Art Gillespie

April 14, 2010 at 1:37pm
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USB Audio for iPad

I still can’t quite believe it, but it’s official: iPad supports USB audio.

And there was much rejoicing.

It’s all in this message on coreaudio-api, but here are the high points:

  • With the Camera Connection Kit, you’ll be able to connect a class-compliant USB 1.0 device.
  • If the device draws less than 100mA, it can be powered by the iPad, otherwise, you’ll need to connect a powered hub.
  • 16-bit, up to 48kHz.

The only commentary I can think to add is the obvious: This is going to be huge.