I was considering this new Audient ID14 MKii or Zen Go. Finally, I bite the bullet to buy the more expensive Zen Go. I am glad I did. The preamp is very good, and the real-time plug-in of synergy core indeed is a game changer. Everything is plug and play with good sound.

I can concur on soft, uninspiring output of the Mk1. It made me add too much frequencies in the sensitive range to get that "zing", resulting in harsh mixes and overemphasized transients. Glad that Mk2 is improved in that regard.

Nice job showcasing the features in a concise manner. At $299 it seems like a bargain for a first interface or an upgrade for anyone who went low budget with their first interface purchase. The functionality seems logical and straight forward, the key I/Os are present, and the pre-amps are quality. Might even be a good option for someone looking for a portable backup interface to use outside of their studio. My only constructive feedback is you spent 1 1/2 minutes flipping between block sizes to demonstrate latency levels but you didn't tell us what you were running through your DAW. How many tracks? How many plugins? What type of plugins? What virtual instruments you were using? Were the tracks rendered or were the plugins actively running? Etc. Also, if you mentioned operating on PC or MAC then I missed it. This might not be a big deal for folks just getting started, especially considering the very affordable price point. For people with a bit more experience, especially those tracking vocals or mic'd instruments, it's one of the most important considerations. When I upgraded my interface last year, I spent a lot of time researching specs and placing them in the context of my hybrid needs (in the box and 500 series components, real and virtual instruments). Much like a math problem, the variables reduced down to a small set of factors: #1 latency, #2 mic/line input options, and #3 price. It's not that the other features/components aren't important, rather within most price ranges they are fairly equivalent between manufacturers. Anyway, you did a nice job presenting information and viewers can take away some useful information from your video. I don't make videos so I don't know how hard it is to make edits, but maybe you could edit in a graphic showing what is being processed during your latency demo.

Eh. I just got Audient's EVO 8 a couple of weeks ago. THAT is what I've been looking for in an Audio interface for a long time! 4 USB tracks! Wow! No latency on my 5 year old Lenovo laptop! Wow! Can loopback audio from KZfaq or MP3 or MP4 on to an audio track! Wow! Need I say more? 😁👌👍

Jacob I nearly went for audient id14 mk2 on your advice! then saw your review on antelops zen go(MASSIVE HEADACH AAAAAH), the one thing that puts me off the zen go; is as you mentioned inability to add external stuff but i like to see you try something in line to see if that would work. Jacob you also mention the mic pre on id14 mk2 are good whats the real world difference and im not overly keen on being stuck in the box or same box the other option is to pay a hefty price over 2 grand for antelope studio to get outside stuff in and i spend more time reading reviews than mixing or recording anything; its just I want that quality so i can degrade it and spoil it to my own liking HAHAHA yes you guessed it i gone covid mad. Good Job excellent.

Sir, I am beginner. I want to record my written poetry professionally. In which my line will go in high tone and will also come in low tone. Tell me such dynamic mic and audio interface. So that I can record and mix later. My room is not sound proof. My total budget is $300. But a shopkeeper told me that you cannot do recording with dynamic mic. Please tell me what should I do. Tell me such a mic and audio interface that I will not regret after buying.

Wow can’t believe they came out with an updated version

For me, the best improvement is no longer needing an external power supply to use phantom power. On the original iD14, 90% of the time I don't need phantom power, so I don't use the AC. Then when I do plug in a condenser mic, I inevitably spend 5 minutes trying to figure out why it's not working. (A phantom power status LED would've helped here, too.)

Exellent video. I sm still laughing at the way you said “ the rear”….though 😅

Another solid review. These manufacturers keep making it difficult to decide. The Zen GO has me intrigued at the moment, while this upgrade is also a strong contender. If the GO had a bit more connectivity I'd definitely go with it. I'm hoping Audient upgrades the id22 shortly. The increased connectivity is a plus.

Thanks for this review - it helped me make a purchase decision.

