Unbox + Review - iRig Pro Duo + Powerbridge - DJ live stream setup
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- In this video I show you what I will be using to live stream through my DDJ-RX and out to the world.
Links to the products I'm using:
iRig Pro Duo - amzn.to/2N0VD7L
iRig Powerbridge - amzn.to/2BW8xNL
Pioneer DDJ-RX - amzn.to/2CeVKG9
Single input iRig (AU Amazon)
amzn.to/2KAbIRA
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I can relate, I bought “one of the simplest” interfaces and I had to spend next 4-5 days learning and researching what the problem was to then find out how to fix it…. And then start buying stuff that wouldn’t fix it!!!!
I just order them prior seeing this video hoping would solve the problem, put me in service…
And forget the “mistake”.
That face @ 3.50 in priceless 😅
Those are dual combo XLR, 1/4’ jacks. You should’ve used dual RCA stereo cable, to dual 1/4’ stereo cable.
Was my first thought.
Yeah that was pretty cringe. The way he has it is taking unbalanced stereo, converting it to mono and running it through a balanced input. Im also sure that XLR jack is setup for Mic Level. So it will be mono and very likely distorted or noisier than it would need to be. Dual RCA to 1/4" cables would be worlds better.
3:43
Hilarious 😂😂😂
I appreciate the info but I especially appreciate you sharing your frustrations with the process. Another thing, you never know what little bit of info might be useful, for example, I didn't know there was a mini pin to XLR converter. Excellent, very watchable. 🥳
Good job! Thanks that really helped. Good day mate!
great solution thank you cos I want to do the exact same thing as you. Many thanks your video has answered all the solutions to my problems. Have a great day and stay safe. Kind regards, P
Glad it helped! Hope you're solution is on the way and happy DJ streaming!
You do have a major problem with your connection from the mixer to the proDuo. I am assuming that the mini jack is stereo (TRS) because on the other end you have these two RCAs (red and white). These are cables that are usually used the other way round - a stereo headphone-jack output (e.g. of an MP3 player or iPhone) connected to a stereo RCA input of a mixer or sound system. Both sides are unbalanced signals at home recording (consumer) level of -10dB. That works perfectly fine.
However, the XLR input of the iRig is a balanced MONO mic input at +4dB. When you adapt the mini jack (stereo) to XLR (mono) you are loosing one side of your stereo signal.
That is because your TRS jack-to-XLR adapter is connecting the T(ip) of the jack to pin3, the S(leeve) to pin1 (ground) and then either bridging the R(ing) also to pin1 (ground) or even more likely leaving it open (unconnected). XLR is ‚NEVER‘ stereo... - these adapters do never assume that a jack is a stereo signal (or a balanced mono signal), hence they ignore pin2.
So either way you are loosing one channel. I you really wanna go ‚mono‘ for some reason you have to feed both channels into the iRig and let some mixer software make a final mono master track from your stereo source. Both sides are getting mixed down to one channel, nothing gets lost.
And to avoid this unnecessary conversion between -10db and +4dB just use a stereo RCA cable (red/white to red/white) and put an RCA-to-monoJack adapter on both plugs of one side and connect this pair to the two Jack inputs of your iRig. They are used as Instrument inputs, which means they are definitely not balanced and definitely MONO.
This way you get the best signal possible ;-)
Manfred Ramosch i’ll definitely look to reconfigure it appropriately for optimal sound. Thanks for the tips!
Hello, I just ordered this irig. Are you saying use RCA(Red/White) to RCA(Red/White) cord from the main of mixer to (2) RCA-to-Mono jack adapters and then plug into the left & right of the device? Thanks
Derrick s - If your mixer has
• Balanced Jack Outputs: Use 2 balanced TRS (TipRingSleeve) jack-to-jack cables (hot-cold-ground)
• Balanced XLR Outputs: Use 2 balanced Microphone XLR-to-XLR cables (hot-cold-ground)
• Unbalanced Jack Outputs: Use 2 unbalanced Instrument TS jack-to-jack cables (hot-ground)
• Unbalanced RCA Outputs: Use a stereo RCA cable with 2 RCA-to-monoJack adapters for the iRig input
For the first two (balanced) options you can also use
• 2 balanced TRS (TipRingSleeve) jack-to-XLR cables (hot-cold-ground)
Just make sure that the tip of the Jack (hot) goes to the right pin of the XLR connector.
