Audient iD14 MkII.
Audient's large-format console preamp heritage delivers a rich, open sound that punches well above the iD14's price.
The Verdict.
Gavler Meta-Score
“The iD14 MkII is the interface that sounds like it costs twice as much. Audient's console-grade preamps capture vocals and instruments with a richness and dimensionality that budget interfaces cannot match. The JFET DI is the best instrument input at this price, and the scroll-wheel monitor controller makes daily mixing a pleasure. For quality-conscious producers, it is the clear step up from entry-level.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
Console-Grade Preamps
Discrete Class-A microphone preamps inherited from Audient's ASP8024 large-format console deliver rich, open sound.
JFET Instrument DI
Vintage tube-style impedance characteristics produce warmer, more responsive guitar and bass DI recordings.
Scroll-Wheel Monitor
Large scroll-wheel controller provides precise, tactile monitor volume control that feels like a dedicated controller.
Technical Specifications
The Scoreboard
Experts consistently rank the iD14 MkII's preamps as the best in its class. Community appreciates the build quality and scroll-wheel controller. Some note the software mixer is less intuitive than Focusrite's.
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Global Critique
“The Audient ID14 MkII packs a real punch for an interface at this price point. The preamps are sonically clean and transparent, and the improved headphone amp is satisfyingly loud and dynamic. An excellent upgrade that is a better unit all round than its predecessor.”
“These interfaces don't bring anything particularly new or innovative to the table, but the sound quality is exemplary, and the feature set brings them in line with our modern needs for streaming and podcasting. It's the flawless sound and solid build quality that will put the iD4 MkII or iD14 MkII on your desk.”
“The mk2 upgrade means better dynamic range, improved signal-to-noise ratio, more connectivity, and an improved headphone output. The iD14 has also become exclusively bus powered.”
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