Audient iD24 - USB Audio Interface Review

In this video I test the iD24 from Audient, compare it to a few other interfaces and see if it is a worthy successor to the iD22.
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00:00 Intro
00:44 Hardware Overview
03:43 Internals
04:22 Mic Input Performance
06:55 Mic Preamp Performance
08:23 Line Input Performance
09:58 Main Output Performance
11:10 HP Output Performance
13:21 Software Overview
14:25 Direct Monitoring Latency
14:47 Round Trip Latency
15:18 Verdict
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[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Best audio interface reviews by far. I'm not interested in unqualified opinions - I much prefer seeing the data. And where you do offer your opinions, it's usually to do with the hardware or software features rather than the quality of the ins and outs (because, as you always say: the data never lies). I bought my ID4 MKII off the back of your review and have not been disappointed. Still loving it!

[@COMATRON.]

thanx for the great video and especially the insights in the chips used and the RTL performance.

[@teashea1]

As usual - an excellent review ---- no reviews are better.

[@CarstenGoeke]

Geiles Review und bald 100k. Glückwunsch ✌🏻

[@wootoots]

Awesome review as always Julian. Hoping to see you review the SSL 12 next.

[@voiceplanetstudio]

Your every review is technically good and it is also very Informative

[@FrozenFingers]

Thank you for the review!

[@clivin5150]

Your reviews are always so thorough…..luv to hear your thoughts on the new Avid Mbox Studio

[@leobachacarneiro]

hey Julian , you could do a video later explaining us about the quality of the many D/A and A/D chip converters ...there are a few different on the market of interfaces and i think would be nice to know the best ones that came in the high ends interfaces,the good value ones, the old ones and those that we should avoid . Great job, Regards.

[@jobairahmed2517]

Big fan of your videos, wish you all the best.

[@zanaudio]

Thanks for reviewing sir.. 👍🧡

[@lukaseichinger2332]

Great videos 👍🏻

[@dare2liv_nlove]

Just dropping by to "like" the new Julian Krause vid, eventhough i won't have the time to watch till tomorrow... 🥲

[@Indepianrecords]

You may not see my comment but I think your reviews are excellent and I've learned a lot because of them. I'm waiting for the review of the Motu M6, I hope you can get it soon. Greetings from Colombia and thanks for what you do!

[@BennyFade]

Thanks for that nice work. Would like to see the SSL12 review in the future please 😁🙏

[@germancarluv]

Hi Julian. Since people are requesting interface reviews I will add my wishlist. The IK Multimedia Axe I/O and the Neve 88M USB interface. Enjoying your videos thanks.

[@guitarfreak1711]

I just bought this last week. Now I am nervous watching this video. I really hope you give it glowing review hahah

[@samueloluyinkaojomu6548]

How is the performance in real live situation

[@Cybassmusic]

Got my ID24 because this review. Very very good interface. Thank you sr!

[@dentboxhero1717]

Always comprehensive. Please review RCF TRK PRO2. Thanks!

[@EredarLordJaraxxus]

Omg this is fantastic! I was really struggling to choose between this, the id44 and the new SSL12! Still need to figure out if the ssl 12 is the one for me.

[@jcisme]

I love your reviews Julian.. This looks like what I am looking for. I have a couple of nice outboard preamps and compressors that will benefit from these inserts nicely.

[@jetboattv]

It's hard to believe most desktop interfaces don't have inserts where you can bypass the preamps like this unit can. it's a deal breaker. Looks like I'll be buying this one

[@samueloluyinkaojomu6548]

You made me wait too long for this Julian Krause. I told Audient to send you one since the day of release

[@MarlonKingShow]

Thank you for the review. Audient is doing well in this space at the moment. Do you have plans to review the ssl12?

[@maheelperera7929]

Jullian. I accidentally found this channel. Congratulations. Thank you for all the information and advice you provide. A while ago I remember watching your videos regarding music production using Garritan Orchestra. Was that you? If so, I would love to see some of your music creation videos also.

[@Luchodela]

Hi Julian. Thanks as always for this great work you do. In terms of audio quality, which one is better? ID22 or ID24? and between ID24 and ID44 MK2? thanks so much!

[@anatol1204]

The best reviewer by far..

[@DarkPa1adin]

the review we are waiting for! Well done JK! @audient

[@arnoldwinkelman1027]

Excellent review!! I was wondering if there are plans to look at the Sterling H224? Some reviewers have been giving it high praises... I am curious to see your comparison. Thanks!

[@VigilSerus]

I was hoping you’d done a review of this interface before I purchased it, but I am only that much more excited. Was hoping this would be a lower cost id44 by removing a couple channels I wouldn’t need to use anyway. Cheers!

