The X-keys USB 12 Switch Interface for KVM Switchesfrom X-keys USB 12 Switch Interface for KVM Switchesis configured to work with KVM (Keyboard Video Mouse) switches to control multiple computers from a single workstation. Any switch can trigger an action on your computer. Any keyboard shortcut your software uses can have a designated switch (start, stop, next, save). Switches are easily set up to launch applications, open files, or type short lines of text like names, addresses, and account numbers. The switch emulates a standard USB keyboard and eliminates issues with most KVM input limitations.

Six 3.5mm Audio Type Switch Ports    12 Switches with Optional Splitter Cords    USB Port    Mounting Flanges    Supports Mono & Stereo Type Switch Plugs    IP40 Rated

Six dual switch ports (12 switches with optional splitter cords)

Connect to the USB port just like a USB keyboard

Convenient mounting flanges

Standard 3.5mm audio type switch ports

Supports mono and stereo type switch plugs

Any contact closure can be converted to a USB HID command

Programming may be saved as a file and easily duplicated to multiple X-keys for multi-station installations

HID keyboard, HID mouse, HID game controller, and HID multimedia support

Up to 1000' wiring distance from switch to port

Two 0.19" DIA mounting holes, 3" O.C.

Approximately 1100 keystrokes or commands in onboard memory

EEPROM, non-volatile memory (X-keys retains memory for over 200 years)

IP40 rated for indoor office environment

MacroWorks 3.1 software for Windows (free download)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with Lightroom?

A: The X-keys XK-12 Jog and Shuttle can be programed for various keyboard emulations so it can be programmed for use in Adobe Lightroom.

Q: 2. Does this keyboard store macros onboard or do they rely on the software being installed on the computer? I use Linux, but it seems they can only be programmed with windows.

A: Hi Ross, Very sorry for the ridiculously delayed reply! We are new to the Bazaarvoice as of this month, I am saddened to see that none of our re-sellers responded to this. We can operate in software mode or hardware mode. In hardware mode the macros are stored directly on the device. You can view more details on our website: https://xkeys.com/software.html

Q: 3. Are Xkeys Keyboards compatible with Reaper?

A: X-key supports keystrokes, game controller, and media commands. X-keys can control any application on a computer as stated by the manufacture.

Q: 4. Does this power portable devices like an iPhone?

A: Yes it will power iPhone.

Q: 5. Can you save presets for multiple programs and toggle between them?

A: In Software mode programming there is an application-specific feature which would allow a single button to send different macros depending on which application has focus.

Q: 6. Can I use it to change the audio gain/volume level of an selected audio clip by the jog?

A: Yes, the jog shuttle can be applied to any vector adjustment in your software.

Q: 7. Does Sabrent HB-UM43 USB 3.0 Hub support USB 3.0 UASP and Turbo mode? Can I plug external HDDs and SSDs into it? Are there any caveats I should know about?

A: I use it to plug in my flash drives and hard drive at the same time to transfer data between the two since the ports on my macbook are too close together to make it all fit. It's been really good so far and I'm happy with it.

Q: 8. Can I use this for vMix Software?

A: I have the 24 key model and it works just fine with vMix. My only thing is I have run out of buttons - there is just so much you can do with it. I'm about to order the larger version. Alex

Q: 9. Does it work with CyberLink PowerDirector?

A: If you have a list of Keyboard keystroke macros then those can be programmed to the buttons and wheels of the device. I'm sorry I don't have any experience with the application you mentioned.

Q: 10. If I wanted to assign different flight sim functions to the keys would this allow me to do it at the moment it’s combination key strokes so having different keys to carry out different functions would be great. Thanks

A: You would want the non KVM XK-60 on our website. KVM units are for a different purpose.