Bought the Audient iD4 MkII - works like a charm with my iPad Air 4 (Cubasis, Beatmaker etc.). In addition the mic input is way louder than the Steinberg URC22. Nicely done Audient ,-)
I can confirm that the id4 mk2 is completely class compliant and works wonderfully with very little latency in Linux! If only the other devices were as compliant… fantastic sounding stuff
if only the ID button on the id4 could be bound to Mono, or Dim/Mute, feels like audient is doing that thing like spotify, where they give you the product, but then show you something that is only unlockable as a premium feature for 70 more Euros
I hope this doesn't pop and make weird noises like my audient ID22. I think there was a big forum post on gearslutz about it. I am hoping , if I were to get this, to have this interface last me longer than 3 years. My audient id22 lasted me only 3 years. No doubt, audient's sound quality was really good, while it lasted. Also for REFERENCE: This is the FIRST audient ID14 and ID4 MKII video review on TH-cam besides Audient''s official. People may look into this later down the years. Great stuff, Hop Pole Studios!
it's an easy fix if you know how to use a soldering iron, needs a capacitor swap, follow this video - th-cam.com/video/pRiQl7Vy4R8/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title
Would you consider the ID14 Mkll as an upgrade to the ID 22? Soundwise? I really miss the inserts and adat outs on this..... Also, the specs like Dynamic range of the converters are not that big of a difference. At least not on paper.
Great review. Do you believe Audient in the near future will ‘refresh’ the iD44 with a up to date mkII version with better overall performance? Right now would you buy the iD14 MKII or the iD44 with the weak headphone amps and usb-c2 ? Thanks
I read Di is 0.5Mohm, while motu m2 and audient id22 are 1Mohm. I did not understand if this impact on the quality, as someone says that the higher the impedance is the better it is, others explain it does not make any difference. Could you please share your opinion? Thanks
If you compare the specs, yes, I am afraid there is an improvement in everything. Most of them are not significant (at least on paper), but some others like the headphone amp for example are quite advantageous. It seems to me like the SSL units hit the market very hard, so the other companies need to follow, as they lose clients. But no need to feel frustrated, I own the mk1 since it came out and I'm very happy with it. It's a decent piece of gear, I 'm sure it'll serve you well!
I've had the ID4 MK2 for about a year and it is great. THere's some functionality with the knob and your DAw, though no one has ever explained it roughly .. it can act a midi input device or something.
Yay for USB 3! I was getting tired of these "USB-C" interfaces that were still 2.0. Up until now I think only Steinberg had true USB 3.1 (with the c connector of course), and they had enough power from that protocol to run dsp on their interfaces to sway the Apollo types (don't think their conversion is there yet though...). Well done Audient!
Is it USB 3, though? Audient's tech specs for the iD14 mk II seem to indicate they just updated it to have the same 2.0-in-C's-clothing as the iD44. "USB High Speed" (2.0), not "USB SuperSpeed" (3.0 and above).
@@ericolson326 I'd say so, considering that the ID14 lost it's power brick compared to the mk1. Running 2 hungry preamps off USB, points to that. I've no reason to doubt them, but as more reviews come in we'll really know.
@@dejasoul1949 Yeah, no, it definitely takes advantage of the power supply available through the USB-C connection, he says so in the video. But C is a physical connection shape, not a data transfer protocol. The iD44 uses a C connection but only passes data at 2.0 rates. And the new 14 mk2 has roughly the same published latency specs as the 44. Trust me, I got excited by the idea of a 3.0 Audient too, but then realized they were just updating the 4 and 14 with the same existing chipset as the 44 -- bringing them into line with it, not leapfrogging it.
Please tell me what converters are in these interfaces, are they better than the first version of AKM? And what is the price for them, for interfaces in the sense?
It’s not cosmetic, it’s all internal. It’s a small change though, if you already have the first version I’m not sure it’s worth the upgrade cost, But if you’re looking for something new it’s a big deal for you
1. Id14 mk2 compatible with iPads?. 2. Can we custimerize d id button in id4 jus like id14?. 3. Is d volume knob in id4 is same as id14 or is it comparatively less sensitive?.
Nice video man, very good review, check your eq settings though, your voice is recording way too bright and harsh for the part of video sitting on your studio, for the test part its good though . I use neumann kh120 monitors to watch this.
That's well timed.. I'm going to be spending the next 3 months living in a hotel and wanted to be able to record some basic DIs. I don't want to leave my Apollo there or lug it. I do have a steinberg UR 22MK2 and was wondering if i could justify the upgrade. I notice Andertons have a good deal on the SONO at the moment. how does the noise floor/quality compare? Do you have an affiliate link for this puppy?
I have bought id 14 in dec 2019 and now this id 14 mkII, should I replace it with mKII ? Please answer is it any good to replace or id 14 is good enough ? as I only have one pair of studio monitors and one have one studio headphone and one condenser mic.
Go for the 14! You never know when that second channel might come in handy. Don’t worry about having usb c, It’s just a connector. Regular usb A will work just fine. If it doesn’t come with a C-A cable in the box, you can get one for a few bucks
Sorry for off topic but why the hell Universal Audio dont release Apollo Twin USB mkii or X? First generation of Apollo Twin was upgrated to MKii, than to modern X series but Twin USB is still the same(
I would also like to see an vs Zen Go video. I need an interface for recording into a DAW, and want to know which one I should choose Audient iD14 MkII or Zen Go.
@@garygillespie Did you choose between the 2 already? If so, which one did you go with? I am also in doubt between the 2. I don't think i'm going to use the dsp of the go much. But if the converters and pre amps of the go are much better..
@@0xszander0 I haven't decided yet. From what I've seen the Zen Go has better hardware so the quality is better, I just don't know if the price different is justifiable. I also read Audient changed their warranty from 1 to 3 years, and their customer service is not that great. So I'm going to hold off a little bit longer to see if there are more comparisons between these two.
