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THRU-5

MIDI Thru boxes take the signal coming from a single MIDI source and split it into a number of identical copies.

See also Thru-12 and Thru-25.

£50.80 ex VAT
£60.96 inc VAT

Description

THRU-5 is a MIDI THRU box that receives MIDI data from a single MIDI OUT (e.g. your DAW, sequencer or master keyboard) and produces identical copies at the 5 MIDI THRU sockets. These can then be connected to the MIDI INs of each your synths, sound modules or other MIDI devices.

By presenting a clean MIDI signal simultaneously to each MIDI device, a MIDI THRU box eliminates issues that can be caused by daisy-chaining your MIDI devices.  While daisy chaining works fine for a small setup of two or three devices, it can introduce issues as your rig grows; each link adds some latency, the signal degrades, and each MIDI device relies on all the earlier devices in the chain.  Using a MIDI THRU box eliminates latency/jitter issues, dropped or stuck notes and choppy filter sweeps, and reliance on all your other devices.

THRU-5 is housed in a high quality aluminum case and powered from a mains adapter (wall wart) so you can fit and forget.

Features

  • 1 MIDI IN port, opto-isolated to eliminate ground-loops and hum, and prevent electrical damage
  • 5 MIDI THRU ports, each with its own driver
  • Works for ALL MIDI messages including Clock, SysEx, MTC etc.
  • Includes schmitt trigger logic for signal quality restoration
  • Less than one microsecond latency
  • Power/Data indicator LED
  • Housed in a metal box so it can withstand the knocks
  • Attractively finished in brushed aluminium with black screen print

Frequently Asked Questions

Does THRU-5 support MIDI Polyphonic Expression?

MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) is an extension of MIDI that uses a dedicated MIDI channel for each note, rather than all using the same channel for all notes.  THRU-5 is fully compatible with MPE.

Specification

Power: 9V DC (regulated or unregulated) 2.1mm centre-positive. Power supply included – see below.
Current Draw: 10mA Idle, 40mA max
Dimensions: 100mm x 50mm x 35mm
Weight: 200g including power supply, 110g excluding power supply
MIDI: 5 pin DIN: 1 x In, 5 x Thru
Accessories included: User Manual
9V multi-region, switch mode power supply is included. It has 4 interchangeable heads suitable for most parts of the world, including UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia & New Zealand

Associated products

MIDI/DIN Sync leads (various lengths)

MIDI/DIN Sync leads (various lengths)

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