How to use Inserts on the iD24 and iD44 Audio Interfaces

In this video, we show you how to use the inserts on the iD24 Audio Interface. Whether you want to incorporate outboard FX or use them to produce some creative effects for your recordings, the iD24's inserts have you covered.
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[@apostolicway2604]

Wow and thank you for these types of videos. Iv been saying for years companies should be the ones explaining their products and showing how to use them. I commend you for this. -owner of i44

[@brucehathcockmusic]

This was the best group of tutorials I have seen on the Audient great work and thank you so much.

[@KW-qh1pd]

Very helpful video, thanks bro!! I’m upgrading from the id 14 to the id 24, It’s just what I need right now!

[@laurencebaxter3212]

Great video, I just purchased an iD24 last week whilst I wait for my new MacBook to arrive - can’t wait to get using the iD24. Informative video, keep them coming, cheers

[@mikkelschille160]

Great video. One of the reasons why I stick to Audient interfaces

[@astroinnmusic]

Man SO helpful! Thanks! I'm using an outboard analog preamp/compressor, so I was pumped to see the method of bypassing the audient preamps at the end of the video. thanks!

[@Audientworld]

Happy to help! 🔥

[@GokulChandCreation]

Excellent video👍👌👌👌👌

[@echomusicswe]

We muzzzt have this!!!🙌💓

[@serbanesku]

I was selling my Zen Go Synergy Core after watching this video and I bought the ID24. Best decision ever.

[@StYfReX]

By the way, it would be really useful if you could add a "mono" option for the iD 4 mk2 interface in the software like the id44 mk2,, because there is software to capture or windows itself that doesnt let you adjust anything of this sort, and i prefer to keep traveling with my laptop with the iD4 and have the iD 44 mk2 in a static place in the main PC.

[@ChopKnives]

I'm a little confused. at 3:38 when talking about bypassing pre-amps, the host mentions that the gain knob on the ID unit does nothing (gain is et in outboard gear) but he then goes on to talk about cranking the gain on the ID unit for more saturation.

[@Audientworld]

When talking about cranking the pre-amps for saturation, this is just talking about using the inserts in general, rather than just bypassing the pre-amps. I can see why this might be confusing because of the video chapters still being on the 'Bypassing Pre-amps" chapter so I'll see if we can get this fixed

[@TheSpacechaser]

In pro-tools you have to use the same number input to output, is it possible to use outputs 1-2 to send to a compressor and return through the returns on imput 1-2 and use output 3-4 for the monitors when using inserts in pro-tools for mixing with the iD22 ?

[@Audientworld]

Hello! Yes, you can adjust outputs 3+4 to be our speaker outputs. In the system panel of the mixer app, simply set outputs 3+4 to Main Mix and Outputs 1+2 to DAW THRU. Then in the Mixer Window, pull down the fader for the DAW 1+2 channel and pull up the DAW 3+4 fader to 0dB. Finally, set your monitor path in Pro Tools to Outputs 3+4.

[@MustakimAlMahdi]

Genius!

[@Noah-xz8dt]

What about newer pedals that can take line level? Is it okay to use TS cables to hook up line level pedals in the send/return?

[@Audientworld]

If you're pedals will accept line level then you can plug these into the Send/Returns with TS cables.

[@tonyforce75]

Okay, thank you Alesso

[@Onlyjustwilly]

If I have a mic pre and compressor do I route the mic to compressor then to then insert on the audient ? 😊

[@GokulChandCreation]

Yes👍

[@pakipoli4895]

HI. According to you I have Monolith 1070 headphones and lake people amp with 2 xlr input. Can I connect the amp to insert return? Or did I say something stupid?

[@cheadlejuice-musicproducti5875]

It would be great to assign the F keys to different levels of a fader, call up presets or apply the dim to headphones. I use "producing level, Mixing Level and mastering level" Having to go open a preset is a little cumbersome. Or you could have a snapshot tab which I think alot of people could find useful

[@Audientworld]

Thanks for your idea! I'll pass it onto our software team.

[@TropicIslandMusic]

Hi, i have an id44 mkii. I am considering expanding my input channels by purchasing a focusrite claret ( which has ADAT). Is it as easy as going ADAT out of the id44 to the ADAT in of the focusrite then checking which is the master through the id software?

[@Audientworld]

Yes, to expand the channels of the iD44 using the Claret, you'd just need to connect an ADAT cable from the Claret optical output to the iD44 optical input, then set the clock source in the iD mixer software to Digi 1 or Digi 2 so the iD44 clocks to the ADAT stream of the Claret and everything stays in Sync.

