Audient iD44 User manual
iD44
AUDIO INTERFACE
User Manual V1.0
audient.com
Welcome and Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this Audient product!
iD44 delivers the audio performance of a large format console in a compact and elegant desktop package.
iD44 provides four world-class Audient console mic pres, class leading converter technology, console style monitor control, JFET D.I and the revolutionary ScrollControl.
With its versatile feature set and intuitive layout, iD44 will become the hub of your studio in no time.
Features include:
•4-in, 8-out high performance AD/DA converters
•4 x Class-A Audient Console Mic Preamplifiers & 2 x discrete JFET instrument inputs.
•2 x Independant Class-AB Headphones outputs
•Full Monitor Control Functionality (software controlled)
•iD Scroll Control Mode
•2 x ADAT inputs and 2 x ADAT outputs for up to 16 channels of Digital I/O
•Word Clock output
•USB2.0 class compliant connectivity with integrated Low Latency DSP mixer
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Contents
Box Contents |
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iD44 Overview |
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Safety Information |
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Declaration of Conformities |
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Installation: |
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Installation on Mac |
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Installation on Windows |
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iD App & Firmware Update |
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Hardware Features: |
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Microphone & Line Inputs |
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Instrument Inputs |
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Send and Returns |
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Digital Inputs and Outputs |
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Loudspeaker Outputs |
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Headphone Outputs |
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Monitor Control |
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Metering |
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Kensington Lock |
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Software Features |
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Input Channel Types |
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Channel Features |
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Master Section Features |
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System Panel Features |
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The Routing Matrix |
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Setting up Talkback |
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Saving/Loading presets |
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Menu/TaskBar Icons |
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Standalone Mode |
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Firmware Update |
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Keyboard Shortcuts |
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Daw Setup |
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Pro Tools Setup |
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Logic Pro X Setup |
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Cubase/Nuendo Setup |
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Ableton Live Setup |
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Troubleshooting & FAQ |
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Specifications |
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Dimensions |
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Warranty & Contact |
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Service |
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Glossary |
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Box Contents and Setup
In your iD44 packaging you should find the following items:
•iD44
•12VDC PSU with regional adapters
•USB Type C Cable
•USB Type C to Type A Cable
•Quick Start Guide
Please visit: www.audient.com/products/iD44 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 iD44 globally portable.
We hope that you enjoy using iD44!
iD44 Overview
Signal and
Peak Indicators
48V Phantom
Power
-10dB Pad
100Hz High-
Pass Filter
Channel 1-4 Gain |
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Word Clock Output
Encoder Headphone
Volume
Controls
Assignable
Function
Buttons
Talkback
Dim Cut
Ch2 Insert Send Ch1 Insert Send
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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 iD44.
To prevent electrical shock and fire hazard follow all instructions on the 12VDC power supply. iD44 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 iD44 power supply. We cannot recommend the useage of third party power supplies. In the event of a power supply failure do not open the 12VDC supply. If required, please contact Audient support so that a suitable repacment can be sourced.
audient.com/support
iD44 utilises an external switch-mode power supply that is very quiet and rated at 2A. 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 polaized 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, cosult 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 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
10.Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
11.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
12.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.
13.Under the influence of electrostatic phenomenon, the product may malfunction and require the user to power cycle the unit.
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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 iD44 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 iD44, 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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MacOS Installation
System Requirements
•MacOS: 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:
audient.com/products /downloads/iD44
Open the downloaded .dmg file. Now, drag the downloaded app into your application folder to install it.
2. Connect iD44
Using the USB cable provided, connect iD44 to your computer’s USB port.
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MacOS Installation
3. Status LED
Once connected to your computer and powered on, the green status LED on iD44 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 iD44 has been detected by your computer and correct clocking sources are set-up, navigate to:
Macintosh HD > Applications >
System Preferences
Check that iD44 is set as your audio 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 iD44 report with 20 inputs and 24 outputs. The clock source is configured in the iD app. See page 23 for more details.
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MacOS Installation
Menu/Task Bar Icons |
Check for Updates |
On MacOS, the iD icon appears in the menu bar in the top right hand corner of the screen. This gives you quick access to various functions of the iD44.
Show Mixer
If the mixer window has been hidden, this will bring it back to the forefront.
Quit
Fully closes the iD mixer application.
About iD
Displays information regarding the current version of the iD mixer application.
Visit iD Knoweldge Base
Opens a browser windows for the Audient Helpdesk with helpful articles and FAQ’s.
The iD app will check with the Audient update server for any available firmware updates for iD44.
Tip
Right click on the iD icon in the Dock and select Keep in Dock to have quick access to the iD mixer app at all times.
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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 iD44 Software
Head to our website for the latest version of our iD Windows Installer:
audient.com/products/downloads/iD44
2. Connect iD44
Using the USB cable provided, connect iD44 to your computer’s USB port and connect the iD44’s power supply.
3. Run iD Mixer Setup
Double click on the installer to run the iD mixer setup and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Reboot PC
Reboot your PC to make sure that the drivers have been installed.
Windows Installation
4. Check Connectivity
The status LED will become solidly lit as soon as iD44 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 iD44 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 iD44 mixer window when iD44 is connected
•Right-click to quit or change sample rate and buffer size.
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For mixing, a buffer size of 256 should be perfect. For tracking, experiement with lower buffer size values.
How powerful your computer is, and how processor hungry your project is, will affect how low you can get the
buffer size settings before you get audio instability.
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Mixer App & Firmware Update
Launch the iD Mixer Application
Launch the iD 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. Once complete reboot iD44 using the power switch to apply it.
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Hardware Features
Hardware Features
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Hardware Features
Microphone Preamplifiers
& Line Inputs
iD44 features four classic Audient microphone preamplifiers. These preamps are based on designs from Audient’s classic consoles and are the same that are used across our entire product range.
The design features discrete Class-A circuitry providing exceedingly low distortion and noise performance. From a sonic point of view, iD44 is fast, open and detailed.
NeutrikTM XLR/TRS Jack combiconnectors provide microphone and line inputs. The line inputs are padded through the microphone preamplfiiers.
The four microphone preamplifiers feature:
•60 dB of clean gain
•48V (±4V) phantom power rated at 14mA/channel
•>2.8kΩ input impedance which provides a punchy tone from any
microphone transducer type
•Signal and Clip Indicators
•-10dB Pad
•100Hz High Pass Filter to remove unwanted rumble
Channels 1 and 2 also include an Insert Send and Return allowing for the use of outboard equipment while tracking.
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Hardware Features
Instrument Input
iD44 employs 2 discrete Class-A JFET instrument (D.I) inputs on channels one and two which are easily accessible on the front of the unit.
The JFET circuitry adds a tiny bit of colour and warmth to the signal, making it sound great on guitars and basses.
Plugging in a TS (tip-sleeve unbalanced) jack will override the mic signal for that channel and turn it into a fully fledged, fantastic sounding instrument input with access to the Pad and High Pass Filters.
Balanced Insert Send and Returns
On Chennels 1 and 2, the iD44 features a dedicated insert to allow you to connect outboard gear to your recording chain; Just like the work flow you would find on an Audient console!
The two channels feature an impedance balanced send and an electronically balanaced return, all before the AD convertors.
Insert your favourite EQ and compressor into the insert and with the super clean audient pre-amps, you can build vocal chains that will rival the best out there!
Insert Normalling
The Insert send and return jacks are half normalled meaning you don’t need to patch the two together when not in use. The internal signal chain is only broken when a jack is plugged into the return. Plugging a jack into the Insert send will split the signal which can be useful for parallel processing.
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