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Chris Hocking · November 10th, 2006, 10:40 PM

What options are around for Final Cut Studio control surfaces?

I know Mackie have their MCU, which looks amazing - but it's really expensive.

Behringer have their B-CONTROL product. Has anyone used one? I think it's around AUD$400/USD$250. Couple of faders, couple of knobs, some encoders, screens, etc.

I think EDIROL/Roland also offer some kind of Control Surface.

I just want something, mainly for audio in FCP/Soundtrack Pro. I hate having to use the mouse to adjust the volume of tracks.

So...what does everyone here use?

Comments, suggestions, etc. wanted!

Chris Hocking · November 10th, 2006, 10:50 PM

What does everyone think of this little unit?

http://www.videoguys.com.au/scripts/...idproduct=1182

Anyone here have one? Comments?

Shane Ross · November 12th, 2006, 02:42 AM

I have the tascam fw-1082 and it works like a charm.

Chris Hocking · November 12th, 2006, 02:46 AM

Thanks for your reply Shane!

However, that unit is a bit overkill for what I'm after. I basically just want a control surface - no need for preamps, etc.

For anyone who's interested, details on the Tascam FW-1082 can be found here: http://www.tascam.com/Products/fw1082.html

Martin Pauly · November 12th, 2006, 08:13 AM

I second the Tascam FW-1082. I ended up with one kind of the other way around - I was looking for a FireWire mixer and ended up with the Tascam, which also gave me motorized faders and other controls, which I use mostly with Soundtrack Pro. To me, the 1082 is a great value for the money. If you anticipate a need for audio I/O (or midi) in the future, I highly recomment getting one!

- Martin

November 10th, 2006, 10:40 PM	#1
Chris Hocking Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 595	FCS Control Surface What options are around for Final Cut Studio control surfaces? I know Mackie have their MCU, which looks amazing - but it's really expensive. Behringer have their B-CONTROL product. Has anyone used one? I think it's around AUD$400/USD$250. Couple of faders, couple of knobs, some encoders, screens, etc. I think EDIROL/Roland also offer some kind of Control Surface. I just want something, mainly for audio in FCP/Soundtrack Pro. I hate having to use the mouse to adjust the volume of tracks. So...what does everyone here use? Comments, suggestions, etc. wanted!

November 12th, 2006, 08:13 AM	#5
Martin Pauly Major Player Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 563	I second the Tascam FW-1082. I ended up with one kind of the other way around - I was looking for a FireWire mixer and ended up with the Tascam, which also gave me motorized faders and other controls, which I use mostly with Soundtrack Pro. To me, the 1082 is a great value for the money. If you anticipate a need for audio I/O (or midi) in the future, I highly recomment getting one! - Martin __________________ Martin Pauly

November 10th, 2006, 10:50 PM	#2
Chris Hocking Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 595	What does everyone think of this little unit? http://www.videoguys.com.au/scripts/...idproduct=1182 Anyone here have one? Comments?

November 12th, 2006, 02:42 AM	#3
Shane Ross Major Player Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Los Angeles, USA Posts: 539	I have the tascam fw-1082 and it works like a charm.

November 12th, 2006, 02:46 AM	#4
Chris Hocking Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 595	Thanks for your reply Shane! However, that unit is a bit overkill for what I'm after. I basically just want a control surface - no need for preamps, etc. For anyone who's interested, details on the Tascam FW-1082 can be found here: http://www.tascam.com/Products/fw1082.html