AudientiD24 USB-C Audio Interface - 10in/14out High Performance Audio Interface & Monitor Cntrl

Fantastic build quality sturdy its got enough future proofing that if need to add more inputs can be easily done and sound quality is supperb.The software did take me a little to get my head around but once its setup its so easy to use.

Bought to replace a Universal Audio Apollo. The iD24 lacks the Apollo's DSP, which I no-longer found necessary since moving to Apple silicon, but in all other respects is at least equal and in many ways better.Most importantly, input and output sound quality is first class. I switched in the middle of a recording project and, having matched levels etc., cannot tell the difference. Build quality is very nice, and in particular the physical toggle switches for phantom power, pad, etc. are a nice touch. Pity it's made in China rather than the UK, though. I'd happily pay a bit more for domestic manufacture, and I'm pleased to see some UK audio companies moving back in this direction.There are some minor usability niggles. The markers on the input level knobs are hard to see, especially at a glance. Likewise the volume knob: I miss the Apollo's illuminated, colour-coded ring. These visibility issues are exacerbated by the fact the control panel isn't angled forward like most desktop audio interfaces.Overall, though, this is a lot of interface for the money. As faster processors reduce the need for DSP, I expect to see Audient attracting a lot of new customers.

Pristine audio for not a lot of money, out performs within its price range on virtually every level. Price vs features this interface beats them all. TIP: If you don't need adat in/out, id recommended the ID14 mkII which is even better value as the audio specs are virtually the same as the ID24.

Whilst the unit has some plus points (things like nearly unclippable DI input)the main issues are around the software.When I first got the unit I was having weird static type noises coming through the headphones... after various googling turns out I needed to update the firmware. The unit I was shipped came with firmware version 0.0.0.4, yeah you read that right, almost like a pre-alpha firmware was loaded prior to shipping - no bueno! The one online at the time was version 1.1.1.1 just to give you an idea of what it updated to.The other issue is the windows drivers are very iffy, if I have the DAW open and want to play windows sounds in the background no matter the setting the driver has problems with stuttering even the simplest of mp3's on playback, an issue I've not had on various other audio interfaces I own.Still on the fence whether I'll keep it or not, after that the function seems fine so may just all be my setup :)

I've been trying to get a decent bus powered interface with 10+ i/o. I've compared the iD24 to the SSL12. Both have their pros and cons but ultimately the SSL wins quite comfortably.Pros: Nice build quality, good customisation with front buttons, LED meters, ADAT in and out plus wordclock.Cons: Accompanying mixer software is OK but not great, the biggie.....sound quality.Unfortunately the sound quality here is the biggest downfall, driving Beyer DT250 headphones the sound is slightly muffled and veiled which makes it a complete deal breaker for my work.I've decided to keep the SSL12, their mixer software is amazing, the sound quality is amazing. You lose some of the bells and whistles but as a complete package it's definitely a big improvement and the compromises are in the right places, YMMV.