Audient iD14 User manual

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10in | 6out
Audio Interface
Manual v1.1

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Welcome to your
new Audient iD14
Audio Interface
Inside the box:
• iD14
• USB-C to USB-C cable
• Quick Start Guide
Features include:
• 2 x Audient Console Mic Pre’s
• Class Leading Converters
• 1 x JFET Instrument Input
• 4 x Line Outputs
• Dual Headphone Outputs
• ADAT Input for Expandability
• Ultra Low Latency Software Mixer
• Advanced Monitor Control
• Scrollcontrol
• True Phantom Power over USB
• USB3.0 Bus Powered
• All Metal Design
• Free Software + Plugins
Contents
iD14 Overview
Safety Information
Declaration of Conformities
Mac Installation
Windows Installation
iD App & Firmware Update
Microphone & Line Input
Instrument Input
Headphone Output
Digital Inputs
Loudspeaker Outputs
Monitor Control
Metering
Kensington Lock
Input Channel Types
Channel Features
Mastering Section Features
System Panel Features
Setting Up & Using Talkback
Save & Load Mixer Presets
Menu/Task Bar Icon
Keyboard Shortcuts
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Pro Tools Setup
Logic Pro Setup
Cubase/Nuendo Setup
Ableton Setup
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Warranty & Contact
Service
Glossary
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To help get you started please visit
audient.com/products/iD14
to download the latest software
and firmware.
Daw Setups:
Hardware Features:
iD Mixer Application:

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iD14 Overview Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
Please read all of these instructions and save them for later reference before connecting
the USB and powering up iD14.
The iD14 itself does not operate with any high voltage mains supply inside the unit but appropriate
safety measures should still be adhered to regarding the USB supply.
audient.com/support
Consult a qualified technician if you suspect diculties. Do not attempt to tamper with the
power supply or mains voltages - HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH. Ensure that the appropriate
international pin adapter is fitted to the power supply before insertion into the mains socket.
To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock,
DO NOT expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
No user serviceable parts inside.
Please refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
WARNING!
iD Button
Main Output Select
Volume
Knob
Headphone
Output Select
Main Meters
Channel 1
(Mic/Line Input)
Channel 2 (Mic/Line Input)
Phantom
Power
USB-C
Connection
Mic/Line
Inputs 1 + 2
2 x Speaker
Outputs
ADAT Optical
Input
Instrument Input Dual Headphone Outputs

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions
2. Keep these instructions
3. Heed all warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do not use this equipment near water
6. Clean only with dry cloth
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment
(including amplifiers) that produce heat
8. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet
9. Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the equipment
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer
11. Unplug this equipment during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment
has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped
13. For products that are a mains powered device: The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects filled with liquids (such as vases) shall be placed on the equipment
Safety Information Declaration of Conformities
FCC Part 15B
This apparatus has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a class-A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a dierent circuit from that
to which the receiver is connected
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
We, Audient Ltd, Aspect House, Herriard, Hampshire, RG25 2PN, UK,
01256 381944, declare under our sole responsibility that the product iD14
complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference,
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation
Audient Ltd has conformed where applicable, to the European Union’s
Directive 2002/95/EC on Restrictions of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) as
well as the following sections of California law which refer to RoHS, namely
sections 25214.10, 25214.10.2, and 58012, Health and Safety Code; Section
42475.2, Public Resources
We, Audient Ltd, declare that the product, the iD14, to which this declaration
relates, is in material conformity with the appropriate CE standards and
directives for an audio product designed for consumer use.

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USB - C
Installation Mac Installation
System Requirements
macOS 10.11.6 (El Capitan) or later
Mac: Intel or Apple Silicon CPU,
1GB RAM Minimum
1. Download the latest iD
Software
Head to our website for the latest version of
our iD Mixer:
audient.com/products/downloads/
iD14
Drag the downloaded app into your
application folder to install it.
2. Connect iD14
Using the USB cable provided, connect
iD14 to your computer’s USB port.

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3. Status LED
Once connected to your computer and
powered on, the white USB LED on iD14 will
illuminate.
If at any time the status LED turns o during
normal operation please check all connections
and if further problems develop please
contact Audient support.
4. Double Checking Connectivity
To ensure iD14 has been detected by your
computer and correct clocking sources are
set-up, navigate to:
Macintosh HD > Applications >
System Preferences
Check that iD14 is set as your i/o device.
It’s recommended to disable system sounds.
5. Open the iD Mixer
Run the iD software. It will appear as an icon
in the Menu bar of MacOS. Click on this and
select “Open Mixer Software”.
Mac Installation
Windows System Requirements:
• Windows 7 or later (32 or 64 bit)
• Intel Core 2 @ 1.6 GHz, or AMD
equivalent
• 1 GB RAM Minimum
1. Download the iD14 Software
Head to our website for the latest version of
our iD Windows Installer:
audient.com/products/downloads/
iD14
2. Connect iD14
Using the USB cable provided, connect
iD14 to your computer’s USB port.
3. Run iD Mixer Setup
Double click on the installer to run the iD mixer
setup and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Reboot PC
Reboot your PC to make sure that all the
drivers have been applied.
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Firmware Update
When there is a firmware update, you can
select ‘From audient.com’ to download the
latest version automatically (or select ‘From
file’ to install a local firmware file).
The latest version number will be retrieved
from our servers and will be displayed (as
shown above). Press next to continue with the
firmware update. Press ‘update’ to
install it.
Windows Installation Mixer App & Firmware Update
4. Check Connectivity
The USB status LED will illuminate as soon as
iD14 has achieved stable communication and
should remain solidly lit during operation of
the unit until power down.
To double check the connection, go to PC
sound settings by following:
PC Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and
Sound > Sound
Here you can see whether iD14 is visible to
the PC and you can make it the computers
default sound device by pressing ‘Set Default’.
iD Icon
Once installed, the iD icon can be found in the
Windows system tray (it may be in the hidden
icons area):
• Double-click to open iD14 mixer window
when iD14 is connected
• Right-click to quit or change sample rate
and buer size.
For mixing, buersize of256 should be perfect.
For tracking, experiment with lower buer
size values. How powerful your computer is,
and how processor hungry your project is,
will aect how low you can get the buer size
settings before you get audio instability.
Launch the iD Mixer Application
Launch the iD14 mixer application
by finding it in the following folder:
Macintosh HD > Applications > iD
Start > All Programs > Audient > iD
For more information on the mixer
application feature set, please refer to
page 21 of this manual onwards.
Check for Firmware Updates
If your computer is connected to the internet,
the iD app will check for firmware updates
whenever a unit is connected. If there is a
firmware update available then the iD app
will notify you.
You can manually check for updates by
going to the Help menu and selecting ‘Check
for Updates’. It will notify you if you’re on the
latest version of firmware.

