DIGIDESIGN Pro Tools Custom Keyboard — Mac

Work faster in your Pro Tools® environment with direct access to primary transport and editing functions. This affordable Digidesign® Pro Tools Custom Keyboard uses the same symbols and color coding system built into the ICON D-Control™ worksurface and other Digidesign control surfaces while retaining all the conventional alphanumeric labels that appear on standard computer keyboards.

With functionality specific to Mac systems, the keyboard features plug-and-play USB connectivity.

Features

• Text and icons for main Pro Tools custom key commands, in addition to standard keyboard alphanumeric lettering
  
• Based on Apple Mac G5 Pro Keyboard
  
• Two USB ports and USB connection cord

• Digidesign-qualified Mac-based Pro Tools|HD®, Pro Tools LE™, or Pro Tools M-Powered™ system. (Note that some key commands are available only with Pro Tools HD software or with the DV Toolkit™ 2 option for Pro Tools LE.)

Specifications
General
Recording media         CompactFlash card
  Tested media         SanDisk Extreme IV 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
SanDisk Extreme 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
File system         FAT32
File format         BWF (single-channel, multi-channel)
Number of audio channels         8 channels at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
8 channels + stereo mix at 44.1 kHZ, 48 kHz
4 channels at 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bit rates         16 bit/24 bit
Sampling frequencies         44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-up/pull-down)
Reference clock         Internal, Word in, Video in,
Digital in (CH 1-2, CH 3-4, CH 5-6, CH 7-8)
Timecode frame rates         23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 NDF, 30 DF, 30 NDF
Built-in mic         Omni directional, monaural
Low cut filter         Cut-off frequency: 40/80/120 Hz
Slope: –12/–18 dB/oct
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
MIC IN/LINE IN connectors (1–8)         XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Input impedance (LINE)         10 kOhm
  Nominal input level (LINE)         + 6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
+ 4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
  Maximum input level (LINE)         Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, + 22 dBu, +24 dBu
  Input impedance (MIC –25)         2.4 kOhm
  Minimum input level (MIC –25)         –45 dBu
  Maximum iput level (MIC –25)         +11 dBu
  Input impedance (MIC 0)         2.4 kOhm
  Minimum input level (MIC 0)         –70 dBu
  Maximum input level (MIC 0)         –14 dBu
LINE OUT connectors (L/R)         XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
  Output impedance         100 Ohm or less
  Nominal output level         +6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
  Nominal output level         +4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
  Maximum output level         Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu
PHONES connector         6.3-mm stereo phone jack
  Maximum output power         100 mW + 100 mW or more (THD+N: 1 % or less, at 32 Ohm)
Digital audio inputs and outputs
DIGITAL I/O connector         D-Sub, 25-pin connector
  Format         AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
  Minimum input voltage         200 mVpp
  Maximum input voltage         7 Vpp
  Output voltage         3.5 Vpp
DIGITAL OUT connectors         BNC
  Format         AES3-2003/AES-3id-2001 (AES/EBU)
  Output voltage         1 Vpp at 75 Ohm
Control inputs and outputs
EXT DC IN connector         XLR-4-32 (1: –, 2: NC, 3: NC, 4: +)
  Input voltage         11–16 V (2 A)
CASCADE/WORD/VIDEO IN connector         BNC
  Input voltage         5 V TTL equivalent
  Input impedance         75 Ohm ±10 %
  Allowable frequency deviation of external sync         ±100 ppm
CASCADE/WORD OUT connector         BNC
  Output voltage         5 V TTL equivalent
  Output impedance         75 Ohm ±10 %
  Sampling frequencies         44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1 % pull-up/pull-down)
TIME CODE IN connector         BNC
  Input voltage         0.5–5 Vpp
  Input impedance         10 kOhm
TIME CODE OUT connector         BNC
  Output voltage         2.0 Vpp
  Output impedance         600 Ohm
USB port         USB B-type, 4-pin
  Format         USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 MBit/s)
KEYBOARD connector         Mini-DIN connector (PS/2)
Audio performance
Frequency response (MIC/LINE IN to LINE OUT)          
  All sample rates         20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0 dB (±0.5 dB)
  88.2/96 kHz sample rates         at 40 kHz –1 dB (±1.0 dB)
  176.4/192 kHz sample rates         at 80 kHz –3 dB (+1/–2 dB)
Distortion          
  LINE IN to LINE OUT         0.003 % or less (–20 dB reference level, +23 dBu input, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC –25) to LINE OUT         0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –10 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC 0) to LINE OUT         0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –35 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
S/N ratio          
  LINE IN to LINE OUT         110 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
  MIC IN (MIC –25 or MIC 0) to LINE OUT         100 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
Computer compatibility
Windows         Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  CPU         Pentium 300 MHz or faster
  Memory         128 MB or more
  USB         USB 2.0 port
Macintosh         Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later
  CPU         Power PC G3, G4, Intel Mac 266 MHz or faster
  Memory         64 MB or more
  USB         USB 2.0 port
Recommended USB host controller         Intel chipset
Power supply and other specifications
Power requirements         100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz (AC adaptor PS-1225L)
10 AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
External DC battery (DC 11–16 V, 2 A or more)
Battery operation time (continuous operation)         Measured according to JEITA standard at 48 kHz, 24-bit, 8 ch playback or recording, phantom power off. Varies with operating conditions.
  NP type battery (Li-Ion: 14.8 V/4.6 Ah)         About 5 hours
  AA type batteries (NiMH)         About 2 hours
Power consumption         18 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)         270 mm x 100 mm x 260 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight         3.65 kg (excluding batteries)
Operating temperature range         0–40 ºC

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Designed for Windows based Pro Tools systems, the affordable Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard WIN let users work faster in their Pro Tools environment by providing direct access to primary transport and editing functions.

The Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard use the same symbols and color coding system built into the keyboards on the ICON D-Control worksurface and the other Digidesign control surfaces while retaining all the conventional alphanumeric labels that appear on standard computer keyboards. The Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard provides plug-and-play USB connectivity and offers a fresh new look at a lower price than ever before. The keyboard also supports a PS-2 connection for maximum compatibility.

Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard WIN Features

• Text and icons for main Pro Tools custom key commands, in addition to standard keyboard alphanumeric lettering
• Windows - PS-2 connection cord and USB adapter for easy connection with either method

* 8-track Digital Portastudio with CD Burner
* Records to SD/SDHC Card media
* Import audio tracks from CD
* Built-in stereo condenser microphone
* Two XLR microphone inputs with phantom power
* 1/4" stereo line inputs
* Switchable instrument-level input for guitar/bass direct recording
* Multi-band mastering effects
* 2-band EQ per track
* Internal reverb processor with dedicated send per track
* Chromatic Tuner and Metronome
* Track editing, autopunch and bounce features
* Optional RC-3F footswitch offers three switches for punch-in and transport operation
* Compact and lightweight
* Dimensions: 11.4" W x 2.1" H x 8.2" D
* Weight: 4lbs

• 1/2 connector

• CAMERA IN connector

• LINE OUT connector

• CAMERA OUT connector

• PHONES connector

• REMOTE Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack
• Power: 4 AA batteries(Alkaline or NI-MH), USB bus power, Dedicated AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately), Dedicated external battery pack(TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)
• Power consumption: 5.0W
• Continuous operation time: 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit rec, Phantom power not used
• Dimensions: 169(W)×55.2(H)×106.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached)
• Weight: 625g ( including batteries) / 530g (without batteries )