Micro Express 2 USB Motu
Midi Interface

MIDI interface 4 in 6 out SMPTE sync with Mac and PC compatible. Compact yet complete! Micro Express is a MIDI interface Plug and Play ideal for your studio or home studio!

ARTICLE N° 55337
  • USB MIDI Interface for Mac and Windows.
  • patchbay, merger and MIDI processing in standalone mode (with power via USB).
  • Synchronization to SMPTE time code in all formats (including support timecode at 23.976 fps (Frame Per Second)).
  • Matrix MIDI merge 4 x 6: connect any device to any other.
  • 16 presets accessible from the front.
  • 4 independent MIDI inputs.
  • 6 independent MIDI outputs.
  • 96 MIDI channels.
  • Support for MMC - MIDI Machine Control.
  • Input pedal foot controller front panel.
  • 16 presets - including programmable 8 - memory storage with backup battery.
  • MIDI Time Stamping (MTS) for a temporal precision in sub millisecond.
  • Drivers and programming software / ClockWorks ™ use for Mac OS X and Windows.
  • Powered by USB connection.
  • Assign any input on any output.
  • are routing any input to any output.
  • Mutez any MIDI data on any cable.
  • Re-direct the signals to all inputs and outputs.
  • Design: VLSI technology.
  • buttons and LEDs on the front panel for the selection of presets (8 factory and programmable 8).
  • Calibration button SMPTE front.
  • Activity LEDs and time hangs SMPTE front.
  • Activity Indicators MIDI input / output and computer.
  • 1 input and 1 MIDI output on the front.
  • 10 MIDI connectors in all.
  • Panic button.
  • 2 jacks SMPTE (line level).
  • 1 jack for switch pedal facade.
  • Delivered with: drivers and ClockWorks ™ software for Mac OS and Windows and USB cable.
  • Dimensions: 24.13 x 17.78 x 4.45 cm. or a half 19-inch rack / 1 standard unit.
The MIDI Express Motu is the little sister of the Express XT. It allows to be easily carried everywhere! The MIDI Express is capable of handling 96 MIDI channels.
Number of inputs
 4
Number of outputs
 6
Designed on the technological basis of MOTU MIDI ™ interfaces (such as the famous MIDI TimePiece AV) award-winning, the Micro Express is a compact professional interface and SMPTE synchronizer with "plug and play" for any computer running Mac OS or Windows with USB outlet.

• Generating and playback timecode (LTC) SMPTE.
• Converting LTC to MIDI Time Code (MTC) to sync a Mac, PC or other device to the SMPTE time code.
• Conversion of all codes (frame rates) SMPTE: 23.976 (for 2011 models onwards), 24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop and 30.
• Calibration of the SMPTE time code in all formats: 23.976 (for 2011 models onwards), 24, 25, 29.97 drop, 29.97 non-drop and 30.
• Converting MIDI Time Code (MTC) in SMPTE.
• SMPTE function "Jam Sync" with "Freewheeling" adjustable to avoid all the problems of synchronization and stall.
• Support MIDI Machine Control (MMC) is positioned as master or slave and distributes transport controls MMC to all devices in MMC


professional Time Synchronization.

As synchronizer code temporal SMPTE professional, the Micro Express converts and calibrates the SMPTE in all formats: 23.976 (for models of 2011 and following), 24, 25, 29.97 "drop and non-drop" and 30. SMPTE option "Jam Sync" in Freewheeling mode also allows greater stability of synchronization to avoid stalls.

Micro Express also supports MIDI Machine Control screen (MMC) with the ability to be either "master" or "slave" in MMC. It can, moreover, distribute transport controls MMC to all devices connected to it.

Adding a control pedal.

You can connect a footswitch easily in front of the interface and program it to generate MIDI events. The data will be transmitted to any connected device. You can, for example, send MIDI patch changes to your synthesizers or sound modules in concert.

extensible, plug-and-play and powered by its USB port.

The Micro Express full use USB connection for quick and safe transfer - precision in sub millisecond - MIDI data, it supports the connection "hot" and operations "plug and play". Need more MIDI I / O? No problem! Just add another MOTU MIDI interface to a free USB port. And, as it is powered by the USB port, you can take it anywhere with you.

No other MIDI interface offers this professionalism and level of performance at a price and size so compact!

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