[@SomeThingElseYT]

Id love to see the measurements of the apogee Duet 3 (with and without dock) compared to the rest now that it seems apogee has finally updated the drivers making it functional. Also great reviews! I've learned a lot watching this channel!

[@mostresticator5]

the symphony desktop too!

[@caseyzx]

the most unexpected youtuber i would find in a julian krause video

[@skorpers]

What are you expecting to gain from the Apogee Duet 3? What if it had the best physically possible achievable preamp noise rating? What if it had the best possible Dynamic range from a 24 bit recording device of 144 DB? What if it had the lowest possible latency that can be achieved on USB C, 3.0, or otherwise? What exactly would you get from it? People can't even reliably ABX the difference between the UMC202 and SSL2.

[@leavingfebruary]

thanks for another excellent and detailed review Julian! Is there a possibility for you to make a video about yamaha ag (4,6) mk2 audio interface?

[@soulmanager]

Hey Julian, thank you for the video, I think I have not skipped a single one of your audio interface reviews, they are great and they have led me to make much more and conscious purchases! I just have one question related to your setup though, what are you using for out of frame mic? Sennheiser 416? Thank you so very much for your channel, it is a gold mine of information and learning! Cheers from Costa Rica!

[@dirk.4711]

same question here

[@soulmanager]

@@dirk.4711 looks like Julian is using the Schoeps CMC641 as his shotgun microphone, it is a $1.6K toy, way out of my budget! :(

[@SalvoMorbiduZzMorabito]

I want to see Apollo Twin X vs Audient ID24 vs RME Baby Face

[@faithhopelove6945]

Audient wins ! 😁

[@rjb7569]

I was awaiting this as a replacement for the long-in-the-tooth id22 before purchasing. Torn between this and the Moto Ultralite. The Motu has excellent specs, per our mad German scientist here, but no way of bypassing conversion as the Audient has when using external pres, etc. Also, the price of the Motu just jumped $50 to $650, a $250 difference compared to the id24. If the Ultralite had the insert features of the id24 it would be perfect for me, and I wouldn't mind the cost difference, but as usual, I'm stuck on the fence. Another excellent review, Julian. I look forward to your thorough lab work.

[@ssserotonin1373]

Also switching from id22. Have the volt 276 now not too impressed. What did you go with?

[@rentedwerewolf6159]

I hope they sent an Evo 16 as well, I'd love a detailed review of that.

[@jasonscoggins01]

Thank you

[@stephenmenor6557]

Finally! I've been waiting for your review on the ID24. Currently deciding between an ID24 and a UAD Apollo Twin. I'm coming from an Evo 8

[@FuzzFace]

Great videos. At this price point it makes me want to see a data-driven review of the Tascam Model 12. If the converters in the m12 are competitive quality with the id24 or Motu m4 then the Tascam is a bargain.

[@bornaetemadi]

please review the apogee duet 3 and symphony desktop if its possible . great video as always .

[@airwolf1337]

Hi Julian, can you please review the USB-C preamp of the Rode NT1 Gen5? Would be nice. You make great videos. Thank you.

[@thomasreehjelm8862]

Is the dynamic range mic input chart wrong for the Apogee Boom in this video? Around 6:45 it shows as so much better than the rest that I went to check the review on the Apogee Boom, but in that review it's way lower (113db(a)). I love how detailed your reviews are, even if I don't understand half of all the techincal stuff still. It will help me decide on a new audio interface for vocal (singing) recording. I'm leaning towards one of the Audient ones so far.

[@MichelHoogervorst]

2:22 I love the subscription button. 🤣 Do you publish these sheets anywhere? They're kinda hard to read while watching the video.

[@adammassacre1981]

Will this be an upgrade to my Clarett 4pre or a step back...I'm currently looking to upgrade.

[@ohlbur]

Hi Julian, I have a question about the Audient Evo 4. I was wondering if it is still functional without the top pcb (the one connecting the knob encoder and buttons).

[@lisan_al-ghaib]

Hey Julian, I wouldn't mind you reviewing DACs and Amps. Would love to hear what you have to say about those.

[@MichaelW.1980]

I’m curious: If you run a dynamic microphone at a rather low gain setting, is the dynamic range more important, than the EIN? I still try to figure out, why some companies rather trade EIN for a higher dynamic range, while others rather go the extra mile on EIN and leave some dynamic range on the table.

[@Kurlyfox]

Was wondering if you would ever return to the dbx 286 and put in another in-depth video but using the shure sm7b microphone and dealing with a triton felthead for streaming purposes. I followed along the directions you laid out, but for some odd reason I'm getting distortion.

