For those of you with D-Commands

quadraphonics · 4th February 2010

I am working in a room with a D-Command console. I understand the whole point of this board is to eliminate the need for a keyboard and mouse. That being said, there are some things that I prefer the keyboard and mouse for.

As such, does anyone know of a pre-made keyboard/mouse tray that would sit, say, on top of the console (kind of above the faders)?

Any help would be appreciated.

Randall

Kuba_Pietrzak · 4th February 2010

Well, this is about the ergonomics and personal preference.

I prefer to have keyboard behind the board, I mean the keyboard is placed between me and the board and faders' level. The mouse is placed on the right side of the keyboard.

The question is, if you mainly mix or mainly edit or perhaps both...

I think, that the key is to have both (the board and keyboard/mouse) and prepare the workflow, which would work for you.

There are some tasks, which are done faster with board, other might be done faster with keys/mouse...

regards,
Kuba

mixboy bob · 4th February 2010

Here you go!

ICONTRAY

peace

Rob Burrell
aka mixboy

quadraphonics · 4th February 2010

Kuba,
Thanks. The work done in the room with be a pretty even split of mixing and editorial. As such, sometimes I will need the keyboard/mouse and other times the faders will be the right call.

Thanks for the ICONTRAY info. The ICONTRAY looks cool, but I think that it is too small at 12"x12". My keyboard is 17" long. It would hang off the sides.

Randall

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuba_Pietrzak

Well, this is about the ergonomics and personal preference.

I prefer to have keyboard behind the board, I mean the keyboard is placed between me and the board and faders' level. The mouse is placed on the right side of the keyboard.

The question is, if you mainly mix or mainly edit or perhaps both...

I think, that the key is to have both (the board and keyboard/mouse) and prepare the workflow, which would work for you.

There are some tasks, which are done faster with board, other might be done faster with keys/mouse...

regards,
Kuba

Sventeck · 4th February 2010

This is one of the main gripes I have with the DCommand... I haven't had any luck finding a place to put the keyboard and mouse... seems like a pretty big design flaw... love the board.... hate the ergonomics...

apple-q · 4th February 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sventeck

This is one of the main gripes I have with the DCommand... I haven't had any luck finding a place to put the keyboard and mouse... seems like a pretty big design flaw... love the board.... hate the ergonomics...

I´d rather call it marketing strategy: "Want an integrated keyboard? Spend some multiple 10k$ more and buy a D-control"

Big Andy · 4th February 2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by apple-q

I´d rather call it marketing strategy: "Want an integrated keyboard? Spend some multiple 10k$ more and buy a D-control"

Yeah, I usually spend all my time on a C|24 or an ICON. The integrated track ball was a bit of work to get used to, and it gave me a HUGE lump on the top of my wrist for the first month of using it. You need to use that thing like you are playing a piano.... imagine there is an 8 ball between you can the track ball, keep your wrist elevated or you will be in a world of hurting.

GL

surflounge · 4th February 2010

this is very affordable http://www.gearslutz.com/board/new-p...-pack-wow.html

soundfx · 4th February 2010

I may be misunderstanding your exact situation but it sounds like more of an enclosure/desk issue than a D-Command issue. I'm sure you've pondered this but...can you just slide the D-Comand backward a few inches on your workspace to allow for a keyboard and mouse? You really only need 7 or 8 inches to manage effectively with a mouse. I must say, the keyboard situation is not well thought out on this board. I just got the Argosy desk for the D-Command with the sliding keyboard tray. But I would MUCH rather be on the same level as the D-Command. I have to slink down close to the ground now and a foot further away from the board.

4th February 2010	#1
quadraphonics Gear maniac Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 152 Thread Starter	For those of you with D-Commands I am working in a room with a D-Command console. I understand the whole point of this board is to eliminate the need for a keyboard and mouse. That being said, there are some things that I prefer the keyboard and mouse for. As such, does anyone know of a pre-made keyboard/mouse tray that would sit, say, on top of the console (kind of above the faders)? Any help would be appreciated. Randall

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Sventeck Gear Head Joined: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 51	This is one of the main gripes I have with the DCommand... I haven't had any luck finding a place to put the keyboard and mouse... seems like a pretty big design flaw... love the board.... hate the ergonomics... __________________ PTDudes LogicDudes

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surflounge Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Cayucos California Posts: 1,248	this is very affordable http://www.gearslutz.com/board/new-p...-pack-wow.html __________________ BEACH NOISE entertainment

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Kuba_Pietrzak Gear addict Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Warszawa, Poland Posts: 433	Well, this is about the ergonomics and personal preference. I prefer to have keyboard behind the board, I mean the keyboard is placed between me and the board and faders' level. The mouse is placed on the right side of the keyboard. The question is, if you mainly mix or mainly edit or perhaps both... I think, that the key is to have both (the board and keyboard/mouse) and prepare the workflow, which would work for you. There are some tasks, which are done faster with board, other might be done faster with keys/mouse... regards, Kuba

4th February 2010	#3
mixboy bob Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 295	Here you go! ICONTRAY peace Rob Burrell aka mixboy

4th February 2010	#9
soundfx Gear addict Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 353	I may be misunderstanding your exact situation but it sounds like more of an enclosure/desk issue than a D-Command issue. I'm sure you've pondered this but...can you just slide the D-Comand backward a few inches on your workspace to allow for a keyboard and mouse? You really only need 7 or 8 inches to manage effectively with a mouse. I must say, the keyboard situation is not well thought out on this board. I just got the Argosy desk for the D-Command with the sliding keyboard tray. But I would MUCH rather be on the same level as the D-Command. I have to slink down close to the ground now and a foot further away from the board.