The flagship of the MIDISPORT line, the USB MIDISPORT 8x8/s, is a powerhouse with features and band-width to burn. In addition to being a gateway to the high speed and enormous channel capacity that USB offers, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s may also be connected to the "legacy" serial ports of older computers. Rock-solid drivers on both Apple Computer and PC, full SMPTE implementation, and the ability to run multiple units simultaneously are just a few of the reasons this interface is the one to choose. Add to that stand-alone MIDI patchbay operation, a MIDI cable tester, and an easy-to-read front panel design, and it's easy to see why the MIDISPORT 8x8/s is the most sought after multi-port MIDI interface on the market today.

Extended information

About USB:
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a standard interface port on desktop and laptop computers. Nearly all recent PC computers provide USB ports, as well as the Apple iMac, iBook, Powerbook, G3 and G4. USB supports the connection of up to 127 devices simultaneously!

USB device installation requires no tools. Everything remains external to the computer and therefore no computer disassembly is required. The USB port is compact in size -- it is therefore a "small miracle" for both portable and desktop computer users.


MIDIMAN and USB:
MIDIMAN is committed to providing powerful yet affordable USB solutions to the music marketplace. Stay tuned for further developments!

Technical specifications

Features:
ò 8 independent in / 8 independent out MIDI Interface (128x128 MIDI channels) in professional 19" single height rack mount chassis.
ò High-speed connection to USB-equipped PC or Apple computers.
ò Alternate "legacy" serial connection to non-USB PC or Apple computers.
ò MIDI in and out activity indicators for each port.
ò Includes 6 ft. USB cable.
ò When disconnected from the PC, unit operates as a stand-alone MIDI patchbay.
ò Built-in "MIDI cable tester" mode.
ò Windows 98 compatible -- true Plug-and-Play installation requires no IRQ, I/O Address or DMA chan-nel setup.
ò Mac OMS Compatible. Works with Mac OS 8.6 and above.
ò Includes Windows and Mac Control Panel software.


SMPTE Time Code Writer/Reader
ò Reads and writes 24, 25, 29.97, 30 drop or 30 non-drop frame LTC SMPTE formats.
ò Any SMPTE time write offset may be set-up via included control panel software.
ò Converts LTC to MIDI Time Code (MTC) for syncing any MTC capable software.
ò Selectable "flywheel" that can be set to any value from 1 frame to 255 frames, or forever.
ò Can perfectly regenerate even the worst SMPTE Time Code.
ò Performs "JAM" sync in all modes.
ò Lifetime Warranty.




Requirements: WINDOWS 98 OR MAC OS 8.6 or higher. plus OMS (OMS provided on CD)