ABSTRACT
A single MIDI cable is used to transmit 16 discrete channels of performance, controller and timing information in one direction, using data densities that are economically small and easily to manage. In addition, MIDI is flexible enough that multiple MIDI cable networks can used to interconnect devices in a wide range of configurations over 32, 48, 128 or more discrete MIDI channels. The cable system uses twisted wire and metal shield groundings to reduce outside interference, such as radio frequency interference (RFI) or electrostatic interference, both of which can serve to distort or disrupt the transmission of MIDI messages. MIDI is distributed from device to device using three types of MIDI jacks: MIDI In, MIDI Out and MIDI Thru. These three connectors use five-pin DIN jacks as a way to connect MIDI instruments, devices and computers together within a production system.
