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what usb audio interface are you using?
seems my Behringer UM2 is a hit-and-miss solution (Audio Codec not supported popping up regularly).
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a behringer uca-202 and/or a focusrite 8i6. both work wetll
Ica4+
Ur 44
Steinberg UR-242 - https://steinberg.net/en/products/audio_interfaces/ur_series/models/ur242.html
Works on PC, MAC and IOS. It has 4 inputs which was what attracted me in the first place.
Comes with Cubase AI for PC and Cubasis LE for IOS.
is the any difference sound wise on sub £$200 soundcards? i've got a scarlett 6i6 which i've only used briefly and i can't recall noticing any difference. i know recording externals sounds pretty good with the scarlett
Akai EIE non Pro. Never let me down, errrr apart from now power socket being playing up at times. That’s my fault though, these things aren’t made for throwing around.
UCA-202 good enough for my needs.
how do you connect it to the iPad? i wonder if my passive usb hub is the culprit. but when it works it works ok...
edit: hama 4 port non powered into usb3 cck with iRig Keys 25 and Behringer UM2 connected.
Yamaha AG-06 mixer, very flexible little device, low latency, USB battery will power it and surprisingly good built in effects!
I bought it used for a bargain price, these seem to be underrated and zero problems so far using it with iOS and in windows.
depends on your source and monitor system.
For general purpose I use the iCA4+ (iConnectivity), but for quality microphone recording I prefer the Audient ID22, on which I also rely for final mix decisions.
(the ID22 beats the iCA in all analog domains, but think of it as the icing on the cake, the iCA4+ is very usable and has a great functionality)
On sub $300 condensor mics you'd hardly notice any difference anyway - but with dynamic/ribbon microphones it matters a lot.
Similiar for monitors: a pair of small Neumanns (or similiar) and quality cans by AKG, Beyer, Sennheiser, etc is required to reveal an audible difference.
i always use headphones (for the neighbours sake) i've got a descent pair of sennheiser- maybe a little on the darkside. i've had Audio Technica, akg, grado too- real treble trumpets for me!
i don't use my soundcard because i'm not using external gear at the moment. i was just surprised i couldn't tell any immediate difference between the scarlett 6i6 and ipad dac. maybe with a longer period of listening i would, or maybe there's no really notable difference at that price range.
did some further testing. even with the UM2 connected diretcly (via the genuine usb3 cck) i get this Audio Codec issues. seems like the super cheap Behringer is really super cheap...
behringer umc404hd.Works flawless with very low latency and all ins and outs.
does a soundcard even effect latency on an ipad? i got the impression that that it's different to pc's.
Anyone tried ROLAND Rubix44?
Roland Duo Capture Ex
Just got a presonus iTwo
It’s not bad for the price but the knobs suck big time compared to say a Roland, very stiff and sticky.
Simple to use, no CCK and comes with presonus studio1 are the pluses
UCA 222 no problems at all.
Steinberg UR28M and UR44 both working nicely with IOS, though I use them mostly for my desktop and MS Surface.
Same goes for Novation Audiohub and Behringer UCA222, which i use solely for IOS.
Never had a problem with the knobs on mine. It has the detented gain knobs, but I like those, makes it easier to match both sides.
It not needing a CCK saves you $30. It has the old time midi plugs, which is great, and switches for making the line inputs into guitar inputs.
I use an ica4+ now, because I've lost my mind, but the presonus was good, and inexpensive.
This is good to hear. I've had my eye on this for awhile.
I've been using a UCA-222 for portability or Allen & Heath Zed10FX for flexibility. The 404HD, with MIDI and 4 in/out seems an ideal and affordable alternative.
did also try the older lightning to usb cck and always end up with a "Not supported" or "Device draws too much power" error.
but you do need the Behringer power supply, don't you?
Tascam US-2X2 interface, needs CCK, well under $200, sounds excellent & built to last.
Tascam released another 2 in-2 out interface with iOS recording in mind about 6 months ago. It's called the iXR and it's basically the US-2X2 but with the addition of a direct to device connection, so no CCK is needed. It has traditional MIDI in & out which most interfaces today forego assuming everyone uses USB or wireless MIDI. The old school I/O allows classic synths & older controllers to be used with it. Build qualkity is good and it's well under $200 as well.
Scarlett 6i6 first generation. No problems.
I looked tascam us 4x4 which looks great but I need a way to connect several usb midi controllers to it. Do you have any usb midi controllers hooked up to yours? If so do they power ok? Using a usb?
I use one too on my ipad. Got it for 100€ used, i can highly recommend one, especially if you find one used. I also have steinberg ur22 mkii for my iphone, its also a good value for the money.
I'd like to use the UMC404HD with a USB hub powered by a USB battery pack. From what I've read this should work fine but if you need phantom power for condenser mics it may not be. Don't know, I don't have one... yet.