Audient iD1 MK3: record vocals and guitar with their own character

The Audient iD1 MK3 is a 2-in, 2-out USB-C desktop audio interface for musicians, singer-songwriters and independent producers. It combines an Audient Console preamp with 75 dB of gain and Smartgain with a JFET instrument input that can be used simultaneously: connect the microphone and guitar to capture both at the same time.

Its 32-bit conversion, 128 dB dynamic range and sample rates of up to 192 kHz are complemented by tools to shape the sound and control monitoring. Powered directly via USB-C and compatible with Mac and Windows, it brings recording, DSP effects and RoomTune monitor correction together in a desktop format.

Key features of the Audient iD1 MK3

Audient Console preamp with 75 dB of gain and Smartgain.

JFET instrument input usable at the same time as the microphone preamp.

Built-in RoomTune; requires RM1 Reference microphone, sold separately.

Analogue Tone Suite and DSP with latency-free EQ, compression and reverb.

32-bit conversion, 128 dB dynamic range and sampling up to 192 kHz.

What makes the Audient iD1 MK3 special?

It lets you shape the character of the recording and the response of your monitors directly from the interface. The Analogue Tone Suite affects the preamp sound: HMX adds warmth via a discrete MOSFET circuit, LIFT adds brightness, and GLOW combines both options. ORBIT offers three character profiles for the microphone: Punch, Smooth and Vintage. This lets you choose the sonic character of a vocal before continuing production in the DAW.

Hardware-accelerated DSP effects offer latency-free EQ, compression and reverb, while the Direct Monitor button lets you adjust the balance between the inputs and the DAW playback. The stereo monitor output and 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm headphone connections make it easy to switch between different monitoring setups.

RoomTune processes monitor correction in the hardware, without plugins or CPU load, to help compensate for the room's influence on what you hear. To use this feature, the RM1 Reference microphone is required, which is sold separately. All of this works with power supplied through the same USB-C cable, simplifying the setup of your recording space.