XLR pin 1 is always ground, usually pin 3 is the hot pin and pin 2 the cold. But there are
devices that use pin 2 as the hot pin and pin 3 as the cold pin.
So check the XLR output of your Mixer and the XLR input of your iRig for their connector schematics!
Never go Unbalanced (jack or RCA) to XLR...
You never use the irig2? That's what I use. Works great for me but I use it with my iPad that way I never lose any battery power. If I just use the iPhone that will only last me for a 90 min show.
Thanks for review
I got the I rig pro duo. It work great when I was live on Periscope and Live Me it help me a lot I don't have a I-Phone I use my android phone by moto and it works very good and I use the booth out on the Irig pro duo which works great for my session output. Great Review
Update: I grabbed a duo it is perfect for what I'll be using it for.
Good to hear! Let us know if you ever post some of your music out there so I can have a listen.
Will do. Very early stages right now but i do have one almost done tracking. Then the long process of mixing...
Can you use it for connecting it to a Camera rather than in a phone?
you'll only be in mono with that set up... an irig stream would work better...
thank you, I was wondering. sounds terrible.
I haven’t tried the Pro Duo yet, but about a year ago I was looking for a way to take the audio from my mixer and plug it into the phone my church livestreams from. I ended up making a Direct Box that connects a mic, instrument, line, or mixer to the smartphone.
Great and informative video, I have the iRig Pro Duo Studio Suite and a 2 part-question .. did you find a compatible power supply for the iRig Pro device and did you manage to get good quality audio out from from your mixer into your iMac and then out to a livestream? (which is what i would like to do) - thx!
Mr G most power supplies with the right plug work and I found a basic one at my electronic store that did the trick in the end.
As for this setup, it gives a good audio output through to your phone for livestreaming. If you were live streaming from your computer then you probably only need to have the input audio for the live stream set to your mixer.
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195 Thanks mate .. stay safe and be well!
I think you connected it wrong. It’s impossible to combine stereo signal into mono jack. You need stereo cable
Unfortunately Instagram doesn’t see stereo signal. Only mono
So the power bridge is no longer available and dual pro I/o won’t charge your iPhone while in use.
So what is the iOS device charging solution now?
I agree, very frustrating to set up .
Streamyard should enable you to stream in stereo to FB, even though FB only streams in mono. im hoping streamyard will be the work-around.
You should have just got a lightening camera adapter plug with the USB insert and lightening port for charging
I need a new streaming device as my current one evermix4 has an issue within the software with audio clipping while live.
I use an iPad air so my connect in usb type C wanted to know when plugging up do you have to convert a 3.5 headphone jack as I noticed within you video. Can you go 1/4 to it?
Seems like they’ve discontinued the irig powerbridge😢
Why don’t you use a powered USB hub? They power everything.. you also could’ve used jacks into pro duo as they’re line level, the xlr are probably causing the problem in the headphones..
Caley Hall would a powered USB hub send audio signal through it? If so then yeah might be worth investigating.
It's Not About You Productions I’ve just bought a pile of powered USB hubs so I’ll let ya know in the future but I’ve watched a lot of TH-cam clips where people add in powered USB hubs so looks good.. I’ll look into a hum eliminator/ground loop isolation as well..
It's Not About You Productions th-cam.com/video/N8RGWQTKz7c/w-d-xo.html he uses a USB hub for recording into iPad..
Caley Hall this could be a good solution for Android users too. Have had a couple of ppl ask about that on here. Thanks for coming back and letting me know your update though!
It's Not About You Productions yeah no worries, I’m yet to film anything for TH-cam so I’m trying to get myself together..
Why on your dj controller does the irig connect to? I also use a yahama 10gxu
I’m looking for one where I can have 2 guitars 2 vocals which is best cheers
I see you only show the connection for the iPhone, but is there a connection for Android as well?
onedropmic depends what Android you have but i’m pretty sure it came with a micro-usb. Not sure about the Usb-C.
