Audient iD Series Setup Guide

Getting started with the Audient iD interface

In this guide, we will show you how to register, set up, and connect your Audient iD series interface for the first time. Follow the sections below to get started.

1. Register the interface
2. Download and install the drivers
3. Setup and connections
4. Update computer sound settings
   • Windows
   • macOS

Register the interface

Before you can start recording with your new Audient iD interface, you’ll first want to register it with Audient. After registration, you’ll get a free copy of Cubase LE and Retrologue 2, as well as free plug-ins, loops, and more! Follow these steps to register your interface.

1. Go to the Audient Creative Hub, fill out your information, then click Sign Up.
2. Check for an email from Audient to verify your account. If it doesn’t show up in your inbox, be sure to check your spam folder.
3. Click the software you wish to download, then click Register Product.
4. Select your audio interface, enter its serial number, then click Register.
5. After registration, you will be taken to a page that will provide you instructions on how to redeem your software.

Click the image to register your Audient iD series interface.

Download and install the drivers

Once the interface is registered, the next step is to download and install the drivers. All drivers, firmware, and the Audient ID Mixing app are included in one file, so no additional downloads are required. 

1. Go to your interface’s product page, click Downloads, then select the driver installer for your OS.
2. Navigate to your Downloads folder and run the installer. Once the download is complete, you will be prompted to reboot your system.
   • Windows: Double-click the .exe file to begin the installation process.
   • macOS: Double-click the .dmg file then double click the .pkg to begin the installation process.

Click the image to select and download drivers for your interface.

Setup and connections

NOTE: the Audient iD4 is bus-powered, meaning it receive power over the USB connection instead of a power adapter. Other Audient iD audio interface require the use of a power supply. Please refer to its Owner’s Manual for more information!

Now that the driver is installed and your computer is rebooted, you can then connect it to your computer.

1. Connect the interface to an available USB port on your computer. We recommend not using USB hubs as they may not be able to provide enough power for the best connectivity.
2. Once the interface is fully recognized, the green status LED will be lit green.
3. Launch the ID Mixing app. 
4. If the firmware for your interface is out-of-date, you will receive a prompt. Select from audient.com, and then click Next. Once the update is complete, reboot the interface.

Update computer sound settings

After everything has been set up and connected, the last thing you’ll need to do is update your computer’s sound settings. For most apps that aren’t DAWs, this is done from Sound Settings (Windows) or Sound Preferences (Mac). 

DAWs like Pro Tools, Cubase, Studio One, etc. have their own sound settings for selecting an audio device. When using your interface with a DAW, make sure to choose your Audient interface from the Playback Engine or Audio Settings window within your DAW. Follow these steps to select the iD series interface as your computer’s audio playback device.

Windows

1. Right-click the sound icon on the Windows taskbar, then select Open Sound Settings.
2. Use the dropdown boxes in the Input and Output sections to select the interface as the default input and output device.
3. While in the Sound Settings menu, we highly recommend disabling Exclusive Mode to ensure the best performance possible. Check out our guide to learn how to disable Exclusive Mode.

macOS

1. From the Menu Bar, click the Apple icon and select System Preferences.
2. Click Sound.
3. Under the Input and Output tabs, select your audio device.

Is your interface not being recognized?

If your Audient interface does not connect, try reconnecting by unplugging and plugging it back into a different USB port. If it still isn’t showing up, visit our Windows and Mac guides for more tips on resolving audio device connectivity.

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