One more tip: if you buy a USB-C extension cable and notice that some features of your hub work and others don't (such as the USB-A ports), try flipping the female connector by 180°. It turns out that normal USB-C cables can be plugged in in either orientation, but the female connector of extension cables often only partially works in one of the orientations.
I just tested mine and it’s exactly like you say. It only works when connected one way. The other way I loose connection to everything actually. Even charging. 😱 Thank you so much for this tip!
Thank you sausage! This hub certainly looks like the best option out of all the ones I’ve looked at. One thing many musicians are guilty of is not wanting to take the time to understand the difference that is made by purchasing the correct cables. A cable that can handle the right amount of data transfer or power means all the difference when you connect all your stuff to the iPad and are working on a heavy project. When something falls down we always blame the software or the device, never the rubbish cable that came free with the hub that cost less than lunch and simply isn’t up to the task. I guess this is because this stuff is unbelievably boring. You just made it interesting and explained it all beautifully. Thank you. X
I have used these exclusively for 2 years + for home setup, work setup, and even live performance on keyboard on both MacBook Pro and iPad Pro and they are absolute workhorses 💯💯💯
If you buy a usb A to aux adapter, then this becomes a great hub. I tried plugging an adapter into a hub and was surprised that it works. Finally don’t have to compromise on not having a headphone jack
Learned a lot about usb-c. The thicker the better and iPads will have a cord sticking out the right side regardless of using a doc/hub/multiport. Good info and straight to the point!
If you have an iPad Pro I’d recommend a Satechi Thunderbolt 4 port replicator. It has 3 USB-C ports, a 1Gb Ethernet port, 3 USB-A 3.2 ports, an SD card port, and a USB-A 2 port that provides power even if the iPad is not connected. It supports 4K HDR and has an audio io port (3mm, 1/8 inch). The power brick provides 135 watts.
I wish I could send you pictures! I purchased a usb c hub, or docking station really, that has almost everything I wanted just like your list, but my goals are are slightly different. I got this from Walmart it’s an Onn, and doesn’t say will work with IOS but does brilliantly. So it has the hdmi and I was able to hook that up to my 26 inch touchscreen monitor. It has direct Ethernet port 4 usb a witch I use a C adapter and an audio out. Then I used a 30 pin to usb A adapter from my Behringer Itouch studio 2, the $100 one I told you about and connected midi thru that. It has phantom power duel purpose inputs etc… My goal is to hook up CV and Midi from my small Eurorack set up as well as everything else that is hardware. successfully accomplished and able to use use IPad Quantizer in AUM 3 and Koalla, Blease etc… my IPad IS a multi module! I will do a video soon on it once I figure out all the midi CC stuff using the Beringer X Touch, The Kieth McMillan qunexus, the Arturia keystep pro and the QY100 along with the modular set up which is quite powerful! I’m running the the 4ms Ensable, the Radical Technology Swarm RT311 and the Beringer Brain. Plus Beringer Crabe, K2, Neutron and Roland M1. That’s 40 sequencer hardware channels without even using the IPad for sequencing other than the Quantizer and 65 oscillators before the IPads contributions let alone Cobalt, Hydrasynth , Kronos, PSR S 770 and Deepmind 12. And a few drum machines etc… with tons and tons of effects. It’s extremely complicated and what I listed here is what I have to work with, not ALL hooked together. The IPad is an M2 12.9, it’s going to take quite some time to work out and I’m going to use CZcams to help me create it! Love ya Jacob!
@@LynkTheGreat I’ve been planning on it. Interesting enough Behringer has a new module coming out specifically for these issues. Using AUM is like having another set of modules! There is one guy I’ve seen do this on CZcams but he doesn’t share any of the connection stuff. This new Behringer has a 5 pin and a usb b out. At the moment I use a usb b to A adapter and have a Roland Bluetooth in it. I’ve been updating with it but it will make a great hookup to the IPads. There is absaloutey no reason to get Data or anything like that with this set up! I will get something up soon especially since these new fm synths are so useful. The Brains has a lot more capabilities than they are focusing on! I want to do a video on just that as well. :) PS the Itpouch has the headphone out I use. It is amped.
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I've had the UNI, small version, from the start, that is, I ordered it on Kickstarter. Then I got it before I bought the 2018 iPad Pro. Works very well, and I also tested it recently with an HDMI cable and a monitor. Everything's works well.
If this was a commercial, it worked. It’s something I needed. I immediately ordered the hub with a longer cable. It’s still on Cyber Monday sale price.
In 8 years I’ve had three paid sponsorships. Just three videos out of 800+. I am very clear in those videos about that fact. And all of those deals were on my terms. I get to say what I want basically.
The hub looks great (and they should all be built like this, to save us from throwing shit away when a cable breaks), but the extra information about power/data transfer rates is great (and I’ve bought good expensive cables for my rig, because I use it live, so I feel good 😅). You do some great creative videos, but this is a go-to video for straight facts. Hopefully the hub manufacturers are watching. Love to you and yours x
So Jakob, I had remembered the earlier series of yours and was getting ready to send a note with something I found, then I saw this recent update. I think I found our true Unicorn though, and it's similar to your pick in almost every way sans 1. I recently picked up a Unitek uHUB S7+ (a Chinese import brand, but known for high quality enclosures from nVME M.2s to USB hubs). The Unitek I mentioned is also a 7 in 1 USB hub, it supports 10Gb/s xfer, and has 100W power delivery (and an actually functional data USB C passthrough not just PD). The only reason I pick this over all others, however, is because it has a headphone out port that ACTUALLY WORKS. They integrated a Realtek chipset which is picked up by everything (including the iPad) as a rock solid and stable audio output option. I love being able to use the audio out for many reasons, and every other USB hub I have found, if they had a headphone port at all, it was never ever stable (random disconnects and the like). This also has a longer cable running between it and the iPad - so you can get it settled nicely without it hanging strangely off of your device.. Now, I'm not a HUGE fan of this next part.. but it's grown on me, it's got some nice RGB morphing glows, so it's quite blingy.. I believe they have a more reserved version of it though. That said, it's grown on me, so not sure I'd give up the glow!.. Anyway, HIGHLY recommend for a good, stable, iPad usb interface that will not only handle what all the others out there do, but give you a stable enough 1/8" out to use live or studio avoiding delay. The price you see on their site, I found it for $20 or more less than that price. (I think I paid $50 for mine) www.unitek-products.com/products/uhub-s7-7-in-1-usb-c-hub-with-10gbps-data-hdmi-and-pd-100w/ Now if you will excuse me, I am going to go hug my little blingy USB Unicorns :)
Wait wait wait…the Unitek uhub 7+ has no positive reviews anywhere I search despite its hefty price tag. Are you having good luck with it so far? Please let us know.