I am looking into purchasing this. In doin my research. I came across your vid. My main use for this product would be to record directly to my iPad, into garage band. My question is to I really need the power bridge? That is just to power the iPad right?
matt hayes For your use, no you wouldn’t. Batteries would suffice but not sure how long they would last for. It’s USB-bus powered if you ever plug it into your computer but I’d be mindful if you ever did a live performance with it being only powered by batteries.
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195 thanks for your quick reply. Ver helpful.
Thanks for making this great video man, much appreciated :-) I just got myself one of these for live streaming on instagram but the sound when I go live is really quite no matter what I do. Would you know how I could get my sound louder? I set my gains to 5 and play out through the booth monitor outputs on my decks. Thanks so much if you're able to help me. Steve :-)
I appreciate your efforts and time!!! I'm still debating if I need the Irig Dou, or if I should get the iRig Streamer???
i'd use a stream... from what i can see the duo is 2 mono inputs where the stream is a stereo input that is rca which i'm expecting you're a dj and would suit you better
Can I use this with my phoneto connect my laptop to play music and plug in a mic to record audio while the video is streaming from my phone?
I only have android app for my tablet and my phone so that I can sing with the piano and write a music notebook from Ez Voice because I love singing.
Zoom L8 might help you, you have wires all over the place !
Hi, I’ve watched the vid a few times, it’s very informative, I have a pro duo... which I love, but in your vid, you turn your music up and down, but your voice is still coming through. When I use it it takes total control of the audio bus so nothing but the music would be recorded through the iPhone.... unless there’s a mic plugged into the controller.
colin tolley to be completely honest with you, I was so excited that I got it working I got my audio inputs wrong. I filmed me making the correction but in my worry (18 months ago) I decided to leave it out thinking it would look dumb. This video was only on about 500-600 views before Covid19 started and I had chalked it up to being an experiment in doing this style of video. Now lots of people around the world have been watching and this has been picked up once or twice and I do this 🤦🏽♂️ to my former self’s decision.
You’re right that it takes over the audio and the only way I would be able to still be heard is by having a mic input through the mixer. XLR input on the back for channel 3 works a treat!
Hope this answers your question and you can have a lol at my former self too. 🤙🏽
dude! awesome. I'm really struggling with the iRig. it says it works with windows and android, but it is driving me insane. I have a feeling it's just going to work for apple only. do you have any thoughts on this? (i am n00b)
I think it’s just an apple product unfortunately. What does their website say?
There’s been a few comments in here asking similar things about android so check out those comments too as they might help.
So in the end it seems the powerbridge will charge your device while using the Duo, but the Duo itself is still requiring batteries for power? Did the external power supply for the Duo along with the powerbridge meet your needs? Thank you.
jmtab that’s correct. Powerbridge for the phone and an external power source for the Pro Duo if you want constant power. For what I was going for, it works fine.
It's Not About You Productions Thank you Sir.
Hey mate, thnaks for sharing this informative video here. Do you still think the iRig Duo is a good idea for live streaming? looking into getting something in this lockdown period. Cheers!!
Daniel Weetman from what i’ve read there is a back order on the product but I haven’t checked the website in awhile so don’t quote me on that!
The setup works still but there are other ways of doing it out there. It might be worth asking the countless home DJs how they’re doing it atm before choosing a path. Good luck!
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195 Thanks for the reply, I will look into this further. Much appreciated mate. Stay safe.
Hi there nice video. I recently bought this Pro Duo and it ain't recording on my phone for whatever reason it is. At around 7:45 you show that it 'work', but it ain't recording directly? It is only recording from the own phone mic so it seems to me that it is not working either (?). Anyway, mine still ain't working and got no clue what to do 😂. Using an S7. Updated the firmawre and still nothing
BluethunderMUSIC what program are you running on your iPhone to record it with? If everything is updated and you’ve restarted it all, it might be about telling your iPhone what the input settings are. As a test try downloading FiLMiC Pro (free version) and in the settings it allows you to change where the audio was coming from.
