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Tascam DR-40x as audio interface, without batteries
Has anyone had any luck getting a Tascam DR-40x to functions as an audio interface, without batteries?
They advertise the audio interface functionality clearly, but never mention it's existing to modes where battery powered.
The manual though makes some hard to interpret mentions about iOS, wired connections, etc. Difficult to parse.
I'm using CCK and powered USB hub. What do folks think?
I'm using a Behringer UMC 404HD for Windows 10. It works great with iOS. But swapping all the cables is a pain, and prevents dual-use of Ableton and iOS synths. (At least midi works...)
If there tascam solution doesn't work, I'm worried I'll just need to buy two audio interfaces, which seems wasteful?
if that's the only route and option, then I'm wondering whether I should get the exact same unit because I know it works, or get something different that has some other functionality I don't know I need yet (Scarlet or one of the iOS specific units that are a bit pricey).
Would love to get input from the community.
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Here's the oddity in the manual:
Using as a USB audio interface >
Setting the connected device type >
If the connected device type is iOS, this unit will operate on batteries.
Lightning to USB Camera Adapter, for example, is necessary to connect to an iOS device.
I wonder if that's something fixable in firmware?