Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) MicroExpress Interface USB (Macintosh and Windows)

The micro Express 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.

Features
Stand-alone MIDI patchbay/merger/processor (when powered via USB)

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

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

Technical Info

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 LEDs

Status lights for MIDI IN/OUT and computers

Front panel MIDI IN and OUT ports

Panic button

10 MIDI connectors

2 SMPTE 1/4 in. phone (line level)

1 pedal 1/4 in. phone input (configurable for switch pedal or click-to-MIDI conversion)

1 PC parallel 25-pin "D"

2 Mac mini-DIN 8 serial

1 IEC power connector (switchable 115V - 220V)

Included Accessories
Software console for Macintosh
1 power cord
1 USB cable