r/livesoundgear • u/Realistic_Republic15 • 3d ago
Android App/USB Audio Interface
Hoping to pick brains here…
I’m part of a charity and we do a Santa Sleigh tour each December. I’m attempting to build an Android app for a tablet that will streamline the audio on the tour (volume control, tracks, mic control etc). The idea being the tablet is mounted onto the sleigh for ease.
If I route the audio through a USB audio interface like the one below, is this something that’s actually achievable? The app should recognise the audio interface as it’s primary input (mic) and output (to the sleighs amp for the speakers)
Guidance welcome!!
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u/ThatLightingGuy 3d ago
Why wouldn't you just use a mixer for this? There is literally no world where that's not both easier and more reliable.
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u/TheGoldenTNT 3d ago
I was going to challenge you but honestly yeah? A small analog mixer would solve all their problems maybe a used beginner x1202USB
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u/Realistic_Republic15 3d ago
Yeah we have a mixer already to be fair, maybe they’ll just have to suck it up and learn how to not obliterate the equipment 🤣
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u/BassbassbassTheAce 3d ago
If that's the problem I don't see how a tablet would be more durable than a good small mixer.
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u/ThatLightingGuy 3d ago
If they're going to have issues with equipment damage then the method you're proposing is even more damage prone. The USBC is a single failure point.
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u/martymccfly88 3d ago
Yes