They will listen to iD48: powerful eight-channel UDB-C audio interface

Designed with producers and sound engineers in mind, They will listen has developed iD48, a USB-C audio interface 8 canales, 24 tickets and 32 Departures, which has just been presented in NAMM 2025.

Responding to customer demand, “iD48 It is the definitive interface of They will listen, based on the core feature set that has made the iD range so popular, with amazing audio performance along with an incredibly intuitive user experience, but this time with more than enough inputs and outputs to handle any session”, explains Andrew Allen.

The iD48 interface is designed with the producers and sound engineers, and offers industry standard features for the working professional. Con microphone preamps identical to those included in the Audient mixing console, ESS conversion 32 bits and the new technology Switchable analogue insert (switchable analog insert), makes integration of external devices quick and intuitive: the perfect foundation for a professional studio setup.

“For the first time,” adds Andrew Allen, of Audient, iD48's switchable routing allows you to select which source powers the ADC path, and thus choose the Audient microphone preamp or a DAW output to send to your external system per channel, no complications with cables”.

iD48's high audio performance is due to its eight ultra-low noise, low distortion microphone preamplifiers, that offer a profit of 68 dB and which are identical to those incorporated in the Audient console.

As with the entire iD range, The design of the op amp is the same as that found in the well-known recording console ASP8024-HE. “With iD48 we guarantee that the user will be able to enjoy true analog Audient microphone preamps on their desktop.: no copies, without emulations and without tricks”, subraya Allen.

Added to this is the DAC ESS conversion technology 32 bits, designed to greatly minimize quality loss and maximize performance during conversion, which results in a huge dynamic range of 126,5 dB in DACs, which ensures that subtle details are perfectly audible.

The iD48's option to add up to sixteen channels of external mic preamps makes it easy to expand a setup., as needed. “iD48 is designed to grow with our users, offering the option to add more inputs and outputs through ADAT, S/PDIF o SMUX, future-proofing your studio and giving you the ability to easily conduct demanding multi-microphone sessions.”.

Available at the beginning of March 2025 through Audio-Technica y, in the case of Spain, of Audio-Technica Iberia, iD48 also has all the capabilities of a professional monitor controller. “You can connect, listen to and reference mixes via main and alternate speaker outputs, or use the additional line outputs to send audio to an external headphone amplifier for distribution to artists”, Allen points out.

Of the independent stereo headphone amplifiers They also provide a dynamic range of 124 dB and enough power to support headphones up to 600 ohms. Compatible con iD Mixer, iD48 makes it easy to set up ultra-low latency direct monitoring, Creating stereo signal mixes and saving layout presets, all from one app.

Features

• 24 entries
• 32 Departures (24 simultaneous outputs via USB)
• 8 Class A Microphone Preamplifiers, identical to those built into the Audient console
• Top quality AD/DA converters
• 2 JFET instrument inputs
• Main and Alt speaker outputs
• 2 independent headphone outputs
• 2 ADAT inputs and outputs
• 8 Switchable balanced inserts
• Ultra Low Latency Mixer Software
• Audio Loop Return
• ScrollControl
• Specific controls for Alt and Talkback speakers
• 2 User-definable function keys
• Controles +48V, Pad, +10dB Boost, Polarity Reversal and HPF
• Word Clock input and output
• Autonomous Mode
• On/Off switch
• Compatible con USB 2.0 (24 entries / 24 Departures)
• 24bits/96kHz
• Detachable rack ears
• All-metal design
• Free Software and Plugins