@@garygillespie I have made the decision by now and I honestly couldn't be happier with my zen go! I actually didn't expect a huge sound difference between my focusrite 2i4 and the zen go. But there really is a big difference. The zen go sounds wider, more detailed and clearer. True studio quality. My Neumann tlm103 also finally gets justice recording quality wise. I can absolutely recommended the zen go. Amazing product. Quality feels good too, very fine steps in volume control.
Hi Adam, great video, thanks a lot! The Audient webpage is showing a control software for the ID14. Can the Gain be set there independent from the hardware knob on the interface? Best wishes Gert!
Hi Gert. No the gain is an analog control on the iD14 so it’s not remotely controllable. The control software is for routing the inputs and outputs with zero latency
I'm looking into replacing my Behringer UMC202HD that I use as my "not at home" interface. I mostly use it for recording guitar DI's and with headphones only. I'm torn between the Evo 4 and the new iD4 mk2. Which one would you recommend for recording great DI's with low latency? I'm using a 2020 Thinkpad and Reaper as my DAW.
The onscreen graphic during the SM7 test says no compression, but noticeable hiss fades in during your long pause after "And yet...", as if something is manipulating the gain level. Any idea why?
@@adamsteelproducer YT compressing? Could be. I was streaming through my TV so I went back and turned off any audio sweetenings, and that did deemphasize the hiss a bit, but didn't eliminate entirely.
Hello, thanks for the great review. It's quite a while old though. Just today I had dealt with my microphone. Position directly above Monitor. Still never completely satisfied. I use the Audio-Technica-2035 condenser in conjunction with an Audient ID14 (not mk II). The gain must already be turned up to 3/4, it's at the distance. Today I tested a Shure SM57 at the same position (~70cm). The gain has to be at 100% to hear anything in the recording at all. in addition I have a then FetHead in between. Now reduce the gain to 9, further back is still too quiet. Then it fits I think. Gain with FetHeat to 10 then clip it. Is such a scenario a good idea? I am interested in your video, whether the id14 MK II has more "reserves" in terms of gain, or whether this high gain setting is normal? Thank you for your help
Hie Adam i purchased Audient Id4mk1 in Jan 2020 do you feel it's worth to upgrade(sound wise & output wise) to id14mk2? Mostly i'll record guitar and vocals only
Hi Adam, thank you for the great video! I'm planning on making a little upgrade from a 2nd gen 2i2 scarlet. I'm looking for something that has a longer life span in terms of what can be used alongside the interface (analog preamps etc...). Would you recommend buying the iD14 mk2 or the iD22 mk1? Thank you and keep up with the great work!
Good question! Personally I’m always pushing for newer technology, so I’d go with the newer iD14 (personally I’d go iD44 but I know they’re a lot more expensive)
Hi, thank you for the video, I just have one question. Can I use this device with my older macbook pro, wich has usb A- only ports? Because UAD sound cards supports only usb-c to usb-c and UAD claims that every other option ( usb dock with self power adapter) wouldn't work correctly and they are not responsible for any issues. Thanks
Yes it works just fine. USB-C is only a plug type and affects nothing, I’ve got no idea what UAD are talking about unless their gear uses thunderbolt, which is completely different
@@adamsteelproducer Thanks for reply. There are planty of usb-c cables with very different ranges of transfer rate. UAD are using usb-c on latest Arrow devices, so thats why I'm asking. I found a solution with connecting the device to a usb dock with its own power supply, but UAD this solution commented the way they did. Maybe it's because of latency issues and loosing compactivity, which seem to be a serious part of the marketing of this portable-oriented edition...dnkw
Sorry, I have no idea. And I’ve said before, brand makes very little difference to me as long as they’re in a good design. I’ve seen some very nice chips make very poor sound because of the circuit design around them and vice versa
hey, could you share some details on the headphone output? will it power a 250 ohm headphone by using the type C to a USB 3 connected? or do we need to use a USB C. since my mac doesn't have USB C and i'll have to use a USB C to USB 3. Thanks!
I’m not sure you understand USB C, it’s just a connector shape. It doesn’t change anything. The headphone out can drive my sennheiser HD650S with no problem
@@adamsteelproducer appreciate the response, buddy! Are you connecting using a USB C-USB C or a USB C-USB A cable? I've checked some reviews where they said the power drops when it's a USB C-USB A and that's compensated by reducing the headphone output giving a lower headphone output for high impedance headphones. I just wanted your final take on it since I rate your expertise highly!
I just looked into this yesterday myself before asking my Sweetwater Rep to reserve one for me. Yes, they are compatible with Big Sur and M1: support.audient.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000242743-Operating-System-Compatibility
Hey Adam!! Great video!! What spec would you recommend for an audio pc that I would be using the new Audient ID14 and use reaper with?? Or would a Apple Mac Mini M1 be good enough, Thank you for always putting in so much effort for the videos dude!!
Not sure if you’ve chosen one, but for any future viewer reading this comment, Audient iD4 MKII hands down. Audient’s been tried and true and their preamps are clean (straight from a $50k console), and Elgato recently, at the time, entered the audio interface game so they have yet to make their mark in the field.
Hi Adam. Nice video as always. I'm on the market for a new interface, i currently have a dated emu usb 0202 that when i reamp, the outputs don't have enough juice to hit my amp, i'm using a passive reamp box, did you reamp anything with de ID 14 mkII? Did you had good results?
