Problem with using iRig to live stream

I have been using an iRig with an iPhone XR for months for our live-stream facebook church services. With in the last week I am unable to get the unit to work. I also tried the Rode unit we had also used and had the same problem. Also tried it on my iPhone 12 Pro with no luck. Was there a recent iPhone update that would cause a compatibility problem?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 3, 2020 3:22 PM

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LealSom7

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Posted on Jan 1, 2021 12:28 PM

Try this. It worked for me:

Important: On iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod), due to the nature of Facebook and Instagram Live and how they capture audio. The below work around can be used with our audio interfaces (such as iRig Stream, iRig Pro DUO I/O, or iRig HD 2) to allow for an uninterrupted audio input source.

Download and launch iRig Recorder 3 LEfrom the Apple App Store. This is a free app.
Go to the Menu in the upper right hand corner and then go to Settings. Inside here enable the Background audio option.
Use the COG WHEEL in the main page to select your input source. Keep in mind this is only an option for multi-input devices, so if you see a greyed out "Mono" option, this is because your device only offers this kind of input signal.
Note: Instagram Live will only allow a mono signal when streaming. Unfortunately, this is not under IK's control. Do note, posting videos will allow stereo signals.
Make sure "Loopback" is not enabled unless intended to be. Read more on Loopback here. Do note, the iRig Stream will allow direct monitoring at all times. In some cases, you might hear a duplicate signal from iRig Recorder 3. In these cases, make sure to mute the headphone level in iRig Recorder 3. To do this, tap the headphone level and then tap the "X" on top of the headphones.
Launch Facebook or Instagram and go to the Live video function. The audio input will now be routed to these apps.

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Dec 8, 2020 3:35 PM in response to Chopcy1

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/11/17/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-mini-sound-hearing-problems-upgrade-iphone-11-pro-max/

my friend had this happen again today with his iPhone 12.. a brand new one - it completely died on him .

he sent me this article -

Jan 26, 2021 2:39 PM in response to cath50

I have been using iRig2 for recording our church services live using 3 different iPad Pros and everything was working great until last December. I have 3 iRig2 units none of which are working on my iPad Pros. I've read through all these posts here and there doesn't seem to be any response from Apple Support! Why is this?

Jan 22, 2021 4:57 PM in response to cath50

The same has happened to me. However, this issue is only with Facebook not IG or anything else. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Jan 26, 2021 9:38 PM in response to Soundman50

I think they do not talk each other so they do not care😔 my pro duo still new and seems doesn’t work now with my iphone x

Jtooson

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Feb 3, 2021 10:59 PM in response to cath50

I am having the same issue with facebook live and Instagram. It does work for periscope

Feb 7, 2021 8:41 PM in response to reynan192

Feb 7, 2021 8:43 PM in response to Jtooson

Download this in your phone from apple store

Bignellz

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Feb 14, 2021 1:05 AM in response to cath50

Did this really work

Dec 6, 2020 6:04 PM in response to cath50

Hey Cath-

i help the livestream for our local band.

we noticed this also.

what we have learned is that you need to go ‘live’ and then plug in the iRig to the phone quickly.... this solved our issue at the moment with this..

however another friend was having those same issues as us (he told us that trick) and then he went to go live tonight and his completely stopped working.. 🤷🏻‍♀️

so hoping that will help you but hoping we all don’t have that issue going forward as live-streaming is the livelihoods of these musicians right now.

mayne it has to do with an update recently from Apple? Maybe someone will see this also and let us know.

good luck!

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