Black Lion Audio MIDI Eight 8x8 MIDI Interface with Standalone Routing and USB Hub

Black Lion Audio MIDI Eight 8x8 MIDI Interface with Standalone Routing and USB Hub

Centralize your MIDI studio with the Black Lion Audio MIDI Eight. This 8-in/8-out MIDI interface keeps your entire MIDI rig ready to go at a moment’s notice—no more re-connecting gear every time you want to change your workflow. Choose the desired routing mode right from the front panel and start making music.

• 8-in / 8-out 128-channel MIDI interface for controlling large hardware rigs
• Interface mode for use with a DAW
• Three standalone routing modes for computer-free setups: Pass, Thru, and Merge
• Bold LED MIDI activity indicator per port for instant traffic visibility
• Front-mounted Input 8 and Output 8 for quick connection to new devices
• 5-port powered USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub for USB MIDI devices and peripherals
• Panic button to quickly silence stuck notes
• Class-compliant for macOS and Windows with no additional software required
• USB bus power when connected to a computer, or DC adapter power for standalone use
• Built Black Lion tough in a sleek black aluminum enclosure

Run DAWless jams with confidence using standalone Pass, Thru, or Merge routing, or keep live rigs synchronized by distributing program changes and tempo-related commands across multiple devices. With per-port activity LEDs, quick-access front I/O, and a built-in powered USB hub, the MIDI Eight is a compact command center for modern MIDI studios and stage setups.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: MIDI interface and router
• MIDI I/O: 8 inputs / 8 outputs (128-channel MIDI)
• Standalone Modes: Pass, Thru, Merge
• Interface Mode: DAW use via USB
• Indicators: LED MIDI activity per port
• Front I/O: Input 8 and Output 8 (front-mounted)
• USB Hub: 5-port powered USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Controls: panic (stuck note mute); mode selection via front panel
• OS Compatibility: class-compliant for macOS and Windows
• Power: USB bus-powered (computer); DC adapter for standalone use
• Chassis: black aluminum enclosure

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