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Hardware Features Microphone Preamplifiers
& Line Inputs
iD14 features two classic Audient Console
microphone preamplifiers. These preamps
are based on designs from Audient’s classic
consoles and are the same that are used
across our entire ‘iD interface range’.
The design features discrete Class-A circuitry
providing exceedingly low distortion and
noise performance. From a sonic point of
view, iD14 is fast, open and detailed.
Amphenol™ XLR/TRS Jack combi-connectors
provide microphone and line inputs. The line
inputs are padded through the microphone
preamplfiiers.
The microphone preamplifiers feature:
• 58 dB of clean gain
• 48v (±4V) phantom power rated at
10mA/channel
• > 2.8kΩ input impedance which
provides a punchy tone from any
microphone transducer type
Extra features such as a +10dB boost
and polarity reverse can be accessed
via the iD App (See page 23).

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Instrument Input
iD14 employs a discrete class-a JFET
instrument (D.I) input on channel one which is
easily accessible on the front of the unit.
The JFET circuitry adds a tiny bit of colour and
distortion to the signal, making it sound great
on guitars and basses.
Plugging in a TS (tip-sleeve unbalanced)
jack will override the mic signal and turn
channel one into a fully fledged, fantastic
sounding instrument input with access to the
polarity reverse (useful for phase alignment
between a mic and D.I) and the +10dB boost
for quiet inputs.
Digital Inputs
iD14 features an optical input connection.
This can be set to operate as stereo optical
S/PDIF or 8-channel ADAT (SMUX) via the
System Panel in the iD mixer application. Both
formats will operate at up to 96kHz sample
rate.
Running in S/PDIF mode allows 2 channels of
audio up to 96KHz.
Running in ADAT mode, the optical input
provides a great way to expand to 10 inputs
for recording via an external mic preamp such
as an Audient ASP800. When using 88.2kHz
and 96kHz as a sample rate, you only have
access to 4 channels of digital input (due to
the way ADAT works at higher sample rates).
For more information about system clocking
please refer to pages 28 onwards.
Speaker Outputs
iD14 has two pairs of stereo speaker outputs
on the back panel in the form of balanced TRS
jack connectors. The outputs are impedance
balanced using the same topology as our
flagship console, the ASP8024.
The outputs are fed from high quality DACs
(Digital to Analogue Convertors) sending
clean, linear audio to your speakers, perfect
for critical listening.
You can use these outputs for more than just
speakers. A good example of this is if you
want to use a dedicated headphone amplifier
for multiple musicians, you can connect this
up to one or more of these outputs, This is
configured in the iD mixer software.
Headphone Output
iD14 features an independent high-current
headphone amplifier. This can be accessed
using both the 3.5mm and 6.35mm sockets
found on the front of the unit. The same
audio signal comes out of both connectors
simultaneously, so it does not matter which
you plug your headphones into. You can also
plug in two pairs at the same time.
The headphone output can comfortably drive
a wide range of headphone impedances
meaning that you will get great sounding
audio no matter what model of headphones
you have.

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iD Button
The iD button provides extra functionality in
the form of an assignable function button, or
it can be used to activate iD14’s ScrollControl
which turns the encoder into a virtual scroll
wheel allowing you to control compatible
parameters within your DAW or plugins.
When the iD button is set as a function button,
the encoder will continue to control the output
that was previously selected. The iD button is
assigned in the iD app.
Monitor Control
iD14 provides excellent monitor control
functionality using the large aluminium
encoder and the encoder buttons.
As such, it is possible to control main
loudspeaker and headphone volumes with a
perfectly matched stereo volume control
on the main unit.
The three encoder mode buttons allow you
to change what the encoder controls. The
button that is selected will be illuminated.
Loudspeaker and Headphone
Buttons
Pressing the speaker or headphone button
allows the encoder to control the level of the
selected output. The volume of the output is
displayed on the meter LEDs and a press of
the encoder will mute the output.
When a selected output is muted, the
corresponding encoder button will flash,
repeatedly until unmuted.
Hardware Metering
The 8-segment hardware meters indicate
playback level of the iD mixer app, so it is
suggested that end users observe their DAW
metering for input levels.
Status LED
The status LED indicates connection via
USB to your computer. A solidly lit light means
that there is stable communication between
iD14 and your computer.
Kensington Lock
For those who work in educational
establishments or in situations where your
equipment is public facing and subject
to possible theft opportunities, we have
provideda Kensington lock hole to enable you
to protect your iD14.