MOTU Micro Express

Cross-platform, full featured MIDI interface with MTC, SMPTE & 4 inputs, 6 outputs

Product Code: 1306

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Description

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.
MIDI interface for Macintosh(r) and Windows(r) (3.1 and 95, 98, ME, XP)
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

In Depth

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) generater 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 PC parallel 25-pin "D"
2 Mac mini-DIN 8 serial
1 IEC power connector (switchable 115V - 220V)
Includes

Software console for Macintosh and Windows
1 power cord
1 Mac serial cable
1 PC parallel cable

Item Number: MOTU Micro Express 1306 0-0