The Micro Express (serial/parallel version) is
a mini version of the MIDI Express XT. It has many of the same features
as the Express XT - except that it is smaller and even more affordable.
The micro Express is a half-rack unit with 4 inputs and 6 outputs.
USB Compatibility
MOTU has now developed a full line of USB MIDI
interfaces. The Micro Express is also available in USB compatible
format. MOTU's USB MIDI interfaces under both MacOS and Windows and
they adhere to the high standards of their current line of serial and
parallel interfaces - the only difference is that you connect them
using USB.
MOTU USB interfaces support hot swapping, so
you never have to power down or restart your computer. Unlike other USB
interfaces, you don't have to 'scan' when you add or remove them. And
talk about expansion! You can mix and match any combination of MOTU USB
interfaces to suit your MIDI I/O needs. Some folks out there might try
to scare you with stories about "random reboot" problems, but rest
assured. MOTU USB interfaces are specially designed to support multiple
interfaces on a network so that you'll never experience any problems.
Features
- Now Compatible With OSX Tiger
- MIDI interface for Macintosh(r) and Windows(r)
- Can connect both a Mac and a PC at the same time
- Stand-alone MIDI patchbay/merger/processor
- SMPTE tape sync in all formats
- 4x6 MIDI merge matrix - connects any device to any other
- Front panel presets for plug-and-play convenience
- 4 independent MIDI IN
- 6 independent MIDI OUT (9 actual MIDI OUT ports)
- 96 MIDI channels
- Supports MIDI Machine Control transport messages
- Pedal input for momentary foot switch
- Audio click input - converts audio click into MIDI data
- 16 presets with 8 programmable, battery-backed memory
- Recalls setups via MIDI patch change
- Includes software for Macintosh and Windows
- Internal Power Supply
MIDI processing
- Merge any inputs to any outputs
- Route any inputs to any outputs
- Mute any MIDI data on any cable
- Re-channelize on input and output
Synchronization
- SMPTE time code (LTC) generator and reader
- Converts LTC to MIDI Time Code (MTC) to sync a Mac, PC or any other devices to SMPTE time code
- Converts all SMPTE frame rates (24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop, 30)
- Stripes SMPTE time code in all frame rates (24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop, 30)
- Converts MIDI Time Code to SMPTE time code
- SMPTE "Jam Sync" with adjustable freewheeling for dropout-free sync
- Supports MIDI Machine Control - serves as
either an MMC master or slave, distributes MMC transport commands to
all other MMC devices
Specifications & connectors
- Custom-designed VLSI technology
- Front panel buttons and LED's for choosing presets (8 factory, 8 user)
- Front panel SMPTE stripe button
- Front panel SMPTE lock and tach LED's
- Status lights for MIDI IN/OUT and computers
- Front panel MIDI IN and OUT ports
- Panic button
- 10 MIDI connectors
- 2 SMPTE quarter-inch phone (line level)
- 1 pedal quarter-inch phone input (configurable for switch pedal or click-to-MIDI conversion)
- 1 Mac mini-DIN 8 serial
- 1 IEC power connector (switchable 115V - 220V)
Includes
- Software console for Macintosh and Windows
- 1 power cord
- 1 USB cable
