D-Command ES

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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.



Key Features
  • Eight physical faders/channel strips 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
  • High-quality, touch-sensitive rotary encoders and motorized faders
  • Includes XMON™ analog monitoring (up to 5.1 surround) and communications system






Designed for small to mid-sized rooms, the compact yet expandable D-Command® ES console provides unparalleled integration with Pro Tools|HD®, delivering the ultimate in hands-on Pro Tools® control, unmatched power, and rock-solid reliability. It also features dedicated EQ and Dynamics center sections, allowing you to fine-tune plug-in parameters without leaving the monitoring “sweet spot.”

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.

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Features
  • 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

Powered By Pro Tools|HD
ICON was designed for perfect integration with Pro Tools|HD, the world’s most popular digital audio workstation. Consisting of computer-based DSP cards, modular audio interfaces, and Pro Tools software, Pro Tools|HD turns your computer into a professional, high-resolution audio production system, delivering amazing sound quality (up to 192 kHz) and unmatched processing power. Add ICON, and you gain exclusive Pro Tools control and functionality not found with any other console, allowing you to maximize your productivity — and creativity — to the fullest.

Flexible Options
Whether you need more faders/channels to support larger sessions, want to mix in surround with full tactile control, or something else, you can customize your ICON console with options to suit your workflow and session needs. Find what’s available for your console here.



D-Command Console Width
  • 8 Fader Console: 32.3" / 82.04 cm
  • 24 Fader Console: 55.6" / 141.22 cm

D-Command Main Unit
  • Weight: 58 lbs / 26.4 kg
  • AC: 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, .54 A

D-Command Fader Module
  • Weight: 49.5 lbs / 22.5 kg
  • AC: 100 – 240 VAC, 50 – 60 Hz, .70 A

XMON
  • 2U rack enclosure
  • Width: 19" / 48.26 cm
  • Depth: 14" / 35.56 cm + 3" / 7.62 cm cable access
  • AC: 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.5 A

XMON Main Monitor Path
  • Gain Range: -90 dB to +30 dB in 1 dB steps with 0.5 dB trim
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 200 kHz +/- 0.1 dB
  • Maximum Input Level: +26 dB
  • THD+N: 0.0006 @ 1 kHz @ +15 dBu
  • CMRR: >75 dB

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D-Command Guide v7.4 (PDF)
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D-Command Guide v7.3 - Japanese
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