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CME H2MIDI Pro Compact USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, 32-Bit Processor, Dual Power Mode, Minimal Size, For Guitarists & Producer

Name: CME H2MIDI Pro Compact USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, 32-Bit Processor, Dual Power Mode, Minimal Size, For Guitarists & Producer
Brand: CME
SKU: B0DQYD3L7D
Price: 49.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-23

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$49.99

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Bottom line: The CME H2MIDI Pro Compact USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, 32-Bit Processor, Dual Power Mode, Minimal Size, For Guitarists & Producer is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the audio & midi category, priced around $49.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by CME's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CME H2MIDI Pro Compact USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the audio & midi category. CME's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for audio & midi of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

[Standalone USB Host] Effortlessly connect USB class-compliant MIDI devices such as keyboards, controllers, drum machines, and synthesizers directly to traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI hardware—no computer required. Expand with up to 8 USB MIDI device ports using a standard USB hub
[Multi-Mode Flexibility] Seamlessly connect to your computer via USB-C, offering 2-in-2-out virtual MIDI ports. Compatible with MacOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, and ChromeOS. Perfect for hybrid setups with modern and legacy MIDI hardware
[Future-Proof Performance] Powered by a cutting-edge 32-bit processor, the H2MIDI Pro ensures ultra-fast, high-precision MIDI data transmission. Perfect for handling complex MIDI messages like clock, sysex, MTC, and MPE with unparalleled accuracy
[Real-Time MIDI Control] Configure MIDI routing, filtering, mapping, and splitting with precision using the free HxMIDI Tools software (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android). Save up to 4 presets and switch configurations seamlessly during performance or production
[CME Excellence] Backed by over 30 years of innovation and trusted by musicians worldwide, CME offers reliable, people-first support within 24 hours and lifetime updates through HxMIDI Tools

Full Specifications

Brand	CME
Audio Input	USB
Connectivity	USB-C
Model Number	H2MIDI Pro
Compatibility	Switch, Android, iOS, Mac, Linux
Compatible Devices	Class Compliant USB MIDI hardware devices, MIDI Controller, MIDI Keyboard, PC, Mac, Mobile, Tablet, Pedalboard, Guitar Pedal, Synthesizer, Sequencer, Groovebox, Sampler
Number of Channels	128
Supported Software	Compatible with all music software, major DAWs and music apps. Includes HxMIDI Tools (Win/Mac/iOS/Android/Linux) to set up advanced routing, filtering and mapping configurations
Maximum Sample Rate	192 KHz
Warranty Description	1 year manufacturer.
Connectivity Technology	1-in/1-out MIDI I/O via 5-pin DIN, 1x USB-A with up to 8-in-8-out HOST ports (expandable via USB hub), 1x USB-C with up to 2-in-2-out CLIENT ports (virtual MIDI)
Manufacturer Part Number	S-F000C03
Item Dimensions D x W x H	1.5"D x 2.95"W x 1.3"H

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CME H2MIDI Pro Compact USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, 32-Bit Processor, Dual Power Mode, Minimal Size, For Guitarists & Producer is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-19. Price and availability subject to change.