[@denblindedjaligator5300]

if I have a jack, I can then connect my iPhone to the inserts, I mean I can record the sound from my iPhone instead of the instrument input

[@georgewilkins4231]

Does the outputs 3 and 4 daw through then return to stereo reverb device work on the id44 mk 1?? .. I cannot get sound or signal. Standard Mono channel one send / return works fine. Help!!!

[@Audientworld]

Yes, you should be able to do the exact same on iD44 MKI as well. If you are having difficulty with thsi setup, can you send a mail to [e-mail], with details about your DAW, outboard...etc and our team can help you troubleshoot this for you?

[@simonb2738]

Great video! A question: I've been using the inserts on my iD44, to "split" the signal as described in the video, to get one "clean" track of the recording. However, I have been routing it like so: Microphone into input 1, split signal out from the send port of input 1 - but into input 3 or 4, rather than into the insert on channel 2, as described in the video. I have been getting good results from this, but thinking about it now, I guess I have double preamps in that signal chain there. Is it a bad idea to record like this, or?

[@Audientworld]

Having the second pre-amp in the chain may introduce a small amount of noise or coloration but if the gain on channel 3/4 is set to minimum, then it'll be so little that you'll not notice a huge difference. I'd recommend trying it both ways and seeing if you can notice a difference but if it works for you then no need to worry!

[@simonb2738]

@@Audientworld Makes sense! Thanks alot for answering.

[@npinero1]

Can the send/returns work for the guitar DI input as well? If so it would be great to connect my guitar into the interface and use my pedalboard. Also is the signal interrupted if the pedalboard connected to the send/return is off? thank you

[@Audientworld]

The Inserts will work for the DI input but we wouldn't recommend using the inserts for a guitar pedalboard since the inserts are line-level balanced signals which will be too hot for most guitar pedals. If you did want to do this, you'd need a re-amp box of some kind to drop the signal level.

[@Noah-xz8dt]

What about newer pedals that can take line level? Is it okay to use TS cables to hook up line level pedals in the send/return?

[@Audientworld]

Yes, you can plug pedals that can take line level signals directly into the send returns.

[@luapmartin]

Great ! Nicely presented 🙌 Is there any equivalent feature on EVO8 ? Cheers.

[@Audientworld]

The EVO 8 doesn't have insert points I'm afraid.

[@mohanshiva_musical]

Evo 16? ​@@Audientworld

[@edguyrocks5865]

Can you insert a Turntable/phone preamp RCA analog out into the insert returns for vinyl playback? Thanks

[@Audientworld]

Yes, this is possible using RCA to TS but you may loose some signal level because you are plugging an unbalanced signal into a balanced input.

[@emilianobalestra335]

Hello, can the SND (Insert) connector be used as a direct output of an already recorded track? For example, taking out an already recorded bass drum to apply compression... thanks

[@Audientworld]

No, the Send jacks are direct outputs from the Pre-amp and it's not possible to play audio from your DAW through them. To send audio out of your DAW for hardware inserts, I'd recommend using Line output 3+4 or make use of the ADAT output to add additional output channels to the iD24.

[@Ka1hal]

Great video guys. Quick question: guitar into the audio interface, straight into guitar plugin. How can I send it mono to an external reverb pedal and then back into the interface to a cabinet emulator?

[@Audientworld]

You'd want to send the Plug-in's output to output 3 in your DAW and then set this to DAW THRU in the iD mixer app. You can then feed this into a re-amp box to feed your reverb pedal and then feed the output of the pedal into one of the iD's inputs so you can capture the audio with reverb.

[@Ka1hal]

@@Audientworld thank you so much!

[@geotungz4050]

I have an external pre, can I send output of my pre into the return of my id22, then use the send on that 1st one out to a compressor, then the compressor into the second insert return and record the same signal one compresed and the other uncompressed?

[@Audientworld]

It wouldn't be possible to use the Insert Send to send audio from the Return I'm afraid as the Insert Return is a switching jack. If you wanted to do this, you'd need to plug the output of the External Pre into the line input of the iD22. This wouldn't bypass the pre-amps of the iD22 but provided you keep the gain at minimum, it shouldn't add any significant colouration or noise. You can then plug the Compressor input into Insert Send 1 and the output into Insert Return 2, the Dry signal will be on channel 1 and the compressed signal on channel 2

[@geotungz4050]

I used a y splitter on my pre amp output, one from goes to the return on channel one, the second cable routed to the other return, I can record compressed and uncompressed signals simultaneously!

[@aris9125]

Can i use FX Plugins like Reverbs or Delays using my Audio Interface into FX Loop of a tube amp so i don't need to buy external pedals?

