MIDI Solutions R8 Relay

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MIDI Solutions R8 Relay

MIDI Solutions

R8 Relay

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 250083
Model: R8 Relay
Category: MIDI Tools
Price: $493.90

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The R8 is a serious piece of MIDI infrastructure for those needing precise, reliable routing. It's a workhorse for live rigs, complex studio setups, or anyone needing granular control over MIDI signals—think synth programmers, live loopers, or studios with a lot of gear. The build is solid, and the response times are impressively fast.

Product Description

  • MIDI Solutions R8 Relay
  • MIDI Router
  • 8 Relays
  • Programmable: Open and closed
  • Event Types: Note
  • Control Change
  • Program Change
  • System exclusive
  • Response times less than 2 ms
  • Connection by 6.3 mm mono jack (tip and ring)
  • Format: 19 "/ 1 HU
PROS
  • • Rock-solid build quality with robust 19-inch rack mount
  • • Extremely fast relay response minimizes MIDI timing discrepancies
  • • Highly flexible programming allows complex routing scenarios
  • • Individual relay status LEDs provide clear visual feedback
CONS
  • • Price point places it outside of budget-conscious setups
  • • 6.3mm mono jacks aren’t the most convenient connector type
  • • Limited MIDI port count may restrict larger, complex setups

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Key Features

Type MIDI Relay/Router
MIDI Ports 2 MIDI In, 8 Relay Outputs
Functions Note, CC, PC, SysEx routing; Open/Closed Relay Control
Connections 2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI, 8 x 6.3 mm mono jack (tip/ring)
Power Universal Switching Power Supply (9-24V DC)
Weight Approximately 7 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike simple Thru boxes, the R8 offers programmable routing and relay control, enabling much more complex MIDI signal manipulation.
Absolutely. You can route one MIDI input to multiple relay outputs, effectively splitting the signal without introducing latency.
The relays are electrically isolated, which significantly reduces the chance of ground loop issues, but a MIDI isolator is still recommended in noisy environments.

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