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If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
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This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
Key Features
Product Ref: 309448
The ESI M8U eX is the perfect solution for processing MIDI signals. The compact and portable design features 16-channels of I/O connectivity. The versatile connections means you can use any of the 16 ports as both an MIDI input or output jack.
This allows you to configure the interface how you please. For example, you can use it in the standard 8-in/8-out style, or you could have 16 inputs or 16 outputs. This can be used for a variety of applications, with various I/O sources. It also includes a USB hub with 3 connectors for using devices such as software dongles or USB keyboards.
The MIDI connectivity is all handled automatically thanks to the automatic input/output configuration technology. This technology displays your connection via coloured LEDs, basing its choice on your connection to other MIDI input or MIDI outputs.
The M8U eX can act as the main hub for your music creation. Giving you an all-in-one interface for your USB and MIDI devices. You can use the interface with keyboards, MIDI controllers and even sequencers.
It provides USB 3.0 technology, resulting in ultra-low latency performance. This ensures minimal lag when playing melodies, working in near real-time. The class-complaint design requires no drivers, allowing you to get setup and started within seconds.
The highly compact and rugged design makes the M8U eX, highly portable. It is perfect for both studio and live applications thanks to its low-latency processing capabilities. You can even use the interface in standalone mode without a computer. You can select the different modes using the front-panel button.
If you need to expand your connectivity, you can simply link together multiple units to the computer simultaneously. It is USB-bus powered but also includes an external power supply for powering USB devices.