Thanks for the review, I purchased the ID14 MK2 and two days later it’s going back. Compared to my SSL2+ the microphone preamp‘s are pretty underwhelming. They only go to 58 dB of gain versus the 62 dB on my SSL. Not just that but the tone and character and overall sound is not as beefy and in your face or crunchy as the SSL even without 4K. I like the look and the aesthetics of the ID14 but that’s about where it ends. The sound on the SSL is far superior in my opinion. I would love to see your take on a direct comparison between the two of them. Thanks again for the review.

Mine comes on the 23rd supposedly. Have pre-ordered it a month ago. I hope the hype turns out to be true.

I see the control panel for this has lots of added functionality, but is there no way to switch between monitors with the multiple outputs of e.g. the Motu M4 or SSL 2+? With those latter two, is one limited to merely selecting the outputs within the DAW... or can they be configured so that the same audio plays through all outputs (in which case one could manually switch monitors on/off)?

Very Good review Jacob :) i have a question please, for electric guitar, will choose this one or the focusrite clarette 2pre ? And what do u think about the preamp and converter latency of the mkii compared to clarette ?

Hi Jacob, great to see an in-depth review done on this interface already by you . Just wondering if you are planning on reviewing the Black Lion Audio Revolution 2x2 anytime soon? It was launched around the same time as the Zen Go and the mk 11 Audient's.

this interface has been driving me crazy. how do i get an audio signal to come out of output 3/4. i open the system panel and tried everything but I'm not getting audio from output 3/4

Questions: 1. Can I use both headphone jacks at the same time? 2. If so, can one jack be what's coming into the interface and the other the cue mix for example? Thanks!

can i use the interface without connecting to a DAW ? if i want to connect a line-in through the optical AND connect some analog inputs via XLR, can i hear everything mixed together through the headphone jacks or even through the analog outputs all at the same time ?

there's one thing they got it right in the mk2. the left and right speaker output position. mk1 had the left on the right (when properly installed)

This interface still needs to fix some pretty annoying issues: the volume is not saved when powering down, the device makes very nasty plops at power up/down and for my taste the very bright LEDs and switches are pretty distracting.

Nice review. Quick question if you have time. The ID4 had a mix knob in order to control the amount of input and playback volume while tracking. I notice this one doesn’t have that feature. How is that dealt with on this unit? Sorry if you covered that and I didn’t hear it.

The latency was for Windows? It's quite huge. Awesome video!

I went with the motu m4, but this would have been the one I got if it didn't exist. No complaints with the motu though, and it has even more outs than this one. Both are great interfaces.

I’ve been in the market for a new audio interface but i’ve been stuck between so many good options! How do you guys think this would compare with the Motu M4?

This vs antelope zen go (minus the internal effects/processor) in terms of mic pres and converters? Tq

thanks for review

Thanks man for letting me know bout the Motu ultra mk5

I think the ID14 mk2 cannot work in standalone mode (without computer) to monitor through headphones and Motu M2 can.

Сan i use id14 mk2 with my mac that has usb 2.0? 😕

Yay for Phantom power without external power!

Motu m2 , SSL 2, STEINBERG U44C, AUDEINT ID14 ... Which of the following interface is best..

thanks for a straight to the point review Jacob

Hi, having so many plugins available , i don't really think is a must to have a core ,an external processor, so, comparing zen go and audient id14mk2, only in terms of preamps and converters , who wins? Is it worth the extra investment in cost? Thanks

Legit cool that you shout out a small business.

Audient mk2 with Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro okay?

Hey man. Would you recommend this over the Scarlett 2.4?

Thanks for the demo. A detail of your driver selection threw me off. Noticing the Mac environment, you selected a Windows driver. Was that just an editing jump, or do you actually run the software in a virtual pc? Another question, will a Mac Pro or MacBook Pro (late 2011) draw sufficient power for the Audient, or will only a newer machine with either usb-c/usb-3 (input port) be required? Besides a guitar with an external effects processor, I'd also be connecting a condenser mic via xlr. FYI: I'm considering an upgrade from Focusrite Saffire PRO 24 DSP, purchased back in 2012 - a firewire connection. Thanks in advance for the suggestions/information. Have a blessed day.

