D-Command Main Unit
The D-Command® ES console gives you powerful, hands-on command over projects of any size, yet packs its renowned ICON-exclusive Pro Tools® functionality into a compact footprint that fits nicely in smaller studios. Powered by Pro Tools|HD®, D-Command ES offers a stunning darker color aesthetic to the award-winning console design, and features dedicated, center section panels for EQ and Dynamics plug-in editing, as well as per-channel control over many processing functions, routing, and automation modes.
Expand the base console with the D-Command ES Fader Module for maximum tactile control of up to 40 faders/channel strips. Plus, the banking features allow you to mix even larger sessions beyond the console’s maximum physical 40-fader capacity.
D-Command ES Fader Module
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.
D-Command Main Unit
• Eight high-quality, touch-sensitive, motorized faders in base configuration; expandable to 40 faders/channels with optional 16-channel D-Command ES Fader Module
• Exclusive ICON-only access to recording, editing, routing, mixing, plug-ins, automation, recall, and other Pro Tools functions
• Slim, sleek, compact ergonomic console, with new dark color scheme added to the original award-winning design
• Two touch-sensitive, multipurpose rotary encoders per channel strip, each with an LED ring, 6-character alphanumeric LCD, and tricolor automation indication LED
• 15 illuminated pushbuttons and one channel name display per channel strip
• Dedicated center section houses EQ and Dynamics controls for optimal monitoring while mixing
• Two 32-segment bargraph meters per channel; eight 32-segment bargraph meters in the master section
• Comprehensive onboard analog monitoring (up to 5.1 surround) and communications section with external, audiophile-grade electronics (XMON™)
• Patent-pending Ethernet protocol provides high-speed connection between the console and Pro Tools mix engine
D-Command ES Fader Module
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.
Features
• 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