Q: Should I get an MRCC XpandR 4x1 or a Remote 7 for my MRCC - MIDI Router Control Center?
A: These two accessories support different use cases.
The Remote 7 adds 5 more routable outputs at up to 50 feet (about 15M) away.
XpandR provides 4 additional DIN inputs and one DIN output in exchange for occupying an MRCC USB host port. XpandR is limited to the USB 2.0 cable length of 3 meters, unless you invest in an active USB extender cable which is essentially a USB repeater.
You can have one Remote 7 per MRCC, and 4 XpandR's per MRCC (one for each MRCC host port).
MRCC XpandR 4x1 can also be used as a PC MIDI interface, or a stand-alone USB powered 4 to 1 MIDI merger.
In summary, if you need more outputs at a distance, Remote 7 is a great solution. If you need more inputs, use XpandR, or get both. If you need lots of Inputs and Outputs, use 2 MRCC's, taking advantage of the remote routing feature.
A: These two accessories support different use cases.
The Remote 7 adds 5 more routable outputs at up to 50 feet (about 15M) away.
XpandR provides 4 additional DIN inputs and one DIN output in exchange for occupying an MRCC USB host port. XpandR is limited to the USB 2.0 cable length of 3 meters, unless you invest in an active USB extender cable which is essentially a USB repeater.
You can have one Remote 7 per MRCC, and 4 XpandR's per MRCC (one for each MRCC host port).
MRCC XpandR 4x1 can also be used as a PC MIDI interface, or a stand-alone USB powered 4 to 1 MIDI merger.
In summary, if you need more outputs at a distance, Remote 7 is a great solution. If you need more inputs, use XpandR, or get both. If you need lots of Inputs and Outputs, use 2 MRCC's, taking advantage of the remote routing feature.