Audient ID2+ MK3

From the iD24 to the iD2+ MK3: an approach focused on the entire audio chain

Formerly known as the iD24, the Audient iD2+ MK3 is a desktop audio interface designed for producers building a demanding studio. It brings microphone preamplification, analog coloration, external hardware integration and monitor control together in a single device. The goal: to work with a coherent chain, from the recorded source to the studio monitors.

This concept is built around RoomTune correction with the included RM1 microphone, the Analogue Tone Suite and hardware DSP-accelerated effects. Rather than multiplying devices for each stage, you have a central hub for recording, processing and listening to your productions.

For producers who record, process and mix at home

The iD2+ MK3 is aimed at musicians, producers and audio engineers who want to bring instruments, microphones and external processing together around their computer. Its two preamps are suitable for vocal recording as well as acoustic sources, while the JFET instrument input directly accommodates a guitar or bass.

The hardware inserts are particularly useful if you already own a compressor or external equalizer that you like to use while recording. For multi-person sessions, the two headphone outputs and two artist mixes allow you to prepare separate monitor mixes. ADAT connectivity also provides an expansion option as your recording needs evolve.

From character at the input to control at the output

Two Console preamps and genuine analog coloration

The two Audient Console microphone preamps offer 75 dB of clean gain and the Smartgain function. They form the starting point for recording, before the optional application of the Analogue Tone Suite. This lets you shape the texture at the input, rather than leaving all sonic decisions to the mixing stage.

HMX adds warmth through a discrete MOSFET circuit, while LIFT adds brightness. GLOW combines these two processes. ORBIT offers another way to approach the microphone's character, with three voicings: " Punch ", " Smooth " and " Vintage ". This allows you to adapt the color of the recording to the musical intent.

Balanced inserts for your external hardware

Channels 1 and 2 feature balanced insert sends and returns. Your external processor therefore sits in the signal path before it reaches your digital audio workstation. This setup facilitates a workflow in which compression, equalization or other hardware processing is an integral part of the recorded sound.

RoomTune: taking the room into account for better decisions

A pair of speakers can never be heard independently of its environment. The integrated RoomTune monitoring correction, combined with the included RM1 reference microphone, aims to reduce the room's influence on what you hear. It helps you make more reliable balance decisions and better anticipate how the mix will translate to other listening systems.

DSP effects, 32-bit conversion and monitor mix management

The built-in equalization, compression and reverb benefit from hardware DSP acceleration, with processing advertised as latency-free. This characteristic applies to the DSP effects and should not be confused with the overall latency of your computer setup. 32-bit conversion, the advertised 128 dB dynamic range and sample rates of up to 192 kHz complete the audio section.

Two stereo outputs for speakers, dedicated hardware monitoring controls and two headphone outputs bring together the essential listening functions. Compatible with Mac and Windows, the interface uses a USB-C connection that also provides its power: a single cable connects the iD2+ MK3 to the computer for both data and power.

Technical specifications

Compatibility	PC, Mac	Headphone outputs	Yes
Sampling frequency	192 kHz	Number of outputs	14
Max resolution	32-bits	Color	Black

Brand	Audient	HMX processing	added warmth via a discrete MOSFET circuit
Model	iD2+ MK3	LIFT processing	added brightness
Former designation	iD24	GLOW processing	combination of HMX and LIFT
Type	desktop audio interface	ORBIT processing	modifies the microphone's character
Total capacity	10 inputs and 14 outputs	ORBIT voicings	Punch, Smooth and Vintage
Computer connectivity	USB-C	Built-in DSP effects	equalization, compression and reverb
Power supply	via the USB-C bus	Effects acceleration	hardware DSP
Mic preamps	2 Audient Console preamps	DSP effects latency	none according to the stated specifications
Clean preamp gain	75 dB	Conversion resolution	32-bit
Gain function	Smartgain	Stated dynamic range	128 dB
Instrument input	1 JFET input for guitar and bass	Maximum sampling rate	192 kHz
Hardware inserts	2 balanced inserts on channels 1 and 2	Monitoring correction	integrated RoomTune
Insert connections	sends and returns on balanced jack connectors	Speaker outputs	2 stereo outputs
Digital input	ADAT, 8 channels	Monitoring control	dedicated hardware controls
Digital output	ADAT, 8 channels	Artist mixes	2
Analog coloration suite	Analogue Tone Suite	Reference microphone	RM1 for RoomTune correction