Gear companies keep inventing boxes to control other boxes. Digital Audio Denmark just dropped a tactile controller called the Junior for their Thunder Core audio interfaces. This unit offers physical buttons for switching between routing presets inside its software, aiming for faster operation during live shows or sessions.
The Junior hooks up via Ethernet and talks to the DADman software version 5.8 or newer. It draws power from PoE or an external supply. The face has six illuminated buttons, six status LEDs, and six character displays for visual feedback. Four buttons handle direct switching for preset groups, while two manage lock functions and menu navigation.
This device essentially makes software routing presets tangible. Users get direct access to redundant playback paths and show control settings without touching a mouse. The company argues this delivers critical speed for live entertainment, a big market for their core interfaces.
Mikael Vest, the COO at DAD, said fast, reliable control is essential for live production. He stated the Junior lets users directly access preset settings with a hands-on interface, providing more speed for critical moments. The pitch revolves around removing software layers when it matters.
The Junior is available for purchase immediately. It carries a price tag of one thousand five hundred ninety-nine dollars. The proposition is simple: pay a premium for dedicated hardware buttons that execute commands you could already program.
The Junior hooks up via Ethernet and talks to the DADman software version 5.8 or newer. It draws power from PoE or an external supply. The face has six illuminated buttons, six status LEDs, and six character displays for visual feedback. Four buttons handle direct switching for preset groups, while two manage lock functions and menu navigation.
This device essentially makes software routing presets tangible. Users get direct access to redundant playback paths and show control settings without touching a mouse. The company argues this delivers critical speed for live entertainment, a big market for their core interfaces.
Mikael Vest, the COO at DAD, said fast, reliable control is essential for live production. He stated the Junior lets users directly access preset settings with a hands-on interface, providing more speed for critical moments. The pitch revolves around removing software layers when it matters.
The Junior is available for purchase immediately. It carries a price tag of one thousand five hundred ninety-nine dollars. The proposition is simple: pay a premium for dedicated hardware buttons that execute commands you could already program.