You know very few interfaces have proper Reamp outs? You need an external Reamp box, even with the iD14mk2. I’ve not had a chance to do any reamping yet but I’m sure it will be great for that
@@adamsteelproducer i already thought about it and i was comparing the sono with Axe/io from Ik multimedia, have ever tried one? How does it compare to the sono? Cheers
@@adamsteelproducer i do use a reamp box, Palmer daccapo but it's not the best, i'm trying to figure out if the low signal is the reamp box fault or the line outs of the interface that don't have enough power
It is possible to use the iD14 MKII with a computer that has only USB 2.0 ports, but you will need a powered USB hub that has USB 3.0 ports. You will connect the USB hub to the USB 2.0 port on the computer and into a power outlet, then connect the iD14 MKII into a USB 3.0 port on the USB hub, and it should get recognised by your computer.
I dont know what interface i need to get i want a interface for recording guitar for cover i play metal and i have a laptop msi prestige 15 and it only have usb2.0
Hey man, as you only have USB 2.0 available then the 1st gen iD4 or iD14 would be awesome options. I have the 1st gen iD4 and love it. It's an amazing first interface if you are just looking to record you. If you are looking to record more instruments at once like miking drums or recording a band then the iD14 would be the way to go. Hope that helps.
Hi Man congratulations on your videos, I have been a subscriber to your channel for a while and I find your videos always very interesting. I wanted to ask you a question, I have to get my new sound card and I'm really torn. The options are: Behringer UMC404HD Focusrite 8i6 3rd Gen M-audio Air 192/14 Motu M4 SSL 2+ Audient EVO 8 Audient iD 14 MKII What interests me above all is of course the stability, the latency, the quality of the pre and the converters and lastly the after-sales assistance. I forgot .... everything runs on Mac mini servers with mojave. Thanks in advance.
Everything in that list should be roughly equal I terms of stability and latency, the only way to get better really is to go thunderbolt. That said, in terms of audio quality and support Audient have been the best with me by far, that’s why I’ve ended up becoming friends with the staff there! They’re good people
@@adamsteelproducer Have to disagree. Home studios look for the convenience of all-in-one packages. Audient, good as their products may be, lose sales because of the lack of MIDI.
I dont know if I'm saying this too late but if anyone from audient is watching.. if there is an id44 mkII please please add the reamp out from the sono to the id44! it would be AWESOME!!!
AFAIK, iD14 *MKI* has USB(B) power input (plus 12VDC/1.25A jack due to 48V phantom?)... iD14 *MKII* has USBc power input; apparently, "MKII"s are USBc" (more power for +2 headphone jacks?)
Looks like a great interface.... it's specs are amazing other then the lack of 192khz support.... they said they improved everything about it and yeah, they have made it quieter and they have made it look better aesthetically, but why keep using older chips, its 2021, for 300 bucks, it should support 24-192 not 96...
@@adamsteelproducer I highly doubt that, i suppose if the interface you are using was designed terribly then yeah, but otherwise, i don't think that is the case... If you were to get a Steinberg ur 22 or even the newer models, i guarantee it would measure perfectly "within reason" But yeah, ill check out what you talked about.
There’s a reason why Lavry Gold converters (the $10,000 ones that are used in countless big studios) won’t go above 96k. It’s a fascinating read and quite illuminating
usb c to usb c have massive impact on the headphones power from usb c to usb A cable. usb c to usb c - 1.5A usb c to usb A - 0.9A it effects the headphones power dramatically
ID14 better Preamsp and Burr Brown Converters.. also the Preamps are from the heritage Mixers which costs a car. Just think of it.. M4 not expandable via ADAT for more inputs .. and NO software Mixer like the great ID Mixer. For me, its easy to get an ID14MK2 over an MotuM4 - The ESS Sabre you can find on most PC Mainboards these days and that alone makes no difference in sound quality.
@@adamsteelproducer i see, the thing is i bought a 1st gen ID4 and it was a piece of crap, so wanna know if they fixed it. PD: dig the Reaper tutorials 😀
What are you on about? No one brand is better than another, they all make components at differing specs and price points, not to mention power useage. I haven’t looked inside the units and I’m not going to destroy them, because I don’t care. I’ve done the tests and they sound fantastic.
Fooled you? Why? Burr brown better?? No ,not at all. Before 10 years maybe. Please download the data sheet of Id44 chips, of akm and cirrus logic that have on board and realize that are the best out there.
One big and one small headphone input, at the front too! I'm sold. byebye my old USB 2.0 Presonus Audiobox with no external power adapter, that kept giving me problems and isn't even supported by new drivers anymore.
@@adamsteelproducerIn the technical specification on the audient website "DSP MIXER LATENCY ROUND TRIP" is lower than in mk1. I thought latency was basic information about an interface. Introducing usb 3.0 and changing drivers has no effect on latency?
It’s not usb 3.0, only the power draw, the drivers went up by 0.0.1 version as far as I know, and the DSP mixer is inside the unit and close to zero latency anyway. In practice the numbers didn’t change. This is a mk2 version of an existing product, not a whole new thing. I didn’t expect everything to change all at once
@@adamsteelproducer Maybe I'm wrong but the audient probably said that it is usb 3.0 with a usb c plug? link with the screen from the adudient website:
ibb.co/CbKR9Y0 Then I understand the latency has not changed? Have you checked it? Thanks for the help.
You’re reading the power requirements, not data transmission. Also usb3 isn’t any better for latency anyway because of its delivery system. The round trip latencies in reaper didn’t look any different to the older interfaces
![[Eng Sub] Audient ID24 USB audio interface](/img/n.gif)
It is good I was too lazy to go to the local instrument store and buy id14 MK1. :) I will wait for the MK2 to arrive. Thanks for the video, Adam.
Bought the Audient iD4 MkII - works like a charm with my iPad Air 4 (Cubasis, Beatmaker etc.). In addition the mic input is way louder than the Steinberg URC22. Nicely done Audient ,-)
I can confirm that the id4 mk2 is completely class compliant and works wonderfully with very little latency in Linux! If only the other devices were as compliant… fantastic sounding stuff
if only the ID button on the id4 could be bound to Mono, or Dim/Mute, feels like audient is doing that thing like spotify, where they give you the product, but then show you something that is only unlockable as a premium feature for 70 more Euros
wow! I didn't expect this. You just demoed this with my favourite band's song.
