Audient announced the launch of its iD44 MKII USB-C 24-bit/96kHz audio interface, updating the original introduced successfully in 2018, and which was immediately praised for bringing professional results within the reach of a broader spectrum of creatives. Commenting on the iD44 MKII, the British studio equipment manufacturer calls it its "most powerful desktop audio interface," benefiting from many of the advancements introduced with recent product upgrades from the brand.
Audient announced the launch of its iD44 MKII USB-C 24-bit/96kHz audio interface, updating the original
introduced successfully in 2018, and which was immediately praised for bringing professional results within the reach of a broader spectrum of creatives. Commenting on the iD44 MKII, the British studio equipment manufacturer calls it its "most powerful desktop audio interface," benefiting from many of the advancements introduced with recent product upgrades from the brand.
“As far as audio performance was concerned, iD44 was already fully spec’d,” says Andy Allen, Audient’s marketing director. “Yet we saw an opportunity to make the best better: making a major improvement to the all important ADC’s, incorporating additional must-have features and styling it with a beautiful new smoke-grey finish. All at the same price, delivering yet more value to our customers!”
The ADCs’ THD+N figure sees a 9dB improvement, representing an astounding step up in audio performance for the iD44 MKII. “That’s super clean audio with less added noise and even less audible distortion,” says Andy.
The iD44 MKII now also benefits from the addition of Audio Loop-back, so users have the ability to capture playback from multiple applications on the computer at the same time as the microphones - ideal for content creators, podcasters and streamers. The incorporation of a dual headphone amplifier - including both a 1/4" jack and a mini-jack, means three sets of headphones can be plugged in at once. Another noticeable update is the makeover of the unit’s all-metal aesthetic.
"The combination of these enhancements alongside four Audient Console mic preamps, class-leading converters, ADAT expandability and balanced inserts means iD44 MKII really does deliver the audio performance of an Audient console straight to your desktop, and ensures with iD44, our customers get a professional grade audio interface without breaking the bank,” Andy Allen adds.
The new Audient iD44 MKII is expected to start shipping in June 2022 and will retail at the same price as its predecessor: €599 EUR inc Local VAT and $699 USD MAP.
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