Replacement Faders (all created equal?)
 

I've purchased a couple of replacement faders from eBay, and have had great luck. They're usually between the $75-$150 range each. Are they all the same? See the following links and varying prices.

Actual D-Command fader

Set of 5 for $50

About $20/each

I see the wiring diagram on the sides. As long as the appropriate wires are connected to the appropriate numbers, would these work in a D-Command if they're the 10KB model?

Re: Replacement Faders (all created equal?)
 

I'm not the final word on this by any means, but did you notice some are 10KB and some are 10KA? Guessing here, but the A and B might refer to different tapers(so maybe see if ALPS has a site and support area). It might also be worth a phone call to an Avid-approved service center. Allproelectronics (allproelectronics.com) in Nashville, TN is a shop I have used in the past.:o

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FYI The link to the 10KA faders are not going to work. They are for an analog console. You'll notice they have no motor! Don't but those for an icon.

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Thanks all. 10kb looks ok though?

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I bought the two 10kb bundles. I compared the wiring diagram with my existing faders, it looked the same. I'll experiment once I get them and keep my fingers crossed! Thanks for the help everyone.

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Hey Ryan,

Sorry I didn't see your other post. It looks like the faders you got might be the ones from a venue console. If that is the case you might need to move some of the pins on the connectors to make it work with a D-command or D-Control. I don't remember exactly which pins but you should be able to figure it out by comparing them to one of your stock faders.

Good luck,
Jared

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Hi Jared. You're absolutely right. The connector is 8 pin on most of those, and the D-Command uses a 6 pin. Everything else looks identical. I did some researching and I think the connector is called a micro JST 6. If I got the wrong size, I'll exchange the following purchases I made:

I picked up a few of these

And I picked up a few of these

I'll try to either change out just the tip or change out the wiring from the fader itself.

I got a "broken" D-Command for free. It has 7 faders in it, one without a cap. It is given "as is", and I figured I'd take a stab at fixing it, where needed. If I end up destroying it, no harm no foul. WHEN I fix it, AWESOME!

The funny thing is one of the faders in the bunch has the correct tip!

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/U9EAA...XP/s-l1600.jpg

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Hi,


You might find the twin JST connectors fit so could use 3 of these per fader and just copy the wiring etc...


https://odseven.com/products/2-pin-j...c-wires-cables






Chris

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So, I totally got the wrong size! lol. The ones that arrived are half the size needed. I'm going to order the pairs and go from there. #noob

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Hey Ryan,

Lucky you, that's a big score!

When I got mine I had to do a bunch of work to bring it up to speed too. Feel free to send me a direct message if you have more specific questions. Also, I think I have some spare fader caps depending on what kind you have. Let me know if you are interested.

Take care,
Jared