If this does not wind up working out, I made a video a few weeks back with an alternative option that has lasted me over a year and is fantastical. I hope this one works out!
I’ve got an ANKER 531 USB-C hub myself. It’s an iPad stand with 2 USB C ports (one for power, the other to connect to the iPad) 2 USB3 ports and an SD card slot. It also has an HDMI port and a headphone socket and I’m more than happy with it.
@@JakobHaq I got mine from Amazon here in the U.K. If you look for ANKER 551 USB C Hub and foldable tablet stand you should find it. I have no idea why it’s 551 and not 531 (which is what is printed on the user manual in front of me) but it appears to be the same model that I have. The stand is adjustable and of course you’ll need a separate power supply for it . The one I’m using is 96w. and that powers the iPad Pro, a Keystep 37 and a Joue’ controller all at the same time.
I got the ESR 8-in-1 Portable stand hub. I looked at the Anker one as well, but the ESR is 60% of the cost with the same features and connections. Works well so far.
Hi Jakob. I use a Twelve South StayGo USB-C Hub. Usb-ports : USB-C (pass-thru 85W USB-C PD charging) to ipad 1x USB-A 3.0 (7.5W Fast Charge) 2x USB-A 3.0 900mA power USB-C (100W Max) USB-C power input (4k. HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet Port, SD Card and Micro SD Card) 2 cables. Extra a PD power adapter to power the iPad Pro and usb bus powered controllers. Not cheap but excellent quality. No headphone connection on hub (usb to audio adapter?).
Just ordered the Acasis hub, which in addition to being a non-cabled usb c hub also has head phone out and is also an enclosure that will host m.2 nvme drives. so it’s effectively a hub with built-in storage.
Could you link to the one you ordered? Just want to make sure I’m looking at the right product and model. What I found looks interesting though. I’d love to hear from you in about a month or so after you’ve received it. My email haqjakob(at)gmail(dot)com 🙏
Tell me you don’t own a dji product without telling me you don’t own a dji product lol.. still won’t recognize my videos but I didn’t even need this. dji action 3 connects to my iPad by an app wirelessly lol. wasted $60 sure hope I can return this.. or should I consider the $60 a life lesion lol.. your a great salesman by the way lol sure got me to order one before realizing I didn’t need it at all lol..
Great and useful video Jakob! This is exactly the video that i need at this moment since i just purchased a new iPad Pro and indeed needs headphone dongle, usb-c hub etc. And i already ordered stuff that i have to return. So imshould have watched this first before ordering any accessories hahah. I just wish this hub would have come with a 3,5 headphones port as well, that would have made it perfect, but i guess buying a small dongle is no problem. Those are cheap to replace too if something goes wrong with it. Imalready destroyed the headphones port of a usb-c hib that had one built in. It lasted only for 2 days and then stopped workong. Terrible quality althpugh it was hot a cheap hub at all! The Union looks like a solod product and is available for me on Amazon. Thanks for the info!
btw i'd like to see video about this type-c cables, bc some of it great for power delivery but sucks at sending data and i still idk what shall i choose.
Thanks on the advice on the cables, I think that’s the reason my M1 iPad is charging slowly (sometimes longer than I sleep). So true about short cables. I feel like they can break the iPad’s jack, especially the ones that directly connect without cables, I am almost certain I’ll damage the port by mishandling it, because I constantly move my iPad around.
It is indeed a great hub that I’ve used a lot BUT it’s not the most sturdy. Some usb plugs totally broke, for no reason at all (hub was strongly attached under the desk). What I liked was how the ports were actually placed, because most have the sd card reader on the wrong side to make it convenient to use.
2:24 quick tip: stop gripping the wire and start using the connector to get the plug in and out. Just seeing you do pulling the wire gives me (and the wire) stress...
Currently using the arturia audiofuse rev2 in the studio and it's been the best of both worlds. It's an audio interface, it's a USB hub. It can be powered by USB and it can even run off a portable power bank. Still trying to find a smaller interface/hub for travel but the audiofuse isn't terribly large and is portable to some degree.
I was a Novation AudioHub 2x4 a few years ago. It was an Audio interface and USB hub all in one. It’s was sweet. I stoped using it when I ended up needing more inputs.
@@JakobHaq Still have mine, still use it all the time. Unfortunately they are now unobtainium. The Alesis Airhub, of all things, works pretty well with iPads, but its power supply doesn't charge the iPad. I'm not sure if ANY powered USB-C interface does...
Thank you for this! I purchased two of these to run my live setup. I power it with a MacBook Pro USB-C charger which has enough juice to charge the iPad, power the midi controller and audio interface. This made my cable management so much better especially since the setup is kind of permanent but if I need to take it out on the road it’s basically plug and play. Thanks for opening up the horizons on iOS Music!!
No audio jack is always a deal killer for me. In case I use this outside the studio. Maybe I am the last person no longer using bluetooth.? Thv X. For the video.
