Reddit reviews Novation Audiohub 2x4 Combined Audio Interface and USB 2.0 Hub
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3 integrated USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect your keyboard controller, NI Machine, Novation Launchpad or any other USB gear to your computer at the same timeIncludes Focus rite audio interface to raise sound quality with exceptional 96 kHz, 24-bit audio performanceCreate blisteringly loud sound with four RCAs, the two balanced jacks and the headphone outputsPremium matched stereo RCA inputs capture pristine stereo sound and synth recordings at perfectly matched levelsCompact, reliable, and housed in a tough aluminum case for gigging; 2-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects
(It uses Focusrite D/A convertors - same company)
I could be wrong but I don't think any audio interfaces output to USB, sorry. Even USB focused interfaces output via headphone jack. You can buy a little converter but it'll slightly increase latency and may not work as intended as it typically needs a computer to function.
>Would the conversion from the volume control maybe suffice?
There is no conversion being done by the passive controller (unpowered and analog-to-analog signal). So all the processing is done via the sound card and CPU. Even simple things, like the MIDI Clock, can cause problems if the sound card is having any problems keeping up with effects, active tracks and processing midi input. An audio interface is designed to minimize or remove those problems commonly experienced by musicians and audio engineers (like input/output impedance; which will be an issue with the passive volume controller). Also, the Nano Patch Plus has no headphone output so you would still need a powered headphone amp for any decent pair of headphones.
A Scarlett 2i2 would be a good choice or maybe the Novation Audiohub 2x4 (Novation is part of the same company/manufacturer that owns Focusrite. I have no personal experience with it, but came very close to purchasing one.) since is has some nice features (USB hub, balanced outputs and headphones can switch from monitor/cue) and you don't need XLR inputs.
Its been kind of a well kept secret (or oddly little fanfare) but there are actually (affordable) solutions to that now.
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W2AM/A/lightning-to-usb-3-camera-adapter
On top of that it lets you play and charge even an iPad at the same time!
The Novation Audiohub 2x4 should also solve the problem and has really great sound out and easy way to plug in multiple midi controllers. I'm kind of disappointed by the input choices though, and most of all that there doesn't seem to be an easy way to adjust the input other than a high/low switch.
http://www.amazon.com/Novation-Audiohub-2x4-Combined-Interface/dp/B000Y02I6A
It is possible it can charge an iPad at the same time also but it will be a trickle. One nice thing is the powered hub, but that of course means another powercable, but if you just want to use the audio part of the hub you can use it with just usb power.
I have both of these and they work, and will work together.