Best 10 iOS/iPad/iPhone Audio Recording Interfaces

Want more from you iOS device when you make or simply play music? Check bellow some of the best and most popular iOS audio interfaces used by many professional musicians and music producers, offering maximum quality and mobility. This list was created taking into account the number of sales, number of votes, quality/price and customer reviews.

Many heavy names from industry, such as Focusrite, Roland, Alesis, Apogee, IK Multimedia, Line 6 offers some of the best music production and performance tools for iOS devices. All listed products are available for purchase at Amazon.com.

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1. IK Multimedia iRig PRO

• iRig PRO is the first full-featured compact audio and MIDI interface you can use with your XLR microphones, your guitar and bass, your keyboard or other line-level source and your MIDI controllers
• MIDI IN, compatible with iRig MIDI cables
• +48V phantom power provided by included 9V battery
• High-quality A/D conversion
• Includes 30-pin, Lightning, USB, and MIDI cables
• Price: $149.95

2. StudioConnect – Audio and MIDI Interface for iPad

• Connect your Guitar/ Bass/ MIDI Instrument to your iPad
• Audio in:
• 1/4″ mono
• 3.5 mm stereo
• Gain control
• Price: $97.40

3. Line 6 Sonic Port Channel Audio Interface

• The centerpiece of your GarageBand mobile studio
• Get the authentic tones of your favorite artists—or create your own
• The only system that lets you jam along with original hit recordings*
• Includes detachable Lightning and 30-pin cables
• Completely powered by iOS device
• Price: $99.99

4. Focusrite iTrack Solo USB Audio Interface

• High-quality award-winning Focusrite microphone input
• Compatible with iPad, Mac OS X and Windows
• Directly connect your microphone or instrument
• Aluminum unibody case
• Signal halos for level and clip indication
• Price: $119

5. Apogee ONE Audio Interface for iPad & Mac

• First studio quality audio interface and microphone for iPad
• USB 2.0 audio with 24-bit/96kHz A/D and D/A conversion and direct digital connection to iPod touch, iPhone, iPad
• Low latency monitoring, complete input/output control with Apogee’s Maestro software (iOS and Mac)
• Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone (mic stand adapter included)
• Made in the USA
• Price: $349

6. Roland Duo-Capture EX iOS Audio Interface

Two VS Preamps with phantom-power supportCompatible with PC, Mac, and iPad*Low-noise three-way power supply; runs on USB bus power, two AA-size batteries, or AC adapterRoad-tough, compact aluminum caseHi-Z input for electric guitar or bassMIDI input and outputBundled with SONAR LE music-production software for Windows. Price: $199

7. Apogee Duet Audio Interface for iPad & Mac

• First professional stereo audio interface for iPad
• Direct digital connection to iPod touch, iPhone, iPad
• Low latency monitoring, complete input/output control with Apogee’s Maestro software (iOS and Mac)
• 2 Analog inputs with world-class mic preamps and selectable 48v phantom power
• USB 2.0 audio with 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion
• Price: $579

8. Tascam IXZ Mic and Guitar Interface

• Switchable mic/line input, Mic input powered by two AA batteries Non-powered guitar input
• Phantom power, Gain control
• 1/8″ headphone output
• XLR mic input, High-impedence guitar input
• Price: $55.47

9. Native Instruments Traktor Audio 2 DJ Audio Interface

• Ultra-portable soundcard transforms your laptop or iOS device into a club-ready DJ rig
• Plug-and-play with TRAKTOR PRO software and TRAKTOR DJ for iPad and iPhone
• Pristine, punchy 24-bit/48 kHz pro sound quality
• Cue and monitor -pre-listen to the next track before the crowd hears it
• Send two stereo tracks to separate mixer channels
• Price: $99

10. Alesis iO Dock Audio Interface for iPad

• The world’s first pro audio dock for iPad; use the power of your iPad to record audio, compose music and perfect your mix
• Simultaneously connect microphones and instruments including guitar, studio monitors, PA speakers, headphones, and MIDI controllers
• Universal device works with virtually every audio and MIDI app in the App Store; Core MIDI compliant
• Input channel gain controls and switchable phantom power on (2) combo (XLR+1/4-Inch) inputs; mic/line and HiZ (guitar) switchable
• Outputs: (2) 1/4-Inch and 1/4-Inch headphone with separate volume controls
• Control inputs: MIDI In, MIDI Out, USB MIDI, and assignable 1/4inch footswitch
• Video output can send visuals to a projector, TV or monitor
• Price: $199

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