Audient iD4 Quick start guide

Type
Quick start guide

Audient iD4 is a high-performance USB audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. It features two channels of pristine audio, with a mic/line input and a D.I. instrument input, both with individual gain controls. The iD4 also boasts flexible monitoring options, with a dedicated monitor mix knob and speaker mute button, making it easy to create a custom mix for your headphones or speakers. Additionally, the iD4's ScrollControl function allows you to control your DAW plugins with the volume encoder, providing a seamless workflow for recording and mixing.

Audient iD4 is a high-performance USB audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. It features two channels of pristine audio, with a mic/line input and a D.I. instrument input, both with individual gain controls. The iD4 also boasts flexible monitoring options, with a dedicated monitor mix knob and speaker mute button, making it easy to create a custom mix for your headphones or speakers. Additionally, the iD4's ScrollControl function allows you to control your DAW plugins with the volume encoder, providing a seamless workflow for recording and mixing.

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QUICK START GUIDE V1.0
Turning this knob
hard left will switch
the meters to show
just your input
signals for easy level
adjustment.
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.
This quick start guide will get you up and running in no time, with details
of basic operation, and easy to follow installation instructions. For more
detailed information, download the full manual & specifications from:
audient.com/products/downloads/iD4
+48V LED
& Switch
Main
Meters
USB Status
LED
Channel 1
Mic Pre
Gain
Speaker Mute
Button
iD Button
(
ScrollControl
for
your DAW Plugins)
Channel 2
D.I Gain
Volume
Encoder
Monitor
Mix
General Operation
Recording
The Mic/Line Input will appear as
channel 1 and the D.I Instrument
Input as channel 2 in your Digital
Audio Workstation (DAW) of
choice.
If using a condenser microphone,
ensure the +48V Switch on the
rear panel is engaged, and the
+48V LED is lit.
Monitor Control
To hear the inputs whilst
recording, use the Monitor Mix
knob to create a balance of input
signal and computer playback.
Use the Volume Encoder to
change the level to both the
speakers and headphones.
Pressing the encoder will dim
(reduce) the level. Pressing the
Mute button will mute the speaker
outputs, allowing you to monitor
on headphones while recording.
Press and hold the Mute & iD
buttons whilst turning the Volume
Encoder to pan the input signals.
This gives you more control
over the stereo image of your
headphone mix.
+48V
Switch
USB
2.0
Mic / Line
Input
Speaker
Outputs
D.I Instrument
Input
Dual Headphone
Outputs
Metering
The Main Meters show the output
level of iD4, however when you
adjust the volume or pan using the
Volume Encoder, they will change to
show the value or position.
ScrollControl
Pressing the iD button activates
ScrollControl
, allowing the volume
encoder to scroll whatever
parameter* your mouse is hovering
over (useful for plugin automation).
*dependent on host application support
If you are experiencing a problem or need more information
(including the full manual) please check out the iD4 support page:
audient.com/support
audient.com
Installation Support
Please register your iD4 online to keep up to date with new firmware
releases, as well as useful content for getting the most out of your unit:
audient.com/register-a-product
Mac OSX
iD4 is class compliant which
means no drivers are needed for
operation. Simply plug in the USB
cable and set iD4 as your sound
device in OSX system preferences
and your DAW software.
Windows
1. Open the installer and follow
the instructions
2. Once installed, reboot the PC
3. Launch the iD application
4. The iD icon will appear in the
system tray allowing you to
change sample rate, latency
settings, and check for firmware
updates.
iOS
A driver is not needed for iOS
operation, however a powered
USB hub must be used (as an iPad
or iPhone cannot power iD4) along
with a “Camera Adapter” cable.
For firmware updates, iD4 must
be plugged into a Mac or Windows
computer.
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Audient iD4 Quick start guide

Type
Quick start guide

Audient iD4 is a high-performance USB audio interface designed for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. It features two channels of pristine audio, with a mic/line input and a D.I. instrument input, both with individual gain controls. The iD4 also boasts flexible monitoring options, with a dedicated monitor mix knob and speaker mute button, making it easy to create a custom mix for your headphones or speakers. Additionally, the iD4's ScrollControl function allows you to control your DAW plugins with the volume encoder, providing a seamless workflow for recording and mixing.

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