Lightning connector interface with power?

[zerocrossing]

I’m looking for an audio/MIDI interface to replace my iRig Pro Duo that also provides power to the iPad. Does any one have experience with one that they recommend?

[zerocrossing]

Anyone?

[mindnoise]

You are either looking for the original Apple Lightning USB3-Camera adapter or an iConnectivity Audio4c.
The 4c is the only USB-Interface left that powers the iPad, outside of the IKM stuff.

Really, just get the Apple Adapter and any USB-class-compliant-interface of your liking and save yourself from a ton of headaches.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX5J ... ra-adapter

[sin night]

+1 on the USB3-camera adapter, which allows to connect one usb device and the iPad charger at the same time.

This adapter is a good solution not just because it widens your choices when it comes to choosing any device, but also because you can connect a usb hub and attach multiple devices at the same time (for example, a midi interface and an audio interface).

I rarely use my iPad, but I have that adapter to connect at the same time (through a hub) an old class compliant audio interface and a midi interface to my iPad.

[MillerSam]

USB-3 camera adapter is a must for audio connectivity.

[zerocrossing]

You are either looking for the original Apple Lightning USB3-Camera adapter or an iConnectivity Audio4c.
The 4c is the only USB-Interface left that powers the iPad, outside of the IKM stuff.

Really, just get the Apple Adapter and any USB-class-compliant-interface of your liking and save yourself from a ton of headaches.

https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX5J ... ra-adapter

I'm using a Windows PC and a UAD Apollo FireWire interface. Would that work for my setup? I currently have an IK Pro Duo, which works fine but no power. I didn't think of the camera adapter because it seemed impossible to have two audio interfaces going on a Windows machine, though I guess I do have Elektron synths that work.

[mindnoise]

I'm using a Windows PC and a UAD Apollo FireWire interface. Would that work for my setup? I currently have an IK Pro Duo, which works fine but no power. I didn't think of the camera adapter because it seemed impossible to have two audio interfaces going on a Windows machine, though I guess I do have Elektron synths that work.

Since the IK Pro Duo also connects to a Mac/ PC via their propriarity-adapter as a USB-compliant device, I don't see why this should not work for the iPad with the Apple USB3-Adpter, too.

But it can be that you still may need the 9V-DC power /batteries for the IK Pro Duo. You need to try.

PS: I checked some specs on the IKM page and it seem their devices cannot power the iPad (anymore). I remember some older IKM stuff that could but that's a long time ago, Like the iRig MIDI 30 pin (which I have). So I was very likely wrong about the IKM power-abilities. At least the manual says nothing about powering the iPad.

[zerocrossing]

I'm using a Windows PC and a UAD Apollo FireWire interface. Would that work for my setup? I currently have an IK Pro Duo, which works fine but no power. I didn't think of the camera adapter because it seemed impossible to have two audio interfaces going on a Windows machine, though I guess I do have Elektron synths that work.

Since the IK Pro Duo also connects to a Mac/ PC via their propriarity-adapter as a USB-compliant device, I don't see why this should not work for the iPad with the Apple USB3-Adpter, too.

But it can be that you still may need the 9V-DC power /batteries for the IK Pro Duo. You need to try.

PS: I checked some specs on the IKM page and it seem their devices cannot power the iPad (anymore). I remember some older IKM stuff that could but that's a long time ago, Like the iRig MIDI 30 pin (which I have). So I was very likely wrong about the IKM power-abilities. At least the manual says nothing about powering the iPad.

I can't speak for all of them, but the Pro Duo definitely does not power the iPad.

[mindnoise]

I can't speak for all of them, but the Pro Duo definitely does not power the iPad.

thanks for clearing that up!

[baseJC]

I’ve used a variety of interfaces with my iPad, apogee duet and Scarlett 4i4 (3rd gen) successfully with the USB 3 camera adapter - probably the easiest and most flexible option (free to change / upgrade interface in the future)

[zerocrossing]

I’ve used a variety of interfaces with my iPad, apogee duet and Scarlett 4i4 (3rd gen) successfully with the USB 3 camera adapter - probably the easiest and most flexible option (free to change / upgrade interface in the future)

Wait. You’re using the interface and the camera adapter together? Maybe I don’t understand what you’re talking about.

[mindnoise]

Wait. You’re using the interface and the camera adapter together? Maybe I don’t understand what you’re talking about.

the interface goes into the camera adapter's USB-port which goes into the iPad's Lightning-Port. And there's another Lightning connector on the adapter which is for powering the iPad and the connected USB-device (up to 500 mA IIRC).
see here:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX5J ... ra-adapter

[zerocrossing]

Wait. You’re using the interface and the camera adapter together? Maybe I don’t understand what you’re talking about.

the interface goes into the camera adapter's USB-port which goes into the iPad's Lightning-Port. And there's another Lightning connector on the adapter which is for powering the iPad and the connected USB-device (up to 500 mA IIRC).
see here:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX5J ... ra-adapter

Oh, I see. That makes sense to me now. Thank you for the information.

[Scotty]

The camera connection kit does work well with the IPAD and can keep it charged while you run a USB Hub (I use a powered hub) to your interface and controller. I have used several audio interfaces but most recently the Steinberg UR22 MK2 and UR44.

[Anezka]

you can try audiohub from focusrite 2013 i think with ipad camera coenction kit works well too