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Experts prefer Audient iD4 over Mackie Big Knob Studio
On 5 Apr 2024 (14 days ago) we went through 81 Audio Interface expert endorsements .
Currently, Audient iD4 received 1 endorsement from Music Radar (21 Feb 2024). Meanwhile, Mackie Big Knob Studio did not receive any endorsements this month.
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | ElectronicsHub | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Consordini | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Wirecutter | Music Radar |
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7 | N/A | Check price | Audient iD4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
N/A | N/A | $250 | Mackie Big Knob Studio | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 21 Feb 2024 Music Radar ranked Audient iD4 as #1
Rank Audio Interface Comment #1 out of 9 Audient iD4 The best audio interface for first timers... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com
Rank | Change | Price | Audio Interface | hollyland.com | bandpioneer.com | ElectronicsHub | Musician on a Mission | Sweetwater | Consordini | Your Guitar Brain | EDM Sauce | Wirecutter | Music Radar |
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1 | - | $199 | 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 | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
2 | - | $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 | - | - |
3 | - | Check price | Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII The Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII is a versatile and high-quality audio interface suitable for professional recording studios, home studios, and musicians who demand the best in preamp quality, offering a range of input and output options for recording and playback, extremely low latency levels, and powerful DSP processing capabilities. | 2 | - | - | 8 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | $66 | Behringer UMC22 The Behringer UMC22 audio interface is a versatile and affordable device suitable for home recording, podcasting, and other similar applications, offering a range of input and output options, low latency playback, and Midas-designed preamps. | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 4
Highest score by GuitarFella | 98 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 91 |
Lowest score by thesoundarchitect.co.uk | 80 |
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- High Performance Converters
- ID ScrollControl Mode
- Zero Latency Monitoring with Monitor Mix & Pan
- High performance AD/DA converter, mic/line input via XLR/jack combo jack, headphone amplifier with independent DAC
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- Professional source and monitor selection O choose between 4 sources and 3 monitor pairs O classic Big knob volume control O independent trim on all sources and monitor Outs
- Flexible 2x4 USB recording interface O two boutique-quality onyx mic preamps including phantom power for condenser microphones O high-resolution 192Khz / 24-bit recording and playback
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Audient iD4 is a popular option on the lower end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio interfaces and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 or Solid State Logic SSL2 .
Audient iD4 is $43.18 cheaper than the average audio interface ($223.17).
Mackie Big Knob Studio is a popular option in the middle of the audio interfaces price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling audio interfaces and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Focusrite Saffire Pro 40 or Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 .
Mackie Big Knob Studio is $26.82 more expensive than an average audio interface ($223.17).