I’m so happy you’re covering this so soon 😱
I hope this doesn't pop and make weird noises like my audient ID22. I think there was a big forum post on gearslutz about it. I am hoping , if I were to get this, to have this interface last me longer than 3 years. My audient id22 lasted me only 3 years. No doubt, audient's sound quality was really good, while it lasted.
Also for REFERENCE: This is the FIRST audient ID14 and ID4 MKII video review on TH-cam besides Audient''s official. People may look into this later down the years. Great stuff, Hop Pole Studios!
No popping here!
I've had the iD22 since 2014 and never had an issue with it once in 6-7 years.
it's an easy fix if you know how to use a soldering iron, needs a capacitor swap, follow this video - th-cam.com/video/pRiQl7Vy4R8/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_title
Just ordered the 14mkii on Gear4Msic. Took out the 6 year warranty as I had seen the same issue on forums and reviews.
Do you know if the id14mkii has the same converter and preamp as the the id22?
i am impressed to see the ease with which you explained the working of the whole setup . but still i am stuck on the ios and audient compatiability..
Hello great review, I want bye id14 mk2 but before I would like to know if I can i use it with my mac that has usb 2.0? 😕
Yes I can use it 😇
Love the blue lights on background! :)
Update: Those interfaces are amazing!!!!!!
Yeah they are! I love the lights, they’re just an LED strip from Amazon but it looks great
Great review with quality content :) Just ordered the iD14 MKII. Looking forward to explore it :)
Would you consider the ID14 Mkll as an upgrade to the ID 22? Soundwise?
I really miss the inserts and adat outs on this.....
Also, the specs like Dynamic range of the converters are not that big of a difference. At least not on paper.
Love the shirt! Also thanks for the vid !
Great review. Do you believe Audient in the near future will ‘refresh’ the iD44 with a up to date mkII version with better overall performance? Right now would you buy the iD14 MKII or the iD44 with the weak headphone amps and usb-c2 ? Thanks
I read Di is 0.5Mohm, while motu m2 and audient id22 are 1Mohm. I did not understand if this impact on the quality, as someone says that the higher the impedance is the better it is, others explain it does not make any difference. Could you please share your opinion? Thanks
Great video! Also for me jajaj a very beginner in all this stuff, thanks!! (from Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Just bought id14 yesterday than id14 mk II come out,its the sound quality difference between the old one and mkII ...?
If you compare the specs, yes, I am afraid there is an improvement in everything. Most of them are not significant (at least on paper), but some others like the headphone amp for example are quite advantageous. It seems to me like the SSL units hit the market very hard, so the other companies need to follow, as they lose clients. But no need to feel frustrated, I own the mk1 since it came out and I'm very happy with it. It's a decent piece of gear, I 'm sure it'll serve you well!
Any exchange offer😁
I used all 2 I feel no difference is the same good sound (but headphone preamps is better)
@@Taras_Melnyk привет ! Расскажи пожалуйста подробнее о разнице с мк1
@@i_amdavid_i На неделе сделаю обзор на русском и расскажу всё там
I've had the ID4 MK2 for about a year and it is great. THere's some functionality with the knob and your DAw, though no one has ever explained it roughly .. it can act a midi input device or something.
Can it? Oooo I’ll have to look at that…
@@adamsteelproducer Lemme know if you figure it out, you might be the first person on the planet to explain how it works.
Yay for USB 3! I was getting tired of these "USB-C" interfaces that were still 2.0. Up until now I think only Steinberg had true USB 3.1 (with the c connector of course), and they had enough power from that protocol to run dsp on their interfaces to sway the Apollo types (don't think their conversion is there yet though...). Well done Audient!
Is it USB 3, though? Audient's tech specs for the iD14 mk II seem to indicate they just updated it to have the same 2.0-in-C's-clothing as the iD44. "USB High Speed" (2.0), not "USB SuperSpeed" (3.0 and above).
@@ericolson326 I'd say so, considering that the ID14 lost it's power brick compared to the mk1. Running 2 hungry preamps off USB, points to that. I've no reason to doubt them, but as more reviews come in we'll really know.
@@dejasoul1949 Yeah, no, it definitely takes advantage of the power supply available through the USB-C connection, he says so in the video. But C is a physical connection shape, not a data transfer protocol. The iD44 uses a C connection but only passes data at 2.0 rates. And the new 14 mk2 has roughly the same published latency specs as the 44. Trust me, I got excited by the idea of a 3.0 Audient too, but then realized they were just updating the 4 and 14 with the same existing chipset as the 44 -- bringing them into line with it, not leapfrogging it.
@@dejasoul1949 Oh, and I'm not doubting Audient either. They're aren't claiming the mk2s are 3.0, just C. The one ≠ the other.
Just to add, usb 3.0 does not equal lower latency. It doesn’t work like that
Hi Adam! It’d be great to see the comparison between audient Id14 mkii and ssl2 +...which one would you recommend?
Yes! We need this comparison
Unless SSL send me equipment I can’t just buy everything ☹️
Please tell me what converters are in these interfaces, are they better than the first version of AKM? And what is the price for them, for interfaces in the sense?
Yes the quality of the conversion is slightly improved over MK1 it is now 126db for the DAC and 120db for the ADC (previously was 117/116)
It's not fair!! I want converters named Fred and Daisy but my poor PC can't drive the ID14. 😂 Thanks, Adam.