Did it came with a usb C to Usb B cable too ?

What is the highest buffer size available? I only see 512 in your demo.

i have an windows PC so i would need an adapter for the usb C what consequences does that come with?

hi man, can u recomend me which best of these, id4 mk2 or ssl2 ? which have better sound. I’m guitarist btw.

Hello, can the interface be powered by usb 2.0?

Loopback possible with Voicemeeter Banana. (Used with OBS)

didnt expect this mans to play such a dope track at 7:00

Let me guess, the feature you like is the 1/4 and 1/8 inch jack? Either that or loopback.

Idk if I missed it (it’s 5am for me) but does it have enough juice ro run the RE20 without much noise or turning the gain to 11? The only thing I can recall atm is that you claimed the preamps were extremely clean.

Great review! I need a bit of advice if you don’t mind. I’m looking for an external usb powered dac to enjoy music with one mic input for online meetings. But the high quality dac for music listening is priority. Do you think it’s worth getting the id14mkii just for that as I’m not a musician therefore I do not need instrument input. The price is incredible for what it does. And I do love having the volume knob instead of fiddling with some tiny up and down buttons. Any dac only device at the similar price point that would do a better job for my use case? thank you in advance

If I just want the best sounding Interface, which one should I choose? The Zen or the Audient?

Can the digital input be used as stereo? I have the EVO 8, and it seems a bit buggy, so I am thinking about this one for my dual pc setp.

The headphone amp specs on this device are kind of insane. How does the Zen Go compare since they don't have their headphone specs available in the manual? Is it comparable? Can they drive similar headphones? It seemed like you had the Zen Go pushed in your video. Did you have to push the ID14 as hard?

Think it’s all just gun metal gray not actual gun metal lmao

Does it make a diffrence of the sound quality that you get by hearing plugins like sérum or any other software synthesizer or would it only be worth the price if you use hardware synths?

Can use Dt 990pro 250oms with this.?

Thanks for the video jacob! Ssl2+ vs id4 mkii.....which one would you choose?

This looks promising. I am looking for a way to use my amp sims in a live situation. I have a stable laptop and in ear monitors. Would I just need to run a cable from one of the monitor outputs to the mixing desk? Thanks!

since it dont have power supply ... wondering whats the max lenght of the USB cable and still provide all power to the preamps ?

If I want to use channels 1 and 2 in stereo mode for line inputs, can I bypass the volume knobs?

Should I get the Audient iD14 MK 2 or MOTU M4?

This sound more way better then ur zen go demo

do u have to re adjust the volume knob after everytime u restart ur pc(the mki had that problem)?

Do you have to use the Audient app in order to get a signal? I’ve been trying to get my id14 mkII working the last couple days with just the interface alone but it’s been finicky.

Yea I'm glad my id4 just stopped connecting and that my id14 was stolen. I'm making radio pro quality with a apollo twin mki

Great video, great interface. What interface do you use?

yoooo who produced that beat!!

Hey do you think this sounds the same as the id22? I mean I know the id22 has burr brown converters but this new id14 does not, and I know that the specs of the new id14 is slightly better then the id22 but still I know lower class converters with high specs aren’t as good as high class converters with low specs , what are you’re thoughts on this?

3:17, my guy... XD

What do you recommend ssl2,ssl2+ or audient id14 mkii ?

Does it sound better then the id22???

Is this interface much better than the Steinberg ur22 mkii..

How are you getting ten in and six out ?

thank you

Yes

Now... How does this stands up against apollo solo?

Out of stock 😢

After 2 years the drivers sucks... they are stable burt they got more latency... 2.5 miliseconds more over this review... spec mac m1 ventura and latest driver and firmware... now have to squeeze cpu to get a good latency... with 32 samples because dont have lower buffer

Guns? Naaaah not a good vibe.

I never liked Audient interfaces....Bought one once, and sent it back on same day.... It sounded really thin and crap compared to all others i ve had.....They pretty suck....The preamps are pretty shite also.....they are way over rated, they suck