The Hosa USB-A to USB-C 3.0 Adapteris designed for connecting audio interfaces, phones, tablets, external hard drives, or other peripherals to a host computer. Sporting male USB-C and female USB-A connectors, this adapter utilizes the USB 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 interface and supports speeds up to 5 Gb/s.

1 x USB-A Female Connector    1 x USB-C Male Connector    Supports Speeds up to 5 Gb/s

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it safe to use this adapter with portable external hard disk drives or memory card readers?

A: Yes, as long as the connected device is a USB-A standard connection you would have no issues.

Q: 2. will this adapter also download from a card reader?

A: Yes, but you will need to connect the lightning port to a power source to power the card reader.

Q: 3. Can this be used to hook up a USB microphone to an ipad 8th gen?

A: Unfortunately the adapter is only able to sync (connect) with a Camera via USB. It will not be able to sync with a USB Microphone.

Q: 4. did somebody use it for tethering or with USB disks? looks like speed is only usb2. I have the apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, which is very bad, always looses connection.

A: This adapter is super fast, up to 5 Gb/s. It works well for tethering and flash drive transfers.

Q: 5. Can I use adapter to connect an USB XQD card reader to an iPad ?

A: Yes, as long as it is one of the following iPad Models iPad Pro 11-inch iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation)

Q: 6. How Do I use this

A: "Simply plug this adapter in" to an an available USB Type-A port (the rectangular USB port) "to connect your computer to a second monitor or projector within seconds for a new visual environment" but the monitor has to have an HDMI port and you would use a standard HDMI cable.

Q: 7. Will this work same as a Camera Connection Kit for iPad Pro 2018 with the USB C connector?

A: No, I am sorry that would not work with that adapter.

Q: 8. This device requires power when using a card reader vs the Apple - Lightning to USB Camera Adapter ? If so, then why get this one? Is it the USB 3.0 piece? Is it a compatibility thing (I'm using the iPad Pro)?

A: I use this with an audio interface and the main advantage is that you can charge the iPad at the same time you are transferring data or streaming digital audio. It will work fine without plugging in to power. You just have the option of charging at the same time which is nice for extended periods of use or if your battery happens to be really low.

Q: 9. I bought a 4 port adaptor that needs to be plugged in to ac power. Does the single adaptor need to be plugged in?

A: This single port would not need AC power. It would be plug and play

Q: 10. Trying to get more USB ports- will this work with a USB hub plugged into the USB side?

A: Yes, however there are some caveats devices requiring drivers would not be compatible, you can only use one audio interface at a time. Also if the USB hub plugged in requires power the iPad itself will not charge.