Introduction
The Audient iD4 is a small and strong device used by musicians and content creators who want really good sound in something they can easily carry around.
Design and Build
- Solid metal construction
- Compact and portable, ideal for on-the-go use
- Intuitive layout with easy-to-use controls
Connectivity
- Single Class-A Audient console mic preamp
- Instrument input with JFET DI
- Headphone output and main speaker output
Sound Quality
- Transparent and detailed sound reproduction
- High-resolution AD/DA converters for pristine audio capture
Functionality and Features
- ScrollControl for effortless software control
- Monitor mix control with balanced outputs
- Zero-latency monitoring for real-time recording
Pros:
- Exceptional build quality
- Crisp and clear sound reproduction
- Portable and travel-friendly design
- User-friendly interface and controls
- Versatile connectivity options
Cons:
- Limited inputs for simultaneous recording
- Lack of MIDI connectivity
- Software compatibility issues reported by some users
Conclusion
The Audient iD4 is great because it’s strong, has amazing sound, and is easy to use. Even though it doesn’t have many inputs and connections, it’s still a popular option for creators who want excellent audio while traveling.
ThunderSpk –
I would highly recommend the Audient iD4 Portable Bus-Powered Audio Interface!! It’s very compact, solid, and delivers second to none/superior sound quality!!
Rob G. –
After debating what audio interface to get for the longest time I stumbled upon this device through a web article. I’m glad to say that I spent a little more because it works exactly how it should. It’s whisper quiet when recording (There’s no hiss even with the gain way up) and it’s easy to use. I’m using a RODE NT1 mic along with a Mogami cable hooked up to this device. It results in a very quiet recording with low noise floor. Something to note is that the green power indicator will always remain on even when the pc is powered down since it’s still receiving power from the usb via the psu, so it’ll keep your volume settings intact on the device. I appreciate the XLR jack being on the back of the device. The device does make a click noise whenever the computer is booted up and when the sample rate is set, so don’t be alarmed even though it doesn’t sound too assuring.
Now the issue that I do have is it can be quite finicky with Windows (I have 7 and am assuming operation is flawless with a Mac since no drivers are required) I find that Windows doesn’t detect the device when it’s re- plugged in or loses power in any way. (Say if there’s a power outage or if you unplug it for the road or whatever and plug back in) The device won’t show up in the sound panel and the driver software won’t allow me to access any settings either. I suspect that other intensive power hungry usb devices may actually prevent the interface from properly installing and being detected ( I have a 12 foot usb cable with a hub at the end with devices attached to that) and when I remove that cable and power up the pc the device miraculously installs/gets detected and the app works. I can’t really say if any of these issues will happen to you (It could just be my aging computer) and it may just operate flawlessly on your system.
It’s important to note that the app doesn’t actually do anything when you click on it; you need to go down in the task bar and right click the icon to access the different settings. I find this to be unorthodox, especially for first time users who may think the app isn’t working correctly.
I was honestly too afraid to buy the ever popular Focusrite audio interface because of the unusually numerous amount of negative reviews (and the XLR jack is on the front which is not favorable in my placement of the device). I’m glad I found this one as it’s well built and very high quality. Despite the windows/usb detection issue I’m not going to knock the rating down, as I don’t know whether it’s the driver software or windows/usb connection issues.
razacks –
Entrada de alta impedancia para instrumento y (simultáneamente si se necesita) otra entrada de línea por jack o XLR, que puede proporcionar los 48V para micros de condensador. Todo es funcional. La combinación de driver y hardware logra latencias por debajo de 5 ms en mis equipos (W10, SSD, i5 y 16 MB de RAM). Me encanta tanto el silencio del previo (XLR) como la presencia de la entrada de instrumento (DI). En ambos casos manteniendo un increíble silencio total hasta la máxima ganancia. Para quien no necesite más de dos entradas simultáneas, no puedo imaginar un equipo de mayor calidad que este, y de mayor facilidad de uso. Con esta interfaz de audio te puedes concentrar en la música y olvidar los condicionantes de la tecnología. Entre otro software, viene con un número de serie para el Cubase 9.5 LE, aunque yo me pasé a Cakewalk de Bandlab desde que lo ofrecen gratuitamente (mayo 2018), y no añoro ninguno de los DAW que he ido usando o probando hasta ahora.
