M-AUDIO MIDISPORT 8x8/s - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the MIDISPORT™ 8x8/s multi-port MIDI interface
for USB equipped PC and Macintosh computers. The MIDISPORT’s high speed
Universal Serial Bus connection to the computer assures reliable and speedy
transfer of MIDI data. The MIDISPORT 8x8/s can also be connected to the serial
port of PCs and “legacy” Macintosh computers.
The MIDISPORT performs SMPTE read/write functions using either the front
panel control switches or the included remote control software, which will also
control patchbay settings for your new MIDISPORT 8x8/s.
Follow the installation instructions in this manual and you will be up and
running in no time. The MIDISPORT installs externally to your computer,
requiring no computer disassembly. Expansion is easy too — just plug in
additional MIDISPORT units for more MIDI ports (USB only).
Features
The MIDISPORT 8x8/s USB MIDI Interface has the following 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, as well as a SMPTE to MTC synchronizer.
• 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 infinite flywheel.
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