Monitor to mirror Ipad screen for home podcast setup and basic video editing

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Hi,

My friend has a 2017 Ipad Pro, which she is using for a basic video editing setup.

It has a lightning port, and she is currently connecting her audio setup with it using a lightning to USB-A converter

She wants a larger screen to be able to have a better handle on what she is doing.

I suggested a wired setup, but she also wants the capability to mirror, so it should have AirPlay capability if possible.

Also, with a lightning to HDMI connector, will it be possible to connect her audio setup to the monitor (If monitor has USB hub?)

A 1080p setup should be good enough.

Budget ~20K?

Thanks for the help!
 
I think if you want airplay in the monitor, the samsung smart monitor line [Full HD ones] are the only ones that have it within 20k.

Not really sure on the latency of airplay mirroring. If it's videos I guess it's fine but if she's video editing there will be a slight delay between what's done on the ipad and when it appears on the mirrored screen.

Lightning to HDMI connector -> It's one way. You are transferring the video/audio signal from your ipad to the device it is connected to. If you really want to do this I would suggest you get something like a dongle hub instead. So you can plug in the HDMI cable to a monitor so that it can mirror the ipad. Also use the additional hub inputs to hook audio into the ipad directly.

iPads also have a 4:3 aspect ratio. If you get a 16:9 or 16:10 monitor, when you mirror ( or even plug in an HDMI) there will be black bars on the sides of the monitor.
 
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What kind of audio setup is she having? It will be easier to provide suggestions if you can provide complete setup details.

A cheaper way is to use BT for audio and something like this for display:

Lightning Digital AV Adapter - Apple (IN)

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Reason why I am saying this is because good displays with Type-C port for display/power out are costly. For basic video editing, it will be an overkill. Well, unless your friend has money to spend and does not mind paying extra for such a display.
 
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Thanks! Yeah I am trying to convince her to have a wired setup, as mirroring will make it costlier. Will keep you updated.
 
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