The DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel from Blackmagic Design is a step up in functionality from the Micro panel but without all the features of the Advanced panel, and it includes DaVinci Resolve Studio software. It is a portable control surface suitable for those that need to switch between editing and color grading. It can sit on your desktop or in a rack or can be bolted to a surface. As with the Micro panel, it features three high-resolution, weighted trackballs and 12 control knobs for accessing essential primary color-correction tools in the Resolve software. Eighteen dedicated keys on the right side also give you access to the most commonly used grading features and playback controls.
However, the Mini Panel also features two LCD screens that allow you to display menus or the parameters of the tools you are working with. Eight customizable soft knobs provide precise control and a quick reset by pushing the knob. Dedicated feature buttons allow you to change tools without needing to use the mouse. The Mini panel incorporates both USB-C and Ethernet interfaces. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and select Linux systems. You can power the panel via an AC power source, a 4-pin XLR connector, or PoE. For the panel to work with Resolve, your computer must be running DaVinci Resolve 14.3 or DaVinci Resolve Studio 14.3 or later.
Key Features
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Small enough to take with you, so you can bring it to any Resolve system (14.3 or later) and do color correction on
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location or at the editor's suite
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DaVinci Resolve Studio software included
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Shares basic layout with both Micro and Advanced Panels
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Interfaces with and controls software
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Three trackballs with outer control rings
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Log and Offset color-correction selection buttons
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Buttons are backlit and light up when actuated
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Two LCD screens for displaying the menu system or the parameters of the tools you are working with
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Custom control knobs with 4096 steps per rotation and push-button reset
Controls
68 x Pre-Labeled Key
20 x Dial
3 x Trackball
Display
2 x 5" Color LCD
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.15 or Later
Windows 10 or Later
CentOS 7.3 or Later
*As of November, 2021: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
USB I/O
1 x USB-C Female Input
Ethernet
1 x Gigabit Ethernet (Supports PoE)
1 x Gigabit Ethernet
Power I/O
1 x IEC-14 Input
1 x XLR 4-Pin Input
Power Source
AC Adapter with Power Brick, PoE
AC Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz at 1.5 A
DC Input Power
12 VDC
Power Consumption
17 W (Maximum)
Environmental
Operating Temperature
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
Operating Humidity
0 to 90%