Does ID4 mkII have the same mic preamp as the previous one?
the veredict: is the upgrade from a id4 mark one a worth? or are the changes just mainly cosmetic for this specific model? cheers, thank a lot
It’s not cosmetic, it’s all internal. It’s a small change though, if you already have the first version I’m not sure it’s worth the upgrade cost,
But if you’re looking for something new it’s a big deal for you
1. Id14 mk2 compatible with iPads?.
2. Can we custimerize d id button in id4 jus like id14?.
3. Is d volume knob in id4 is same as id14 or is it comparatively less sensitive?.
Nice video man, very good review, check your eq settings though, your voice is recording way too bright and harsh for the part of video sitting on your studio, for the test part its good though . I use neumann kh120 monitors to watch this.
Thanks - it's been mentioned a few times, it was checked on rather dark headphones. Can't replace audio on videos though- thanks TH-cam!
@@adamsteelproducer you dont need to replace it even if you could , its only one video no biggie homie. Use the hd650 next time haha
The 650s are even darker! You may have noticed newer videos are a lot closer to balanced 🤘
Thank you so much for this video! You had my attention at N7 lmao!
just bought the iD44, hope they don't release a new one anytime soon hehe
Apparently not 👍
That's well timed.. I'm going to be spending the next 3 months living in a hotel and wanted to be able to record some basic DIs. I don't want to leave my Apollo there or lug it. I do have a steinberg UR 22MK2 and was wondering if i could justify the upgrade. I notice Andertons have a good deal on the SONO at the moment. how does the noise floor/quality compare? Do you have an affiliate link for this puppy?
Hotel??? What? No release details yet, apparent they’re finalizing that now because of brexit and all that. I’ll let you know as soon as I know more
@@adamsteelproducer yeeeeah I'll reply on fb instead of public. but yup.. hotel in lockdown would you believe.
@@adamsteelproducer I am so glad they upgraded the color scheme to this. That previous silver/black was plain boring to me.
This looks cool as hell.
I have bought id 14 in dec 2019 and now this id 14 mkII, should I replace it with mKII ? Please answer is it any good to replace or id 14 is good enough ? as I only have one pair of studio monitors and one have one studio headphone and one condenser mic.
Probably not
Does the id14mkii has the same pre amps and converters as id22????
I really want iD4 mk2. But I got a great deal for iD14, should I go for iD14? Or iD4 mk2? I don't have usb type c on my computer! But I have usb a 3.0
Go for the 14! You never know when that second channel might come in handy. Don’t worry about having usb c,
It’s just a connector. Regular usb A will work just fine. If it doesn’t come with a C-A cable in the box, you can get one for a few bucks
So for most people, no reason to upgrade from the ID14 Mark I, same pre-amps?
Where i can find that type of cable 3:56¿
I noticed you were recording into your iPad. Are you using Reaper on your iPad? How is that possible? I didn’t know they had an iOS version of Reaper.
It’s Cubasis 3, then I exported the stems into reaper
@@adamsteelproducer Oh, I see. Thanks!👍🏼 Great review on the new Audient interfaces. I have the older ID-14 and love it!
Sorry for off topic but why the hell Universal Audio dont release Apollo Twin USB mkii or X? First generation of Apollo Twin was upgrated to MKii, than to modern X series but Twin USB is still the same(
Drivers and console. You will be waiting a long time for that.
does the id44 have better quality then the new mk2 id14 or is the mk2 id14 better sound quality
Are you planning on doing a review on the Antelope Audio Zen Go Synergy Core audio interface, and maybe comparing converters to these new audients?
I would also like to see an vs Zen Go video. I need an interface for recording into a DAW, and want to know which one I should choose Audient iD14 MkII or Zen Go.
@@garygillespie Did you choose between the 2 already? If so, which one did you go with? I am also in doubt between the 2.
I don't think i'm going to use the dsp of the go much. But if the converters and pre amps of the go are much better..
@@0xszander0 I haven't decided yet. From what I've seen the Zen Go has better hardware so the quality is better, I just don't know if the price different is justifiable. I also read Audient changed their warranty from 1 to 3 years, and their customer service is not that great. So I'm going to hold off a little bit longer to see if there are more comparisons between these two.
@@garygillespie I have made the decision by now and I honestly couldn't be happier with my zen go! I actually didn't expect a huge sound difference between my focusrite 2i4 and the zen go. But there really is a big difference. The zen go sounds wider, more detailed and clearer. True studio quality. My Neumann tlm103 also finally gets justice recording quality wise. I can absolutely recommended the zen go. Amazing product. Quality feels good too, very fine steps in volume control.
@@0xszander0 Are you using this on a pc, if so how is the software on Windows 10?
Hi Adam, great video, thanks a lot! The Audient webpage is showing a control software for the ID14. Can the Gain be set there independent from the hardware knob on the interface? Best wishes Gert!
Hi Gert. No the gain is an analog control on the iD14 so it’s not remotely controllable. The control software is for routing the inputs and outputs with zero latency
@@adamsteelproducer Is there loopback function as well?
(e.g. can you record directly into the DAW from any other software playing audio)
@@gkiss2030 yes
@@dobbatron Then this is instant get...thanks!
Do they share the same converters?
Love the unit, but does anybody have the experience of them crashing after a year of use?
I'm looking into replacing my Behringer UMC202HD that I use as my "not at home" interface. I mostly use it for recording guitar DI's and with headphones only.
I'm torn between the Evo 4 and the new iD4 mk2. Which one would you recommend for recording great DI's with low latency? I'm using a 2020 Thinkpad and Reaper as my DAW.
The onscreen graphic during the SM7 test says no compression, but noticeable hiss fades in during your long pause after "And yet...", as if something is manipulating the gain level. Any idea why?
TH-cam? You sure it’s not just me breathing in?
@@adamsteelproducer YT compressing? Could be. I was streaming through my TV so I went back and turned off any audio sweetenings, and that did deemphasize the hiss a bit, but didn't eliminate entirely.
Hello,
thanks for the great review. It's quite a while old though.