I wish more interface manufacturers would just include extra usb ports. This eliminates my need for a separate usb hub at all. In most cases I only use 1 or 2 controllers so even having just one extra port solves most uses for me. Arturia’s minifuse is almost perfect but does not do power delivery so I still need the Apple adapter. Do you know of any budget minded audio interfaces that can do this?
Awww, I was really excited and thinking "this is the one for me!!" until I realised that it doesn't have 3.5 jack out. I don't blame Uni for this (or you Jakob, obv); the blame ultimately lies with Apple, as ever.
I hear you. However in this hade, for me, I didn’t need a headphone port. This is my studio hub and I’ve got my main sound interface connected to it. That thing has two headphone outputs with preamps. I’m still looking for a good “travel hub”. I’m not so sure that I’ll find one.
The lack of design originality in these spaces is sad and infuriating. Someone started hubs with short and non-removable cables and (almost) every dummy just keeps copying it. Grrrr. Cool viddy!
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Hi Jakob and thanks for this. Near the end you mentioned getting a more powerful power w-wart to handle Hard Drives or complex midi controllers - meaning, 20w ain’t gonna do it. What do you suggest in terms of a power delivery? Thx
This is excellent! Thank you for being thorough and entertaining. Just what I was looking for. I do have a question: Since the cable is detachable can you use a lighting to usb c cable and replace the iPad with an iPhone? This is my current experiment I’m undergoing avoid buying an iPad. Thanks!
Connecting a USB-C hub with iPhones | USB-C Ligtning | What you need to know | haQ attaQ Please read all of this because there is some really important things in here when dealing with lightning. Is it possible to use a USB-C to lightning cable instead to connect the USB-C hub to an iPhone? Well Technically yes, BUT, let me stop you there. When it comes to lightning ports Apple has made these in a way that most companies making lightning peripherals need to get their stuff MFi certified. It’s a license that companies pay Apple for to get access to code and some times chips to put into their lightning products. It is possible to make these things without MFi certification but these products do not work that well and some times just stop working after iOS updates. . So here’s the deal. The best way to make this work is using a USB-C to USB-A cable connected to the hub. Then connect the USB-A cable to an original USB to lightning adapter. There are two types. The first is the simple one with a USB port, model MD821ZM/A. The other is the one with a lightning port for charging and a USB3 port, model (MK0W2ZM/A). I’ve tested both adapter types and they both work. The HUB connects and I get access to whatever else I have connected to the hub. I recommend the bigger adapter because it lets you charge the phone while it’s connected to the hub. . You see if you’re using a USB-C to Lightning cable to connect the hub and then connect that to the phone, in most cases (if not all cases) it will not charge the phone. . Lightning is absolutely hellish to deal with due to Apples MFi certification requirements. I’ve done extensive tests on lightning ports and connections the past nine years and I cannot even begin to tell you how much I hate it. The technical details around lightning is confusing to consumers. Many think that they can just buy the cheapest lightning stuff and it’ll work. There’s been too many times when I’ve tried helping people, I’ve realised they were using non-MFi certified stuff and that’s what was causing the issue that they were having. When I told them to get Apple stuff, they call me an Apple fanboy or worse. It’s tiring. I hope Apple switches over to USB-C soon for their future phones.
@@JakobHaq Wow. I anticipated this kind of answer. I figured since Apple doesn’t always play well with other that it would not be straight forward. Thanks a million for you time. 🙏🏼
Your going to have to buy connections twice. I suggest c cables (for iPad and it’s quickly becoming a standard on gear) the a C to lightning adapter. The problem with that is what works on an iPhone 7 may not work on an eight or other. If your planning on a 14 you shouldn’t have to deal with lightning. Basicly what Jacob said, lol
He Jakob, love ur content! Im looking for a usb hub and stand and would like ur thoughts on Quiizlab's 7 in 1 magnetic stand/hub compared to uni hub. Kind regards David
Jakob, excellent walkthrough that I'm sure helped many of us. 🎶🎵 Q: If you need many more USB-A ports, can you plug a powered USB-A hub into this? Thanks.
H**Question:** I’m looking for a USB-C switcher that allows me to connect my USB-C EarPods to both my Mac Mini (for WhatsApp/Zoom calls) and my Pixel 7 Pro (for cellular calls). Here are the specifics of my setup: **Mac Mini:** Running macOS Ventura, primarily used for WhatsApp and Zoom calls. Pixel 7 Pro: Running Android 13, used for regular cellular phone calls. **USB-C EarPods:** Standard USB-C EarPods with built-in microphone. **Requirements:** The switcher should support seamless switching between devices without needing to unplug and replug the EarPods. It should also maintain audio quality and microphone functionality across both devices. Does anyone know of a USB-C switcher that can handle this setup?
cool! is there a similar option for Android Huawei Mate 20 pro smartphone? i need to transfer photos from SD card to hard disk (SSD) through my smartphone
I hear you, but this hub is going to be my studio hub. That means I don’t need a headphone port, since I’m using my studio sound interface. It’s got two headphone Jack with proper amplifiers. I only need a hub with headphone port when I’m away from home and that … well let’s just say it’s a hunt that is still ongoing. 😅😅😅😅😓
Yes it supports MIDI over usb. All the hubs on the market does that. However it does not have any special MIDI ports like the old DIN5 MIDI connector. All the ports on the hub shown in the video is what you get. So if you have older hardware with older MIDI ports, you’ll need to use a MIDI interface or a combined Audio/MIDI interface connected to the hub for stuff like that.
I just got this hub after trying several like you and am having a couple of issues. Firstly, the SD card slot is working for a 16GB card but not for bigger cards (64 gb and 128 gb). All of my cards are formatted as FAT32 and recognized by computer so not sure why the larger ones are not by hub, any insight? Secondly, the HDMI is not working at all but I have a Kingston Nucleum hub that does and I’m not really using my ipad for this so not a big deal.