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195 hi thank you for your reply 😊. I am not using an iPhone though, but a galaxy S7
BluethunderMUSIC my apologies I misread that part. :)
Searching online it’s difficult to find much info on the S7’s comparability. I would recommend trying to download one of the IK apps for Samsung and trying through that. Alternatively contact their tech support. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help!
Thank you for this video. I found it very interesting as I’m looking to buy an iRig product. I’m not looking for entry-level so something that is of “studio quality”, I would like to connect the I rig to my mixer and do video recordings using my iPhone and sharing the results with the world. Please can you advise Which of the products do you recommend? Should I go for the iRig Pro Duo I/o or iRig Stream?
VinceVega303 really depends what you’re trying to achieve. The two products I use in this video will allow you to plug audio hardware in via XLR inputs, which is “studio quality”. Are you live streaming or recording, editing and then putting videos out?
It's Not About You Productions I would like to live stream to FB and upload videos that have been edited. I would be recording my music pieces and overlay them very basic effects nothing fancy. My mixer is a Presonus Studiolive 32 mk3. So I’ll take stereo feed from that into the iRig and record it Into my iphone, mac to make future edits. This way the audio and video is synced.
VinceVega303 it might be because it’s late here and my brain isn’t working at full functionality but it sounds like you want to do two different things at the same time while using the same device?
Yes this setup would be able to take a mixed output and feed it into the iRig to then connect to your phone for a live stream and yes you could also double your phone as a recording device, am unsure on any audio quality loss. I don’t think you can do both simultaneously though without quality loss somewhere along the line. I would keep the phone for video and live stream, then record audio separately if you’re to then sync and add effects to it.
Does that make sense?
Hi !
Great video
I have a question you can possibly help me with.
I’m looking to purchase a IRig pro duo I/O. And I’m wondering if the aftermarket power supply (not the powerbridge). Charges your ipad/iPhone while in use Or does it just supply power to IRig unit ?
I have not been able to find a legit answer to this question and saw in your video. This is something you were trying to overcome by purchasing the powerbridge. ( which ik multimedia ) does not sell or stock anymore. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks !!!
From memory is didn’t charge only sent a data signal. Weird though they don’t sell the powerbridge anymore. Have they updated their devices since this video?
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195
Ok so today I got to speak with a guy who worked with Apple and GarageBand. And is retired now and works with musicians.
He informed me. They have updated the IRig and now have the IRig pro duo I/O which I did not realize is the second version of the IRig. He informed me that the 9V power supply apparently does charge your iPad /IPhone , passes through now and IK Multimedia have discontinued the powerbridge.
Hope this info helps someone. It took me 3 days to get a solid response. And it does not directly say this on IK multimedias website. !
Thank you for the fast response looking forward to checking out more of your videos ! Have a great day !
@@SNOKRASH thanks for sharing the info!
Hi @It's Not About You Productions. Thanks for the vid. What are you recording your vid on? and is it with the built in mic? It all actually sounds and looks pretty good from whatever it is. Thnx! Appreciated. Tnx!
Dan Zellan hey mate, thanks! I’m using an a6300 with a zoom h1 and lapel. Behind the camera is a big window which in the morning gives a nice level of fill light.
Thanks man. Do you connect the zoom h1 to the camera by wire, thus not having to do syncing in an edit program?
Dan Zellan I probably could as it has the capability to do that and if i’m close enough/have a long enough wire then I might. I use a top mic as backup incase anything goes wrong but then sync it in post. A simple clap at the start of each take does the trick and once you’ve matched the first files up, the rest would follow suit. Considering i’m not talking about 100s of files it doesn’t take too long. Premiere has an auto function for it but I use Resolve these days.
Kudos on the syncing! Really had no idea! Tnx again. I just ordered the PowerBridge. Then on to the next step. Cheers mate, from USA!
I would really like to know how this works with an Anroid device and what it'll also look like on a PC. I dislike Macs and I don't have anything Apple at home. Will it still work for someone like me with only Android and PC devices?
Chris Kepu it should, according to their website, but go through the comments on here and find one by a woman named DJ Mademoiselle. She has had troubles getting a constant power supply for an Android.
Great video.. can you tell me if you can use the mic with the irig??
