Kenton MidiStream wireless MIDI system
MidiStream system
MIDI transmitter & receiver
MIDISTREAM is our amazing new Wireless MIDI product, it is sold as a complete
system, so the prices shown below include both the transmitter pack and the receiver unit.
Systems suitable for use in the UK & EU are available from stock.
We are so confident that you will be impressed by MidiStream, that if you buy directly from us we
promise your satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. (*See below, conditions apply).
| Receiver Spec: | |||
| Power: | 9-12V DC 120mA, 2.1mm plug centre +ve (Mains adaptor supplied) | ||
| Dimensions: | 241 x 115 x 32 mm (not including antennas) | ||
| Weight: | Receiver 850 grams – Power adaptor 300 grams | ||
| MIDI: | Out only | ||
| Receiver frequency: | Two models are offered: 869.85MHz and 433Mhz | ||
| Display: | Four status LEDs indicate Power on (TX low batt), MIDI, RF-A & RF-B | ||
| Transmitter Spec: | |||
| Power: | 9 volt battery. PP3 type (also known as 6F22 or MN1604 or S-006P) | ||
| Dimensions: | 100 x 70 x 30 mm (not including antenna) | ||
| Weight: | 285 grams | ||
| MIDI: | In only | ||
| Receiver frequency: | Two models are offered: 869.85MHz and 433Mhz | ||
| LED: | Indicates power on, low battery, power save & MIDI activity | ||
| Please refer to the manual for more details |
Do you have a question about this unit? We may already have answered it. CLICK HERE to find out.
*This offer is only valid on systems which have been bought directly from Kenton, and
obviously the system must be returned to us unmarked and in the original packaging.
MIDI leads are sold separately. For our range of MIDI leads, please click here.
Remember to select the unit with the appropriate frequency for you (either 869.85 or 433Mhz)
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Forget any other MIDI wireless system you may have tried in the past, this system really works! You get no dropouts and no note hangs. We are so confident that you will be impressed by MidiStream, that if you buy directly from us we promise your satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. (See foot of page, conditions apply)
MidiStream is primarily intended to be used in a live gig situation where it can free the live performer from the constraints of a MIDI cable. It is ideal for use with a portable keyboard such as the AX-1 or AX-7, or for use with electronic wind controllers such as the WX-5 WX-7 or indeed an portable MIDI instrument, electronic drums, accordion etc. Another ideal application is to link a front-of-house MIDI sound or lighting desk to on-stage equipment.
A MidiStream rack mounting kit is available
MidiStream has been designed specifically to address the problems unique to MIDI data transfer. It combines a high data rate with imperceptible latency and low dropout rate. Should dropouts occur due to going out of range or interference from other sources, MidiStream is designed to handle these events without leaving notes stuck on.
The transmitter is a cigarette packet sized unit, with a small aerial, an on-off switch, a MIDI input socket and is powered from a 9 volt battery. The receiver is a free standing diversity unit (two aerials to maximise reception) and is powered from the mains via a small plug-top power supply. It has 4 status LEDs, an on-off switch and a MIDI out socket. The whole system has imperceptible latency. Range is at least 80 metres (260 feet) outdoors in ideal conditions, or at least 30 metres indoors. The UK/EU version works on a data-only frequency which will not interfere with radio microphones.
Operation couldn't be simpler. Just turn everything on, plug your portable instrument into the MIDI IN of the transmitter, and the MIDI appears at the MIDI out socket of the receiver ready to connect to your sound modules, laptop, rack etc.
MidiStream handles ALL MIDI data on ALL MIDI channels, including clock, sysex etc., so whatever MIDI you put into the MIDI In of the transmitter pack, appears at the MIDI Out of the receiver unit. It even warns you of a low battery in the transmitter unit by blinking an LED on both the transmitter and the receiver.People have asked why the UHF band was chosen over Bluetooth. Simply put, we found the UHF band to be superior. We started out by developing both systems, but abandoned the Bluetooth system due to its high latency and other performance problems.
We're so confident that you'll be impressed by MidiStream that we are offering a 7 days money back guarantee if it fails to meet your requirements.
This offer is only valid on systems which have been bought directly from Kenton, and obviously the system must be returned to us unmarked and in the original packaging.
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See Also
MidiStream FAQs
MidiStream countries
Read the review of the UK/EU model from the Feb 2004 issue of Music Tech magazine MidiStream Review. Then read what our customers have to say MidiStream testimonials
See Onyx Ashanti using MidiStream with his WX-5 wind controller at the UK Sounds Expo show in Wembley, London.
Video clip from Sonicstate.com (Onyx Ashanti Wigs out with the MidiStream)
See Jeff Abbott using MidiStream with his Keytar - if you look closely you can just see the MidiStream hanging from his belt
Video clip of:
Jeff Abbott playing his Keytar through MidiStream.