Rode AI-Micro and/or other tiny audio interfaces

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#21

Reviving this thread to ask if there’s anything out there that’s like the AI-Micro, but with more input channels. I recently sold my TX-6, it’s far more mixer than I need, and I realized that I could obviate the need for a mixer at all with more interface inputs and AUM. (This is for a portable recording rig that includes an iPad and some small instruments with 1/8" stereo outputs.)

If nothing fits the bill, I’ll probably pick up a used Bluebox or even one of those very cheap Moukey mixers. I only really “need” two channels in, to process a hardware synth with Fluss, but then I’d need a mixer for the other stuff. I briefly wondered if Bluebox could do both, what with the new USB functionality, but it seems not?

#22

Another good option for this use case is the TC Helicon Blender.

Slightly weird design but it gives you a 12in 2out audio interface, or a standalone 6 stereo in 4 stereo/headphone out mixer. Takes batteries or wall power (not sure about bus power).

As a mixer, as long as you don’t mind the controls you use headphone 1 as the main output, and the others as post-fader sends.

It’s also all on mini-jacks, and the design is for several people to sit around it jamming, but it’s a bit cable spaghetti on your own.

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#23

I did take a look at this and there are two seemingly contradictory features: “Outputs a high-resolution stereo signal to your mobile device or laptop via USB” seems to suggest it’s a 2-in interface. But then “Allows you to pipe each individual input straight into your DAW for mixing and post production” sounds like a 12-in interface. Is it in fact the latter?

Micro USB, good grief

EDIT: nvm you’re right, it is 12 in! Might try it if a used one pops up

#24

Does the AI-Micro allow you to record iPhone videos with stereo line-in audio? I have a Zoom U22 which does, but I’m looking for a smaller option. (iphone camera app is a little quirky so you need to start video mode, THEN plug the usb device in or it doesn’t work)

Is there a stereo input USB C ‘dongle’ yet, or anything really small?
#25

I can’t remember. I think I got it working but it may have been a bit fiddly in when things were plugged in etc.

Sorry I can’t test again as we’re in the middle of moving and it’s packed in a box somewhere.