Just today I had dealt with my microphone. Position directly above
Monitor. Still never completely satisfied.
I use the Audio-Technica-2035 condenser in conjunction with an Audient ID14 (not mk II).
The gain must already be turned up to 3/4, it's at the distance.
Today I tested a Shure SM57 at the same position (~70cm).
The gain has to be at 100% to hear anything in the recording at all. in addition I have a then FetHead in between.
Now reduce the gain to 9, further back is still too quiet.
Then it fits I think. Gain with FetHeat to 10 then clip it.
Is such a scenario a good idea?
I am interested in your video, whether the id14 MK II has more "reserves" in terms of gain, or whether this high gain setting is normal?
Thank you for your help
Can you please do the review of
Audient id4 mk2 vs evo 4
Audient iD4 mark II is a beast together with Reaper.
does it also come with a usbc to usba cable? Cause my usb c input is taken on my motherboard.
I think so, from what I remember. If not they’re $3 on ebay
@@adamsteelproducer I'll just steal one from my car or my phone :)
it doesn't but i got one for like 8 bucks from sweetwater
Hie Adam i purchased Audient Id4mk1 in Jan 2020 do you feel it's worth to upgrade(sound wise & output wise) to id14mk2? Mostly i'll record guitar and vocals only
If you’re not hearing any issues, you’ll be fine with the first one :)
How was the RTL?
Hi Adam, thank you for the great video! I'm planning on making a little upgrade from a 2nd gen 2i2 scarlet. I'm looking for something that has a longer life span in terms of what can be used alongside the interface (analog preamps etc...). Would you recommend buying the iD14 mk2 or the iD22 mk1? Thank you and keep up with the great work!
Good question! Personally I’m always pushing for newer technology, so I’d go with the newer iD14 (personally I’d go iD44 but I know they’re a lot more expensive)
Thanks man. I picked one up and it's pretty sweeeet. I'm no Pro but I feel like one now. jaja😂 Cheers mate 🍻
Hi, thank you for the video, I just have one question. Can I use this device with my older macbook pro, wich has usb A- only ports? Because UAD sound cards supports only usb-c to usb-c and UAD claims that every other option ( usb dock with self power adapter) wouldn't work correctly and they are not responsible for any issues. Thanks
Yes it works just fine. USB-C is only a plug type and affects nothing, I’ve got no idea what UAD are talking about unless their gear uses thunderbolt, which is completely different
@@adamsteelproducer Thanks for reply. There are planty of usb-c cables with very different ranges of transfer rate. UAD are using usb-c on latest Arrow devices, so thats why I'm asking. I found a solution with connecting the device to a usb dock with its own power supply, but UAD this solution commented the way they did. Maybe it's because of latency issues and loosing compactivity, which seem to be a serious part of the marketing of this portable-oriented edition...dnkw
@@diadsoul1 do you have a USB-C converter for me to use this with my 2015 Macbook Pro Retina?
By the way, any info on an id22 update in the pipeline? That one would appeal to me a bit more. The original is now a bit long in the tooth.
I emailed them. They are not planning an update to the iD22 because the new iD14 covers a lot of what the iD22 does.
@@stlvhsvault4475
Thanks for the info. Helps me in my decision making for my audio interface purchase.
are the converteras better than the version 1?
I think so, there seems to be no noise floor at all
which guitar di performance is better audient id14 or ssl2/2+ ?
Hello Adam! Very nice video! Thank you!
Please write what DAC/ADC chips are used in the iD4 MkII/iD14 MkII? That would be great!
Sorry, I have no idea. And I’ve said before, brand makes very little difference to me as long as they’re in a good design. I’ve seen some very nice chips make very poor sound because of the circuit design around them and vice versa
hey, could you share some details on the headphone output? will it power a 250 ohm headphone by using the type C to a USB 3 connected? or do we need to use a USB C. since my mac doesn't have USB C and i'll have to use a USB C to USB 3. Thanks!
I’m not sure you understand USB C, it’s just a connector shape. It doesn’t change anything.
The headphone out can drive my sennheiser HD650S with no problem
@@adamsteelproducer appreciate the response, buddy! Are you connecting using a USB C-USB C or a USB C-USB A cable? I've checked some reviews where they said the power drops when it's a USB C-USB A and that's compensated by reducing the headphone output giving a lower headphone output for high impedance headphones. I just wanted your final take on it since I rate your expertise highly!
Is it compatible with Big sur of the new macbooks M1? Do you know?
I just looked into this yesterday myself before asking my Sweetwater Rep to reserve one for me. Yes, they are compatible with Big Sur and M1: support.audient.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000242743-Operating-System-Compatibility
Hey Adam!! Great video!! What spec would you recommend for an audio pc that I would be using the new Audient ID14 and use reaper with?? Or would a Apple Mac Mini M1 be good enough, Thank you for always putting in so much effort for the videos dude!!
Hello, would you recommend Audient id4 mk2 or elgato wave XLR for sm7b? Thanks!
Not sure if you’ve chosen one, but for any future viewer reading this comment, Audient iD4 MKII hands down. Audient’s been tried and true and their preamps are clean (straight from a $50k console), and Elgato recently, at the time, entered the audio interface game so they have yet to make their mark in the field.
Any information regarding latency at the standard 256-512 samples with 16 bit 48 Khz that most home computers and laptops can handle? Thank you!
that is id14 can overclock shure sm7b? Or is it worth buying a preamp for recording?
Overclock?
@@adamsteelproducer shure sm7b is a quiet mic and needs to be overclocked
Overclocking is something you do to computer processors, not microphones
@@adamsteelproducer Oh alright thankx for answer!
@@adamsteelproducer Need to overclock those sm7b to handle the power from blasting Manowar at 11 💥💥💥
Converters?
Converters!
@@adamsteelproducer Whoa!
Will be release the id44 mkii too?