[@Audientworld]

You can but bear in mind that you'll likely need a Re-amp box to make the volume levels correct and this kind of setup will introduce latency when using larger buffer sizes which can make playing in time tricky.

[@JksGuitarCave]

Do I understand correctly that the line 3/4 can be used for reamping then?

[@Audientworld]

Yes, if you have a re-amp box then you can certainly use Outputs 3+4 for this purpose.

[@godcalvin3829]

can i return left right back to the daw?,because i wanna use my stereo delay fx to an audio track in ableton live .

[@Audientworld]

If you want to send audio from your DAW to a hardware effect, you would want to use line outputs 3+4 to feed the effect and then bring it back in using Return 1+2 so you can re-record the processed signal

[@godcalvin3829]

@@Audientworld thanks

[@chubby4853]

dude i have an audient id4mk2 , I bought this and have used it twice now and cannot get this thing to play audio properly through my smaller headphones. is this normal? it has the bigger headphone jack to plug in my audio technica m50x and those work just fine , but when i try to plug in a regular pair of headphones in the whole next to it i think its 3.5mm headphones it just doesnt sound good , it has horrible quality. am i doing something wrong? and is that damaging to the interface? im scared i might of put that in a hole it doesnt go but it has a headphones sign next to the 2 holes in the front

[@Audientworld]

Hello there, If you are using a set of headphones with a built in mic, the TRRS jack of the headphones may not quite line up with the TRS jack of the iD4. In this case, we'd recommend a TRRS splitter to separate the headphone and Mic connections and then just plugging the headphone jack in.

[@chubby4853]

@@Audientworld no not a built in mic , i was just trying to use some regular sony earbuds like you would use on an old school phone , and i have my mic plugged into the xlr. But the smaller headphone hole doesnt give me proper sound , but the larger one does where i plug in the m50x . (2 holes on the front right of the id4mk2)

[@Audientworld]

Thank you for your reply and sorry you are still having issues. Can you please send a message over to [e-mail] and our team will be able to help troubleshoot this further for you?

[@md.tanjimreza7027]

My Audient id14 mk2 input mixer fader not changing the gain. Either it is down or up same. During adjusting cue mix for better listening voice to the headphone mixer fader dosent effect the gain. Only It is changing from hardware knob. I m using mac. Why this is happening? Circuite problem or Farmware problem? I m not happy with this. Is ther any solution?

[@Audientworld]

The faders in the software only affect the monitoring level of the inputs and will not affect the gain of the input. The Pre-amps are fully analog and use analog gain controls so it's not possible to adjust them from the software. This is therefore expected behaviour.

[@familiaconectada3909]

Does the ID24 have loopback?

[@Audientworld]

Yes, Loop-back is controlled on the iD24 via the software mixer

[@joeymc5272]

Can anyone tell me how the hell to update my audient ID44 MKII if automatic updates are not showing up on ID MIXER? Is there a place to download the firmware because i cant find it on their site. Im still stuck on inital release firmware and their customer service doesn’t respond to emails. They are non existent. I am on a windows pc with a ryzen chipset. I know there are issues with this but by now there should be firmware to fix this. Im pissed at this point.

[@Audientworld]

Hey Joey, Sorry to hear you have been unable to update your device. Are you able to let us know your ticket number so we can investigate this further? Our team may have been delayed in getting back to you as a result of the bank holiday weekend.

[@dancrowell2933]

I am an electric guitar player. Will this signal chain work OK? telecaster > Cali 76 compressor > light overdrive > iD24 > DAW > Valhalla Delay > Valhalla Reverb > Neural Amp Modeler

[@Audientworld]

Hello there, This should work just fine, although, I'd recommend keeping an eye on your levels after the Overdrive so you're not clipping the ADCs of the iD24.

[@muthumk4088]

😍

[@darvinreed2314]

when i plug my cables into the returns the instrument jack on the front doesnt work

[@Audientworld]

When you plug a jack into the returns, this breaks the signal path from the Pre-amps/DI to the ADCs and instead, feeds the ADCs from the insert returns. It's not possible to use the pre-amps/DI and the insert returns at the same time.

[@LoRdeShellz-ff4vi]

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[@michaelbonanno7476]

@michaelbonanno7476 @michaelbonanno7476 11 minutes ago I really like what I see here! My ideal set up would have two condenser mics going into their own preamps...and then going into the mic inputs on the back of the interface. But I want to be able to send/return one compressor to both of those inputs before it goes into the DAW. Or would I need to have 2 compressors to affect each mic input? Thanks!