[@nizzaofficial]

Great video! I was wondering what the noise mic input in dbu is on the Apollo twin x, As you can’t by pass the pre amp on the Apollo twin x sadly! But you can by pass the pre amps on the ID24, which is better for my analog gear. I’m thinking of buying the ID24 just for it’s clean converters A/D for my analog gear, Thanks

[@iroggi]

Great review! I have a question.. I was looking for audio interface with digital output and this one seems to have S/PDIF output, so does that mean it will work with TC Electronic CLARITY M STEREO which have "Stereo Optical Input for TOSLink* source" (as it says on their official site)? Thanks.

[@TheKenzOverse]

Audient iD24 vs MOTU M6 which one you think would be the best choice for a home studio? thanks for all the reviews i been learning a lot here!

[@TheParagonAxis]

If you want to record up to 4 Mics, go for the M6! If you want the possibility to expand your setup via ADAT go for the ID24. Motu preamps do sound a little fatter, Audient's more transparent and neutral. Both excellent Interfaces, depends on what you want to do!

[@thomas911a]

A question regarding the "return" on channel 1 and 2 of ID24 (and ID 44) I found this text on the ID44 page of Audients website: "This would allow you to still use the excellent Audient mic preamps from inputs 1 and 2 for other duties in the analogue domain (output available at the insert send jack)." Do I understand correctly that you could connect an external preamp and connect it to ch1 "return" and at the same time connect a mic to the ch1 XLR and then record both signals to two separate inputs/tracks in my DAW? So, like in the case of ID24, if I have two external preamps and connect them to the return of ch1 and ch2, I could record 4 separate inputs if I also use the XLR inputs?

[@teashea1]

Would you test the SSL 12 please? thanks

[@polishautistic2137]

i have a question about air 192/4 how can i change channels from 2 to 1 channel for microphones format? cause in my case theres only 2 channels which doesn't sound good in audacity

[@iiuiuuuiuiuiuiu]

hello julian, can you review the old apogee duet1 or the apollo twin/solo. tanks

[@jetboattv]

I am buying this one, being able to plug one of my preamps into it and bypass the internal preamps is the reason and I quite like all the other options. Whoever designed this understands an artists mind, keep it simple and give us options. Ty for the great review. Only question I have is how good are the converters? I would pay even more money for this unit if it had top of the line converters or are they already pretty good?

[@albertmctorre4789]

can you review slightly more higher range devices like the rme fireface?

[@laserjakk3629]

Hi Julian, how are you? I have a question: Assuming that most of people will work at 44.100/24bit or 48.000/24bit, between 128/512 buffer size, "producing on the flow". What are the best options of audio interface in terms of RTL on those values? Cuz I know that if we increase the sample rate to 96khz we gonna endup less latency as if we decrease the buffer size, but then we end up hard using the CPU and getting larger files. I also know that producing stage and mixing stage asks for different setups of buffer size. But nowadays, most of the producers, specially electronic or rap/trap produce, mix and master on the flow.

[@sincerelytsie]

Was the line input dynamic range test done via the mic/line combi input or the insert return input? I'm curious to see if there's a difference, as the combi input usually goes through the mic pre with a pad, and the return goes straight to the converters

[@manuelsirotti9340]

Hi Man. You being an expert and making technical comparisons. It's amazing how no one talks about it on the forums but I had the chance to compare Audient ID 14 with Rme fireface 400 and UC. I prefer the Audinet DI but the curiosity is in the outputs. It's amazing, with RME it's like having a compressor in parallel on the master output, it has much more bass than Audient and the difference is not subtle. Set at +4dbu RME sounds much more powerful and compact than Audient I don't mean better because the detail is all there on Audient but the frequency reproduction is very different! RME is more compact, compressed it seems, it has more mid bass everything is rounder and sounds like mastered. Audinet is brighter, defined and unglued and has no bass. Can you explain this to me? Maybe Audient does not have this setting +4dbu where RME gives the best because at -10Dbvu sounded like cardboard also lost a lot of bass. Really man the curiosity to understand is killing me. Thank you !

[@Alex-no9er]

where are the uads? the best interface in terms of performance and value for money? congratulations for the channel.. a great job!!!

[@hasibahmed8993]

Hey brother can u tell me which interface is good for shure mv7x I'm using Scarlett solo 3rd gen but i can't get enough gain, I'm planning to return it or should i go Audient iD4 (MKII) or SSL2 or MOTU M2 please help me

[@R0BL68]

Hey Julian, Have you ever been interesting in reviewing the M-Box Studio ?

