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Audient iD48 Manual

Audient iD48 Manual

24in 32out audio interface
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  • Page 1 24in | 32out Audio Interface Manual V1.1...
  • Page 2 Welcome to your new Audient iD48 Audio Interface Features include: To help get you started please visit audient.com/products/iD48 • 8 x Class-A Audient Console Mic to download the latest software Preamps and firmware. • Class Leading AD/DA Converters Inside the box: •...
  • Page 3 Contents iD48 Overview DAW Setups: Safety Information Pro Tools Setup Declaration of Conformities Logic Pro Setup Installation: Cubase/Nuendo Setup Ableton Setup Mac Installation Windows Installation Troubleshooting & FAQ iD App & Firmware Update Technical Specifications Hardware Features: Dimensions Warranty Microphone & Line Input Instrument Input Service &...
  • Page 4 Overview Headphone Volume Control Alt Speakers Instrument Phantom Button Inputs Power Switch Main Monitor Function Volume Control Buttons Talkback Button Output Signal Me ters Gain Control Input Signal Input Headphone Meters Controls Outputs Optical ADC Inputs/Insert Returns Power Inputs & Outputs...
  • Page 5 Please read all of these instructions and save them for later reference before connecting the power cable and powering up iD48. The iD48 uses an internal switch mode power supply that will operate on AC voltages between 90V and 264V, 50-60Hz so can be used worldwide without requiring the operating voltage to be manually adjusted.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation We, Audient Ltd, declare that the product, the iD48, to which this declaration relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate CE standards and directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.
  • Page 8 Installation...
  • Page 9 2. Open the downloaded file and drag the iD icon into the Applications folder. 3. Connect the iD48 to the Mac using the included USB-C cable. If necessary, a third- party USB-C to A cable can also be used. The device requires a connection to a USB 2.0 port...
  • Page 10 2. Open the installer and follow the instructions shown on the screen. After installing the drivers, plug the iD48 into the PC. It can sometimes take a few moments for Windows to finalise the drivers before the unit is recognised.
  • Page 11 Updates’. It will notify you if you’re on the Macintosh HD > Applications > iD latest version of firmware or if you need to Start > All Programs > Audient > iD update. Registration With Audient ARC On macOS, the iD Software Mixer Application will launch into the Menu bar, in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 12 Hardware Features...
  • Page 13 (D.I) input on channels one and preamplifiers. These preamps two which is easily accessible on the front of are based on the circuits found on Audient’s the unit. classic consoles and are the same that are used across our entire ‘iD Interface Range’.
  • Page 14 Mic/Line Combi Connectors microphone connected to this channel. These settings are referred to as the ADC Path Please note that the iD48 will only send Settings and are adjusted per channel in the phantom power to XLR connections, the TRS included iD Software Mixer Application.
  • Page 15 How to Utilise the Three ADC Path Settings When using the ‘Mic’ ADC Path setting, the ADC is fed directly from the output of the built in Audient Console Mic Preamps. The Line Output/Insert Send DB25 port can then be used as additional line outputs.
  • Page 16 When using the ‘ADC Direct’ Setting, the ADC for this channel is fed from the Insert Return/ ADC Input DB25 port, providing you a way to input audio whilst bypassing the iD48’s built in Audient Console Mic Preamps for the cleanest signal path to the ADCs possible.
  • Page 17 You can therefore feed audio from your DAW to the Line Output/Insert Send DB25 Port, pass this through hardware effects and then return the processed audio to the Insert Return/ADC Input DB25 port to be re-recorded into your DAW software. Most DAWs will have a ‘Hardware Insert’...
  • Page 18 Returns/ADC Input DB25 ports act as a Insert point. This allows you to add hardware effects, such as a hardware compressor or EQ, between the output of the iD48’s Preamp and the ADC input. This is perfect for building vocal chains or otherwise adding effects while tracking.
  • Page 19 The ALT Button lets you quickly switch between your Main Monitors and a second set of To power the iD48 Down, press and hold the alternative speakers. This is useful to check Monitor Control for 3 seconds. A short LED...
  • Page 20 Monitor Outputs Headphone Outputs iD48 has two pairs of dedicated stereo iD48 features two independent high-current speaker outputs on the rear panel in the headphone amplifiers. This can be accessed form of balanced TRS jack connectors. The using both the 6.35mm sockets found on the outputs are impedance-balanced using the front of the unit.
  • Page 21 This DB25 Connector provides 8 balanced outputs in Tascam Format. These are either fed from the Outputs of iD48’s built in Audient Console Mic Preamps in order to be used as Insert Sends, or they can be used to send 8 line-level outputs.
