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Basic data
Name
Miditech MidiFace 8x8
Category
4) MIDI interfaces / MIDI routing
Type
USB _ MIDI _ INTERFACE _ (8X8)
Specimen
Unit
Inventory tag
STUDIO: MIDITECH-MIDIFACE-8X8
Condition
OK
Physical parameters
Dimensions (mm)
213 x 49 x 90 mm
Dimensions (inch)
8.4 x 1.9 x 3.5 inch
Weight
—
Format
Desktop / USB standalone unit (not rack)
Material
Plastic enclosure with metal top panel
Manufacturing (Period)
—
Manufacturer
—
Power
Voltage
USB 5V bus-powered
Current (typical)
~ 100 mA (typically)
Current (max)
500 mA
Polarity
Standard USB polarity
Connector
USB Type-B
AC/DC
DC (USB)
Internal/External
External
Note
Power supply over USB bus with full support of high-current applications. No need for an external adapter. The MidiFace 8x8 provides 5V MIDI power on all ports.
Warning: Check the polarity of the source before connecting! Improper power supply will damage the device.
Firmware and serial number
Serial number
FW version (current)
N / A (class-compliance, without user-friendly FW)
Check date
2026-03-06
Previous version
N/A
Bootloader
N/A
Update Link
Backup File
N/A
Quick Summary
Compact class-compliant USB MIDI interface with 8× MIDI IN and 8× MIDI OUT (128 MIDI channels).
Product Description
Miditech MidiFace 8x8 is a USB MIDI interface designed for stable multi-port MIDI routing between DAW and external hardware. The manufacturer reports GM5 (Ploytec) timing and SysEx stability.
Features and functions
- 8 × MIDI IN / 8 × MIDI OUT (DIN)
- 128 MIDI channels total
- LEDs
- USB bus-powered operation
- Class- complex operation without special driver (Mac / Windows)
- SMPTE timecode: no
- The package includes USB cable
- Stable SysEx Transfer (GM5 / Ploytec Technology)
- Suitable for DAW, rack MIDI routing and patchbay workflow
Primary I/O (quick orientation)
| Domain | Inputs | Outputs | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDI | 8 × DIN MIDI In | 8 × DIN MIDI Out | Multi-stop MIDI routing, also suitable for SysEx dumps. |
| USB | USB to host | USB to host | Class- complicated communication with computer. |
Controls
FRONT / TOP (user control)
- 8 × MIDI IN port indication (individual LED status)
- 8 × MIDI OUT port indication (individual LED status)
- USB connection status LED
- Power indicator
Service / hidden elements
- Check the USB cable and behaviour of all ports under the load of SysEx.
- Verify stability at 128 MIDI channels and High- resolution SysEx dump.
- Check LED indication of all 16 ports.
Connectors and connections
Connector matrix
| Interfaces | IN | OUT | Spec / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDI | 8 × DIN MIDI In | 8 × DIN MIDI Out | Multi-stop MIDI routing, also suitable for SysEx dumps. |
| USB | USB to host | USB to host | Class- complicated communication with computer. |
Latency and jitter
Clock sources
USB host + internal MIDI scheming
Clock IN/OUT format
MIDI clock (24 PPQ)
Typical latency
< 1 ms (USB priority MIDI flow)
Jitter spec
Polytec GM5 technology - 'extremely good timing'; typically < 50 ppm
Buffer support
Real-time USB 3.0 priority
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 |
|---|---|
| specifications.product _ type | USB MIDI interface |
| specifications.midi _ input | 8 |
| specifications.midi _ outs | 8 |
| specifications.amount _ of _ inputs | 8 |
| specifications.amount _ of _ outs | 8 |
| specifications.smpte _ timecode | Well |
| specifications.led _ indicators | Yes |
| specifications.power _ supply | USB bus-powered |
| specifications.os _ compatibility | macOS, Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 |
| specifications.included _ access | USB cable |
| specifications.availability _ since | 2017-09 |
| specifications.thomann _ article _ number | 406160 |
Additional technical details
| Key | Value |
|---|---|
| No additional technical details | |
Typical routing
- DAW + more HW synths: Central MIDI mushrooms for multiple tools.
• USB - > DAW guest
• Assign individual MIDI OUT ports to specific tools
• Use MIDI IN ports to record performance to DAW
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No specific driver data; use the Documentation/Links section. | ||||
Custom firmware details
Author
—
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
- Official site of manufacturer
- eBay - Search for Miditech MidiFace 8x8
- Aukro.cz - Search Miditech MidiFace 8x8
- ♪ Music Bazar.cz ♪ ♪ The Miditech MidiFace 8x8 ♪ The Mid-Face Search Original Air Date on January 13, 2011
- ♪
- ♪ Kytary.cz ♪ ♪ Search Miditech MidiFace 8x8 ♪ The Crystal Method Original Air Date on March 8, 2011
- ♪ Heureka.cz ♪ ♪ I'm looking for Miditech MidiFace 8x8 ♪ The World of the World Original Air Date on October 10, 2011
- ♪ Gear4music.cz ♪ ♪ The Miditech MidiFace 8x8 ♪ The Mid-tech Search Original Air Date on April 13, 2011
- ♪ Music Original Air Date on October 8, 2011
Service log
| Date | Event | Who | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| No records yet. | |||
Presets / User banks
Storage type
Number of banks
Current bank
Backup File
Export format
Note
Notes / service / modifications
- Data is added from the official Miditech Product Site + Legacy Inventory.
- The manufacturer does not publicly mention accurate current and detailed low-level timing specs.