Line 6 Mobile In iOS Audio Interface for iPhone and iPad

Record a guitar, bass, or stereo keyboard directly to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. With the Mobile In audio interface and Mobile POD amp-modeling app.

Overall User Ratings (based on 5 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    3.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Submitted January 31, 2012 by Marc B in New Haven, CT

"Compatibility problems, iffy physical connection"

Overall: 2.5 out of 5 stars
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If you're primary interest is in running Line 6's Mobile POD app, then this accessory is fine. Otherwise be warned that, despite the CoreAudio designation, this accessory has compatibility problems (i.e. it's presence is not acknowledged) with most other CoreAudio apps I've tested. It's up in the air at present as to whether this is Line 6's issue or Apple's issue. (Some reports indicate it is specific to iOS 5.) In either case, the product is largely unusable until one or the other takes the initiative and fixes the problem. So... sound quality is excellent; as advertised it is a HUGE improvement over any accessory that plugs into the headphone jack. Ease of use: well it's dead simple to plug it in, but then it may or may not work, so sort of a loaded question. Features: limited support for 3rd party apps = not good. Quality: I am really unimpressed with the physical design - the way it sits off-center on the iPhone, and the way it feels like it might detach (or even damage the IO port) in a stong breeze. Wow factor? Hmm, well I guess I did really want it before I tried it. :/ As for mfr support, here is a point of concern. Line 6 was always an excellent company in this regard, but I feel they are beginning to diversify too much, and it has taken its toll on their customer support. Their reps simply don't understand their own product line anymore, and realistically, how could they? I've read Line 6 reps posting misinformation about Bluetooth compatibiltity online, and more importantly I infer that Line 6 hasn't quite gotten this product working with iOS 5. In summary: If you want to Mobile POD, buy this. Otherwise, test first and be wary of OS updates.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist, many years

Musical Style:

Rock, and a little of everyhing else.
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Submitted February 6, 2012 by Paul Kopco in Deadwood, SD

"Line 6 Mobile In"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This gizmo is far superior to the iRig iOS guitar interface -- higher quality signal, no feedback, and superior app. Of course, it costs more (but the app is free), but in this case, you get what you pay for. The only downside is the hoops you have to jump through to play along with music from your iTunes library, but the end result is worth it.

Musical Background:

Been playing music for over 40 yrs; play guitar, bass, keyboards, drums; play professionally and teach digital audio and video

Musical Style:

blues, rock
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Submitted February 28, 2012 by Brian Wilson in New York, NY

"Love it, but......"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This interface is great for the price, but...... As with most of these audio 30-pin interfaces, none have the ability to charge the ipad while using it, so you can only work as long as the battery lasts. I bought the dockStubz adapter hoping to add this functionality, but when you use the dockStubz & Mobile In together, charging is suspended. The adapter does let the Mobile In fit properly with my iPad case. Also, Mobile In plastic casing should have been stronger or aluminum. Last gripe is having to carry around the guitar cable because the line in jack is not a standard instrument jack.

Musical Background:

Vocalist for the Broadway stage

Musical Style:

Broadway, pop
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