Specifications

M-AUDIO
USB MIDISPORT 8x8
COMPUTER HARDWARE
839
PHOTO - VIDEO - PRO AUDIO
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Rackmounted Multiport USB MIDI Interface/ SMPTE Synchronizer
The flagship of the MIDISPORT line, the USB
MIDISPORT 8x8 is a powerhouse with features
and bandwidth to spare. It features rock-solid
drivers on both Mac and Windows, USB and serial
capability (in addition to being a gateway to the high
speed and convenience of USB, the MIDISPORT 8x8
can be connected to the “legacy” serial ports of older
computers) and full SMPTE implementation.
◆ 8 MIDI In and 8 MIDI Out ports provide
128 MIDI channels with the 8th I/O ports
located on the front panel for easy access
◆ High-speed connection to USB-equipped
PC or Mac computers as well as a 8-pin
serial connection for older PC or Macs
◆ Select between computer-based modes—
USB,PC Serial and Mac Serial as well as the
four standalone modes — MIDI Patchbay,
Thru, Cable Test and SMPTE Writer
◆ MIDI Reset (panic) button send an “all
notes off”and “all controllers off”message
to the MIDISPORT outputs in the event of
a stuck note or MIDI overload.
◆ THRU Mode sends every message at the
MIDI In ports on to all of the Out ports,
helping diagnose connection problems.
◆ Includes an 8-Pin serial port for non-USB
Mac and Windows 95/98 computers.
◆ Operates as a stand-alone MIDI patchbay
and a SMPTE to MTC synchronizer
◆ Bundled remote control software (Mac and
Windows compatible) enables you to con-
trol the interface’s SMPTE functions and
MIDI patchbay configurations from your
computer. Configuration settings can be
saved to disk and reloaded for later use.
◆ Built-in "MIDI cable tester"mode lets you
test a MIDI cable by connecting it between
In and Out ports on the front panel.
◆ Create and store up to 8 MIDI patchbay
programs (routing any combination of
MIDI Input to MIDI Output).
◆ MIDI In/Out Indicator LEDs (1-8)
◆ 1 RU all metal construction — ideal for
larger MIDI or hard disk recording systems
◆ Powered by a DC 9v wall wart power supply
SMPTE Timecode Operation
◆ SMPTE Time Code Writer/Reader supports
24, 25, 29.97, 30 drop or 30 non-drop frame
LTC SMPTE formats.
◆ Converts SMPTE LTC to MIDI Time Code
(MTC) for syncing a video deck or multi-
track recorder with MTC capable software.
◆ “Writing” and “Locked” LEDs indicate
SMPTE writer and reader/regenerator sta-
tus, which indicates that a valid SMPTE
code is recognized at the SMPTE In jack.
◆ The Flywheel Control,found in the includ-
ed Remote Control software, selects the
number of frames, from 1 frame to 255
frames, or infinite flywheel (Jam sync),that
will be tolerated if there is a dropout in the
incoming SMPTE timecode signal.
◆ 1/4˝ SMPTE I/O jacks on the rear panel
BiPort 2x4 MIDISport 1x1 MIDISport 2x2 MIDISport 4x4 MIDISport 8x8
# of MIDI In Ports 2 1248
# of MIDI Out Ports 4 1248
# of MIDI In Channels 32 16 32 64 128
# of MIDI Out Channels 64 16 32 64 128
Computer Connection 9-Pin Serial USB USB USB USB/Serial
Mac OS Requirements 8.6 or higher 8.6 or higher 8.6 or higher 8.6 or higher
Required Mac MIDI driver OMS (included) OMS (included) OMS (included) OMS (included) OMS (included)
Windows Compatibility 95/98/NT/2000 98/ME/2000 98/ME/2000 98/ME/2000 98/ME/2000
SMPTE Reader/Generator Yes N o N oNoYes
Footprint Compact Sub-Compact Compact 1/2 Rack 1RU
Power Requirements 9V DC wall wart Self powered Self powered Self powered 9V DC wall wart
FEATURES
MIDIMAN PC & MAC COMPATIBLE MIDI INTERFACES