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Overview

iD2 is an audio interface for recording microphones, line-level sources and instruments, with separate speaker and headphone monitoring controls. It connects to the computer over USB and provides an optical digital input for additional channels. The hardware provides direct access to input and monitoring controls. The Mixer, Smartgain, RoomTune, routing and processing are available in iD Control. Read the Safety, Warranty & Service section before first use, and begin with the speaker and headphone levels turned down.

Audient iD2 top view

At a glance​

  • 2 Audient Console Mic Preamps
  • 1 JFET instrument input for guitar or bass
  • Main and ALT speaker outputs
  • 1 independently controlled headphone path feeding two headphone sockets
  • Optical ADAT or S/PDIF input
  • Smartgain automatic gain setup
  • iD Control mixer and 2 Independent Mixes for separate performer/headphone balances
  • RoomTune Monitor Correction
  • Audio Loopback

Hardware Overview​

Front and rear panels​

Audient iD2 annotated front and rear panels

iD2 provides two Audient Console Mic Preamps with combi-jack inputs. A JFET instrument input is also available and takes precedence over analogue Input 1 when it is in use.

The large Control Wheel changes function depending on what you are controlling. Use it to adjust monitor or headphone level and input gain. The LED ring around the Control Wheel shows the current setting.

iD2 provides two stereo speaker destinations: Main and ALT. It also provides a single independently controlled headphone path, HP1, which feeds both the 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm headphone sockets.

An optical digital input can operate in ADAT or S/PDIF mode. In ADAT mode, up to eight channels of digital input are available, depending on sample rate.

In a typical setup, audio from your microphones, instrument or optical input is sent to the computer for recording, while playback from the computer returns to iD2 for monitoring. You can listen through the Main or ALT speaker outputs or through HP1, and use the iD Control Mixer to create the balance you need.