Thanks for the video. I also have a question. If I want to connect more than two midi controllers, how can I connect them with this hub without bluetooth and other wireless stuff? Add another one gub that goes into uni?
Jakob, I had a friend buy one of these partly off your recommendation (he got this one, not the new one). When we plug it in to AUM, for some reason the midi controller is not recognized. Do you have any ideas why that might be? As soon as we go back to the old hub, it shows up just like normal.
This hub doesent have that. This is a USB-C hub I chose for use in the studio where I’m always using studio sound interface. That thing has two headphone ports on it with proper pre-amps. The next thing I’ll be doing is to find a good solution for a travel hub, I think that will take longer.
One thing i really need to know about buying one of these is will the audio out work in an amp or Kaos Pad three while I can charge at the same time. I bought an expensive multi hub….and the audio out worked with basic headphones but was too underpowered to work through a KP3 or mixer. The hub had a standard 3.5 mm Jack input. Hope that makes sense?
Think you missed that this hub does not have a headphone/audio out port. I didn’t need a port like that since this will be used in the studio where I’m always using my sound interface connected to the hub. You’ll have to keep looking for another hub. Also if you’re having signal issues like that you might want to invest in something like a mixer or similar that provides amplification/gain.
Hi I am also needing a decent high quality audio..my problem is I have a Pitaka thin cover so I can’t get those hubs that sit in the usb c port where it sits on the side….my main use I think is midi keyboard via usb and then 3.5mm audio I purchased a cheap unit but the audio quality is shocking and seems non stereo and quiet even my Bluetooth headphones sound better….my question…if I purchase the uni hub and plug a usb converter to 3.5m, audio will sound quality be good I don’t want to plug my reg audio interface as I am only wanting to try out composing say in the garden or bedroom away from my main Mac….it’s so confusing I may need hdmi and I may need as card I don’t know yet! But I want quality for my iPad Pro 2022. Thanks any advise gratefully received.. also looking at maker ones or others but I need to know the audio quality will be loud enough…and stereo quality..thanks
Hi I’ve been keeping an eye on this hub and am about to get it but I have a question, I see in the pictures of your desk it looks like you have the hub plugged into the iPad w/o the cck plugged in I’m wondering if I can just use this hub to power the iPad with it using PD (I have just started getting into creating music and still need to get some off the little odds and ends like the cck bug if the iPad can be powered through the hub do I need it? am I missing something (?)
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One more tip: if you buy a USB-C extension cable and notice that some features of your hub work and others don't (such as the USB-A ports), try flipping the female connector by 180°. It turns out that normal USB-C cables can be plugged in in either orientation, but the female connector of extension cables often only partially works in one of the orientations.
I just tested mine and it’s exactly like you say. It only works when connected one way. The other way I loose connection to everything actually. Even charging. 😱 Thank you so much for this tip!
Me too - I thought it was me!!
Wow, that explains so much! Thank you!!!!!
@oramdennison, thanks. It’s confounding, given they designed USB C to be inserted either way!
Omg stupid. Now everybody has to paint pen or tape the downside. Imagine not knowing this minutiae, grr
Thank you sausage! This hub certainly looks like the best option out of all the ones I’ve looked at. One thing many musicians are guilty of is not wanting to take the time to understand the difference that is made by purchasing the correct cables. A cable that can handle the right amount of data transfer or power means all the difference when you connect all your stuff to the iPad and are working on a heavy project. When something falls down we always blame the software or the device, never the rubbish cable that came free with the hub that cost less than lunch and simply isn’t up to the task. I guess this is because this stuff is unbelievably boring. You just made it interesting and explained it all beautifully. Thank you. X
I have used these exclusively for 2 years + for home setup, work setup, and even live performance on keyboard on both MacBook Pro and iPad Pro and they are absolute workhorses 💯💯💯
This looks like a great hub Jakob, glad you finally found your ‘one’!
I’m still nervous that this is going to explode on me somehow. I’ve been really unlucky so far. But yeah, I’m liking it so far!
If you buy a usb A to aux adapter, then this becomes a great hub. I tried plugging an adapter into a hub and was surprised that it works. Finally don’t have to compromise on not having a headphone jack
Learned a lot about usb-c. The thicker the better and iPads will have a cord sticking out the right side regardless of using a doc/hub/multiport. Good info and straight to the point!
If you have an iPad Pro I’d recommend a Satechi Thunderbolt 4 port replicator. It has 3 USB-C ports, a 1Gb Ethernet port, 3 USB-A 3.2 ports, an SD card port, and a USB-A 2 port that provides power even if the iPad is not connected. It supports 4K HDR and has an audio io port (3mm, 1/8 inch). The power brick provides 135 watts.
No HDMI port?
I wish I could send you pictures! I purchased a usb c hub, or docking station really, that has almost everything I wanted just like your list, but my goals are are slightly different. I got this from Walmart it’s an Onn, and doesn’t say will work with IOS but does brilliantly. So it has the hdmi and I was able to hook that up to my 26 inch touchscreen monitor. It has direct Ethernet port 4 usb a witch I use a C adapter and an audio out. Then I used a 30 pin to usb A adapter from my Behringer Itouch studio 2, the $100 one I told you about and connected midi thru that. It has phantom power duel purpose inputs etc… My goal is to hook up CV and Midi from my small Eurorack set up as well as everything else that is hardware. successfully accomplished and able to use use IPad Quantizer in AUM 3 and Koalla, Blease etc… my IPad IS a multi module! I will do a video soon on it once I figure out all the midi CC stuff using the Beringer X Touch, The Kieth McMillan qunexus, the Arturia keystep pro and the QY100 along with the modular set up which is quite powerful! I’m running the the 4ms Ensable, the Radical Technology Swarm RT311 and the Beringer Brain. Plus Beringer Crabe, K2, Neutron and Roland M1. That’s 40 sequencer hardware channels without even using the IPad for sequencing other than the Quantizer and 65 oscillators before the IPads contributions let alone Cobalt, Hydrasynth , Kronos, PSR S 770 and Deepmind 12. And a few drum machines etc… with tons and tons of effects. It’s extremely complicated and what I listed here is what I have to work with, not ALL hooked together. The IPad is an M2 12.9, it’s going to take quite some time to work out and I’m going to use CZcams to help me create it! Love ya Jacob!
