Audient ID2 MK3

From iD14 to iD2 MK3: an interface focused on production

Presented as the evolution of the interface previously known as iD14, the Audient iD2 MK3 combines functions in a desktop format that go beyond simple audio capture. Preamplification, analogue coloration, DSP processing and monitoring correction form a coherent chain designed for producers who want to develop their home studio without adding a multitude of devices.

This generation places particular emphasis on RoomTune and the Analogue Tone Suite. The goal is to intervene at two decisive stages of production, adding character to the recorded signal and providing greater control over monitoring conditions during mixing.

For musicians and producers who want to go further

The iD2 MK3 is aimed at singer-songwriters, vocalists, guitarists and producers looking for a compact USB-C audio interface capable of remaining at the centre of an expanding studio. Its two preamps allow you to work with microphone recordings, while the JFET instrument input accepts a guitar or bass directly.

Whether recording vocals, preparing a demo or building a complete production, you have access to integrated processing without relying solely on your software’s effects. The two headphone output formats, 6.35 mm and 3.5 mm, make it easy to connect different headphones. USB-C bus power also limits the number of cables required on your desk.

From character on the recording to control during monitoring

Two Console preamps and authentic analogue coloration

The two Audient Console microphone preamps provide up to 75 dB of gain and feature Smartgain to make input level adjustment easier. You can maintain a clean, understated approach to recording or use the Analogue Tone Suite to shape the sound before applying mix processing.

HMX adds warmth through a discrete MOSFET circuit, while LIFT adds brightness. GLOW combines both approaches to produce an already shaped recording. ORBIT offers three characters—“Punch”, “Smooth” and “Vintage”—to alter the personality of the microphone signal according to the source and musical intent.

RoomTune: correct monitoring without putting a strain on your computer

A room can significantly alter the perceived balance of your speakers and make mixing decisions more difficult. The RoomTune monitoring correction is designed to reduce this influence on your listening experience. It operates in the hardware, without requiring a plug-in to be inserted into the session or placing any additional load on the computer’s processor.

Use requires the RM1 reference microphone, sold separately. This integration brings an audio interface and listening correction together in a single device, allowing you to better assess the balance of your production from your workstation.

DSP effects for comfortable recording monitoring

EQ, compression and reverb benefit from integrated DSP processing with hardware acceleration. Advertised with zero latency, these effects let you shape the monitor mix during recording without placing the processing burden on the computer’s processor. Reverb in the headphones or better-controlled dynamics can therefore help performers find their bearings.

Connectivity ready to grow with your studio

32-bit conversion, the stated 128 dB dynamic range and sample rates of up to 192 kHz form the digital foundation of the iD2 MK3. Its ADAT input allows you to add up to eight input channels, expanding recording capabilities without replacing the central interface.

For monitoring, the two stereo monitor outputs and assignable function button provide hardware control over monitoring. Compatible with Mac and Windows, the interface combines recording and monitoring management in a USB-C-powered desktop format.

Technical specifications

Compatibility	PC, Mac	Headphone outputs	Yes
Sampling frequency	192 kHz	Number of outputs	6
Max resolution	32-bits	Color	Black

Type	desktop audio interface	GLOW	combination of the HMX and LIFT processing
Model	Audient iD2 MK3	ORBIT	three characters: "Punch", "Smooth" and "Vintage"
Computer connection	USB-C	Conversion resolution	32-bit
Input and output capacity	10 inputs and 6 outputs	Stated dynamic range	128 dB
Power supply	via the USB-C bus	Maximum sample rate	192 kHz
Mic preamps	2 Audient Console preamps	Effects processing	integrated DSP with hardware acceleration
Preamp gain	75 dB	Integrated effects	equalization, compression and reverb
Gain control	Smartgain function	Stated DSP effects latency	zero
Instrument input	1 JFET input for guitar and bass	Monitoring correction	RoomTune integrated into the hardware
Digital expansion	ADAT input offering up to 8 additional channels	RoomTune operation	no plug-in and no processor load on the computer
Coloration section	Analogue Tone Suite with analog saturation	Microphone required for RoomTune	RM1 reference microphone, sold separately
HMX	added warmth via a discrete MOSFET circuit	Monitor outputs	2 stereo outputs
LIFT	added brightness	Monitoring control	assignable function button