Motu Micro Express 4x6 USB MIDI Interface

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Motu Micro Express 4x6 USB MIDI Interface
Product no: TM-MOTUMICROEXP2USB Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The USB or mains powered Motu Micro Express is a scaled down version of the Motu MIDI Express XT, offering 4x MIDI in, 6x MIDI out and 96 channels and will hook up to any Mac or Windows PC via USB. Fast selections and adjustments can be made using the front control panel using the 16 provided one-touch presets and, using the included ClockWorks software (Mac OS X, Windows 7, Vista), extensive routing, merging and dampening of MIDI channels is made available.

The Micro Express: Professional Micro Management

The professional-grade micro manager that is the MOTU Micro Express uses an SMPTE time-code synchroniser that can seamlessly take on all time-code formats, while SMPTE 'jam synch' ensures the most stable and hiccup-free sync possible. MIDI Machine Control (MMC) is also supported so that the interface can be set up as master or slave and, if needed, a footswitch can even be connected to perform remote tasks like sending a patch change to any connected equipment.

Specifications

Product features

Number of MIDI inputs 4
Number of MIDI outputs 6
Data connection USB
Interface type stand-alone

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 1,5 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 38,0 x 30,0 x 14,0 cm

Product specifications

  • USB MIDI/SMTPE interface
  • for Mac and Windows
  • MIDI Time Stamping (MTS) ready
  • stand-alone MIDI patch bay/merger/processor (when USB powered)
  • SMTPE tape sync in all file formats
  • 4x6 MIDI merge matrix - connects each device with one other device
  • front panel presets for plug-and-play use
  • 4 independent MIDI inputs
  • 6 independent MIDI outputs
  • 96 MIDI channels
  • support for MIDI Machine Control transport messages
  • external pedal input for momentary footswitch
  • 16 presets with 8 programmable, battery-backed save points
  • included software for Mac and Windows
  • USB bus powered
  • function to mix all inputs to each output
  • function to route all inputs to each output
  • mute function for MIDI data on each cable
  • recall function for input and output
  • SMPTE time code (LTC) generator and reader
  • converts LTC into MIDI Time Code (MTC) so that a Mac, PC or other equipment with SMPTE time code can be synchronised
  • converts all SMPTE frame rates (23,976; 24; 25; 29,97 drop; 29,97 non-drop; 30)
  • striped SMPTE time code in all frame rates (24; 25; 29,97 drop; 29,97 non-drop; 30)
  • converts MIDI time code into SMPTE time code
  • SMPTE 'Jam Sync' with adjustable freewheeling for drop-out free synhcronisation
  • support for MIDI Machine Control - acts as MMC master or slave, distributes MMC transport commands to all other MMC devices
  • specially designed VLSI technology
  • front panel buttons and LEDS for preset selection (8 factory, 8 user)
  • SMPTE stripe button on front panel
  • SMPTE lock and tach LEDs on front panel
  • status indicators for MIDI in/out and computer
  • MIDI in and out ports on front panel
  • panic button
  • 10 MIDI connectors
  • 2 SMPTE jacks (line level)
  • one jack input for external pedal (can be configured for a footswitch or click-to-MIDI conversion)
  • chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears: 24.13 x 17.78 x 4.45cm
  • using the rack ears, this unit can be mounted in precisely half of any standard 19-inch rack at 1U
  • software console for Mac and Windows and x1 USB cable included

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