  • Page 22 Optical ports or the Routing Matrix section of this manual. BNC Word Clock connections. With a wealth of digital I/O, there are many ways that the iD48 can be set up to clock with other digital equipment.
  • Page 23 Optical Output is connected to iD48’s Optical 1 Input. The iD48’s Clock Source is set to ‘Digital 1’ or ‘Digital 2’, depending on which optical port you are using. This allows the iD48 to sync to the incoming ADAT stream from the external device.
  • Page 24 Master clock via ADAT or S/PDIF In this setup, the iD48 would be acting as the master clock and sending the clock to an external device via the Optical ports. The External Device’s Optical output is connected to iD48’s Optical Input 1 and iD48’s Optical Output 1 is connected to the external device’s Optical Input.
  • Page 25 Master Clock via BNC In this setup, the iD48 would act as the master clock and send the clock to two external devices via its BNC Word Clock Output. The first external device’s Optical Output is connected to iD48’s Optical Input 1 and iD48’s Optical Output 1 is connected to the external device’s optical input.
  • Page 26 Syncing via Master Clock In this setup, an external clock source is being used to provide a clock to the iD48 via its BNC Word Clock input. A 75-Ohm BNC Word Clock Cable is connected to the BNC output of the external Clock and is plugged into iD48’s Word Clock input.
  • Page 27 Rack Ear Fitting Instructions If you wish to add iD48 to a Rack, then this can be achieved by fitting the Rack Ears included in the box. With the Rack Ears fitted, the iD48 is a standard 1RU unit.
  • Page 28 Repeat this process for the other Rack Ear. With the Rack Ears fitted, the iD48 can now be added to your Rack. Rack Safety Instructions iD48 requires 1U of vertical rack space and a minimum of 400mm rack depth, allowing for cables.
  • Page 29 Software Features...
  • Page 30 ADAT) and the sample rate being used. DAW Returns These are the signals being played back from your DAW. The iD48 has 10 DAW Return Channels, allowing you to set up multiple cue mixes or sends to hardware outboard gear.
  • Page 31 Channel Name High Pass Filter Phase Flip +10dB Boost ADC Path Pan Control Mono Grouping Solo Mute Fader Meters...
  • Page 32 Channel Features Channel Name Pan Control By double-clicking on the name of the channel Allows you to send the audio to the left, to you can rename it to help you organise your the right or anywhere between on your Main iD Software Mixer.
  • Page 33 Master Section Features Mix Selection Channel Views Cue Mix Mix Solo Name Cue Mix Level Mix Meters Chronometer Monitor Controls...
  • Page 34 Cue Mix. If, for example, you were creating mixes for two separate These six buttons control various aspects of iD48’s monitor controller capability. The band members, you could name them function of each control can be found below: ‘Drummer’...
  • Page 35 Application can be assigned to the Function call or need to quickly chat to someone Keys of the iD48 to allow you to quickly control during a session. your monitoring at the click of a button.
  • Page 36 System Panel Features Digital Input and Output Format Output Routing Default Clock Selection Source Routing Word Clock Matrix Termination Mono Mode DIM and ALT Trim Settings...
  • Page 37 ADAT and the other to S/PDIF at the same is selected. If an orange indicator is shown, time. adjust the sample rate of either the external device or iD48 so that the sample rates Preferred Clock Source match. The clock source can be selected from...
  • Page 38 • DAW THRU - This allows you to route to This control defines the level drop/boost outputs exactly as they would appear when iD48 is switched to ALT speaker in your DAW. For example, if you set mode. This is used to balance levels between Analogue out 1+2 to DAW THRU, anything different speaker brands.
  • Page 39 Line Outputs Routing Matrix Beyond the typical Main Mix, ALT speaker and CUE mix options, the Line Output’s Routing Matrix includes two additional options instead of DAW THRU to provide further flexibility; DAW Analogue and DAW ADAT.
  • Page 40 DAW Analogue When set to DAW Analogue, Line Outputs 1 to 8 are fed from output channels 1-8 respectively.
  • Page 41 For example, the flexible routing makes the iD48’s Line Outputs perfect for adding hardware effects, such as compressors, or reverbs as inserts in your DAW. The process of setting up hardware inserts will differ between DAWs and therefore, it is outside of the scope of this manual to explain this process.
  • Page 42 Output Routing Signal Flow Diagram The Diagram below shows how the iD48’s output channels in the DAW are routed to the Physical outputs via the Software Mixer and the Routing Matrix The Routing Matrix allows you to choose which source is routed to a particular output, either...
