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Monitoring and Outputs

Main monitor control​

The large aluminium Main Monitor encoder controls the monitor-controlled output path configured in the iD Software Mixer.

iD48 Main Monitor control and output meters

Hardware metering​

The eight-segment hardware meters display the playback level of the Main Mix in the iD Software Mixer.

Power control​

To power iD48 down, press and hold the Main Monitor encoder for approximately three seconds. A short LED animation indicates shutdown.

To power it back up, press the Main Monitor encoder once. The interface remains connected to mains power while in this powered-down state.

If iD48 is powered but idle, the meter LEDs may periodically animate to indicate that the unit remains powered.

Alt speakers​

The dedicated ALT button switches between the normal monitor path and the outputs assigned as Alt Speakers in the Routing Matrix. Use it to compare the mix on a second speaker pair.

Function keys​

The front panel provides F1 and F2. Current iD48 function-key assignments are:

  • Mono
  • Polarity invert
  • DIM
  • CUT

Assign a supported function by right-clicking that function in the iD Software Mixer and choosing the required F-key. Assigning a new function replaces the previous assignment for that key.

iD48 F1 and F2 buttons

Monitor outputs​

iD48 has two balanced stereo speaker-output pairs on rear-panel TRS connectors. These are normally used for Main and Alt speakers but can be assigned through the Routing Matrix.

iD48 rear monitor outputs

Headphone outputs​

iD48 has two independent high-current headphone outputs, each with its own front-panel level control and its own source assignment in the Routing Matrix.

iD48 independent headphone outputs and controls

ADC Inputs / Insert Returns​

The upper DB25 connector provides eight balanced ADC Inputs / Insert Returns in Tascam format. Their role depends on the selected ADC path for each channel.

Line Outputs / Insert Sends​

The lower DB25 connector provides eight balanced Line Outputs / Insert Sends in Tascam format. Depending on the ADC path and routing selection, these can operate as preamp insert sends or as DAC-fed line outputs.

iD48 ADC Input/Insert Return and Line Output/Insert Send DB25 connectors

Tascam DB25 pinout​

Use correctly wired Tascam-format analogue DB25 looms for both DB25 connectors.

Tascam-format analogue DB25 pinout used by iD48
warning

Routing a physical output in DAW THRU, DAW ANALOGUE or DAW ADAT can bypass mixer level control. See System Panel, Routing and Talkback before connecting a full-scale routed output directly to speakers or other level-sensitive equipment.

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