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Powered USB hubs
Just wondering what people here would recommend for a 4-6 port powered hub.
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I use Staples own brand ones without any issues. I also use Belkin hubs, again without any issues.
I use an EasyAcc 4 way one (there's also a 7 way). Works well for me and also supplies chargable power to iDevices (not through CCK but you can power an AB:r iPad off it, etc.).
Thanks guys....do you have all the ports loaded up? I know the power draw will vary across the wide array of devices. I'm using a Korg NanoKontrol2 and NanoPad2 and a QuNexus. Definitely couldn't pull it off with an unpowered hub.
I power audio interface, iPad Mini and MPD32 off it
Thanks @OscarSouth ....price is decent on the EasyAcc 4. I also like that it plugs directly into the wall without a separate wall wart. So no issues with audio or midi transfer?
@MusicInclusive - I've had some issues with Belkin before. It may have been one-offs, but I think I'd rather go a different route.
I live in India so its doubtful u can get the same hub i use but its called "Iball Piano 702 7 Port USB HUB with Power Adapter" It costs around 17$ and its got 7 ports which is a pretty decent number
you can throw it all in a bag... hop on a plane, dude.
I'm due to visit India! My personal jet is out for repair though.
I have used a few and in my experience all powered USB hubs work well. Not worth shelling out for expensive ones. Gotta have power though!
I have used both cheap and more expensive powered hubs with similar results.
Currently using an Anker aluminum hub because it sits in a stage rack and I wanted something that was a bit more durable for gigging. Also using an Amazon Basics powered hub (http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Port-USB-Power-Adapter/dp/B00E6GX4BG/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1464177707&sr=1-4&keywords=amazon+basics+usb+hub) to manage several midi controllers, as well as provide power to an IOS devices via the new CCK. The Amazon is inexpensive for what it does, but I also like the build quality and the port layout.
I'm running 3 controllers and an IOS device (midi only) through the Amazon hub into an active 16' Monoprice USB extension (essentially another hub). That extension plugs into the Anker hub in my rack, and then into my ICA4's host port. All runs perfectly.
Thanks @rad3d. Not sure if I should consider USB3 at this point. I see Amazon has a 7 port Basics USB2 for $10 less, so I might go that route, although I still thinking the EasyAcc is appealing since it plugs directly into the wall. That would help in cable mgmt and keep the hub out of the way.
Yup. Didn't need USB3 as much as I needed the extra charging ports to use with the CCK.
Will it work for powering and midi?
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That reminds me, somewhere buried in the attic I've got a very old Belkin 4 port USB 1.1 hub from about the year 2000 or so. Yep, not even USB 2! Just the old slow 1.1, but it is self and bus powereable. I keep thinking I must try it on an iPad. After all, the slow speed of USB 1.1 is hardly an issue for audio adaptors and suchlike, that usage is actually well within the speed limit of 1.1, no need for 2.0 specs for digital audio until you get to moving large blocks of data around on file storage, which isn't something I do a lot of on the iPad.
Microcenter "house" brand.
Cost $20 or something.
Power multiple items (Launchpad Pro, Keyboard Novation, Livid, and charge Bamboo stylus.
The bandwith limit of 12 mbps might not be a problem, but the lower clock rates should increase latency...
I'd like to know if this particular one would work.
I got:
iPad Air2+CCK3
Roland duo capture ex
Teenage Engineering OP-1
And probably I should add a couple of USB controllers.
Thanks!
I was shopping for these last week, and realized at the last minute that I didn't need one after all. But this is the one I settled on, which happens also to be on sale: http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5328&;
A warning to others that the Monoprice powered 7-port USB hubs don't seem to work for charging an iPad or iPhone. https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5328 It powers my interface just fine but won't initiate charging on the iOS devices. I put in an RMA and they gave me my money back, minus shipping costs, so I'm not too bent out of shape about it. For now I'm powering everything off my computer USB but eventually will try and find a proper solution.
edit: I found via Google that even though the device says that it is not charging, it might be just very slowly. I am going to test this but many sites said it will only charge via a USB port when completely shut down.