MAudio Midisport USB 8x8 MIDI Interface

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MAudio Midisport USB 8x8 MIDI Interface, Main
MAudio Midisport USB 8x8 MIDI Interface, Main
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The flagship of the MIDISPORT line, the USB MIDISPORT 8x8/s, is a powerhouse with features and bandwidth to burn.

The flagship of the MIDISPORT line, the USB MIDISPORT 8x8/s, is a powerhouse with features and bandwidth to burn. In addition to being a gateway to the high speed and enormous channel capacity that USB offers, the MIDISPORT 8x8/s may also be connected to the "legacy" serial ports of older computers. Rock-solid drivers on both Apple Computer and PC, full SMPTE implementation, and the ability to run multiple units simultaneously are just a few of the reasons this interface is the one to choose. Add to that stand-alone MIDI patchbay operation, a MIDI cable tester, and an easy-to-read front panel design, and it's easy to see why the MIDISPORT 8x8/s is the most sought after multi-port MIDI interface on the market today.

Features
8 independent in/8 independent out MIDI Interface (128x128 MIDI channels) in professional 19" single height rack mount chassis.

High-speed connection to USB-equipped PC or Apple computers.

Alternate "legacy" serial connection to non-USB PC or Apple computers.

MIDI in and out activity indicators for each port.

Includes 6 ft. USB cable.

When disconnected from the PC, unit operates as a stand-alone MIDI patchbay.

Built-in "MIDI cable tester" mode.

Windows 98 compatible - true Plug-and-Play installation requires no IRQ, I/O Address, or DMA channel setup.

Mac OMS Compatible. Works with Mac OS 8.6 and above.

Includes Windows and Mac Control Panel software.

SMPTE Time Code Writer/Reader
Reads and writes 24, 25, 29.97, 30 drop, or 30 non-drop frame LTC… read more SMPTE formats.

Any SMPTE time write offset may be set-up via included control panel software.

Converts LTC to MIDI Time Code (MTC) for syncing any MTC capable software.

Selectable "flywheel" that can be set to any value from 1 frame to 255 frames, or forever.

Can perfectly regenerate even the worst SMPTE Time Code.

Performs "JAM" sync in all modes.

Lifetime Warranty.

About USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a standard interface port on desktop and laptop computers. Nearly all recent PC computers provide USB ports, as well as the Apple iMac, iBook, Powerbook, G3, and G4. USB supports the connection of up to 127 devices simultaneously!

USB device installation requires no tools. Everything remains external to the computer and therefore no computer disassembly is required. The USB port is compact in size - it is therefore a "small miracle" for both portable and desktop computer users.

M-Audio and USB
M-Audio is committed to providing powerful yet affordable USB solutions to the music marketplace. Stay tuned for further developments! read less

Requirements
WINDOWS 98 OR MAC OS 8.6 or higher. plus OMS (OMS provided on CD)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 401-658-5765
User Manual

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. (30 ratings)
Submitted January 4, 2005 by a customer from verizon.net

"Electronic / hardware problems were not fixed by MAudio."

Overall: 2 out of 5 stars
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It really is useless now - I got about 6 months steady service and six months of unsteady service overall.
Sound
no comment - it's MIDI after all, not audio
Features
When it worked it was decent.
Quality
After about 6 months of use, I started having problems with the interface - upon power on, it did not connect properly. I reported the problem to MAudio, and they said it was a "known problem" and asked me to send it back to them. I did, and when I got it back, it still had the problem. I talke to them again, and they sent me a chip to install. I installed, and then the problem only happened about 50% of the time. Just recently, it has returned to being a full-time problem. I therefore rate the quality as extremely poor.
Value
It's useless to me now.
Manufacturer Support
They tried, and failed.
The Wow Factor
I bought this unit for excellent price/port ratio.

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

jazz/classical/folk
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