M-Audio has announced the MIDISport Hub 2×2 and 4×4, two MIDI interfaces with 3-port USB 3.0 powered hub.
These devices offer musician and composers an easy 2×2 or 4×4 MIDI I/O, with the added versatility and convenience of their class-exclusive USB hub, which greatly expands the user’s connectivity options.
Designed for ease of use, their bright LEDs (five in the 2×2 and nine in the 4×4) clearly show the status of MIDI information being sent and received. Both units are bus-powered when not using the hub and the 2×2 features merge and standalone operation.
MIDISport Hub 2×2 features
- 3-port USB 3.0 powered hub.
- 2×2 MIDI I/O.
- Merge/Standalone operation.
- Bus-powered when not using the hub.
- 4 dedicated signal LEDs show when MIDI information is sent and received.
MIDISport Hub 4×4 features
- 3-port USB 3.0 Powered Hub.
- 4×4 MIDI I/O.
- Bus-powered when not using the hub.
- 8 dedicated signal LEDs show when MIDI information is sent and received.
- Rugged metal chassis stands up to abuse in studio or on the road.
“Musicians who have MIDI gear also need a USB hub for the complete range of hook-up options. That’s pretty much true for the entire universe of computer-connected artists and composers,” said J.C. Sutherland, M-Audio Product Manager.
“A quality MIDI interface is a standard tool for musicians, like a screwdriver—you need one to get the basics done. But MIDISport 2×2 and 4×4 also have a 3-port powered USB hub conveniently built in, so these are like really cool Swiss Army screwdrivers. People will love these.”
The MIDISport Hub 2×2 and MIDISport Hub 4×4 will be available in Q2 2016, at a U.S. retail price of $69 USD and $99 USD, respectively.
More information: M-Audio
