Software support
Audient’s iD software application handles all the features that aren’t covered by the panel switches and buttons, including input phase invert, +10dB digital gain boost and internal loopback source. The main panel includes both the output mix and two minimal latency cue mixes. For each of these you can combine analogue and digital inputs with up to six mono DAW streams, and in each case, adjacent pairs can be stereo ganged. In the master section on the right you can assign the three panel function buttons. iD’s System Panel has a slew of settings including the primary routing options, and you have full flexibility to re-route the available streams to match your workflow. For example, this is where you define your Alt Speaker output, which mic will be used for Talkback (including your computer’s internal option) and also where you want each of the Cue mixes routed. Couple this with the assignable panel function buttons and you have a very powerful system.
Audient’s iD range of interfaces offer a decent blend of audiophile electronics, solid construction and handsome looks. Nevertheless, in recent times it’s been their Evo units grabbing the headlines, with the Evo 16 in particular offering incredible value and flexibility. Thankfully, Audient is also gradually upgrading their original generation iD units, and the latest one is the iD24, which replaces the iD22.