XBE 5016 Control Room Keyboard - Professional USB Keyboard for Broadcast & Studio Use - Perfect for Video Editing, Live Streaming & Audio Production

This Control Room Keyboard from X-keys offers instant access to mission-critical functions with customisable extra keys around a familiar ANSI keyboard layout. Built in the USA for reliability, security, and seamless KVM integration, they adapt easily to unique system set-ups while maintaining robust control in critical environments.

These keyboards can be manufactured in several international versions and with other custom features, please contact us with your needs.

Features

• Base unit comes with 179 programmable keys
• 5 key sections; qwerty, navigation, numpad, 6x2 custom section on left side, 2x24 custom upper section
• Preprogrammed with standard qwerty, navigation, and numpad
• International versions available
• Numlock, Capslock, and FN led indicators
• KVM mode available
• Ultra long life mechanical key switches
• Sturdy aluminium powder coated case
• Has ability to be locked down so cannot be reprogrammed without unlocking
• AES encryption available for security check
• Supported by MacroWorks 3.1, X-keys Basic Setup, and P.I. Engineering SDK
• Sends standard USB HID messages
• Comes with  for easy customisation
• Made in USA

Design

P.I. Engineering's control room keyboards offer a completely familiar user interface with instant access to mission critical functions at the touch of a button. By surrounding the traditional ANSI keyboard layout with clearly labeled "Extra" keys, the limits of the typical 104 key keyboard are removed. Rather than requiring an operator to memorise complex short-cut key combinations, these commands are instantly available on a single clearly labeled button.

Critical system control requires robust, highly reliable and comfortable keyboards and keypads. Our mission critical keyboards and made with the highest quality switches, aluminium extruded enclosures, our own key caps, all designed, manufactured and assembled in our own factory located in Williamston Michigan, USA.

Additional Second Function Layer

Access a second programmable function for any key by using the FN key to shift to the function layer. Alternate keys or macros may be programmed on this layer.

Security

Security issues are minimal as the keyboard is simply a keyboard, and can not be "hacked" or reprogrammed after installation. Physical access to the keyboard, a password and special configuration software are required to make any changes to the device. And the interface is still only HID keyboard so it can not inject any harmful code or upload any other program.

Easy to set up, hard to change (if needed)

P.I. Engineering keyboards and control surfaces a very reliable, yet completely flexible for the initial setup or any future upgrades or system changes. The keys may be relabelled and underlying keystrokes can be reprogrammed to suit any need or future change.

While it is possible for the system implementers to change the keyboard, there are embedded safety and security features built into the device to prevent inadvertent or malicious changes by the user.

Keyboard Specialists (KBS) are officially the UK distributor of X-keys products and we take pride when dealing with all X-keys enquiries. We keep large amounts of stock of all products and take care when packaging and dispatching to ensure these products arrive in pristine condition. KBS will happily work on any custom X-keys projects and supports you through the entire ordering process, working quickly and efficiently on any enquiry. Even after-purchase support is available if you need any help with installing or setting up your X-keys.