Digidesign D-Command ES Fader Module, from Pro Tools HD

- 16 touch-sensitive, motorized 100mm faders
- Two touch-sensitive, multi-purpose rotary controls per channel
- Dedicated controls for assignment and activation of inputs, outputs, inserts, and sends
- Flexible display of pan, insert, send, plug-in, and mic preamp controls
- Dedicated controls for all channel strip functions including recording and input monitoring modes, mute, solo, and channel select
- Dedicated controls for automation mode, enable, and safe status
- Flip Mode for transfer of parameters from rotary controls to faders
- Custom Faders mode for flexible channel and parameter mapping
- Patent-pending Ethernet protocol to connect host to worksurface and Fader Modules
- Easy installation

The D-Command Fader Module extends the hand-on control features of D-Command by adding 16 channel strips to the Main Unit. Each channel strip features a touch-sensitive motorized fader, two multi-purpose rotary encoders, and multiple push-buttons for quick access to key session parameters. D-Command can accommodate one Fader Module in addition to the 8-fader Main Unit for a total of 24 channels.

Channel Strip

Each channel strip on the D-Command Fader Module has identical channel controls, including two touch-sensitive, multi-purpose rotary encoders, each with single-color LED ring, six-character alphanumeric LCD display, and tricolor automation indication LED. The channel strip also features multiple push-buttons, display and mode controls, and a touch-sensitive, motorized fader.

Meter Section

The Meter section on the D-Command Fader Module can display track levels, plug-in meters, and other parameters, depending on D-Command metering preferences.

Modifier Keys

Each D-Command Fader Module has four switches in its lower left corner that duplicate the function of the Pro Tools computer keyboard modifiers.

Easy Installation

Adding a Fader Module to the D-Command worksurface is easy. No complicated hardware configuration is required. The expansion kit includes extension arms to expand the D-Command worksurface.