Audient Audio Interface iD4 MKII, Class A Console Microphone Preamp (High Speed USB-C, Monitor Mix and Monitor Panning Function, 2 Headphone Outputs, Mac/PC/iOS Compatible), Black

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Designed to handle the demands of the modern producer on the go, the iD4 MKII 2-Channel Interface is presented with an all-metal design, guaranteeing to deliver sturdy performance for years to come. Sound quality from the headphone out is also good - definitely good enough for monitoring while recording. I upgraded from a komplete audio 1 interface and I have seen a massive improvement in sound quality!

Just to note that the specs suggest the best performance is to be had with a pure USB‑C connection, whereas I was going into a regular USB 2. iD4’s converters make sure you hear every nuance, every detail of your audio, letting you hear your mix more accurately. The Audient ID4 MkII combines form and function with two headphone outputs powered by a Class-AB headphone amp and a volume encoder with iD ScrollControl virtual scroll wheel which lets you control DAW hosts, plug-in parameters and even navigate through the iTunes library. They both run at 24‑bit and 96kHz; they have similar signal‑to‑noise of 101dBu, slightly improved dynamic range at 120dB, the same 58dB gain range on the mic input, slightly less on the JFET input.This is a smart‑looking update to the very capable iD4 and iD14 audio interfaces that bring them bang up to date.

The special feature of the Lenovo "always on" USB-connector is that it keeps feeding power to the connected USB device even if I the laptop is put to sleep (unlike the other USB interfaces which I tried before).I struggled to find anything that would make this stand out from other manufacturers’ similar bundles; however, the EVO 4 is a brilliant little interface. The bumpy lumpiness that feels good when using it as a volume control feels less so when controlling knobs. Yes there are a couple of features I’d love to add on top, but I’m nitpicking there and taking into account the amount you get for your money, this interface really is fantastic value! You’ll find it also works well for synths, but essentially, this is a one‑person interface for one mic and one guitar.