MOTU / micro express MIDI interface

MIDI interface, USB, 4in / 6out

■ MIDI interface

■ Main features

・ USB MIDI interface compatible with both Mac OS X and Windows
・ MIDI patch bay / merger / processor that can operate independently
・ SMPTE timecode synchronization for all frame rates including 23.976
・ 8x8 MIDI merge matrix: Change routing while keeping cable connection
・ Preset access on the front panel
・ Four independent MIDI inputs
・ 6 independent MIDI outputs
・ 96 MIDI channels
・ MMC (MIDI Machine Control) compatible
・ Foot switch terminal (compatible with momentary foot switch)
・ 16 presets that can be switched according to the environment (8 of which are user-configurable)
・ Accuracy of less than millisecond by the well-established MTS (MIDI Time Stamping)
・ Drivers and ClockWorks software compatible with the latest 64-bit system environments such as Mac OS X 10.7 and Windows 7.
・ USB bus power

■ Synchronous MIDI processing

・ Merge signals from specific (plural) MIDI input ports into any (plural)
・ Route any MIDI input port to a specific output
・ Mute MIDI information for a specific MIDI port
・ Channel conversion synchronization for MIDI input and output
・ SMPTE Timecode (LTC) Generator and Reader
・ Convert LTC to MTC (MIDI Timecode) and SMPTE sync with Mac, Windows and other devices
・ Can be converted to all SMPTE frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 drops, 29.97 non-drops, 30)
・ Stripes for all SMPTE frame rates (23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 drops, 29.97 non-drops, 30)
・ Convert from MTC (MIDI time code) to SMPTE time code
・ SMPTE “Jam Sync” function allows self-propelled dropout-less sync
・ MMC (MIDI Machine Control) support: Distribution of MMC transport commands to MMC masters, slaves, or all connected MMC-compatible devices.

■ Specifications
・ Adopts custom-designed VLSI technology
・ Preset access by button operation on the front panel and LED display (8 factories + 8 users)
・ SMPTE stripe button
・ LED display that allows you to check the SMPTE status (Lock / Lock and Speed ​​/ Tach)
・ Equipped with an indicator for each port to check MIDI input / output and computer signal status
・ Panic button
・ 10 MIDI terminals (4 inputs, 6 outputs)
・ SMPTE input and output terminal (1/4" phone)
・ Pedal input terminal (1/4" phone, momentary foot switch compatible)
・ Size: W x D x H = 9.5" x 7" x 1.75" (24.13cm x 17.78cm x 4.45cm) Rack mount brackets not included

■ Operating conditions
MAC
・ OS 10.4 or higher
・ USB port

Windows
・ Win XP (32bit / 64bit), Vista (32bit / 64bit), Win7 (32bit / 64bit)
・ USB port