M-Audio USB MIDISport 2x4 MIDI Interface
This compact multi-port MIDI interface for USB-equipped PC and Mac computers is buspowered,making it perfect for use with laptops. Two separate 16-channel input ports allow systems to accept up to 32 discreteMIDI input channels, while four individual 16-channel output ports can address up to 64 discrete MIDI output channels. The unit includes MIDI activity indicators for each port. MIDISPORT 2x4's independent bus architecture lets users go beyond the MIDI spec's limit of 16 channels. Direct connection of MIDI devices also helps eliminate the sluggish timing delays inherent in daisy-chaining MIDI devices via MIDI Thru ports. USB MIDISPORT's high-speed USB connection to the computer assures reliable, immediate MIDI transfers. Installation is true plug-and-play with no computer disassembly, no jumpers to set, no I/O addresses, IRQ's or DMA channels to configure. Expansion is just as easy„just plug in additional MIDISPORT units for more MIDI ports. USB MIDISPORT ships with drivers for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP, as well as Mac OS 9. 1 and higher (including OS X) and OMS. The package also includes a 6' USB cable. Like all USB MIDISPORT products, USB MIDISPORT 2x4 carries a lifetime warranty.