The ESX-8MD is an expansion module for the ES-4, ES-40 or ES-5, adding eight MIDI/DINsync outputs from one expansion header.

Specifications:

• Panel width: 10HP
• Module depth: 27mm
• Digital input: connection from ES-4, ES-40 or ES-5 module
• Outputs: 8 5-pin DIN sockets, wired for both MIDI and DINsync
  • Each channel is wired individually for MIDI (8 simultaneous outputs)
  • Channels are wired in pairs for DINsync (4 simultaneous outputs, each duplicated on two sockets)
• Indicators: 1 LED per channel indicating activity
• Current draw: 23mA on the +12V rail, 0mA on the -12V rail (12mA total)

Functionally the mk2 is equivalent to the mk1. However, MIDI output is now guaranteed at all samples rates, for all receiving devices. (The mk1 was incompatible with some devices when running at 44.1kHz.).