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WIDI Uhost

CurrentReleased 2021£59

The one for USB-only controllers: plug a class-compliant USB MIDI keyboard into its host port, feed it USB-C power, and the keyboard becomes a Bluetooth MIDI device. Also works as a USB MIDI interface and a wired host.

Where to buy:Andertons

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
CME
Status
Current
Released
2021
Price
£59

Type

Type
Bluetooth USB host
Features
USB host for class-compliant devices, Powers the connected controller, 3-in-1: Bluetooth, USB host, USB interface, Group pairing (1-to-4)

Connections

Connectors
USB-A host, USB-C (power/data)
Powered from
USB

Wireless

Bluetooth
5.0
Pairs without a computer
Yes
Latency
3 ms
Range
20 m

Compatibility

Works with
iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, Any BLE MIDI device

Size & weight

Colours
Black

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