I am pretty knowledgeable about most audio interfaces, but I’m wondering if anyone has any tips on the smallest one available that has at least 6 inputs. I want to run my Digitone, Digitakt, and Medusa through my iPad all at once on separate channels. This would be a lot easier if iOS allowed for multiple audio inputs, but unfortunately, that is not the case.
Any ideas?
I’ve considered the Focusrite 8i6 and 18i8, but they’re a bit larger than I’d like.
Motu 8A
Oh snap. That looks perfect. Wish I had $750! Haha
1010 music bluebox.
Does it work as a multi IO interface?
Roland Go Mixer Pro?
Has the following inputs, so you will probably need some Y cables to connect to the miniature stereo jacks.
INSTRUMENT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
LINE IN 1 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
LINE IN 2 jack: Stereo miniature phone type
GUITAR/BASS jack: 1/4-inch phone type (supports high impedance)
PLUG IN MIC jack: Miniature phone type (supports plug-in power)
MIC jack: Combo type (XLR, 1/4-inch TRS phone, phantom power DC 48 V, 6 mA max.)
MONITOR OUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
USB port: USB Micro-B type
No, not unless there’s been a massive new announcement from 1010, sadly.
Hmmm. Have you use this guy? It looks like basically 3 stereo inputs and 3 mono inputs?
Yes, 9 channels for input. I haven’t tried one, thought about getting one but they seem to be out of stock. Might be able to get one on eBay for a reasonable price if you hold out as seem some sellers are charging way above RRP.
It seems almost perfect. Like many of these small interfaces, though, it’s only 2io for USB.
Oh, that saves me the hassle of trying in the future.
How about Zoom H6?
4 inputs + 2 mics. Need all 6. Otherwise I’d be all about it.
My old edirol (roland) ua101 still serves me well - 2 instrument/mic ins, 6 line ins, 2 digital ins. And 8 analogue and 2 digital outs as well. They’re cheap too.
KMI K-Mix
Yeah, it seems that this or the Focusrite are my best options depending on how much I’m trying to spend. Thanks!
Oh cool. So that makes the whole thing like $400. Not to bad of a deal, esp. with the 2 mics.
If you look for an old Scarlett focusrite 8i they’re really cheap and great quality. I grabbed mine for about 200