Mark of the Unicorn introduces the MIDI Timepiece AV. Combine MIDI with ADATs (tm), ProTools (tm), or video. The MIDI Timepiece AV takes our world-renowned MIDI Time Piece II and adds synchronization that you really need, like video genlock, ADAT sync, and word clock sync. Even Digidesign superclock!

Extended information

Slave ADATs, Digidesign hardware or word-clock compatible devices to SMTPE and video. Drive your ADATs from your sequencer without an Alesis BRC (tm). Or control everything from an MMC controller like JL Cooper's CuePoint (tm). The MTP AV pulls it all together for stable, centralized, hassle-free synchronization and MIDI networking. For Macintosh (r), Windows (r), and stand-alone setups.

The MTP AV is also an 8x8 merger and router. You can merge any combinations of the eight inputs simultaneously to any combination of the eight outputs. Because the MTP AV's internal memory can be programmed from the front panel,the MTP AV is the perfect choice for live performance applications where fast and flexible MIDI patching is essential. You can take the MTP AV on the road because it can operate with or without a computer. The MTP AV can be set to change scenes in response to patch changes, allowing remote control from any MIDI controller.

The MIDI Timepiece AV takes full advantage of USB, giving you increased MIDI throughput, better timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via a standard USB hub.

Technical specifications

MIDI Time Stamping (MTS) ready
Stand-alone MIDI patchbay/merger/processor
Synchronization for ADAT, digital audio, and video
ADAT Sync Out, Word Sync Out, and Video Sync In
8x8 MIDI merge matrix
Fully programmable from the front panel
8 independent MIDI IN
8 independent MIDI OUT
128 MIDI channels
128 scene, battery-backed memory
Recall setups via MIDI patch change
Includes software for Macintosh and Windows
Works with Alesis LRC(tm) remote control unit

Custom-designed VLSI technology
Proprietary high-frequency phase engine
Internal Power Supply (switchable 115V - 220V)
16x2 backlit LCD display
4 programmable front-panel knobs
Status lights for MIDI IN/OUT, SMPTE and Networking
2 pedal inputs for continuous pedals or switch pedals
Front panel MIDI IN and OUT ports
Panic button
1 IEC power connector (115-220V)
2 SMPTE quarter-inch phone (+4/-10, hi-z)
2 pedal quarter-inch phone inputs
(Configurable for switch, continuous, or Alesis LRC)
1 Word Clock Out BNC TTL (1x or 256x)
1 Video In BNC 75-ohm terminated
1 USB port
1 Mac mini-DIN 8 serial
1 Mac/Network mini-DIN 8 serial
1 ADAT Sync Out 9-pin "D"
16 MIDI connectors