Using an iPad as a hard disk recorder

I'm a happy camper right now, because I can now use my iPad as a hard disk recorder with my Aurora converters. This means I can have direct access to all DAW controls (no need to use apps like V-Control Pro) right next to me when I record, and it is FAN FREE! This is a biggy for me - I downsized my studio at the start of the year so I no longer have a separate control room, meaning my DAW is now in the 'live' room, which has been a problem when I record quiet sources like plucked acoustic guitar, despite having built a very quiet computer. But now I can record with real gear and not have a single fan in the room - yay! Here's my setup if anyone else is interested:

- Update to the latest Firmware for the Aurora converters
- plug it into a powered USB hub, and connect that to your iPad using the Camera Connection Kit
- I use Wavemachine Labs Auria as my host software on the iPad - amazingly powerful program for what it is! I haven't fully tested track counts yet, but just then I was recording 10 simultaneous audio tracks at 48k with no problems
- you can then export your project as an AAF to Dropbox or dump it on your main computer using iTunes File Transfer
- load it straight up into Pro Tools and mix/edit away!

Not everyone will be interested in this as fan noise/control access isn't a problem for a lot of people. But for a lot of the recording I do, the above setup is brilliant, so thought I'd come here and share it. Enjoy!