You’ve got to make a video on your channel showing this build😮
@@LynkTheGreat I’ve been planning on it. Interesting enough Behringer has a new module coming out specifically for these issues. Using AUM is like having another set of modules! There is one guy I’ve seen do this on CZcams but he doesn’t share any of the connection stuff. This new Behringer has a 5 pin and a usb b out. At the moment I use a usb b to A adapter and have a Roland Bluetooth in it. I’ve been updating with it but it will make a great hookup to the IPads. There is absaloutey no reason to get Data or anything like that with this set up! I will get something up soon especially since these new fm synths are so useful. The Brains has a lot more capabilities than they are focusing on! I want to do a video on just that as well. :) PS the Itpouch has the headphone out I use. It is amped.
Ive been using these hubs fro a few years and so far i cant fault them. I went with these because of the removable cable. That was a game changer.
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6-IN-ONE ► uniaccessories.com/products/uni-usb-c-6-in-1-hub-1
⏰ TIME STAMPS
0:00 The one?
0:00 Why I like the Union
2:45 An Elephant in the Union
3:41 The Union
5:30 The Union is not perfect
6:22 Cable considerations
8:09 Power to the Union
9:14 Should you join the Union?
I’m interested in buying this for my MacBook Air!
I agree that those soldered cables should be much longer. Why doesn't everybody give worse reviews on Amazon?
I've had the UNI, small version, from the start, that is, I ordered it on Kickstarter. Then I got it before I bought the 2018 iPad Pro. Works very well, and I also tested it recently with an HDMI cable and a monitor. Everything's works well.
Thank Jakob. Now I know for sure that I’m f****** amazing. I really didn’t need to watch this but I did and it paid off. Thanks again.
If this was a commercial, it worked. It’s something I needed. I immediately ordered the hub with a longer cable. It’s still on Cyber Monday sale price.
In 8 years I’ve had three paid sponsorships. Just three videos out of 800+. I am very clear in those videos about that fact. And all of those deals were on my terms. I get to say what I want basically.
Not a big commentor but a big fan and hon, I have been so invested in your search for the perfect hub!
Thank you for sticking with me through this whole ordeal. Now I need to find the perfect travel hub …. with a headphone port. 😂😅😓😭
@@JakobHaq at this point we can all agree you've earnt a snack and a bit of a sit down.
The hub looks great (and they should all be built like this, to save us from throwing shit away when a cable breaks), but the extra information about power/data transfer rates is great (and I’ve bought good expensive cables for my rig, because I use it live, so I feel good 😅). You do some great creative videos, but this is a go-to video for straight facts. Hopefully the hub manufacturers are watching. Love to you and yours x
So Jakob, I had remembered the earlier series of yours and was getting ready to send a note with something I found, then I saw this recent update. I think I found our true Unicorn though, and it's similar to your pick in almost every way sans 1. I recently picked up a Unitek uHUB S7+ (a Chinese import brand, but known for high quality enclosures from nVME M.2s to USB hubs). The Unitek I mentioned is also a 7 in 1 USB hub, it supports 10Gb/s xfer, and has 100W power delivery (and an actually functional data USB C passthrough not just PD). The only reason I pick this over all others, however, is because it has a headphone out port that ACTUALLY WORKS. They integrated a Realtek chipset which is picked up by everything (including the iPad) as a rock solid and stable audio output option. I love being able to use the audio out for many reasons, and every other USB hub I have found, if they had a headphone port at all, it was never ever stable (random disconnects and the like). This also has a longer cable running between it and the iPad - so you can get it settled nicely without it hanging strangely off of your device.. Now, I'm not a HUGE fan of this next part.. but it's grown on me, it's got some nice RGB morphing glows, so it's quite blingy.. I believe they have a more reserved version of it though. That said, it's grown on me, so not sure I'd give up the glow!.. Anyway, HIGHLY recommend for a good, stable, iPad usb interface that will not only handle what all the others out there do, but give you a stable enough 1/8" out to use live or studio avoiding delay. The price you see on their site, I found it for $20 or more less than that price. (I think I paid $50 for mine) www.unitek-products.com/products/uhub-s7-7-in-1-usb-c-hub-with-10gbps-data-hdmi-and-pd-100w/ Now if you will excuse me, I am going to go hug my little blingy USB Unicorns :)
Wait wait wait…the Unitek uhub 7+ has no positive reviews anywhere I search despite its hefty price tag. Are you having good luck with it so far? Please let us know.
No detachable cable though. Did you even watch the video?
I. Actually 😂 out loud at dingleberry!! Great work as always Jakob! Thanks will check this one out.,. Looks really handy!
Excited for my new Ipad and love the blue color.
did not need this vid at time but super helpful now i need a hub, prob saved me 2 hour googling time hole
If this does not wind up working out, I made a video a few weeks back with an alternative option that has lasted me over a year and is fantastical. I hope this one works out!
Ahhhh He's poaching 😂
One of the nicest videos filled with information
I’ve got an ANKER 531 USB-C hub myself. It’s an iPad stand with 2 USB C ports (one for power, the other to connect to the iPad) 2 USB3 ports and an SD card slot. It also has an HDMI port and a headphone socket and I’m more than happy with it.
I looked it up but in found one compatible with iPhone only? Do you have a link so I can make sure I got the right product?
