Asparion D400F
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Asparion
D400F
Product Info
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The D400F is a solid extension for those already invested in the Asparion ecosystem. It’s a focused solution for engineers and producers needing precise fader control, particularly those working with large channel counts, but its reliance on the D400T is a significant limitation.
Product Description
- Asparion D400F
- Extension for DAW Controller
- Extension for D400T (article no. #458510#) - cannot be used independently!
- Universally applicable user interface for all common recording programs
- 8 Touch-sensitive 100 mm ALPS motor faders
- High-resolution 12-bit grid with 4000 levels per fader
- Three LED buttons per channel for Mute
- Solo
- Record Arm
- Channel Select and more
- Up to 8 units can be combined with a D400T for 64 channels
- Extendable with D400S OLED display (article no. #458512#
- not included)
- Supported protocols: Mackie Control
- MIDI
- Supported operating systems: Windows Vista or later
- Linux
- Mac OS X.
- Solid metal housing
- Dimensions: 238 x 238 x 33 mm
- Power adapter and USB cable included
PROS
- • ALPS motor faders provide smooth, reliable, and precise control
- • Solid metal housing ensures durability for studio use and transport
- • High-resolution 12-bit faders offer exceptional detail and accuracy
- • Expandable system allows for scaling to a substantial channel count
CONS
- • Requires a D400T base unit; not a standalone solution
- • Limited knob functionality compared to fully featured DAW controllers
- • Operating system support feels dated, lacking modern macOS versions
Product Video
Key Features
Faders
8, 100 mm ALPS motorized
Knobs
None - relies on LED buttons for parameter adjustments
Pads
None
Motorized
Yes, ALPS faders with 12-bit resolution
Connections
USB, Mackie Control, HUI, MIDI
Weight
Approximately 2.3 kg (5.1 lbs) - based on similar Asparion products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Motorized faders inherently have a small amount of latency, but Asparion’s implementation is generally quite responsive, suitable for most tracking and mixing scenarios.
Yes, the D400F supports MIDI, allowing integration with many digital consoles, though compatibility will depend on the console’s MIDI implementation and mapping capabilities.
It uses standard protocols like Mackie Control and HUI, so integration is generally straightforward, but some custom mapping may be required for full functionality in each DAW.
