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Checked September 2026

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Audient iD4 MKII review

Audio interfaces

A compact USB-C interface with an Audient console mic preamp and JFET instrument input. Best for singer-songwriters and mobile recording. Price not published on the developer's site.

Audient iD4 MKII by Audient

Key features

  • Audient Console mic preamp with 58dB gain
  • JFET instrument input
  • 126dB DAC dynamic range
  • True 48V phantom power
  • Loopback mixer
  • All-metal construction

Pros

  • Console-grade preamp
  • Dual headphone outputs
  • Three-year warranty

Cons

  • Only one mic input

Audient iD4 MKII alternatives

  • Universal Audio

    Universal Audio Volt 1

    PAID

    A 1-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with a Vintage Mic Preamp mode.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
  • Universal Audio

    Universal Audio Volt 2

    PAID

    A 2-in, 2-out bus-powered USB interface with two Vintage Mic Preamp inputs.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
  • PAID

    A 1-in, 2-out USB interface with Vintage Mic Preamp mode and a 76 Compressor.

    VST3not supportedAUnot supportedAAXnot supportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported+ iOS
All Audient iD4 MKII alternatives

Sources: audient.com

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