Listening gear for iPad music apps
For sketching songs on a tablet, a simple wired headphone does the job. Here is what the spec sheet of a common budget model says, and what a current iPad needs to use it.
Example: Sony MDR-ZX110
| Driver | 1.18 in dynamic, dome type |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 12–22,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 24 ohm (1 kHz) |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Cord | 3.94 ft, Y-shape, L-shaped stereo mini plug |
| Weight | 4.23 oz |
All figures from Sony's specification page.1
Plugging into a USB-C iPad
A stereo mini plug needs a 3.5 mm jack. Apple sells a USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter for $9, listed as compatible with recent iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini models.2
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