The Audient iD48 is a 24-in/32-out USB audio interface and rackmount studio hub with eight Class-A Audient console microphone preamps, 32-bit ESS converters (126 dB dynamic range), two JFET instrument inputs, eight switchable balanced inserts, dual ADAT I/O for 16 channels of digital expansion, and comprehensive monitor control with talkback. A standalone mode allows use as a preamp and converter without a computer connected.

Inputs and Outputs

• Mic/Line inputs: 8 (XLR/TRS combo) with Class-A preamps, +48V, pad, +10 dB boost, polarity, and HPF per channel
• Instrument inputs: 2 front-panel discrete JFET DI
• Inserts: 8 switchable balanced send/return (DB25)
• Line inputs: 8 additional on DB25 (bypass preamps for clean conversion)
• Digital I/O: 2x ADAT optical in/out (up to 16 channels)
• Line outputs: 4 balanced 1/4" TRS + 8 on DB25
• Speaker outputs: Main and Alt (switchable)
• Headphone outputs: 2 independent (1/4" TRS)
• Word clock: BNC in and out
• USB: USB-C (USB 2.0 protocol, 24-in/24-out over USB)

Studio Integration

• Hardware integration: Route signals through external gear per channel or bypass preamps for clean conversion
• Standalone mode: Operates as preamp/converter without a computer
• DSP mixer: Ultra-low latency iD Mixer software for monitoring and routing
• Audio loopback: Internal routing for recording computer audio
• ScrollControl: iD encoder for DAW integration
• Talkback: Dedicated hardware control
• Function keys: 2 user-defined buttons

Specifications

• Sample rate: Up to 96 kHz
• Bit depth: 24-bit (32-bit ESS converters)
• Dynamic range: 126 dB
• Form factor: 1U rackmount (removable rack ears), all-metal, fanless
• Dimensions: 437 x 327 x 50 mm (17.2 x 12.9 x 2.0")
• Weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)
• Power: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (IEC mains inlet)

In the Box

• Audient iD48
• USB-C to USB-C cable
• Mains power cable
• Detachable rack ears