MC Pro Joysticks

[Mike Hybrid]

Would anybody know where I can get hold of a replacement joystick for my MC Pro? Recently on startup, the left joystick vibrates vertically after the initial 'corner to corner' calibration. The MC Pro is from 2006 / 2007 (silver old school type) so I'd imagine it's sensors are a bit old and wonky.

Any help would be very apprciated!

[EddieJones]

We should have them in stock at Avid, just give CS a call. they are made by Alps but are no longer available...we bought a large supply.

[niekbeem]

Eddie,
Do you think it's possible to build 1or2 joysticks in some stand-alone housing and have them connected to my v1 MCPro (wich has a 4-fader module) ?

I know JL Cooper built those stand-alone surround panners, but nowadays they only build the ones without servos.......I mean I've been searching quite a bit in order to find a motorized surround panner next to my MCPro........

Thanks!
Niek / Amsterdam.

[EddieJones]

I'm sorry its a lot more than just the joysticks...there are quite a few driver and interface boards, none of which are made anymore. the only option would be to purchase a secondhand MCPro with joysticks and possibly a CM408 for the faders.

[niekbeem]

Two more questions,

1. If I am able to obtain 2 or 3 CM 408T modules, is it "flawless" flawless to connect them to my v1 MC Pro?
2. Is it possible to change my MC Pro's 4-fader board to a 2-joystick-panel? And are those panels maybe still for sale?

Thanks again for your help.
Niek/ Amsterdam.

[EddieJones]

Originally Posted by niekbeem

Two more questions,

1. If I am able to obtain 2 or 3 CM 408T modules, is it "flawless" flawless to connect them to my v1 MC Pro?
2. Is it possible to change my MC Pro's 4-fader board to a 2-joystick-panel? And are those panels maybe still for sale?

Thanks again for your help.
Niek/ Amsterdam.

With the new MCPro release coming up yes the CM408s will work great with the MCPro v1.
Its not possible to change from 4 faders to Joysticks on the MCPro.

[niekbeem]

Thanks Eddie.
Thanks for your great effort on this upcoming MC Pro update!

Pity to hear that it's not possible to change the faders for joysticks......
I think I'll try to obtain a JL Cooper surround joystick soon !

Thanks!
Niek/ Amsterdam.

[niekbeem]

Is it possible to add a CM403J to an existing S5-MC ?
Since my MC Pro hasn't got the motorised joysticks and since JL Cooper only makes those un-motorised joysticks nowadays, I wonder if it's possible to expand my MC Pro with a CM403?

Thanks, Niek.

[EddieJones]

No these are completely different hardware and OS.

[niekbeem]

So the only 2 options for adding joystick to my MC Pro are:

1. Buy another MC Pro with 2 joysticks
2. Buy a non-motorised joystick from JL Cooper

?

Thanks for your help!
Niek/ Amsterdam.