I thought I would start a thread on performing audio test and measurement with iOS. Here are some reasons I like iOS.
1. I don’t have a lot of room on my bench and iPads and iPhones are compact. It also makes a great “to go” setup.
2. iOS is a closed system. If you download an app and it doesn’t work it’s probably a developer problem. I’m not computer savvy so that’s a big plus for me.
3. Once you purchase an app it is available on all supported devices tied to the same account. That way all software is available on any compatible device. Some software is iPad only. One thing that has always bugged me about personal computers is that although it’s possible to run multiple pieces of software simultaneously it often is not practical. Not enough connectivity or the different software doesn’t play nice together. With iOS you just get a new device for a new function.
The main disadvantages as I see than are that iOS devices can be pricey and there are not a lot of software choices.
Since test and measurement is mostly a real time exercise you don’t need a lot of memory. This makes the least expensive model useable. There are also refurbished older models for deep discounts. You can pick up a perfectly useable iPad for less than $150. With the move to USB-C the closed system will open up a little allowing external storage and more peripherals.
I’m in the middle of expanding what I have. I will wait to post some of my experiences with specific software and hardware until after I can do more of a round up.
Anyone else trying to do this?
1. I don’t have a lot of room on my bench and iPads and iPhones are compact. It also makes a great “to go” setup.
2. iOS is a closed system. If you download an app and it doesn’t work it’s probably a developer problem. I’m not computer savvy so that’s a big plus for me.
3. Once you purchase an app it is available on all supported devices tied to the same account. That way all software is available on any compatible device. Some software is iPad only. One thing that has always bugged me about personal computers is that although it’s possible to run multiple pieces of software simultaneously it often is not practical. Not enough connectivity or the different software doesn’t play nice together. With iOS you just get a new device for a new function.
The main disadvantages as I see than are that iOS devices can be pricey and there are not a lot of software choices.
Since test and measurement is mostly a real time exercise you don’t need a lot of memory. This makes the least expensive model useable. There are also refurbished older models for deep discounts. You can pick up a perfectly useable iPad for less than $150. With the move to USB-C the closed system will open up a little allowing external storage and more peripherals.
I’m in the middle of expanding what I have. I will wait to post some of my experiences with specific software and hardware until after I can do more of a round up.
Anyone else trying to do this?