Experts recommend Universal Audio Volt 276 more than Audient iD14
As of 10 Jan 2025, experts prefer Universal Audio Volt 276 over Audient iD14, but both Audio Interfaces have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Universal Audio Volt 276 received 3 recommendations: from Wirecutter (3 Dec 2024), Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022) and soundref.com (1 Jan 2024). By contrast, Audient iD14 received only 1 recommendation from Sweetwater (14 Mar 2022).
| 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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| 6 | - | $299 |  Universal Audio Volt 276 The Universal Audio Volt 276 audio interface is a versatile and high-quality option for recording and playback needs, offering a range of input and output options, vintage and 76 compressor buttons, and a class-leading 24-bit/192 kHz audio conversion. | - | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | - | - | 7 | - |
| 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 Universal Audio Volt 276 as #9 and Audient iD14 as #16
Rank Audio Interface ... ... #9 out of 19 Universal Audio Volt 276 ... ... #16 out of 19 Audient iD14 ... ... Source: www.sweetwater.com - On 3 Dec 2024 Wirecutter ranked Universal Audio Volt 276 as #4
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 5 Universal Audio Volt 276 A step-up model for pro-quality music production... ... ... Source: www.nytimes.com - On 1 Jan 2024 soundref.com ranked Universal Audio Volt 276 as #7
Rank Audio Interface Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Universal Audio Volt 276 A quality interface for shaping your unique soundSource: soundref.com
After counting and adding up the 83 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Universal Audio Volt 276 outranks Audient iD14. This is not to say that Audient iD14 is a bad option. Like Universal Audio Volt 276, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Universal Audio Volt 276 is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Audient iD14 is not.
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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]
Total 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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| 60-80 | |
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| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 4
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by PremierGuitar | 92 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 86 |
| Lowest score by higherhz.com | 70 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
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| 0-20 |
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From Seller:
- Get the sound of UA’s classic 610 preamps, 1176 compressor and professional-grade converters to capture every detail and nuance of your performance with up to 24-bit / 192 kHz quality
- Record and mix with the award-winning LUNA Digital Audio Workstation, giving you the sound and workflow of a real analog studio
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