Emagic AMT-8 MIDI Interface (Mac / Windows)
Emagic's AMT8 (Active MIDI Transmitter 8) is the ideal MIDI interface for the versatile "tape-less" studio, where digital audio and MIDI are recorded and edited in one computer by software such as Logic Audio. Video is internally synchronized in the computer using QuickTime or AVI, while Emagic's proven Active MIDI Transmission (AMT) technology provides particularly exact timing at all MIDI ports, even in a stacked system. Not only suited for use in project or medium-sized studios, the AMT8 is the right choice with which to expand existing Unitor8 systems in larger commercial facilities.
Stackable and Compatible
The AMT8 is fully compatible with any standard MIDI software under Mac and Windows 95/98 (drivers for Windows NT and Windows 2000 are in development). With its full set of connectors such as USB for Mac and Windows, RS232 (Windows) and RS422 (Mac), the AMT8 quickly fits into any computer environment. Up to eight* devices can be stacked and they will function like one big 64x64 MIDI interface (Mac: Emagic software or Unitor8 OMS driver required) with AMT** technology to ensure razor-sharp timing on every port. AMT8 and the Unitor8 can be combined in any combination; this allows, for example, the connection of a Unitor8 without USB to a computer with USB via an AMT8.
* Mac: up to 192 MIDI ports (using 2 serial ports and USB).
Windows 95: limited to 11 MIDI Ports.
Windows 98: 64 MIDI Ports.
** AMT only with compatible software.
Computer Mode or Stand Alone
An Emagic interface system will continue to serve as the switchboard of your equipment set-up, even without the computer connected. Up to 32 freely programmable routing configurations (patches), can be recalled with a program change command. In the unlikely event of notes sticking while in patch mode, the front panel panic button will quickly fix the problem.
AMT - Active MIDI Transmission
Active MIDI Transmission is an Emagic innovation that provides a measurable, and more importantly, audible improvement of MIDI timing. Here's how Emagic achieved this new level of timing precision: A segment of the sequencing engine of AMT compatible software, (e.g. Logic Audio), is put into the MIDI interface, (AMT8 or Unitor8 MkII), where it takes care of sending the MIDI events to the individual outputs with the highest possible timing accuracy. At the same time, the transfer of data from the computer to the interface is optimized with extreme efficiency by sending notes in parcels during the pauses between the musical events. These parcels are then unpacked in the interface and sent to the individual outputs at precisely the required time. Discover for yourself why the audible difference in timing has gotten the professional world so excited about AMT technology.
Features
- Mac compatible: directly supported via Logic Audio and SoundDiver; OMS; MTP emulation
- Windows 95/98 compatible (MME): MME compatible multi-client MIDI driver (multiple MIDI programs can use different MIDI ports simultaneously); Drivers for Windows NT and Windows 2000 are in development
- AMT in conjunction with AMT compatible software (e.g. Logic Audio)
- 8 independent MIDI Inputs with Activity LED
- 8 independent MIDI Outputs with Activity LED
- RS-422 connection for Macintosh
- RS-232 connection for PC
- USB connection
- 8 units per port* (mixed AMT8/Unitor8 systems possible)
- Stand alone operation with 32 Patches
- Connection Activity LEDs (Mac/PC/Network)
- Panic/Patch button
- Unitor8 Control software for Mac/Windows 95/98 included
- External Power Supply included
* Mac: up to 192 MIDI ports (using 2 serial ports and USB).
Windows 95: limited to 11 MIDI Ports.
Windows 98: 64 MIDI Ports.
Windows System Requirements
- Serial operation: Windows 95*/98/98 SE/Me/NT4.0/2000
- USB operation: Windows 98 SE/Me** and a USB 1.1 compatible computer connection
- K6/Pentium or better recommended
- Free COM port (1-4) or USB
