Midisport 8x8 (click for larger image)

Arcadia, Calif., June 15, 2000 -- Midiman is proud to announce the MIDISPORT 8x8/s, the flagship of the Midisport line. An 8 in/ 8 out MIDI Interface utilizing the high bandwidth, speed and channel capacity of USB, The MIDISPORT 8x8/s may also be connected to the "legacy" serial ports of older computers.  It is compatible with both PC and Apple computers, has full SMPTE implementation, and multiple units may be used simultaneously. The MIDISPORT 8x8/s also features a thru mode, a cable tester, and can act as a stand-alone, software controlled MIDI patchbay.

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 Mac computers.
• Alternate "legacy" serial connection to non-USB PC or Mac 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 SMPTE formats.
• Any SMPTE time write offset may be set-up via included control panel software.
• Converts LTC SMPTE 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.

Requirements:
* WINDOWS 98 or MAC OS 8.6 (or higher) with Opcode's OMS

Midiman and USB:
Midiman is committed to providing powerful yet affordable USB solutions to the music marketplace.  Stay tuned for further developments!

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