multiple inputs 3.5mm audio interface ?

soulgolem

is there such a thing as an interface which sports multiple 3.5mm inputs ? (more than two)

i have a lot of “toy” synths lying around and would love to connect them all to my ipad to effect them, ideally something that can be usb powered, doesn’t need preamps -> line inputs are fine.

i own a 1010music bluebox but it can only send a mix out through usb.

otherwise can you connect two interfaces at the same time with usb ? something like the rode ai micro interface.

of course i could use a larger more “legit” interface, but i’m just testing the waters for something for those spontaneous moments in the kitchen with friends see what i mean ?

dreamcartel

TE TX-6

danimal

Hi, search this forum for the TC Helicon Blender - it’s great for getting all those boxes connected - battery or psu power though.

wim

@soulgolem said:
otherwise can you connect two interfaces at the same time with usb ? something like the rode ai micro interface.

No. (Except maybe with Logic Pro. Apple seem to have leveraged a proprietary API they haven't graced other developers with on that one.)

Also - 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapters are cheap.

HotStrange

You’re probably better off getting some adapters. They also make 1/8-1/4 cables with one size on each end.

I use a Behringer usb mixer with all my small “toy” synths. The Bastl Dude is another option as well if you want a smaller one.

MadGav

@HotStrange said:
You’re probably better off getting some adapters. They also make 1/8-1/4 cables with one size on each end.

I use a Behringer usb mixer with all my small “toy” synths. The Bastl Dude is another option as well if you want a smaller one.

^^^ this.

There are multiple more important factors to choosing an interface than the connector, and suitable cables can be sourced or built.

MatthewKay

@dreamcartel said:
TE TX-6

@soulgolem Absolutely you need one of these.

MadGav

@Sawiton said:

@dreamcartel said:
TE TX-6

@soulgolem Absolutely you need one of these.

Like a thousand dollar hole in your pocket

os68ng

@danimal said:
Hi, search this forum for the TC Helicon Blender - it’s great for getting all those boxes connected - battery or psu power though.

Unfortunately out of stock or even not in production anymore ☹️

Would be also my first recommendation…

danimal

@os68ng said:

@danimal said:
Hi, search this forum for the TC Helicon Blender - it’s great for getting all those boxes connected - battery or psu power though.

Unfortunately out of stock or even not in production anymore ☹️

Would be also my first recommendation…

That's sad - it's so tiny and so useful and was so reasonably priced - mmmmmm if I was in the market for something now I'd lust after a TX-6 but wouldn't buy one - I might try a Behringer Flow 8 and some 3.5mm adapters or perhaps a Roland GO mixer?

Morgman73

https://www.ericasynths.lv/shop/standalone-instruments-1/desktop-matrix-mixer/

animalelder

@os68ng said:

@danimal said:
Hi, search this forum for the TC Helicon Blender - it’s great for getting all those boxes connected - battery or psu power though.

Unfortunately out of stock or even not in production anymore ☹️

Would be also my first recommendation…

https://reverb.com/item/74906609-tc-helicon-blender-2020s-black

Found a used one in the US for $110 + $15 shipping. Sorry if you’re not in the US.