No
@@adamsteelproducer nerver?
I have no idea, I don’t work for Audient. But I don’t think there are any plans right this minute
Hi Adam. Nice video as always. I'm on the market for a new interface, i currently have a dated emu usb 0202 that when i reamp, the outputs don't have enough juice to hit my amp, i'm using a passive reamp box, did you reamp anything with de ID 14 mkII? Did you had good results?
You know very few interfaces have proper
Reamp outs? You need an external Reamp box, even with the iD14mk2. I’ve not had a chance to do any reamping yet but I’m sure it will be great for that
Also if that’s a priority for you, look at the Sono. That has a dedicated Reamp output that is really good
@@adamsteelproducer i already thought about it and i was comparing the sono with Axe/io from Ik multimedia, have ever tried one? How does it compare to the sono? Cheers
I have, it’s not a patch on the Sono at all, nothing close
@@adamsteelproducer i do use a reamp box, Palmer daccapo but it's not the best, i'm trying to figure out if the low signal is the reamp box fault or the line outs of the interface that don't have enough power
what about latency?
Pretty much the same as any other USB interface in this price class
is it worth to upgrade from ID14 to ID14 mark ii ?
When i plug the power supply for the ID14 all noises are gone, not sure about the new id14 but i'll wait or probably upgrade to RME
Hello, can the interface be powered by usb 2.0?
It is possible to use the iD14 MKII with a computer that has only USB 2.0 ports, but you will need a powered USB hub that has USB 3.0 ports. You will connect the USB hub to the USB 2.0 port on the computer and into a power outlet, then connect the iD14 MKII into a USB 3.0 port on the USB hub, and it should get recognised by your computer.
When is the release date?
I think they’re already out
@@adamsteelproducer I don't see any for sale yet. There's preorder available but no release date. Thanks.
I dont know what interface i need to get i want a interface for recording guitar for cover i play metal and i have a laptop msi prestige 15 and it only have usb2.0
Hey man, as you only have USB 2.0 available then the 1st gen iD4 or iD14 would be awesome options. I have the 1st gen iD4 and love it. It's an amazing first interface if you are just looking to record you. If you are looking to record more instruments at once like miking drums or recording a band then the iD14 would be the way to go. Hope that helps.
The mk2 versions would be fine as well, they only have a slightly high power draw which a lot of usb2 ports can happily deliver
@@adamsteelproducer Aw brilliant! I think Audient has definitely hit a homerun with the mark 2s so!
It has the loopback function?
I found loop back in the windows drivers, so yes
Hi Man congratulations on your videos, I have been a subscriber to your channel for a while and I find your videos always very interesting.
I wanted to ask you a question, I have to get my new sound card and I'm really torn.
The options are:
Behringer UMC404HD
Focusrite 8i6 3rd Gen
M-audio Air 192/14
Motu M4
SSL 2+
Audient EVO 8
Audient iD 14 MKII
What interests me above all is of course the stability, the latency, the quality of the pre and the converters and lastly the after-sales assistance.
I forgot .... everything runs on Mac mini servers with mojave.
Thanks in advance.
Everything in that list should be roughly equal I terms of stability and latency, the only way to get better really is to go thunderbolt.
That said, in terms of audio quality and support Audient have been the best with me by far, that’s why I’ve ended up becoming friends with the staff there! They’re good people
@@adamsteelproducer Thank you very much for your timely reply, I will definitely take your advice into consideration!
thanks for video but please turn down lead guitar on background audio (bends are slightly out of tune)
Thanks for watching!
Still no included MIDI connection?
Seems every other competitive manufacturer includes it in their interfaces. How difficult could it be?
It’s unnecessary for most people I think, and you can run a separate midi usb device with no penalty so there’s no incentive to include it
@@adamsteelproducer
Have to disagree. Home studios look for the convenience of all-in-one packages. Audient, good as their products may be, lose sales because of the lack of MIDI.
Maybe, but we’ll have to agree to disagree. I’m pretty sure Audient aren’t losing many sales...
audient 14 or audient 14 mk 2 what can you recommend?
Well they’re stopping selling the iD14, so out of the two it would be the mk2 version- as soon as they’re in stock
@@adamsteelproducer my id14 Coming in 3 Days.. but i can give back ... so what is your favorite of this? The id14 or id14 Mk 2..?! Thanks !
@@adamsteelproducer is the mk2 much better? Ps i Record rap music und Make beats
Of course the mk2 is my favorite, it’s newer and better. But also more expensive and not yet available
@@adamsteelproducer thank you man! I Buy the Mk 2 Too:) have a nuce time
I dont know if I'm saying this too late but if anyone from audient is watching.. if there is an id44 mkII please please add the reamp out from the sono to the id44! it would be AWESOME!!!
I agree! No word on any 44mk2 yet though. I’ll pass the message on though
@@adamsteelproducer Adam, what would you improve on the ID44?
Hi, good video im happy to see audient renew this interface with usb c 3 great and no need power supply. Whats the price of id14?
Looks like it’s going to be around £199. Prices and release dates will be confirmed soon
@@adamsteelproducer great thank you!😁
Is this a sponsored add Hop Pole, or did you buy these with your own money?
Is there any buffer size improvements? Evo 4 and id4 and even id14 suffer from buffering!
AFAIK, iD14 *MKI* has USB(B) power input (plus 12VDC/1.25A jack due to 48V phantom?)... iD14 *MKII* has USBc power input; apparently, "MKII"s are USBc" (more power for +2 headphone jacks?)
The only thing i wish they'll include on the new one is midi.
But hey there's asat
Now dynamic range is 125db
Audient ID 14 MK2 vs SSL2+?
44.1k subscribers :D
Let’s get it to 48!
@@adamsteelproducer I wish you a lot more subs!
