# Poly2 - What's the better choice for MIDI input to Poly 2, USB or DIN?

**URL:** <https://backstage.polyend.com/t/poly2-whats-the-better-choice-for-midi-input-to-poly-2-usb-or-din/311>\
**Category:** Legacy Products\
**Tags:** poly2, frequent-questions\
**Created:** [December 31, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/poly2-whats-the-better-choice-for-midi-input-to-poly-2-usb-or-din/311 "2022-12-31T23:00:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Arek](https://backstage.polyend.com/user_avatar/backstage.polyend.com/arek/32/29_2.png) [@Arek](https://backstage.polyend.com/u/Arek)\
**Post date:** [December 31, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://backstage.polyend.com/t/poly2-whats-the-better-choice-for-midi-input-to-poly-2-usb-or-din/311/1 "2022-12-31T23:00:00Z")

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Both methods are fine, but if you’re encountering any strange MIDI behavior over the USB host port, switch to the MIDI DIN which seems to be much more stable in general use.