@@JakobHaq
I got mine from Amazon here in the U.K. If you look for ANKER 551 USB C Hub and foldable tablet stand you should find it. I have no idea why it’s 551 and not 531 (which is what is printed on the user manual in front of me) but it appears to be the same model that I have. The stand is adjustable and of course you’ll need a separate power supply for it . The one I’m using is 96w. and that powers the iPad Pro, a Keystep 37 and a Joue’ controller all at the same time.
I got the ESR 8-in-1 Portable stand hub. I looked at the Anker one as well, but the ESR is 60% of the cost with the same features and connections. Works well so far.
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If it works and your happy with it then that’s a good result.👍
Hi Jakob. I use a Twelve South StayGo USB-C Hub.
Usb-ports :
USB-C (pass-thru 85W USB-C PD charging) to ipad
1x USB-A 3.0 (7.5W Fast Charge)
2x USB-A 3.0 900mA power
USB-C (100W Max) USB-C power input
(4k. HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet Port, SD Card and Micro SD Card)
2 cables.
Extra a PD power adapter to power the iPad Pro and usb bus powered controllers.
Not cheap but excellent quality.
No headphone connection on hub (usb to audio adapter?).
Thanks just what I was looking for your timing was perfect. great video 👍
Awesome. Helps figure what to spend.
Yep, have to plug in two hard drives.
This is a one I chose a couple of years ago, after one of your older videos about hub criteria. Still working nicely)
My hub failed during my lecture today. I'm ordering one of these. Thanks!
Thanks for the review Jakob, enjoy your HUB
Thank you for the support! 🤩
You’re effing amazing too Jakob! Thank you for this. Great knowledge for iPad enthusiasts
Aw, thank you!
Just ordered the Acasis hub, which in addition to being a non-cabled usb c hub also has head phone out and is also an enclosure that will host m.2 nvme drives. so it’s effectively a hub with built-in storage.
Could you link to the one you ordered? Just want to make sure I’m looking at the right product and model. What I found looks interesting though. I’d love to hear from you in about a month or so after you’ve received it. My email haqjakob(at)gmail(dot)com 🙏
@@JakobHaq czcams.com/video/W5MMUXPri8g/video.html
How’s it going with the Acasis so far?
@@Ezerlance No issues. Seems solid. Never used the drivebay aspect of it but plenty of reviewers have said it works great.
Thanks for the tip I just ordered one from Amazon and saved $15 plus shipping cost..
Bought it and returned it. It runs crazy hot.
+1 to making sure that the cable & charging brick you are using to power the hub is more powerful to power all the devices connected to the hub.
Is this hub letting power pass through? That’s the big challenge I’m running into. Thank you!
Glad you have found a solution.
Me too! 😅😅
Tell me you don’t own a dji product without telling me you don’t own a dji product lol.. still won’t recognize my videos but I didn’t even need this. dji action 3 connects to my iPad by an app wirelessly lol. wasted $60 sure hope I can return this.. or should I consider the $60 a life lesion lol..
your a great salesman by the way lol sure got me to order one before realizing I didn’t need it at all lol..
Thank you Jakob for sharing this with us, this is super useful🙏
My pleasure! Thank you for the support!
Great and useful video Jakob! This is exactly the video that i need at this moment since i just purchased a new iPad Pro and indeed needs headphone dongle, usb-c hub etc. And i already ordered stuff that i have to return. So imshould have watched this first before ordering any accessories hahah. I just wish this hub would have come with a 3,5 headphones port as well, that would have made it perfect, but i guess buying a small dongle is no problem. Those are cheap to replace too if something goes wrong with it. Imalready destroyed the headphones port of a usb-c hib that had one built in. It lasted only for 2 days and then stopped workong. Terrible quality althpugh it was hot a cheap hub at all! The Union looks like a solod product and is available for me on Amazon. Thanks for the info!
Nice video Jakob - looks like a nice hub - hope it does what you need, dude! :)
Just the best hub. Use it for my live performance with ipad and loopy pro, game changer.
btw i'd like to see video about this type-c cables, bc some of it great for power delivery but sucks at sending data and i still idk what shall i choose.
Hei, thank you! I just ordered one!
Thanks on the advice on the cables, I think that’s the reason my M1 iPad is charging slowly (sometimes longer than I sleep). So true about short cables. I feel like they can break the iPad’s jack, especially the ones that directly connect without cables, I am almost certain I’ll damage the port by mishandling it, because I constantly move my iPad around.
Just made the purchase let's see how well she works!
It is indeed a great hub that I’ve used a lot BUT it’s not the most sturdy. Some usb plugs totally broke, for no reason at all (hub was strongly attached under the desk). What I liked was how the ports were actually placed, because most have the sd card reader on the wrong side to make it convenient to use.
2:24 quick tip: stop gripping the wire and start using the connector to get the plug in and out. Just seeing you do pulling the wire gives me (and the wire) stress...
thanks much!.......just got ipad pro 11"
Currently using the arturia audiofuse rev2 in the studio and it's been the best of both worlds. It's an audio interface, it's a USB hub. It can be powered by USB and it can even run off a portable power bank. Still trying to find a smaller interface/hub for travel but the audiofuse isn't terribly large and is portable to some degree.
I was a Novation AudioHub 2x4 a few years ago. It was an Audio interface and USB hub all in one. It’s was sweet. I stoped using it when I ended up needing more inputs.
@@JakobHaq Still have mine, still use it all the time. Unfortunately they are now unobtainium. The Alesis Airhub, of all things, works pretty well with iPads, but its power supply doesn't charge the iPad. I'm not sure if ANY powered USB-C interface does...
Thank you for this!
I purchased two of these to run my live setup. I power it with a MacBook Pro USB-C charger which has enough juice to charge the iPad, power the midi controller and audio interface.
This made my cable management so much better especially since the setup is kind of permanent but if I need to take it out on the road it’s basically plug and play.
Thanks for opening up the horizons on iOS Music!!
