Mix with the Masters Simplifies Premium Masterclass Production with Audient iD44

Working with leading engineers, producers, composers and artists, Mix with the Masters is dedicated to giving direct, practical insight into how major records are made. For 15 years, they’ve hosted in-person masterclasses and built an extensive online library where top professionals break down their work in detail.

“significantly reduces preparation time and stress before a shoot”

To ensure their premium educational content is captured with the highest clarity and efficiency, Mix with the Masters recently incorporated Audient’s flagship desktop interface, iD44, into their recording setup.

When filming their video series, Mix with the Masters had a specific requirement: capturing spoken dialogue alongside stereo computer audio. “We use two Lavalier microphones for redundancy, which means we require four inputs for audio capture,” explains Mix with the Masters’ Zach Anderson.

“The desktop format is a big advantage”

This need for four pristine mic pre’s, combined with the necessity for a highly portable and reliable unit, made iD44 the obvious choice.

“The iD44 works extremely well for our use case because we shoot in multiple locations and often have different engineers running audio,” continues Zach. “Portability and ease of use were essential, without compromising audio quality. The desktop format is a big advantage.”

“there are no concerns about drivers or connectivity”

Reliability was a key factor in their decision-making. The ‘plug and play’ nature of the unit has been a major workflow boost. “Regardless of who is handling audio on a given shoot, there are no concerns about drivers or connectivity.”

The iD44 has also dramatically streamlined their production process. Previously, Mix with the Masters used a rack unit that was complex, took up space and required multiple drivers – all of which increased setup time.

“The iD44 removes those issues entirely and significantly reduces preparation time and stress before a shoot,” shares Zach.

“It is simple in the best sense of the word”

Ultimately, the interface’s simplicity has proven to be its greatest asset for their diverse team. “The unit is very intuitive. It is simple in the best sense of the word. We are comfortable having anyone run audio, knowing they can quickly understand and operate the interface without issues.”

Audient is delighted to support Mix with the Masters in their mission to deliver world-class educational content from the industry’s best.