What is - from an audio quality perspective - the best way to connect an IpadAir (lightning connector) to an active PA, e.g a Yamaha DXR 10 http://www.disconetto.dk/images/monacor/DXR10_amp-p.JPG. As the pic shows the Yamaha active speakers have a mini mixer with XLR, 1/4in. jack and RCA-Ins.
Simarly what would be the suggested way to connect the IpadAir to a Yamaha mixer MG10XU, given that the mixer has a USB B plug and that you apparently can connect an Ipad as audio source via USB Audio. http://www.multimediashopping.it/pimage ... 49-581.jpg
I am, however, not aware of any Lightning to USB B connector?!
Lastly: Is there a noticeable difference in audio quality whether to use the headphone out or the lighning out on the Ipad?
Ipad/TraktorDJ --> PA
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- KVRist
- 59 posts since 5 Apr, 2003 from Durham, NC, USA
I have not used lightning output for audio on the iPad, so I don't know how much this will help, but I've used headphone output and Traktor Control Z1 output, and I've never noticed any real difference in audio quality between the two.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1034 posts since 13 Sep, 2006
It is funny you mention the Traktor Z1 as I ordered one 2 hours ago 
I found a dealer who ships it with lighning to USB cable (B plug), so apparently I don't need any additional connectors such as Apple camera kits.
It appears I can use this cable also to directly plug my Ipad Air into the Yamaha mixer MG12XU. On this note: I have tested a Yamaha stagepas 600i yesterday and I could directly plug the default Iphone lightning/USB cable into the mixer. It even powered my Iphone and I could directly control and EQ the output. This is the way to go. Easy, digital and no need for silly connectors.
I found a dealer who ships it with lighning to USB cable (B plug), so apparently I don't need any additional connectors such as Apple camera kits.
It appears I can use this cable also to directly plug my Ipad Air into the Yamaha mixer MG12XU. On this note: I have tested a Yamaha stagepas 600i yesterday and I could directly plug the default Iphone lightning/USB cable into the mixer. It even powered my Iphone and I could directly control and EQ the output. This is the way to go. Easy, digital and no need for silly connectors.
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- KVRist
- 59 posts since 5 Apr, 2003 from Durham, NC, USA
So the mixer itself has a USB input? Nice touch. I shouldn't be at all shocked by that idea, but it never even occurred to me that anyone was doing that.
I've used the Z1 at a couple of gigs. (Live mixes here and here.) Having the physical sliders and knobs just gives me more of a feeling of control over the mix. Hope it works for you.
I've used the Z1 at a couple of gigs. (Live mixes here and here.) Having the physical sliders and knobs just gives me more of a feeling of control over the mix. Hope it works for you.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 1034 posts since 13 Sep, 2006
Yep, direct USB-in for IOS devices, see here: http://im3.woodbrass.com/images/woodbra ... 600I-5.JPG
It comes with passive speakers and the mixer/amp has 680watts - should be good for anything up to 100 peps.
For more umpf you can connect an active sub, e.g. a DXS12. I A/B-ed them against the DXR10 yesterday. I preferred the DXR10, but the 600i isn't bad at all and it is a complete plug&play system. It is good value for money me thinks.
But back to the topic: any more comments on audio quality headphone out vs lighning out?
It comes with passive speakers and the mixer/amp has 680watts - should be good for anything up to 100 peps.
For more umpf you can connect an active sub, e.g. a DXS12. I A/B-ed them against the DXR10 yesterday. I preferred the DXR10, but the 600i isn't bad at all and it is a complete plug&play system. It is good value for money me thinks.
But back to the topic: any more comments on audio quality headphone out vs lighning out?
