MOTU Micro Lite 5-in/5-out MIDI interface

Overview

micro lite is a 5-in/5-out MIDI interface (compatible with Macintosh and Windows).

Built from the same technology found in MOTUʼs flagship MIDI Timepiece, the micro lite is a professional MIDI interface that provides portable, plug-and-play connectivity to any USB-equipped Macintosh or Windows computer.

The micro lite provides 5 MIDI IN, 5 MIDI OUT, 80 MIDI channels and compatibility with all Macintosh and Windows software. Large front-panel LEDs illuminate to indicate MIDI activity.

The micro lite takes full advantage of USB, giving you high-speed MIDI throughput, sub-millisecond timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping” and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another MOTU USB MIDI interface via any available USB port. And the micro lite is powered by the USB port — no wall wart or AC plug.

With its attractive yet rugged metal casing, the micro lite slides easily into a shoulder bag or briefcase for ultra-compact portability and convenient desktop operation. Removable rack attachments, as well as a custom center-joint fastener, are included and allow you to easily mount two micro lites side by side in a standard 19-inch equipment rack.

No other MIDI interface offers this much value, performance and portability at such an affordable price.

• MIDI connectivity - Five MIDI inputs and outputs provide 80 MIDI channels.
• Expansion - MOTU MIDI interfaces grow with you. Expansion is simple. Add additional MIDI ports by plugging in another MOTU MIDI interface.
• Compatibility - Works with your favorite software. Includes drivers for Mac OS9, Mac OS X and Windows Me/2000/XP. High-speed USB connection.
• USB-powered - Bus-powered from USB connection. No additional power necessary.

TASCAMʼs iU2 is a premium sound quality audio interface for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. It includes all of the features of TASCAMʼs best-selling USB audio interfaces, including a pair of great-sounding microphone inputs. The XLR inputs have phantom power for use with high-quality condenser microphones. These feed an onboard microphone preamp and A/D converter for better sound performance than those built into iPhone and iPad – true stereo recording with low noise and less tendency to distort. The inputs also accept line-level signals or you can plug a guitar or bass directly into your device.

In addition to compatibility with iOS devices, the iU2 also works with Mac and Windows computers. A zero-latency monitoring path allows musicians to hear themselves directly through the unit, without any distracting delay. MIDI in and out are provided to interface with synths and drum machines, and a digital output connects to digital mixers or recorders.

When youʼre ready to get serious with iPad music recording, step up to the pro-quality interface of TASCAMʼs iU2.

    Audio/MIDI Interface for Mac, Windows and iOS devices
    Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
    Two XLR mic inputs with phantom power
    Two balanced line inputs
    Instrument-level input for guitar or bass
    MIDI in and out
    Onboard A/D conversion for low-noise and distortion when recording with iOS devices
    Zero-latency direct monitoring
    S/PDIF Digital Output
    Includes USB cable, iOS dock connection cable, XLR to ¼” conversion cables

 User\'s Manual

• Frequency response: from 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 1.5dB
• Noise: -98 dB fullband, phantom power ON
• Maximum output level: 2 Vrms
• Distortion: 0.025% THD
• Phantom max current: 6mA
• Battery duration (Alkaline 9V cell): approx 30 hours when phantom is off, approx 10 hours when phantom is on

• High quality Kenton MIDI Thru box with opto-isolated MIDI In and separate drive for each MIDI Out. Powered from a mains adaptor (wall wart) so you can fit and forget.
• 1 MIDI In & 5 MIDI Thrus
• Works for ALL MIDI messages including Clock, SysEx, MTC etc.
• Includes schmitt trigger logic for signal quality restoration
• Less than one microsecond latency
• DC power input jack 2.1mm (centre +ve)
• Power/Data indicator light
• Housed in a metal box so it can withstand the knocks
• Attractively finished in brushed aluminium with black screen print
• 9V switch mode power supply included. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.

• Connect plugKEY to your iOS device and a 5-pin DIN MIDI controller
• “Made for iPod/iPhone/iPad" certification obtained from Apple
• Two studio-quality 1/4" jack audio outputs
• 1/8" stereo headphone output
• Volume control
• Use while charging your iOS device
• Compact design can be taken anywhere
• Free apps that let you start immediately playing and producing music

The Tascam iXJ2 allows an Apple iPhone 4/4S, iPad or iPod Touch 4G to be used with preferred microphones or

line level sources (instruments) to create CD-quality audio recordings. This handy extension is simply plugged

into the dock connector of the iOS device and is connected with up to two mono or stereo sources that can be

selected via a switch. Switchable plug-in power for small microphones and mono summing for news gathering are

also available.

The built-in A/D converter ensures high audio quality and low noise. Separate input level controls and

two-colour level indicators for the left and right channels make level adjustments easy, and a switchable

limiter can reduce sudden peaks and thus protect against unforeseen overload.

The iXJ2 is powered through the dock connector, so no battery is required. A USB input is provided to charge

the iOS device for long recordings, either through a computer or a USB charger.

An appropriate 2-track recording application (Tascam PCM Recorder) for iOS devices can be downloaded from

AppStore at no charge.

Main Features

Use your favourite microphones or line level (instrument) sources to create high-grade stereo audio recordings

with an Apple iPhone 4/4S, iPad or iPod Touch 4G
Internal A/D converter allow recordings in CD quality (44.1kHz/16-bit)
Two unbalanced stereo input connectors (accept two mono or stereo sources)
Input selection switch (A/B/STEREO)
Switchable plug-in power
Selectable mono summing for news gathering
Limiter to avoid distorted recordings (selectable to either mono or stereo operation)
Separate input level rotary controls for channels L and R
Separate input level indicators for channels L and R (green/red)
Power supply via dock connector, no battery required
USB connector available for recharging the iOS device
Easy setup (attaches to the deviceʼs dock connector)
Tascam 2-track recording app can be downloaded from the Apple AppStore at no charge
 

Specifications

Inputs and outputs
Mic/Line input (A/B)        3.5-mm stereo mini jack (unbalanced)
  Input impedance        2.2 kOhm (plug-in power ON)
10 kOhm (plug-in power OFF)
  Nominal input level        −66 dBV to −10 dBV
  Maximum input level        +6 dBV
iOS device recharging port        USB Mini-B connector
iOS device connector        30-pin dock connector
Device support        iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2, iPad (1st generation), iPod touch

(4th generation)
Audio performance
Frequency range        20 Hz to 20 kHz +0/−2 dB (recording, JEITA)
S/N ratio        90 dB or more (recording, JEITA)
Power supply and other specifications
Power supply        Provided through the iOS device connector
Power consumption        125 mW
Dimensions (W x H x D)        60 mm x 47 mm x 17 mm (including connector)
Weight        30 g
Operating temperature range        5–35 °C
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.