Audient iD4 MKII User manual

iD4

Manual v1.1

2in | 2out Audio Interface

Welcome to your new Audient iD4 Audio Interface

To help get you started please visit audient.com/products/iD4

to download the latest software and firmware.

Inside the box:

•iD4

•USB-C to USB-C cable

•Printed Quick Start Guide

Features include:

•1 x Audient Console Mic Pre

•Class Leading Converters

•1 x JFET Instrument Input

•2 x Line Outputs

•Dual Headphone Outputs

•Scrollcontrol

•Speaker on/off Button

•Monitor Mix and Pan

•True Phantom Power over USB

•USB3.0 Bus Powered

•iOS Compatible

•24bit/96khz

•All Metal Design

•Free Software + Plugins

Contents

iD4 Overview	4
Safety Information	5
Declaration of Conformities	7
	8
Mac Installation	9
Windows Installation	10
iOS Installation	12
Product Registration	13
Firmware Update	14
Hardware Features:	15
Microphone & Line Input	16
Instrument Input	17
Loudspeaker Outputs	17
Headphone Outputs	17
Monitor Control	18
Volume Encoder	18
Monitor Mix	18
Monitor Pan	19
MUTE Speakers	19
iD Button	20
Metering	20
Status LED	20
Kensington Lock	20

General Operation:	21
Sample Rate	22
Buffer Size & Latency	22
Operation on macOS	23
Operation on iOS	23
Operation on Windows	23
Daw Setups:	24
Logic Pro Setup	25
Pro Tools Setup	26
Cubase/Nuendo Setup	27
Ableton Setup	28
Troubleshooting & FAQ	29
Specifications	31
Dimensions	32
Warranty & Contact	33
Service	34
Glossary	35

iD4 Overview

Monitor Mix

	Main Meters
Channel 1
(Mic/Line Input)	Volume Knob
	Volume Knob
Channel 2
(Instrument Input)

iD Button

Mute Speakers

USB-C Speaker Phantom Mic/Line

Connection Outputs Power Input

Instrument	Dual Headphone
Input	Outputs

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 electrical 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

8.Protect cables from being walked on or pinched particularly at convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment

9.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer

10.Switch off your computer and unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time

11.Referall 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

12.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
	macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan) or later
	Mac: Intel or Apple Silicon CPU,
	1GB RAM Minimum
	1. Connect iD4
	Using the USB - C cable provided, connect
	iD4 to a USB - C port on your Mac.
	2. Check Connectivity
	Once connected to your computer and
	powered on, the white USB LED on iD4 will
	illuminate.
	If at any time the USB 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.

USB - C

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 installation and follow the onscreen instructions.

4. Reboot PC

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

Windows Installation

5. Check Connectivity

iD Icon

Once connected to your computer and powered on, the White USB LED on iD4 will illuminate.

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

6. Set iD4 as Audio Device

To set iD4 as your PC’s default audio device, select the “Set Default” option for iD4 in the window at:

PC Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Sound

(On Windows 10 - search for Sound)

You will need to check that iD4 is selected as the audio device in your chosen DAW as well. This setting is normally found in an Audio Settings or Preferences menu.

See pages 24 - 28 for information on setting up iD4 with some common DAWs.

Once the iD app is installed, the iD icon will be visible in the Windows System Tray (it may be in the hidden icons area). Right click the iD icon to change the sample rate, buffer size and check for firmware updates.

See page 22 for explanations of the settings).

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