Audient iD48
Usb Audio Interfaces

iD48

Audient

Released Mar 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Jul 28, 2026

Audient iD48 offers premium build, console-grade preamps, and flexible routing for superior audio conversion. The Audient iD48 scores 86/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the usb audio interfaces category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundonsound, Audiofader, Musicradar, and MusicTech.

Critic Score

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86

based on 4 expert reviews

SoundonsoundAudiofaderMusicradarMusicTech

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Strong consensus: our scores for all 4 reviews fall within 8 points of each other.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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Pros

  • Great audio conversion(3)
  • Flexible routing(3)
  • Premium build quality(2)
  • Console-grade preamps(2)

Cons

  • Confusing I/O naming(2)
  • Low sample rate limit(2)

4 Publication Reviews

88
Independent publication04/2025

AI summary of this review

The iD48 is a well-specified USB audio interface with a unique killer feature: switchable insert points that can be used to integrate outboard both during tracking and mixdown.

Score estimated from the review text

88
Independent publication08/2025

AI summary of this review

The Audient iD48 is a versatile flagship interface that excels in conversion and preamp transparency, making it an ideal hub for modern recording studios.

Score estimated from the review text

87
Independent publication04/2025

AI summary of this review

Even if you’re not using outboard gear, it’s still a phenomenally good audio interface for use at home, thanks to its fantastic quality conversion.

Score estimated from the review text

80
Established publication03/2025

AI summary of this review

Audient’s iD48 goes all-out for channel count and routing flexibility, delivering console-like sound quality that rivals interfaces costing significantly more.

Score estimated from the review text