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iD4+ Quick Start Guide

Welcome to your new Audient iD4+ Audio Interface​

Please read this quick guide to help get you started. For more information on operating your iD4+, please download the full user manual from:

https://docs.audient.com/iD4plus/overview

You can also visit our Help Desk at https://support.audient.com for FAQ's and further guides on setting up your interface.

iD4+ Front and rear panel control and connector diagram

Front panel labels:

  • Control Wheel – Input Gain / Monitor Volume
  • -10dB Pad Button
  • High Pass Filter Button
  • GLOW Button
  • Phantom Power Button
  • Channels 1-4 (Mic/Line Input) Select Button
  • Smartgain Button
  • Back-Lit Meters
  • 2 x Headphone Output Button
  • Main Output Select Button
  • Dim Button
  • Alt Speakers Button
  • Talkback Button
  • Function Button
  • 2 x JFET Instrument Inputs
  • Headphone Output (3.5mm)
  • Dual Headphone Outputs (6.3mm)

Rear panel labels:

  • ADAT Optical Inputs & Outputs
  • Insert 2 Send & Return
  • Insert 1 Send & Return
  • USB-C Connection (Bus-Powered)
  • Alt Power Connection
  • Word Clock Output
  • 2 x Monitor Outputs
  • Combi Mic/Line Inputs 3 & 4
  • Combi Mic/Line Input 2
  • Combi Mic/Line Input 1

Note: iD4+ is bus-powered over USB-C — no separate power supply is needed.

Driver Installation​

macOS​

  1. Head to arc.audient.com to reach the Audient Resource Center (ARC) and register your device — this unlocks the latest software, drivers, tutorials, and exclusive plugins, plus notifications when updates are released.
  2. Once registered, you can download the Audient Control Software installer, which includes iD Control for Mac, from the My Products page at any time.
  3. Open Audient Control Software, select iD control and continue through the install process.
  4. Connect iD4+ to your Mac using a USB-C cable — the unit is bus-powered, so no separate power supply is required.
  5. Run iD Control from your Applications folder. You may be asked to install a firmware update — follow the on-screen steps to do this.
iD4+ macOS Audient Control Software installer

Once Installed, Open the iD Control application to access the Mixer, Monitoring Profiles & Settings

System requirements:​

  • macOS 12 or Later
  • Intel CPU or Apple Silicon
  • 1GB RAM Minimum

Windows​

  1. Head to arc.audient.com to reach the Audient Resource Center (ARC) and register your device — this unlocks the latest software, drivers, tutorials, and exclusive plugins, plus notifications when updates are released.
  2. Once registered, you can download the Audient Control Software installer, which includes iD Control for Windows, from the My Products page at any time.
  3. Open the downloaded file and install iD Control.
  4. Connect iD4+ to your Computer using a USB-C cable — the unit is bus-powered, so no separate power supply is required.
  5. Run iD Control from your Program Files folder. You may be asked to install a firmware update — follow the on-screen steps to do this.
iD4+ Windows Audient Control Software installer

Once Installed, Open the iD Control application to access the Mixer, Monitoring Profiles & Settings

System requirements:​

  • Windows 10 or Later
  • Intel Core 2 @ 1.6GHz, AMD equivalent, or ARM Processor
  • 1GB RAM Minimum

Setting Up iD4+​

Output Configuration​

  1. Connect your studio monitors to the Stereo Monitor Outputs on the rear of iD4+. Caution: (we recommend you turn off your studio monitors when connecting them to your iD Device).
  2. Connect your headphones using either of the two 6.3mm outputs or the dedicated 3.5mm output on the front panel. With multiple headphone connections available simultaneously, you and a collaborator can listen together without the need for adapters.
  3. Use the Control Wheel to control your output level for your monitor and headphone outputs.
  4. With iD4+ set as your computers sound device, play audio from your computer and confirm you see a signal on the meters and hear playback. Raise the faders of the channels you wish to monitor in the iD Control app to monitor your input with near-zero latency
  5. With iD4+ set as your sound device, play audio from your computer and confirm you see a signal on the meters and hear playback.

Please note, if the device’s LED Ring continuously flashes, your USB port may not be carrying enough power for the device. You can use a secondary USB power source via the ALT USB port on the back of your iD device to supply suitable power. Ensure the power source is 3A and is USB-C to USB C.

iD4+ iD interface front-panel controls

The Control Wheel is used to control the output level of the iD4+ Select Main or Headphone and rotate the Control Wheel to increase or decrease the output level

DAW Setup​

When using a DAW, set the software's audio system to use iD4+ — CoreAudio on macOS, or ASIO on Windows. Support videos for several popular DAWs are available on the Audient YouTube channel, otherwise consult your DAW's manual for setup instructions.

iD4+ DAW audio device and playback settings

Once selected as your audio device, create a new channel in your DAW and you're ready to record.

Input Configuration​

  1. Connect a microphone or line-level source to the rear combi-jack input, or plug a guitar or bass directly into the front-panel JFET Instrument Input for an authentic analogue amp-style response.
  2. Track two microphones or a microphone and guitar simultaneously.
  3. Set your level by pressing Smartgain and performing at the level you intend to record — iD4+ sets a clean, optimised gain in seconds, so you can stay in the flow instead of riding a knob.
  4. If you'd rather set gain manually, use the stepped encoder on the front panel — it clicks into place so every setting is precise and repeatable.
  5. Monitor your performance via the iD Control app, raise the faders of the channels you’re using to monitor with near-zero latency.
iD4+ iD Control Mixer interface

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