Q: What is the Sonic Port interface?
A: Sonic Port is the latest 24 bit/48 kHz audio interface for iOS devices from Line 6. Sonic Port features a host of audio inputs and outputs, high quality digital conversion, and plug and play ease of use that makes it perfect for making music with your Mobile Devices.
Q: What mobile devices is the Sonic Port interface compatible with?
A: The Sonic Port is made for Apple® iPhone® 5, iPhone® 4S, iPhone® 4, iPhone® 3GS, iPad® (3rd& 4th generation), iPad® 2, iPad®, iPad® Mini, and iPod Touch (4th& 5th generation).
Q: Can I use Sonic Port with CoreAudio apps?
A: Sonic Port is compatible with any app that uses Core Audio for mono/stereo audio input or output with the above Apple devices.
Q: What kind of inputs does Sonic Port have?
A: Sonic Port 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.) Sonic Port supports up to 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio.
Q: What does Sonic Port come with?
A: Sonic Port 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:
- Sonic Port interface
- Detachable 1-meter cable with 30-pin connector
- Detachable 1-meter cable with Lightning connector
Q: What kind of cable do I use to connect my instrument to the Sonic Port?
A: To connect a instrument to the Sonic Port, use any ¼” guitar cable. Connect the ¼” plug into the output of your instrument, then Connect the other end of ¼” plug into the ‘GUITAR IN’ on the Sonic Port Interface.
Q: What kind of cable do I use to connect my stereo line level keyboard or mixer to the Sonic Port?
A: To connect a stereo line level audio source such as keyboard or mixer to the Sonic Port, use a 1/8" Stereo Male to Dual ¼” 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 ‘IN L/R’ on the Sonic Port interface. CLICK HEREfor a tutorial on Sonic Port 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 Sonic Port, 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 ‘In L/R’ on the Sonic Port interface. CLICK HEREfor a tutorial on Sonic Port Connections.
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 StoreSM app.
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, 16 stompbox and rack effects, and 16 guitar cabinets. LEARN MORE.
Q: How do I use the Sonic Port with CoreAudio Apps like GarageBand?
A: Check out our instructions on using Sonic Port with GarageBand HERE. Sonic Port works as a top quality audio input and output interface for GarageBand. Simply connect Sonic Port as described above, plug in your headphones or playback system, then launch the GarageBand app and use the IN L/R and guitar inputs instead of any other audio jacks or adaptors. Listening back through Sonic Port, you’ll enjoy much better guitar tone, as well as improved audio quality when recording external sounds and other instruments.
Q: How do I use the Sonic Port with the Audiobus App?
A: Check out our instructions on using Sonic Port with Audiobus HERE. If you want to use the Mobile POD app to process the sound and then record the processed audio into a third party app then you’ll need to purchase and use the Audiobus app. For a list of all of other current Audiobus compatible apps CLICK HERE.
Q: How can I play along with songs from my iTunes® library when using Mobile POD?
A: Launch Mobile POD, tap the 1/8th note icon in the lower right hand corner of the app. The in-app player will launch, tap the 'playlist' icon located on the bottom left hand corner of the app to choose which song from your iTunes® library you like to play along with. After selecting your song, the app will return to back to the normal amp screen at which point you can play, fast forward, rewind, and loop the track.
Q: What should I do if my Apple® device is not recognizing the Sonic Port interface 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 Sonic Port interface from the iOS device side of the connection and reconnect it, making sure the Sonic Port’s iOS cable is firmly connected to the Sonic Port first then connect it to your iPhone,iPod, or iPad’s device’s 30 pin or lightning input . Check Settings > General > Accessibility, and then turn Mono Audio off. If the interface 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: What does 
mean?
A: This symbol means you're in for a creative, inspiring experience right out of the box! It also doubles as the symbol for the guitar input.
Q: What is Jammit? Where can I get help using my Line 6 Mobile Interface with Jammit?
A: For more information about Jammit CLICK HERE. If you are in need assistance with Jammit you can reach their support team HERE.
Q: Can I use four conducter iOS headphones with the Sonic Port?
A: Yes you can use these type of headphones with the Sonic Port, make sure to connect them to the Sonic Port's headphone output and not the iOS devices headphone output.
Q: Can I use Airplay or Bluetooth headphones with Sonic Port?
A: The current version of Mobile POD does not support the use of airplay or bluetooth headphones due to the amount of latency it introduces into your playback.
Q: Does the Sonic Port work with Android products?
A: Many of you have asked why Line 6 mobile products only work with Apple devices, not Android. Since many smartphone and tablet manufacturers support the Android operating system and have different connectors, it is unfortunately very difficult to develop and support products for these various hardware configurations. Apple devices share a standard, 30-pin or lightning dock connector which is why we’re able to create a single hardware solution for these devices.