4 to a USB port on your Mac.

2. Check Connectivity

USB

Once connected to your computer and

powered on, the green status LED on iD4 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.

3. Set iD4 as Audio Device

Select iD4 in the audio device list found in:

System Preferences > Sound > Output

You will need to check that iD4 is selected as

the audio device in your chosen Digital Audio

Workstation Software (DAW) as well. This

setting is normally found in an Audio Settings

or Preferences menu. See pages 18 - 22

for information on setting up iD4 with some

common DAWs.

WINDOWS INSTALLATION

Windows System Requirements:

• Windows 7 or later (32 or 64 bit)

• Intel Core 2 @ 1.6 GHz, or AMD

equivalent

• 1 GB RAM Minimum

1. Download the iD Drivers

Head to our website for the latest version of

our iD Windows Installer:

audient.com/id4-downloads

2. Connect iD4

Using the USB cable provided, connect

iD4 to your computer’s USB port.

3. Run iD Driver 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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