No audio jack is always a deal killer for me. In case I use this outside the studio. Maybe I am the last person no longer using bluetooth.? Thv
X. For the video.
I wish more interface manufacturers would just include extra usb ports. This eliminates my need for a separate usb hub at all. In most cases I only use 1 or 2 controllers so even having just one extra port solves most uses for me. Arturia’s minifuse is almost perfect but does not do power delivery so I still need the Apple adapter. Do you know of any budget minded audio interfaces that can do this?
Dammit Jay!!!
Don’t even get me started with Apple’s lack of and proprietary output jacks.
Awww, I was really excited and thinking "this is the one for me!!" until I realised that it doesn't have 3.5 jack out. I don't blame Uni for this (or you Jakob, obv); the blame ultimately lies with Apple, as ever.
I hear you. However in this hade, for me, I didn’t need a headphone port. This is my studio hub and I’ve got my main sound interface connected to it. That thing has two headphone outputs with preamps. I’m still looking for a good “travel hub”. I’m not so sure that I’ll find one.
@@JakobHaqand do you know any, let's say "acceptable" one? It needs a headphone output or a USB-C output as I've got my USB-C headphone jack adapter.
Try Acasis: it includes ssd nvme enclosure
The lack of design originality in these spaces is sad and infuriating. Someone started hubs with short and non-removable cables and (almost) every dummy just keeps copying it. Grrrr.
Cool viddy!
umi hubs are the best by fat, big fan!
OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock. I mentioned that before.
Great stuff Jakob. Just what the doctor ordered. Cheers. Lee
@Jakob_Haq not sure how the telegram handle/link is supposed to work Jakob (looks very different on my iPhone notification to here in CZcams...
@iosmusicman , I have just deleted a fake comment made by a user impersonating me. I don’t do giveaways on CZcams, never have in the 8 years I’ve been doing haQ attaQ. I don’t even use telegram. Be aware of scammers trying to steal your money. 😅 If i ever Do a Giveaway, i Will make an official video about it and I wouldn’t be randomly contacting you out of nowhere like that account did.
If you have Thunderbolt 3 or 4 cables, I'd just use those.
Hi Jakob and thanks for this. Near the end you mentioned getting a more powerful power w-wart to handle Hard Drives or complex midi controllers - meaning, 20w ain’t gonna do it. What do you suggest in terms of a power delivery? Thx
This is excellent! Thank you for being thorough and entertaining. Just what I was looking for. I do have a question: Since the cable is detachable can you use a lighting to usb c cable and replace the iPad with an iPhone? This is my current experiment I’m undergoing avoid buying an iPad. Thanks!
Connecting a USB-C hub with iPhones | USB-C Ligtning | What you need to know | haQ attaQ
Please read all of this because there is some really important things in here when dealing with lightning. Is it possible to use a USB-C to lightning cable instead to connect the USB-C hub to an iPhone? Well Technically yes, BUT, let me stop you there. When it comes to lightning ports Apple has made these in a way that most companies making lightning peripherals need to get their stuff MFi certified. It’s a license that companies pay Apple for to get access to code and some times chips to put into their lightning products. It is possible to make these things without MFi certification but these products do not work that well and some times just stop working after iOS updates.
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So here’s the deal. The best way to make this work is using a USB-C to USB-A cable connected to the hub. Then connect the USB-A cable to an original USB to lightning adapter. There are two types. The first is the simple one with a USB port, model MD821ZM/A. The other is the one with a lightning port for charging and a USB3 port, model (MK0W2ZM/A). I’ve tested both adapter types and they both work. The HUB connects and I get access to whatever else I have connected to the hub. I recommend the bigger adapter because it lets you charge the phone while it’s connected to the hub.
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You see if you’re using a USB-C to Lightning cable to connect the hub and then connect that to the phone, in most cases (if not all cases) it will not charge the phone.
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Lightning is absolutely hellish to deal with due to Apples MFi certification requirements. I’ve done extensive tests on lightning ports and connections the past nine years and I cannot even begin to tell you how much I hate it. The technical details around lightning is confusing to consumers. Many think that they can just buy the cheapest lightning stuff and it’ll work. There’s been too many times when I’ve tried helping people, I’ve realised they were using non-MFi certified stuff and that’s what was causing the issue that they were having. When I told them to get Apple stuff, they call me an Apple fanboy or worse. It’s tiring. I hope Apple switches over to USB-C soon for their future phones.
@@JakobHaq Wow. I anticipated this kind of answer. I figured since Apple doesn’t always play well with other that it would not be straight forward. Thanks a million for you time. 🙏🏼
Your going to have to buy connections twice. I suggest c cables (for iPad and it’s quickly becoming a standard on gear) the a C to lightning adapter. The problem with that is what works on an iPhone 7 may not work on an eight or other. If your planning on a 14 you shouldn’t have to deal with lightning. Basicly what Jacob said, lol
Thank you so much for this¡
The best is from Caldigit with TB4
It's amazing how complicated the task of connecting to a USB hub continues to be. 🤣
Yes, it’s quite ridiculous 😅
For me it works with an USB C extention cable from UGREEN. (53 cm long) 🤓
He Jakob, love ur content! Im looking for a usb hub and stand and would like ur thoughts on Quiizlab's 7 in 1 magnetic stand/hub compared to uni hub. Kind regards David
Does your intro song use Juno 106? I felt the nostalgia and recognized it I think lol
But where are the hubs with multiple usb c ports?
Mine worked with no issues
Jakob, excellent walkthrough that I'm sure helped many of us. 🎶🎵 Q: If you need many more USB-A ports, can you plug a powered USB-A hub into this? Thanks.
So close the search 🔍 continues
hdmi supports only 4k 30 fps , that the only down side
I just got the satechi hub/stand. Fingers crossed it works well. It’s got the headphone Jack too
I hope it works out for you!
@@JakobHaq thanx. Love your videos. Quality.
Lmaoo glad I stayed to the end.