[@ridingdriving]

great content jk, thumbs up

[@TheParagonAxis]

Still waiting for a rackmount ID series interface in the likes of the 18i20 ot the 828ES... :(

[@lharmy]

What do people use for like microphone noise gates? Is there software to do this? If so what would be a good one? New to all of this stuff so sorry for basic questions 😂

[@melodology-5383]

Hello Julian, sorry for my question, I totally have no experience. I record music at my home using my ssl2+ audio interface and my in ear monitors shure SE 215 (18 impedance). However, when I contact my in in ears monitors to the interface I get low quality sound (not dynamic, not full, not satisfying). So my question is, will you recommend me a headphones amp or DAC or Amp/DAC compbo? I really don't understand the difference between these 3 . I'm mixing only on in ear monitors specially the shure SE because I know how it sounds and I always get accurate mix with it. An answer would help, specially with brands and model recommendations. Thank you ❤

[@marksnetkov]

Hi Julian I own this audio interface and have upgraded my headphones to audeze lcd-x, i kind of feel my low-end a bit moody or lacking definition, maybe slightly distorted is this what you means by saying bloated bass??

[@sinocelt]

There was a time when everyone could be a KZbinr with many followers even if he or she sucked. But now we've got channels like this one, and the bar of entry (or rather, of success) has become much, much higher.

[@glorian4339]

Hi there, Julian! First of all, thank you for your detailed reviews! I've got one question, I'm about to upgrade my ID14, to interface with more connectivity options and excellent AD/DA converters as well as neutral and clean preamps. I found ESS AD/DA are my go to converters, therefore I stuck in choice between ID24 and Ultralight mk5, I see ID24 run through ESS ADs, but DAs are cirrus logic in comparison to Ultralight's ESS AD/DA, but Ultralight's headphone pream sucks from ID's. Which interface is better if you compare their AD/DA?

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Same query me.

[@bensherwood777]

Great review thanks Julian. I’m torn between the Audient44 and the Arturia Fuse Studio.. looking any advise please? (Especially on the preamps quality)

[@michaelj.4187]

I have them both and like them both equally well...nonetheless, the preamps with audiofuse have 70db range and are very clean...

[@HerrPapa]

12:08 - Do you mean UBS 3.0 connection instead of USB C? From my understanding USB C and USB A describes the kind of connectors on the cable, not the Performance. Am I wrong?

[@zachklein5096]

could you review the rode nt1 5th generation?

[@berlimpodcasts2660]

Hi! Please I would like to see you review podcast equipment (Mixcast 4, podtraks, livetraks, Tascam Model 12...)

[@A_y_r_o]

does the id24 have opa1678 amplifiers too, as in the id14?

[@MIKEHIDALGO.]

Hello the pre amps are the same of ID14 mkii?

[@mauriciocazareslocutor3891]

How are you, I have a question, can it be used in Adobe Audition? I have Windows 10 64bit. Can I use it without problem?

[@mashningshen5284]

I have an ID4 MkII paired with JBL 104 reference studio monitor. The thing is, when i'm using the speakers linked directly to the PC, It's loud enough that i use just 20-30% and hardly 50%. But when i connect it to the interface (tried both TRS and AUX) i have to crank the volume of both the monitor to 80-90% and the interface to the red-line for it to be loud. Is the output of the ID4 generally this low? It there any fix??

[@sosorin6351]

Mabe its your daw-imput weel set in the middle? A friend has the id4 and i have the id14 and he checked my output level to see if they are anny deferences...in the end mine was lowder but just because he had the daw-input weel set to hear 70% and only 30% so the line imputs where quiter. Mabe you have the same problem idk Sorry if i wrote something wrong

[@lemon__j]

Can you set the headphone levels individually via software? Seems a bit silly to have two headphone inputs and can only have them at the same level.

[@primeus70]

Please review the new Mbox Studio! :D

[@BezMakaron]

Hello. Can you please tell me what DACs cost for the headphone outputs? And monitors. Otherwise you can’t see in the video what’s written on the chips. There is no information on the Internet. 

[@tardezyx]

I've read that the ID14 MKII resets the volume settings for all devices everytime it loses its current (so when you switch off your PC/MAC with sleep disabled) as the volume knob is not a physical one and it has no battery to store the settings internally which is a no-go. One pointed out that the ID22 instead has physical knobs where the issue does not arise. Now I wonder if the ID24 has physical knobs or digital ones like the ID14.

[@jayantasarkar9671]

In case you use speakers and not headphones, the level can be set from the software. At least some relaxation from dialing that big knob into oblivion everytime

[@monkmusic5994]

Dear Julian, could you please compare the id 24 to the apollo solo from UA? Why do you not do Apollo interfaces? Did UAD threaren you?😬

[@LondonSteveLee]

Great specs - is it going to be reliable? Audient's Achilles' heel.