In 24 days? :)
Awesome Song demo :) i love Nirvana
Looks like a great interface.... it's specs are amazing other then the lack of 192khz support.... they said they improved everything about it and yeah, they have made it quieter and they have made it look better aesthetically, but why keep using older chips, its 2021, for 300 bucks, it should support 24-192 not 96...
I’ve said this before, 192 is a marketing gimmick that causes intersample distortion. Read the white paper by Dan Lavry on the subject
@@adamsteelproducer I highly doubt that, i suppose if the interface you are using was designed terribly then yeah, but otherwise, i don't think that is the case... If you were to get a Steinberg ur 22 or even the newer models, i guarantee it would measure perfectly "within reason" But yeah, ill check out what you talked about.
No Intersample distortion is a real phenomenon. There are published papers on it, have a look
@@adamsteelproducer Ill certainly have a look and talk to some people. Noce channel tho man, keep up the content.
There’s a reason why Lavry Gold converters (the $10,000 ones that are used in countless big studios) won’t go above 96k. It’s a fascinating read and quite illuminating
I wish someone would be cheesy enough to do a channel called An Audience with Audient
usb c to usb c have massive impact on the headphones power from usb c to usb A cable.
usb c to usb c - 1.5A
usb c to usb A - 0.9A
it effects the headphones power dramatically
USB c is just a connector type. I have no idea where you’ve got your information from
@@adamsteelproducer from audient website. on the id4 specs .
Well whaddaya know
Haven't found any info on this intefaces being Class Compliant on their website tho? Because it would really matter if this works under Linux.
I’m telling you they’re class compliant. I used the old iD4 in a video with a raspberry pi on Raspbian
@@adamsteelproducer Ok man, I believe you. Thanks! Will check the video out then.
The Audient iD14 or Motu M4? Which one has better preamps and converters? Thanks!
ID14 better Preamsp and Burr Brown Converters.. also the Preamps are from the heritage Mixers which costs a car.
Just think of it.. M4 not expandable via ADAT for more inputs .. and NO software Mixer like the great ID Mixer.
For me, its easy to get an ID14MK2 over an MotuM4 - The ESS Sabre you can find on most PC Mainboards these days and that alone makes no difference in sound quality.
@@alexsander560 I see ID4 mkii and ID14 mk ii use the same Mic Preamp but the A/D converter?
ah just bought motu m4. If I knew this is coming I would wait.
@@rumar4u how it’s faster?
Not sure about the headphone claim my guy. I own a MOTU 624 and it’s really really bad. Maximum 80mW whereas this has way more power on tap
@@rumar4u Lol how can you say that .. if you dont acutally get hands on an ID14MK2
My Audient iD14 just died 2 days ago. It's still under Waranty. I just sent it to authorized dealer for check and repair :(
How?
ID14 is not MK2
What about the converters, last gen got the burr brown ones, this ones say nothing like that on their website.
Personally I don’t care about what the brand is (and I don’t know in this case). They sound grrat
@@adamsteelproducer i see, the thing is i bought a 1st gen ID4 and it was a piece of crap, so wanna know if they fixed it.
PD: dig the Reaper tutorials 😀
USB 3.0 was officially released in November 2010, so there might not be too many 15 years old computers with it. ;)
That’s fair, just a distortion of time perception! 10 years was pretty accurate though :)
Name the converters!!!! Damn !!!
Ok the ADC is called Fred, and the DAC is called Daisy
@@adamsteelproducer again fooled us as with id44 AKM inside, no more BB. Better converters bla bla... period
What are you on about? No one brand is better than another, they all make components at differing specs and price points, not to mention power useage.
I haven’t looked inside the units and I’m not going to destroy them, because I don’t care. I’ve done the tests and they sound fantastic.
@@adamsteelproducer take your money and smile 😊
Fooled you? Why? Burr brown better?? No ,not at all. Before 10 years maybe. Please download the data sheet of Id44 chips, of akm and cirrus logic that have on board and realize that are the best out there.
iD14 was called iD14 as it had 10ins and 4outs....so shouldn't the new one be called the iD16??
....you just mentioned that same thing in the video! Haha
Without the background sounds would be better. Thanks.
One big and one small headphone input, at the front too! I'm sold. byebye my old USB 2.0 Presonus Audiobox with no external power adapter, that kept giving me problems and isn't even supported by new drivers anymore.
nice shirt
I watched all the audient mk2 reviews on youtube and nobody showed real latency. Is it a secret? :)
No, I don’t think it changed from version 1 so nobody felt it was worth mentioning
@@adamsteelproducerIn the technical specification on the audient website "DSP MIXER LATENCY ROUND TRIP" is lower than in mk1. I thought latency was basic information about an interface. Introducing usb 3.0 and changing drivers has no effect on latency?
It’s not usb 3.0, only the power draw, the drivers went up by 0.0.1 version as far as I know, and the DSP mixer is inside the unit and close to zero latency anyway. In practice the numbers didn’t change. This is a mk2 version of an existing product, not a whole new thing. I didn’t expect everything to change all at once
@@adamsteelproducer Maybe I'm wrong but the audient probably said that it is usb 3.0 with a usb c plug?
link with the screen from the adudient website:
ibb.co/CbKR9Y0
Then I understand the latency has not changed? Have you checked it? Thanks for the help.
You’re reading the power requirements, not data transmission. Also usb3 isn’t any better for latency anyway because of its delivery system. The round trip latencies in reaper didn’t look any different to the older interfaces
Man you eq voice too harsh in the highs... too bad, I wanted to watch your review, which seems to be a good one
Sounds fine on every system I’ve tried
@@adamsteelproducer its not way off, but imho, could do with a de-esser. the Ts and Ss are quirte harsh
It is a little bright on reflection, but surely not enough to put people off... ah well
He recorded it in an untreated room so what do you expect?
Your voice recording is really sibilant :) Hard to listen to. Sorry