Q: What are Mobile In™ digital input adaptor and Mobile POD® app?

A: Mobile In is a digital input adaptor that connects your guitar or a stereo line-level audio source to your Apple® iPhone® 4S, iPhone® 4, iPad® 2 or iPad®. Learn more Mobile POD is a free app that lets you rock anytime you want with 64 fully tweakable Line 6 models. Hear them in action

Q: How many models are in Mobile POD app?

A: There are 64 fully adjustable models based on celebrated vintage and modern gear. 32 guitar amplifiers, 18 stompbox and rack effects, and 16 guitar cabinets. Learn more

Q: What kind of inputs does Mobile In have?

A: Mobile In has two inputs: 1/8-inch guitar input with 110 dB dynamic range and 1/8-inch stereo line input with 98 dB dynamic range. (One high-quality 6-foot guitar cable with 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch ends included.) Mobile In supports up to 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio.

Q: Can I use Mobile In with other CoreAudio apps beside Mobile POD app?

A: Mobile In works with many other apps besides Mobile POD. It’s compatible with any app that uses CoreAudio for audio input, starting with iOS 4.2.1.

Q: What Apple® devices are compatible with Mobile In and Mobile POD app?

A: Mobile In and Mobile POD app are compatible with iPhone® 4, iPad® 2 and iPad®.

Q: What does Mobile In come with?

A: Mobile In comes with everything you need to get great guitar tones (or capture any stereo line-level audio signal with pristine quality) right of the box: Mobile In digital input adaptor and a high-quality 6-foot guitar cable with 1/8-inch and 1/4-inch ends.

Q: Where do I download the Mobile POD app?

A: Mobile POD app can be downloaded for free directly from your Apple® devices using the App Store^SM app.

Q: Does Mobile In interface work with the AmpliTube iRig apps?

A: Sorry, no. It appears that the IK Multimedia apps only work with the low-fi analog audio input on the earbuds jack, not the high-resolution digital audio input on the dock connector that Mobile In uses.

Q: What kind of cable do I use to connect my instrument to the Mobile In?

A: To connect a instrument to the Mobile In, use the included 1/8" Stereo Male to 1/4" Tip Sleeve cable. Connect the ¼” Tip Sleeve into the output of your instrument, then Connect the 1/8" Stereo Male end of the cable to the ‘GUITAR IN’ on the Mobile In adaptor. Click here for a video tutorial on Mobile In Connections.

Q: What kind of cable do I use to connect my stereo line level keyboard or mixer to the Mobile In?

A: To connect a stereo line level audio source such as keyboard or mixer to the Mobile In, use a 1/8" Stereo Male to Dual 1/4" Tip Sleeve Male cable. Connect both of the ¼” Tip Sleeve connections to the left and right outputs of your audio source, then connect the 1/8" Stereo Male end of the cable to the ‘LINE IN’ on the Mobile In adaptor. Click here for a video tutorial on Mobile In Connections.

Q: What kind of cable do I use to connect my stereo CD/MP3 player to the Mobile In?

A: To connect a stereo CD/MP3 player to the Mobile In, use a 1/8" Stereo Male to 1/8" Stereo Male cable. Connect one end of the 1/8" Stereo Male to the output of your CD/MP3 player, then connect the other end of the 1/8" Stereo Male cable into the ‘LINE IN’ on the Mobile In adaptor. Click here for a video tutorial on Mobile In Connections.

Q: How do I use the Mobile In with CoreAudio Apps like GarageBand?

A: Check out our instructions on using Mobile In with GarageBand here.

Q: How can I play along with songs from my iTunes® library?

A: First launch the iTunes app and select the song you want to play along with, press play to start playing song. Press the home button once to exit the iTunes app. Then make sure your Mobile In adaptor is connected and launch the Mobile POD app, audio playback from iTunes will fade out as the Mobile POD app launches. After Mobile POD finishes loading, double press home button to view your currently running applications, swipe your finger to the right to access the iTunes player controls. Press the play button to resume playback of the song you previously selected in iTunes®. Once the playback has started tap the home button one more time to return to the Mobile POD app.

Q: What should I do if my Apple® device is not recognizing the Mobile In adaptor when it is plugged in?

A: Check your iPhone or iPad to be sure the latest version of the iOS operating system is installed update if necessary, instructions to do so can be found here. Disconnect the Mobile In adaptor and reconnect it, making sure the Mobile In adaptor is firmly connected to your iPhone or iPad’s device’s 30 pin dock connector. Check Settings > General > Accessibility, and then turn Mono Audio off. If the adaptor is still not being recognized by your Apple® device, it may be necessary to backup and restore your current iOS installation using Apple®’s instructions located here.

Q: Why doesn't Mobile In work with my iPod touch 4G?

A: At this time, iPod touch 4G only works with digital audio interfaces that include both audio inputs and audio outputs. This limitation is built into the iPod touch and nothing that the interface manufacturer can affect. Some digital guitar interfaces for iOS devices, including Mobile In and models from other manufacturers, contain inputs but no outputs and as a result aren't recognized by iPod touch 4G. This is why Line 6 does not list iPod touch 4G as a supported iOS device for Mobile In.