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.

The Tascam iM2X turns an Apple iPhone 4, iPad or iPod Touch 4G into a powerful PCM audio recorder for CD-quality recordings. It consists of a pair of condenser microphones and a high-quality preamp and plugs into the dock connector of the iOS device. The microphone elements are XY oriented for clear stereo definition and minimal phase differences. Moreover, they are adjustable over 180 degrees for the best sound placement.

Unlike mics that use the iOS deviceʼs built-in preamp, the iM2X with its internal A/D converter ensures low noise and better linearity in frequency response. The microphone elements also used in Tascam DR series recorders can handle sound pressure levels up to 125 dB to capture the loudest concerts and instruments without distortion. Thanks to an input level control and a two-colour level meter, level adjustment is very simple. A switchable limiter also contributes to this by reducing sudden peaks and protecting against unforeseen overload.

The iM2X 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

Turns your Apple iPhone 4, iPad or iPod Touch 4G into a high-grade PCM audio recorder
Stereo condenser microphone in XY orientation for clear stereo definition and minimal phase differences
Accepts sound pressure level up to 125 dB SPL
Microphone can be swivelled by 180 degrees to capture sound sources in front or behind the unit
Allows recordings in CD quality (44.1kHz/16-bit)
Input level rotary control
Input level indicator (green/red)
Switchable limiter to avoid distorted recordings
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

General
Microphone type        Cardioid condenser (stereo)
Maximum input level        125 dB SPL
Input level adjustment range        0–40 dB
Frequency range        10 Hz – 20 kHz
Sampling frequency        44.1 kHz
Bit rate        16 bit
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 or iPod touch (4th generation)
Power supply and other specifications
Power supply        Provided through the iOS device connector
Power consumption        90 mW
Dimensions (W x H x D)        56 mm x 57 mm x 22 mm (including connector)
Weight        30 g
Operating temperature range        5–35 °C
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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.

• 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

FastLane USB is a 2-in/2-out MIDI interface with MIDI thru ($79, compatible with Macintosh and Windows).

The professional MIDI interface for your home studio: FastLane is a simple 2 input, 2 output, 32-MIDI channel interface for Macintosh and Windows. It installs in seconds and opens your computer to a world of music software. FastLane's unique advantage: a MIDI thru button allows you to play to your gear even when your computer is turned off-without having to disconnect cables. No other USB interface offers this feature for this price.

FastLane takes full advantage of USB, giving you increased MIDI throughput, better timing accuracy, support for "hot-swapping" and plug-and-play expansion. Need to connect another sound module or synth? No problem. Just add another FastLane via a standard USB hub. Or mix and match FastLane with our other multi-port USB interfaces, such as the affordable 4-IN, 6-OUT micro express.

FastLane is specially engineered to operate with multiple USB devices, so your software will never lose contact with it, regardless of how many times you restart your computer or how many other USB devices you connect.

FastLane's in and out status lights for each MIDI port provide quick visual confirmation of MIDI transmission.

FastLane is available in your choice of several colors, as well as classy basic black and charcoal. Check out some detailed pictures.

No power supply or batteries required! Includes USB cable.

• 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