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Steinberg Unveils Controller for Nuendo

March 21, 2003

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Steinberg has unveiled a brandnew Controller Unit for Nuendo Systems at AES Amsterdam: ID – Steinberg Input Device. It has been designed and handcrafted by a team of audio professionals to meet the high demand for total control of the software with that familiar "console"-like feeling and much more. ID – Steinberg Input Device is far more than another generic controller device. Its controlling and Nuendo's Audio Production and Editing functionality are as seamlessly woven together to suit any working situation.

ID consists of 4 logical sections dedicated to various aspects of recording, editing, mixing and control room monitoring:

The Fader-Section offers 24 Channels for direct Access. LCD Displays show track names and the current status of important channel parameters: Solo, Cut, Track- Arming, Direct Channel-Strip Access and Automation-Status. For controlling Levels ID offers 12 HiQuality, touch sensitive motorised faders and 12 encoders.

The Encoder-Section features a complete Chanel Strip Layout with 24 endless encoders with button function, 24 two line displays and 24 level indicators for direct access to any cannel parameter.

Controlling VST PlugIns is supported by 24 endlesss encoders in conjunction with 48 lines of display and 12 additonal Favorite-User-Function encoders with displays.

The Chanel Strip Mode immediately displays Routing, Phase, Trim, AUX Sends, Plugin slot–Assignment, EQ and Panning for convenient editing.

The ID Edit-Section's integrated Matrix ASCII Keyboard and the trackball allow to operate the computer and the software completely without mouse and keyboard. The transport controls with the weighted dial support ergonomic workflow by controlling several edit functions from Nuendo's Project Window.

Also, the Edit-Section offers Switches and Status Displays for nearly every important edit function. Additionally a number of user configurable groups of Controls and Switches allow to directly control any Nuendo Commands the Sound Engineer needs for designing his personal Toolbox.

To support future Versions of Nuendo, ID already offers control units which guarantee future compatibility without the need to ugrade the hardware.

Feature overview:

Controls:

  • 12 touch-sensitive motorized faders
  • 40 endless encoders with button function, 64 positions with "fine tune" option
  • High-end weighted aluminum-anodized 61mm jog dial
  • Industrial IP60 standard 50mm tracker ball
  • ASCI dual function keyboard – data entry and routing
  • 380 backlit, framed buttons

Displays:

  • High resolution, 30 segment Meterbridge with 24 channels and 8 master channels
  • 52 LCD displays with 378 characters in total
  • 14 7-segment displays
  • 1705 LEDs

Chassis:

  • Electrical interference resistant steel chassis
  • Mahogany paneling
  • Upholstered armrest
  • Reflection-free surface

Connections:

  • 1 x USB, 1 x Power adapter

Control unit Dimensions: (included as standard)

  • Width: 1012 mm
  • Depth: 760 mm
  • Height at fader section: 93mm
  • Height: including Meterbridge 275mm

Additional Fader unit Dimensions: (not included as standard)

  • Width: 506mm
  • Depth: 760mm
  • Height at fader section: 93mm
  • Height: including Meterbridge 275mm

Optional Extras:

  • Extra Fader Units (up to three extra units can be added)
  • Metal stand
  • Joystick
  • Wooden side paneling in any wood, finish and width
  • Armrest upholstery in a range of materials and colors
  • Custom modifications can be arranged with the manufacturer

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.steinberg.net/.

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