Kenton MIDI Thru 12 - Studio Hardware Inventory

Device Photos

Front

Top

Back

Input/Exit

Right side

Basic data

Name

Kenton MIDI Thru 12

Physical parameters

Dimensions (mm)

162 x 35 x 54 mm

Dimensions (inch)

—

Weight

290 g

Format

compact desktop MIDI utility

Material

metal enclosure / brushed aluminium finish

Manufacturing (Period)

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Manufacturer

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Power

Voltage

9 V DC

Current (typical)

150 mA

Current (max)

150 mA

Polarity

Centre positive

Connector

2.1 mm DC barrel

AC/DC

Internal/External

External

Note

The official Kenton base lists 9 V at 150 mA, regulated or unregulated source, 2.1 mm DC connector and center positive polarity. Part of this is a multi-region switch mode power supply.

Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.

Firmware and serial number

Serial number

Not stated

FW version (current)

N / A (dedicated MIDI distributor)

Check date

2026-04-30

Previous version

N/A

Bootloader

N/A

Update Link

Backup File

N/A

Quick Summary

Compact standalone MIDI distributor with 1x MIDI In and 12x MIDI Thru for lossless distribution of one MIDI stream to multiple devices.

Product Description

Kenton MIDI Thru 12 is a specialized MIDI routing box for the distribution of one MIDI input into twelve parallel outputs. Suitable for clock distribution, multi-synthesizer control from one sequencer or keyboard and transmission of all common MIDI data including Clock, SysEx and MTC.

Features and functions

1x DIN MIDI In / 12x DIN MIDI Thru
Processing of all common MIDI data including Clock, SysEx and MTC
Opto-isolated MIDI In and stand-alone driver for each MIDI Thru output
Schmitt trigger logic for restoring signal quality
Lats of less than 1 microsecond
Standalone operation without computer
Suitable for clock distribution and parallel control of multiple MIDI devices
Compact desktop dimensions 162 x 54 x 35 mm
2.1 mm DC power connector, center positive
Power / Data indicator light
Metal chassis with brushed aluminium surface
Supplied with 9V multi-region switched power supply

Primary I/O (quick orientation)

Domain	Inputs	Outputs	Note
MIDI	1x DIN MIDI In	12x DIN MIDI Thru	Opto-isolated MIDI In, a separate driver for each output and quality signal recovery via Schmitt trigger logic.
Power	9 V DC Adaptor Input	-	Power supply via external adapter.

Controls

FRONT / TOP (user control)

No configuration elements; transparent MIDI thru distribution
Power / Data indicator light

Service / hidden elements

Verify the label of a specific adapter and confirm real consumption when operating.
Test MIDI clock / SysEx distribution over multiple parallel outputs.
Local HW _ PIC and PDF manual are already connected; when the next service, complete any detailed close-up-ups of connectors.

Connectors and connections

Connector matrix

Interfaces	IN	OUT	Spec / note
MIDI	1x DIN MIDI In	12x DIN MIDI Thru	Opto-isolated MIDI In, a separate driver for each output and quality signal recovery via Schmitt trigger logic.
Power	9 V DC Adaptor Input	-	Power supply via external adapter.

Latency and jitter

Clock sources

Incoming MIDI stream

Clock IN/OUT format

MIDI clock / SysEx / MTC / note / CC / change program

Typical latency

< 1 microsecond

Jitter spec

Not stated

Buffer support

N/A

Impedance and signal levels

Line Level (dBu)

N/A

Mic In level

N/A

Output Impedance

N/A

Input Impedance

N/A

THD

N/A

Frequency Range

N/A

Other Specifications (from metadata.specifications)

Key	Value
No other specifications

Additional technical details

Key	Value
compatibility	N / A (standalone hardware)
compatibility	Any hardware or software with DIN MIDI output, Keyboards, Groveboxes, DAW MIDI out, standalone sequencers

Typical routing

Master clock distributor: One central sequencer or DAW clock source controls multiple synths in parallel.
• Connect the MIDI Out from master device to MIDI In on the Kenton MIDI Thru 12
• Divert individual MIDI Thru outputs into target synths / drum machine
• Set separate MIDI channels on target devices as needed
One keyboard, multiple one modules: The keyboard or master keyboard controls multiple rack or desktop MIDI modules simultaneously.
• MIDI Out of the keyboard lead to the Kenton MIDI Thru 12
• MIDI Thru outputs split into individual modules
• Set up adequate receiver channels or multi- dialling on modules

Connection instructions: The examples below show typical signal flows in practice. For specific details (jitter, buffering), see section above.

SW / drivers

Component	Windows	macOS	Linux	Note
OS compatibility	—	—	—	—

Custom firmware details

Author

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FW family

—

Custom FW targets

No explicit custom FW targets in metadata.

Custom CC mapping

CC	Meaning
No custom CC mapping.

Custom FW global settings

Settings	Meaning
No custom global settings.

Custom FW extended menu

Item	Detail
No extended menu details.

Documentation and manuals

Manufacturer / Links

Service log

Date	Event	Who	Note
2026-04-30	Initial inventory insert	Copilot	Established new record for Kenton MIDI Thra 12 according to the retail / spec background from Thomann.

Presets / User banks

Storage type

N/A

Number of banks

N/A

Current bank

N/A

Backup File

N/A

Export format

N/A

Note

Simple MIDI distributor without preset memory.

Notes / service / modifications

The device is suitable as a central MIDI thru hub instead of a chain through THRU ports of individual synthesizers.
Official Kenton base indicates opto- isolated input, separate driver for each MIDI Thru output and latency under 1 microsecond.
Local HW _ PIC set and PDF manual are included.