  • Page 43 Talkback iD48’s Talkback function allows you to take the signal from a microphone and send it to the Cue Mixes. This means that you can communicate directly with performers and artists while tracking to give feedback and instruction. You can adjust Talkback settings from the Talkback tab of the System Panel.
  • Page 44 Talkback The Talkback source allows the talkback input to be taken from one of iD48’s internal inputs or from an external device connected to the host computer (such as a built-in microphone or USB microphone). When you select an internal input as your...
  • Page 45 Saving & Loading Mixer Presets To allow you to quickly setup your iD Simply enter the name of your preset and Software Mixer during a session you can press the ‘Save’ button. save and load various presets. This is great if you are moving between different recording It is also possible to export your preset files scenarios quite often.
  • Page 46 It is possible to save your Software Mixer Opens the iD Software Mixer Application. setting onto the iD48 itself so that the iD48 If the mixer is already open, this option can be used as a standalone device without it will be greyed out.
  • Page 47 Sets the operating sample rate of iD48. 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz are the four options available. Set ASIO Buffer Size Sets the buffer size of the iD48 between 16 and 4096 samples. Higher sizes will take processing load off your computer but will cause increased latency.
  • Page 48 Cmd + 3 Ctrl + 3 View DAW Mix Inputs Cmd + 4 Ctrl + 4 View System Panel audient.com/products/iD48 Please check the iD48 page online at for the latest iD Application updates. More shortcuts may be added without notification.
  • Page 49 DAW Setup...
  • Page 50 24 inputs and 24 outputs to and from Pro Tools. Playback Engine Go to Setup > Playback Engine... and ensure For more Pro Tools information consult your that iD48 is set as the active playback Avid user manuals & documentation. device.
  • Page 51 DSP signal and the delayed software monitoring signal. Assigning I/O All of iD48’s input and output channels will be available to Logic for routing. There are a total of 24 inputs and 24 outputs reported from the driver. You can rename input and...
  • Page 52 File > Project Settings > Audio If you are using the internal clock in iD48, setting the sample rate via Logic Pro will update the iD48 sample rate to follow your session.
  • Page 53 Cubase or Nuendo and head straight for the ‘Studio’ menu: Click on Audient iD48 in the side menu. Here Devices > Device Setup... you will see the main iD48 information, where clock sources can be set as well as activating I/O ports.
  • Page 54 Cubase/Nuendo Setup Operation with Cubase / Nuendo Here you can ensure that all buses have been created in Cubase / Nuendo and therefore all ports are addressable in your session. Add Buffer sizes can be set in the control panel new buses and assign them to the necessary within the VST devices display.
  • Page 55 Once iD48 has been successfully installed for recording via the iD Software Mixer following the installation process that can Application. Ensure that iD48 reports as a 24 be found at the start of this manual, launch in, 24 out device to Live.
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting & FAQ Troubleshooting Double check that iD48 is set as the active playback device in your DAW and computer: “The unit will not power on” System Preferences > Sound > Output Tab > Audient iD48 (macOS) Double check that the USB cable is plugged in.
  • Page 57 If the status light is red icon in the system tray and right click on it. then iD48 cannot detect a clock signal from an This will bring up some settings including external device, and yellow if it can detect a sample rate.
  • Page 58 (see link above). Macintosh HD > User > Library > Application Support > Audient > iD > state.xml (C:) > Users > yourusername > AppData > Roaming > Audient > iD > state.xml Do not delete the parent folder as this will also contain your iD mixer presets.
  • Page 59 Technical Specifications Microphone Preamplifier: MIC GAIN: 0 to +68dB (with 10dB Gain Boost) LINE GAIN: -10 to +58dB (with 10dB Gain Boost) PHANTOM POWER: 48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel MIC EIN: -127dBu CMRR: >80dB @ 1kHz MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +18dBu INPUT IMPEDANCE (Mic) 3kΩ...
  • Page 60 Dimensions 437mm...
  • Page 61 We accept liability to repair or replace your iD48 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.
  • Page 62 Your warranty will be void if you tamper with the device at the component level. If you have any questions with regard to the repair, please contact Audient Ltd. If your unit is in warranty, please contact your dealer directly for a repair or replacement (at the discretion of the dealer).
  • Page 63 Glossary Amperes ADAT Alesis Digital Audio Tape Analogue to Digital Converter Digital Audio Workstation Analogue Signal Processing Central Processing Unit Artist Headphone Mix Digital to Analogue Converter Decibel Decibel referenced to 0.775Vrms = 0 dBu dBFS Decibel Full Scale Direct Current Direct Injection (Instrument Input) Declaration of Conformity Digital Signal Processing...