I have now removed a scam post by a user impersonating me. I don’t do giveaways and I don’t use telegram!.
H**Question:**
I’m looking for a USB-C switcher that allows me to connect my USB-C EarPods to both my Mac Mini (for WhatsApp/Zoom calls) and my Pixel 7 Pro (for cellular calls). Here are the specifics of my setup:
**Mac Mini:** Running macOS Ventura, primarily used for WhatsApp and Zoom calls.
Pixel 7 Pro: Running Android 13, used for regular cellular phone calls.
**USB-C EarPods:** Standard USB-C EarPods with built-in microphone.
**Requirements:** The switcher should support seamless switching between devices without needing to unplug and replug the EarPods. It should also maintain audio quality and microphone functionality across both devices.
Does anyone know of a USB-C switcher that can handle this setup?
cool! is there a similar option for Android Huawei Mate 20 pro smartphone? i need to transfer photos from SD card to hard disk (SSD) through my smartphone
No mini-jack🤯. What is up with this war on the mini jack? So many huns don’t have them.
Apart from that. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
I hear you, but this hub is going to be my studio hub. That means I don’t need a headphone port, since I’m using my studio sound interface. It’s got two headphone Jack with proper amplifiers. I only need a hub with headphone port when I’m away from home and that … well let’s just say it’s a hunt that is still ongoing. 😅😅😅😅😓
Sad that dont have 3,5 jack out
What extension cable should I buy ? I would need at least a 3ft’ cable ?what do you recommend?
finaly👍💫🚀
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All I want is 1 or maybe 2 extra USB3 ports for my M1 Mac Mini. That's all. It's not asking too much but do you think I can find one?
this was a Kickstarter project from 18 months ago. very old product
Ok so it’s old and ..?
I’m trying to understand what the point of your comment was? Could you elaborate? 😅
It’s almost perfect…just missing that audio port and I don’t think think you mentioned it but does the hub support MIDI?
Yes it supports MIDI over usb. All the hubs on the market does that. However it does not have any special MIDI ports like the old DIN5 MIDI connector. All the ports on the hub shown in the video is what you get. So if you have older hardware with older MIDI ports, you’ll need to use a MIDI interface or a combined Audio/MIDI interface connected to the hub for stuff like that.
How could HDMI be used just for audio or data transfer instead?
It's a shame those USB type A ports aren't 3.2 ports. And why include a type A 2.0 port?
Well it’s still slow and still missing an nvme slot
I just got this hub after trying several like you and am having a couple of issues. Firstly, the SD card slot is working for a 16GB card but not for bigger cards (64 gb and 128 gb). All of my cards are formatted as FAT32 and recognized by computer so not sure why the larger ones are not by hub, any insight? Secondly, the HDMI is not working at all but I have a Kingston Nucleum hub that does and I’m not really using my ipad for this so not a big deal.
i have that hub, it's great but get's hot really quickly
Thanks for the video. I also have a question. If I want to connect more than two midi controllers, how can I connect them with this hub without bluetooth and other wireless stuff? Add another one gub that goes into uni?
Would the pro 2020 be enough for music production or would you go for the pro 2021?
Actually, the iPad Pro charges at up to 33w
Jakob, I had a friend buy one of these partly off your recommendation (he got this one, not the new one). When we plug it in to AUM, for some reason the midi controller is not recognized. Do you have any ideas why that might be? As soon as we go back to the old hub, it shows up just like normal.
WHERE'S THE HEADPHONE JACK ???
That's one of the most important features that I need.
This hub doesent have that. This is a USB-C hub I chose for use in the studio where I’m always using studio sound interface. That thing has two headphone ports on it with proper pre-amps. The next thing I’ll be doing is to find a good solution for a travel hub, I think that will take longer.
they all lack more usb-c to me
Can I charge my ipad through the usb c hub ? Is there will any problem in battery or harm to iPad 😢
An extension cord to connect an IPad Pro to an Anker hub? Thank you.
One thing i really need to know about buying one of these is will the audio out work in an amp or Kaos Pad three while I can charge at the same time. I bought an expensive multi hub….and the audio out worked with basic headphones but was too underpowered to work through a KP3 or mixer. The hub had a standard 3.5 mm Jack input.
Hope that makes sense?
Think you missed that this hub does not have a headphone/audio out port. I didn’t need a port like that since this will be used in the studio where I’m always using my sound interface connected to the hub. You’ll have to keep looking for another hub. Also if you’re having signal issues like that you might want to invest in something like a mixer or similar that provides amplification/gain.
@@JakobHaqthanks for reply dude. I’ll keep looking for the right one! And thanks again for wonderful inspiring content 🔥❤
Feeling your pain 😂
Hi I am also needing a decent high quality audio..my problem is I have a Pitaka thin cover so I can’t get those hubs that sit in the usb c port where it sits on the side….my main use I think is midi keyboard via usb and then 3.5mm audio I purchased a cheap unit but the audio quality is shocking and seems non stereo and quiet even my Bluetooth headphones sound better….my question…if I purchase the uni hub and plug a usb converter to 3.5m, audio will sound quality be good I don’t want to plug my reg audio interface as I am only wanting to try out composing say in the garden or bedroom away from my main Mac….it’s so confusing I may need hdmi and I may need as card I don’t know yet! But I want quality for my iPad Pro 2022. Thanks any advise gratefully received.. also looking at maker ones or others but I need to know the audio quality will be loud enough…and stereo quality..thanks
Hi I’ve been keeping an eye on this hub and am about to get it but I have a question, I see in the pictures of your desk it looks like you have the hub plugged into the iPad w/o the cck plugged in I’m wondering if I can just use this hub to power the iPad with it using PD (I have just started getting into creating music and still need to get some off the little odds and ends like the cck bug if the iPad can be powered through the hub do I need it? am I missing something (?)
@Jakob UR Fu