Connecting iPad Pro to a Mixer/speakers and charging at the same time

How can I connect my iPad Pro 6th generation to a mixer board (sound system) and charge it at the same time? Because the new iPads don't have a headphone port, I have to use the charging port--thus you can either charge or connect it to a sound system. I tried two different splitters but both of those created a terrible hum on the sound system. Basically, I cannot charge it and play music at the same time.

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iPad Pro, iPadOS 18

Posted on Jan 6, 2025 10:36 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2025 11:17 AM

If connecting to the iPad's USB-C, you simply need to use a USB-C hub that supports USB PD (Power Delivery).

There are many USB Hubs that have a USB-C connection for iPad plus a USB-C PD (Power Delivery) pass-through power connector to which you can connect your USB-C Power Adapter - along with the hub itself incorporating a combination of additional USB-C ports, USB 2.0/3.1 Type-A ports, Ethernet LAN, HDMI, VGA, SD and microSD card-readers - in in some cases, a 3.5mm analog audio/headphone jack.

Perhaps consider Kingston, Anker, Hyperdrive and Satechi - although there are many others from which to choose. A Google Search for USB-C Hubs compatible with iPad will find a number of articles and recommendations.

When choosing a USB-C hub, ensure that the manufacturer explicitly states compatibility with iPad.

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