Our resident audio engineer presents his picks for the best audio interface for iPad and iPhone, proven to work properly via Lightning cable or USB adapters.
If you’re looking to connect your iPad audio interface or audio interface for iPhone, you might be confused by all the options available. Whether you want to record audio into iPad, capture music, podcasts, or voice, how do you know which is the best iPad audio interface for your needs?
In this article, we’ll help you choose the best audio interface for iPad or iPhone. We’ll break down the types of iOS audio interface options, features to look for, and the pros and cons of each model. You’ll find our top recommendations based on research and user feedback.
By the end of this article, you’ll know which audio interface for iPhone or iPad USB audio interface suits your needs. You’ll also learn how to set up the ipad guitar interface, connect it, and explore compatible software and accessories to enhance your recording music on iPad.
If you are new to USB interfaces, you might want to read our article on what is an audio interface first. Otherwise, read on for thoroughly researched recommendations.
Editor’s Note: Recent Apple releases now use USB-C. However as of writing, many still use older devices with Lightning connectivity. Should Lightning be phased out in the future, we will update this guide accordingly.