VDB Audio Finger Control Surface 8
The VDB Audio Finger Control Surface 8 is a compact and rugged 8-channel USB control surface built for demanding recording environments. Its aluminium and PA-12 nylon construction ensures durability in the field.
- 8 channels with trim, fader and PFL
- 2 types of faders available (soft/firm)
- Dedicated Slate transport, arming, and mic activation controls
- Master Fader and 5 assignable controls
- Compact and robust design and protected faders for outdoor use
- Powered by the recorder
It features 8 rotary trimmers (with stop), 8 dust-protected faders, and 8 PFL controls for direct control of 8 recorder channels.
It also includes controls for recording, stopping, triggering the Slate mic, and a shortcut to arm or disarm tracks. LEDs on the front panel 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 on the recorder. The surface also offers four assignable controls (and more by combination), as shortcuts to a wide selection of recorder functions such as activating Com circuits, monitoring, or assigning faders to buses or outputs.
With its 8 channels, the FCS-8 is ideal as a complement to the SOUND DEVICES 833 recorder, for use in a bag or for filming where lightness and robustness of the equipment are essential. The FCS-8 control surface uses the MIDI MCU protocol, which makes it possible to use it with digital audio work software.
It is also possible to use two FCS control surfaces in cascade (via USB port on the recorder side) to temporarily increase the number of direct controls available.
It is also possible to use two FCS control surfaces in cascade (via USB port on the recorder side) in order to occasionally increase the number of direct commands available.
Two versions are available depending on the fader resistance, to suit everyone’s preferences and working conditions:
- SOFT version: soft faders, promoting responsiveness and fluidity of movement.
- FIRM version: resistant faders, offering precise and progressive control.
True to our commitment to durable and repairable products, the FINGER CONTROL SURFACE has been designed so that its components are easily replaceable or customizable, thus extending its lifespan.
Its design allows the user to easily replace faders and potentiometers, for example:
- The faders can be changed at any time: the alternative version is available as a ready-to-install accessory.
- The potentiometers of the basic model (8 or 12 channels, SOFT or FIRM faders) are all supplied in a slim black version. The user can customize them to their liking thanks to different models sold separately:
- Large black potentiometers
- Slim coloured potentiometers
- Large coloured potentiometers
All types of potentiometers are available for purchase, individually, or in kits:
- Black kit: 12 units
- Colour kit: 11 colors + 1 black, to obtain the 12 necessary positions.
Compatible with Sound Devices Series 8 Recorders only.
Fader replacement and customisation are simple, and the manufacturing design prioritises easy repair and part replacement, ensuring a long product life.
Handcrafted in France.