Daniel Hyman –
This device takes over audio control from the other workhorse of my music teaching practice, a trusty MacBook Pro. It makes possible clear, warm, rich musical sound in my online music teaching and (low-latency) performing. Somewhere its startup kit should mention that the huge volume knob turns freely without limit. Thus you can’t break it by turning it too far, and you must turn it enough times to hear the signals you are being sent. Also, while it accepts mic input from a 1/4″ jack, it only pre-amplifies mic input from XLR. If I’d realized these things at the start, I would have jumped for joy days earlier. Otherwise, trouble-free, sensitive, and built like a tank, in a good way.
Leopoldo Carrillo Villa –
J’ai acheté ce produit pour utiliser sur un nouveau MacBook Air retina de 2018, je l’ai connecter sur le port USB C du Mac via un petit hub USB C. L’appareil fonctionne directement sans aucun réglage, la puissance de sortie et très bon que ce soit dans le casque ou dans les sorties stéréo. La seule chose qui est dommage, c’est qu’il n’y ai pas d’utilitaire sous Mac OS X du coup on ne peut jamais savoir quel est le niveau de volume, le seul moyen est de regarder les petites led lumineuses sur l’appareil.
Daniel Hyman –
Man I needed to upgrade cause the Stainburg is not bad if starting out, however when I got the 1d4 at first thought didn’t work XD but you needed to download the software then when open it and connected it works now, from using this interface I will say it is amazing it is soo clear and clean, pretty cool with the big knob control the volume on your headphones and the other knobs are pretty good just need to try getting to it how you want it after few tests and you’ll be good to go which it be worth it cause it is really an improvement for your quality, Not to mention great for Editing audio, Voice Acting, and this is more of a bonus listening this thing with studio headphones while playing video games cause love Skullgirls soundtrack and the action was cool so you could maybe use it for let’s play. So this is a must have for anything that related with a Mic 😀
Rob Dawson –
Llego todo bien.
Ahora a probarla, pero de entrada está sólida como una roca la interface
ThunderSpk –
ID4 in Kombi mit dem Procaster (selbst ohne fethead) bei gain max nahezu rauschfreie voice over Aufnahmen. Die preamps sind ein Traum. Bin gespannt, wie es mit nem fethead bzw. cloudlifter funzt. Echtes Sahnestück. Es gibt nix besseres in der Kategorie. Äußerst solide verarbeitet. Sehr robust. Mega auch die Möglichkeit zwei headsets auf einmal anschließen zu können. Is prima, wenn einer mithören will oder, wie in meinem Fall, ein Studio- und Referenzkopfhörer abwechselnd zum Einsatz kommen. Perfektes Monitoring/Playback. Einfach geiles geniales Teil. Kaufen!
Derek Shearin –
I’m using this with a Rode NT1 (XLR type). It supplies the 48 Volts to the mic, so you will need a USB-C port on your computer. Some of the controls can be confusing. One know controls the output level from the mic (full left), but also the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation-full right).
Josh Sommer –
I needed a simple product that would do the job. For PC I give this product five stars. It has done exactly as I needed it to do. It has great and high quality sound. For my Mac I give is three stars as I have been unable to allow the Mac to change the volume of the unit. I downloaded the drivers needed twice from the website. Still, the Mac cannot control the volume and I have to walk over to the unit and manually change the volume. Also, if the music is turned up all the way on my mac is makes a lot of distortion. My suggestion is to get this is you use PC and do not get this is you use Mac.
CaitlinBarnett –
In my main studio I have this unit’s big brother the iD14, but I needed something small for at home as my new studio is 45 minutes away from where I live. After a failed experience trying to save some money with the M Audio interfaces, I decided to go back to the Audient products since I was already having a great experience with the iD14. The iD4 is a fantastic little unit with the same audio quality as the bigger one. While I haven’t used the mic input on this one yet, it uses the same pre amps as the rest of the line, so it should sound great. A nice feature of this is the dual headphone outs, one of which is 1/8 inch and one is 1/4 inch, so even if you don’t have your 1/4 inch adapter with you you can plug any headphones you want into it. It’s also bus powered so no AC adapter necessary so it can be taken on the road with ease, AND it still has phantom power for condenser mics that need it. Highly recommend it if you just need something small or portable.