Budget Audio Interfaces | SSL2 vs Audient ID14 | Which One Wins??

In this video we compare two of the most popular budget friendly desktop format audio interfaces, the SSL2 and Audient ID14. Both of these interfaces are incredible for the money, and are available in the UK for around £200 each. But which is best?

We test the mic preamps, 4K mode on the SSL, look at the Audient's superb hidden functionality, and Mark tests the D to A and A to D converters by running the same bit of audio through them 500 times!

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[coreyharen]

Most fun I’ve had watching a demo in a long time hahaha, great demo!!

[Virtual-Media]

The intro was priceless 😂 please keep that amazing sense of humor in your work!!

[juap]

Best interface test so far, I mean it, this channel would be huge. Subscribed

[hereonmars]

this is the best review I've ever seen, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate the clear lineup, focus on the products and straight-to-the-point stuff. This is the first comparison I've seen of the converters, and I'm glad to know this much about two interfaces I'm waffling between. I currently use a Behringer XR18 but don't need that much i/o anymore, and also want something that's a step up in sound quality (though the Behringer isn't bad considering their history).

[jefgirdler]

Every gear review or shootout EVER needs to take a serious look at this brilliant video

[mintran]

This channel deserves more subscriptions. Top-notch content! I had some good laugh.

[johannsoncrusoe]

Still happy with my ID14. Thx for the great test! I was thinking I want the SSL2 when it came out in a stupid way of a consumer mindset, but quickly went back to earth. Both units are great for homerecording.

[monet_lepeintre]

Best test I've ever seen, thanks a lot

[MrJotax]

This reviews are f* amazing!! Congrats to you both, wow

[EdThorne]

Great video guys. Love the 500x converter test 👌

[jamiepond]

This is such an epic video. Ah good information, keep them coming!

[HerrVonSoUndSo]

Great channel guys, extremely entertaining and very honest reviews 👍!

[EngineV]

This is the perfect review, thanks guys!

[vdub]

OMG - How to turn a normally mundane review into 'Comedy Central' - love it. No wonder I couldn't help subbing...

[adamstrachn]

This was awesome & informative. Great review gentlemen!

[topnobby]

Superb format for a review, I love how revealing the process is and yet how it comes back to the conclusion that they both sound great! I once put 10 Panasonic and 10 Nichicon caps in series on a breadboard in the hope of being able to hear a difference...think I should’ve stacked up the full 500. Would love to hear how some of the UA and RME interfaces fare in a test like this...you should keep the format going;, just keep getting interfaces with the same piece of music and process and put out occasional comparison videos. Sorry, I’ll stop yapping now. Love you guys, you make me smile

[paulobrandao]

The best review ever in audio interfaces... well done... never though that genius ideia of re-recording 500 times...

[VoxJ]

Yep. Best interface test I've seen so far and with a surprising outcome

[zikiplus]

Great review and hilarious voice overs! made my day!

[jsasa]

Testing preamps:
Voiceover sample with the SSL 2:07
Voiceover sample with the Audient 4:00
SLL without 4K 6:09
SSL with 4K 6:16

Testing converters:
Original file 10:44
50x roundtrip through SSL 10:57
150x-500x roundtrip through SSL 11:08
50x-500x roundtrip through Audient 11:25
50x rountrip SSL vs Audient 11:44
500x roundtrip SSL vs Audient 12:00