The best usb hub

KRRPRO · 19th August 2011

Hey guys,

I need a usb hub for my laptop when I'm not at work in the studio. I saw good things on the Logitech 4-port, but I need something bigger.

The most important thing about it is that it can power midi devices. Right now the only midi controller I own that does not require external power is a drum pad.

Anyone know of a good 10 hub that can power devices such as: Western Digital TB HD, midi controllers and such.

ellipse · 19th August 2011

I'm on my phone currently but if you go to think geek and search for "USB hub 7 port" you'll find one shaped like a power strip. If has individual on off switches and successfully powers my external hard drive (using SSD drums in Pro Tools 9) ableton launchpad and m audio axiom control if the you use the included power supply. Best part is it's only $21. Hope this helps.

ellipse · 19th August 2011

Apologies for all the typos, damn iPhone.

blacklion · 20th August 2011

In case anyone needs a usb hub with power switches

I picked up one of these a few weeks back. 7 ports, powered.

Everything works fine with it, though I haven't tried an HD. If that's your audio drive, I don't think you want it one a bus with other things if you can help it.

Right now it's powering maschine, a couple midi controllers and a dongle or two.

ObiK · 20th August 2011

Check out this one:Amazon.com: Plugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter): Electronics

Resonator · 20th August 2011

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacklion

In case anyone needs a usb hub with power switches

I picked up one of these a few weeks back. 7 ports, powered.

Everything works fine with it, though I haven't tried an HD. If that's your audio drive, I don't think you want it one a bus with other things if you can help it.

Right now it's powering maschine, a couple midi controllers and a dongle or two.

I also have one of these.Excellent bit of kit

KRRPRO · 22nd August 2011

Nice guys, I'll check them all out. It's always nice to have one of these. Especially a nice one.

19th August 2011	#1
KRRPRO Gear interested Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 25 Thread Starter	The best usb hub Hey guys, I need a usb hub for my laptop when I'm not at work in the studio. I saw good things on the Logitech 4-port, but I need something bigger. The most important thing about it is that it can power midi devices. Right now the only midi controller I own that does not require external power is a drum pad. Anyone know of a good 10 hub that can power devices such as: Western Digital TB HD, midi controllers and such.

20th August 2011	#4
blacklion Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,351	In case anyone needs a usb hub with power switches I picked up one of these a few weeks back. 7 ports, powered. Everything works fine with it, though I haven't tried an HD. If that's your audio drive, I don't think you want it one a bus with other things if you can help it. Right now it's powering maschine, a couple midi controllers and a dongle or two. __________________

20th August 2011	#5
ObiK Lives for gear Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,203	Check out this one:Amazon.com: Plugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter): Electronics __________________ IKMultimedia.com Musicians first. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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19th August 2011	#2
ellipse Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 170	I'm on my phone currently but if you go to think geek and search for "USB hub 7 port" you'll find one shaped like a power strip. If has individual on off switches and successfully powers my external hard drive (using SSD drums in Pro Tools 9) ableton launchpad and m audio axiom control if the you use the included power supply. Best part is it's only $21. Hope this helps.

22nd August 2011	#7
KRRPRO Gear interested Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 25 Thread Starter	Nice guys, I'll check them all out. It's always nice to have one of these. Especially a nice one.