[@amyodov]

I know it is logistically crazy but... it would be a huge video if you reviewed SSL BiG SiX. That one looks like a mixer, but inside it contains the proper audio interface, mic preamps and headphone amplifiers... everything you could test so great!

[@andrewp1513]

Compressors in and out 😍

[@richiejelen]

Anyone uses the id24 in FL 21 ? What’s the latency @ 512 buffer 44.1khz ?

[@juancisneros725]

Can you review the Zoom UAC-232? your videos are amazing!

[@johanviljoen9890]

Will Audeze MM500 then have problems you think? It is spec'd at 18ohm

[@techmed-rainer]

Danke!

[@JulianKrause]

Thanks as well Rainer!!!

[@rn7324_]

@@JulianKrause .. julian, u can be sure if a company sends u an item, they souped it up first, or at least made 100% sure there's no errors.. better to review store bought items, that customers can expect to get

[@lambdaprog]

Not bad for a single chip design. I expect a similar performance from cheaper alternatives using the sam ESS ADC without the bells and whistles.

[@tushar_music01]

Hello, which one would you recommend? ID4 vs Evo 4 -I have Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250Ohm headphones -I work in the box -Sometimes record vocals and guitar (rarely) Price difference between ID4 & Evo 4 is around $50 USD. This will be my first audio interface. Also, considering my use case shared above, would you recommend spending a bit more on the next variant of any of these two interfaces (Evo 8 or ID 14, based on what you recommend). Suggestions for any other audio interface within the same range is also welcome. Thanks!

[@maxforword9750]

Hi Julian, please help me choose an audio interface, spl mark one or Antelope ZEN GO Synergy Core, I will be grateful to you.

[@anthonyrubio1194]

Is there way to connect techniques 1200 turntable

[@SteelBlueVision]

At 11:23 , we are presented with a chart showing a -1 dBFS 300 mV output being fed into a 32 ohm impedance input frequency response measurement device, appearing to the Audient as a (virtual) pair of real-world low-impedance headphones. How is it that the very high output impedance of the headphone output of the iD24, which sits at nearly 75% of the 32 ohm impedance of the measurement device being fed, is not causing a clearly visible high frequency roll-off to be present in the charted response data? As far as I can tell, the frequency response curve shown at the aforementioned time point of the video appears to be nearly ruler flat. How can this be? Is it possible that one or more measurement errors were present along the input -> output signal chain? It seems to me that that either one or both of the measured input/output impedance values is/are incorrect or perhaps there was an error introduced as part of either the frequency response measurement or its presentation that led to this uncanny level of flatness - a frequency response flatness that rivals most properly matched low-impedance outputs connected to comparably high-impedance inputs.

[@davidoliveri565]

Hey, Julian. Thank you for all this information! I have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT900 pro x headphones that I plan on mixing with as accurately as possible. Do you happen to have any recommendations for an interface with a lower impedance headphone output? Mine are 48 Ohm. Thanks!

[@sagarkochar]

I don't think that is low impedance, should be fine with ID24

[@befingered]

One of the primary bits of information I need about any new equipment is, - "Where is it made?" - I wish all reviews included that.

[@legalize.brokkoli]

It is made in china, buddy. Like probably 99% of all affordable audio hardware on the market.

[@befingered]

@@legalize.brokkoli That's a pity. If one looks hard enough, there's still a lot of good music electronics made in non-totalitarian dictatorships (Taiwan, U.K., Canada, Italy, etc.) but finding them requires diligence. My modest home studio has no Chinese stuff except for a couple of 9 volt pedal power supplies.

[@Zazmiz]

Would like to see different gear which aren't strictly audio interfaces like the Quad Cortex.

[@MdAslam-hb8iw]

Which is better sound quality audient id14 mkII or focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th gen

[@laserjakk3629]

RTL at 48khz seems to be slower than ID44 MKII, at least in your video comparison. Why do you think it happens, if both uses same tecnology?

[@kiwiseanclarke]

Hi Julian thanks for the great info! I am after the best mic pre and Audio conversion I can get for around this price point. My options I have narrowed down to Audient iD24 - iD14 MKII or UA Volt 276 USB Audio Interface - which would you consider to be the best sounding option for me (I am not too worried about expandability for my needs I just want the best possible sound qaulity I can get in this range) Thanks!! Sean :) Which one would you recommend for me?

[@kiwiseanclarke]

I am open to any of your suggestions! :)

[@robvic39]

Are you going to review Zoom UAC-232?