Leftyone1978 the phone’s mic? No, you can only use one audio input at a time and as the device connects a different audio device, you would have to have a mic plugged into the iRig.
For the DJ setup I can input a mic into the controller and use that if need be.
It's Not About You Productions thank you for your rapid reply! You answered my question.! ✌🏽
Question; is there a cable with 7 pin to USB-c port for the APPLE IPADPRO 2019 OR SOME OTHER DEVICE?
Franky R. Not with the ones that I got but that was over 18 months ago now. They may have updated it since then. Check their website?
Same question
Bosen Drama Same reply.
i want to do live broadcast from face book
i have xiaomi redmi note 8 pro what will i need?
3:49 LOL
I really want to record video and audio using my Android phone, so I can upload to TH-cam etc. Would this set up work for me?
According to their website the Pro Duo is Android compatible but the Powerbridge is apple only.
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195 Thanks for the reply. That's a pain! I wonder what I could use as an alternative. I'll look into it. Thanks!
Jack Acid let me know if you find a solution.
Does the irig Pro duo charge the phone when powered up?
samiebuka only when using the iRig powerbridge.
Hi!
*Great video btw* ! Ok so...I just bought the iRig Pro Duo but I am not getting the high quality sound....I'm listenin' to James Hypes LIVES on Facebook compared to mine and theres a big difference. I don't know, it seems like i'm not getting high volume and the music feels less ''PRESENT'' if you know what i'm saying. I wonder if he's using a few 200$ cables to get that sound lol!
I have (2) TRS Balanced cables to XLR-M coming from my booth output of my mixer (DDJ-RX) directly in the interface's (IRig) channels. I would like to mention that the iRig is powered by DC.Could this be because my speakers (that I use for monitoring my mix and to hear what i'm doing live) are in MONO? Would this affect the sound quality of the LIVE streaming?
Waiting for your response,
Thanks!
DJ Mademoizelle
DJ Mademoizelle i’m running the same setup now in regards to the TRS balanced cables out of the booth and it works fine for me? I can’t attest to how it sounds when someone is listening in on the stream though.
It would be wrong of me to offer advice though on how to fix your issue because I don’t have the experience in that area. Sorry!
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195 Ok thanks! It seems fine when I record but when I listen back to my LIVE idk....it feels like a lack of quality maybe it's just me that want STUDIO QUALITY... maybe I would have to pay more to get better cables?!...🎧🎶
DJ Mademoizelle cables or potentially look at what your upload audio quality level is. There might be a drop there somewhere.
@@itsnotaboutyouproductions3195 Hi, I have another question : How am I suppose to charge my cellphone at the same time (I have a Huawei P20 Lite). They told me that the 3rd party adapters could possibly not work and is not recommended. I wanted to get a splitter (USB-C to USB-C Lightning/Charging ports x2). I asked for other options and they said that the 9V DC cable plus the USB-C to Mini DIN cable (that I am still waiting for in the mail) would work for charging the device at the same time but I don't think so...It says clearly in the manual ''IMPORTANT : The external power supply will NOT charge the device's battery''....I am left with concerns here, maybe you could help? Thanks!
DJ Mademoizelle you’re running into exactly the problem I had here and the reason I bought both products.
Do IRig not have an adapter for Huawei phones? 3rd party pieces may work but as you said they don’t recommend it.
Someone in one of the other comments said that I could have just got a lightning adapter that allowed me to plug in to power and headphones at the same time, which might be right, but that’s iphone. Huawei might offer a similar accessory?
Hahaha.... gee I thought I must have been a bit of a dickhead...lol
ovr marketed garbage, bringer and other companies have way more affordable products under $50
NOW.....YOU NEED A TOGUEL (I THINK THAT'S HOW YOU WRITED) GOING INTO YOUR PHONE SO YOUR PHONE CAN ALWAYS BE IN CHARGED MODE. THAT WILL COMPLETE YOUR SET UP. OH NO!!! there is more...YOU NEED TO BUY THAT an AC CORD TO KEEP YOUR DUO FROM USING BATTERIES. OK, ok, ok, NOW YOU SHOULD BE OKAY. I THINK Mmmmm....
Big deal