Experts recommend Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD more than Audient iD14
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD over Audient iD14, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD received 1 recommendation: from Musician on a Mission (22 Jan 2020). Audient iD14 was also endorsed 1 times: by Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022). However, experts generally ranked Audient iD14 lower than Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com  | bandpioneer.com  | Wirecutter  | Musician on a Mission  | Sweetwater  | Your Guitar Brain  | EDM Sauce  | Music Radar  | soundref.com  | producelikeapro.com  |
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| 24 | N/A | $139 |  Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD The Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD is a versatile and affordable audio interface with a wide range of input and output options, low latency, high-quality preamps, and compatibility with various operating systems and recording software. | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 56 | N/A | $499 |  Audient iD14 The Audient iD14 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device suitable for a range of recording and playback needs, featuring two Class-A microphone preamps, a JFET instrument input, and two pairs of balanced outputs, as well as an 8-channel ADAT input for expanding inputs. | - | - | - | - | 16 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 14 Mar 2022 Sweetwater ranked Audient iD14 as #16
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #16 out of 19 Audient iD14 ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 22 Jan 2020 Musician on a Mission ranked Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD as #3
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 12 Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD Recommended for Full Bands and Project Studios... ... ... Source: www.musicianonamission.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD outranks Audient iD14. This is not to say that Audient iD14 is a bad option. Like Behringer U-Phoria UMC404HD, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | Wirecutter | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater |
Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Music Radar | soundref.com | producelikeapro.com |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface is a versatile and reliable device with low latency levels, upgraded preamp design, and a new Air mode that enhances high-end detail, making it a great choice for solo artists and mobile recording. | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 2 | - | $200 |  Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $100 |  PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 The PreSonus AudioBox USB 96 is a versatile and reliable audio interface with low latency, high-quality mic preamps, and compatibility with almost all recording software, making it an excellent choice for musicians, podcasters, and other audio professionals. | 3 |
3 | - | 1 | 15 | - | 4 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $199 |  UA Volt 2 The UA Volt 2 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality device with low latency, two preamps based on the classic Universal Audio 610 tube preamp, and essential audio software, making it a reliable option for recording musicians, podcasters, and streamers. | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
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Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Music Radar | 92 |
| Average score based on 11 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by Music Critic | 66 |
Score distribution:
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Expert reviews [2]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 2
- iD14
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- High-speed USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface with 4 input, 4 output recording capability
- Equipped with world-class MIDAS-designed mic preamps and 24-Bit/192 kHz high-resolution converters
- Offers "Zero-Latency" monitoring for clear, real-time performance feedback
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