UM-550 USB MIDI Interface/MIDI Patcher

Extended information

If your creativity happens in a studio environment with multiple MIDI devices, the UM-550 provides a 5 x 5 near-zero-latency MIDI interface/ MIDI patching. Its 3/4" rack design combined with all the same utility functions as its "big brother" the UM-880, make it the "just right" solution for USB connectivity of medium complexity MIDI implementations.

Main Features


5-in, 5-out USB MIDI Interface to computer (control up to 80 channels)
Stand-alone hardware MIDI Patcher without connecting to computer
Quick patching, easy operation, and low latency with HDMR (Hardware Direct MIDI Routing) technology
Fast and stable MIDI data transmission realized by FPT (Fast Processing Technology of MIDI transmission)
Comfortable patching operation with LED switches on the front panel
Convenient MIDI utility function (Merge, MIDI Message filter, Preview, Cable check)
Letter size compact body for desktop use, and variable rack-mount type with detachable adaptors
Ability to connect as many as 4 units at once to the computer for a total of 320 channels




Other Key Specifications

Power Supply: DV 9V (AC adaptor)
Dimensions: 280(W) x 44(D) x 237.5(H) mm , 11-1/16(W) x 1-3/4(D) x 9-3/8H) inches
Weight: 1.5kg / 3lbs 5oz
Accessories: Driver CD-ROM, Owner’s manual, USB cable, AC adaptor, Rack-mount adaptor x 2, Function list, Desk-stand mount

Technical specifications

System Requirements

Macintosh

Operating System: MacOS 8.5, 8.6, 9.x, *OSX
Computer: USB read Apple Macintosh
CPU/clock: PowerPC G3/233 MHz or higher
Memory (RAM): 96 MB or more
* For users of Mac OSX, this product is compatible with the USB MIDI Class drivers built into Mac OS X, offering full "out-of the-box" compatibility to Mac OSX MIDI software.


Windows

OS : Microsoft Windows 98/Me/2000/XP
Computer : WindowsMe/98/2000/XP-compatible personal computer equipped with a *USB port
CPU/Clock : Pentium Processor 200 MHz or higher
Memory (RAM) : 64 MB (128 MB on Windwos2000/XP)
USB Chipset: Intel’s USB chipset is recommended.