VDB AUDIO FINGER CONTROL SURFACE 12
12-channel control surface for SOUND DEVICES Series-8 recorders
- 12 channels with trim, fader and PFL
- Two types of faders are available (soft/firm)
- Dedicated commands for transporting, arming, and activating the Slate microphone
- Fader Master and 5 assignable controls
- Compact and robust design with protected faders for outdoor use
- Powered by the recorder
The FCS-12 12-channel control surface for SOUND DEVICES-8 series recorders is a compact USB controller designed to meet the demands of professional recording thanks to its robust construction in aluminum and PA-12 nylon. It is equipped with 12 rotary potentiometers for trims (with stops), 12 dust-protected faders, and 12 PFL controls allowing direct control of 12 recorder channels.
It also includes controls for recording, stopping, and triggering the Slate microphone, as well as a shortcut for arming or disarming tracks. Front panel LEDs indicate the status of the main functions: PFL monitoring, armed/disarmed status, recording, and Slate activation.
The control surface provides the user with a potentiometer corresponding to the Master fader, which can be assigned to any bus or output of the recorder. The surface also offers four assignable controls (and more through combination), serving as shortcuts to a wide selection of recorder functions such as activating COM circuits, monitoring, or assigning faders to buses or outputs.
With its 12 channels, the FCS-12 is ideal for use on mobile devices with Sound Devices 888 and Scorpio recorders. It's also very useful with an 833 equipped with the 4+ plugin. The FCS-12 control surface uses the MIDI MCU protocol, making it compatible with digital audio workstations (DAWs).
It's also possible to cascade two FCS control surfaces (via the recorder's USB port) to temporarily increase the number of available direct controls.
Two versions are offered, differing in fader resistance, to suit individual preferences and working conditions:
- SOFT version: flexible faders, promoting responsiveness and fluid movement.
- FIRM version: resistant faders, offering precise and progressive control.
FINGER CONTROL SURFACE has been designed so that its components are easily replaceable or customizable, thus extending its lifespan.