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With today's multi-purposing work stations, where desk space is at a premium, having a fully featured panel that is compact, fully featured and stylish enough to match its surroundings is a must. But, you'd expect that having a compact design means having to compromise ergonomics, features and control size. With the Element range, there is no compromise! Despite their small desk foot print, each Element offers full size controls which are ergonomically laid out, and best of all, there's lots of them!
Each of the four panels in the Element series are sold separately:
| Bt (Button) | Kb (Knob) | Mf (Multifunction) | Tk (Trackerball) |
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There is also an Element Bundle available which contains one each of the four panels.
Intuitive
When it comes to having lots of controls, one of the problems can be "just what does each control do?" This isn't the case with Element; every programmable control is clearly labelled, so if the function of the control changes, so does its display label - no more having to refer back to reference notes or on screen help. When the Elements are used with the Tangent Mapper you can even customise the layout of the controls.
Function and style
Apart from the size, the first thing you will notice about Element is the stylish, ultra slim design. Quality comes in the form of a solid aluminium, precision laser cut case. But it doesn't end there; all the internal components have been carefully chosen for reliability. All rotary controls and trackerballs have optical pickups, which means they are long-life and high precision. The buttons are ultra-reliable with a positive tactile response. The displays are crisp, high-contrast, high-resolution, easy to read, white OLEDs. When put side by side the panels magnetically lock together, keeping the layout neatly aligned.
Cost effective
You would have thought that all this comes with a high price tag - not so with Element! Each Element is competitively priced, and because it's modular in design you can pick and choose which components you need, targeting your funds where they're needed most. And if your budget allows it, you can even add more of the same panel type to build your ultimate control surface.
Extensive support
Most of Tangent's software partners have released versions of their applications which support the Element panels. If you intend to purchase only certain panels from the set, or if you intend you purchase more than one of any panel, then you should check to see that your software supports this option.
- Product Identifiers -
MPN: TD-ELEMENT-TKEAN: 5060182550064
- In The Box -
- element-Tk: Trackerball
- Product Specifications -
Features
- Ultra-slim all metal construction
- Every programmable control is labelled on a high contrast, high resolution, OLED display
- The display also provides value / feedback where appropriate
- A set containing one of each panel model has an overall footprint of 77cm x 20cm (30.3" x 7.9")
Modular design
- Choose whichever panels you want to start with and expand the set as required
- The layout is configurable to suit handedness, desk space and to place around other equipment
- Multiple panels of each model may be added to your layout; especially useful for some applications
USB for communication and power
- USB plug-and play (HID device therefore no drivers are required)
- USB powered (so no need for external power supply)
- A single USB cable for each panel
Trackerballs and knobs
- High resolution, long life trackerballs with optical laser pickups
- Each ball has a third axis "ring" with smooth bearing
- 46mm diameter balls retained by the rings, which can be removed for cleaning
- High resolution, long life knobs with optical pickups
- Each knob has a built-in "press to reset" switch
Panels (each sold separately)
- Tk: Trackerball panel
- Desk footprint: 33cm x 20cm (12.9" x 7.9")
- 3x Programmable trackerballs with 3rd axis ring
- Individual reset buttons for ball and ring
- 2x Additional buttons for SHIFT / ALT etc
- 1x Display to soft label programmable controls
- Mf: Multifunction panel
- Desk footprint: 22cm x 20cm (8.6" x 7.9")
- 1x Programmable trackerball (often used for jog/shuttle)
- Standard transport controls
- 2x Additional buttons for SHIFT / ALT etc
- 12x Programmable buttons
- 2x Displays to soft label all programmable controls and display timecode & status etc
- Kb: Knob panel
- Desk footprint: 11cm x 20cm (4.3" x 7.9")
- 12x Programmable knobs with integral push button resets
- 2x Additional buttons for SHIFT / ALT etc
- 1x Display to soft label all programmable controls
- Bt: Button panel
- Desk footprint: 11cm x 20cm (4.3" x 7.9")
- 12x Programmable buttons
- 2x Additional buttons for SHIFT / ALT etc
- 1x Display to soft label all programmable controls
Notes
- Controls can only be programmed if the host application supports the Tangent Mapper.
- All designs and features subject to change without notification.
Hassle Free Returns
At Motion Media, our goal is to ensure your complete satisfaction with your purchase. If, for whatever reason, you are dissatisfied with your purchase, you may return it to Motion Media within 30 days. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be received within three business days of receipt of merchandise.
Refunds on returned items will be issued in the same payment form as tendered at the time of purchase. If payment was made by credit card, once we receive the product we will credit your account. Please allow 7-10 days for a credit to appear on your credit card statement. If payment was made by check, please allow 10 business days for a refund check to be issued.
Please read all conditions below. If conditions are not met, Motion Media reserves the right to refuse the return or to charge a restocking fee of up to 25%.
How to return or exchange an item:
- In order to return an item you need to first obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number.
- To request an RMA number, please visit our contact page and send us an email with the request.
- To request an RMA number by phone, call Customer Service at 310-450-4000.
- Place the original package into a shipping carton.
- Include the invoice and the reason for the return. If defective, please specify the defect.
- Please do not place stickers or shipping labels on the original manufacturer's package.
- The RMA number must be clearly written on the outer box. If you received a label in the email, print the label and tape it to the carton.
- Ship via insured ground service with a tracking number. Return shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer. We are not responsible for lost or damaged packages.
- Send pre-authorized returns to:
Motion Media, LLC
Attn: RMA#XXXXX
709 N. Douglas St.
El Segundo, CA 90245
- Alternatively, you may return an item at our office at the above location, with an approved RMA.
Rules:
- All returned or exchanged items must be in new condition, in the original box, and must include all packing material, blank warranty cards, manuals, and all accessories.
- Motion Media is not responsible for personal data or items left in returned merchandise.
- Defective items may be repaired or exchanged at our discretion for the same model or manufacturer's equivalent model.
- RMA numbers are valid for 10 days.
- Motion Media is not responsible for any consequential or incidental damage resulting from the sale or use of any merchandise bought from us. We are responsible for the monetary value of the merchandise only.
No Return/Exchange On:
- Any Electronically Delivered Software*
- 3D Printers & Accessories
- Custom systems built or modified by Motion Media to customer's specifications
- Educational dvd's and books once unwrapped
- Motion Media Gift Cards are redeemable for merchandise only and may not be redeemed for cash.
*We offer 30 day returns on Autodesk licenses, excluding monthly terms.
