MIDICON-2™ is a professional USB powered controller which can be used to control lighting, video or audio software and/or hardware using Midi protocol. A Midi Mapper Software is provided, to assign Midi channels and notes to each button, fader or encoder. An updated design from the original MIDICON™ controller, the MIDICON-2™ features tactile spring loaded buttons, 1 master and 8 control 100mm faders, 16 playback page buttons above faders, 8 rotary dials with push-in selection above faders, a bank of 32 instant effects or scene calling buttons, 1 blackout button, 6 general purpose buttons for often used functions, 8 bump/momentary effect buttons, 4 rotary encoder wheels with push-in selection, USB input for a gooseneck work light (not included), removable outer case for 6U rack mounting (rack mount kit included), and a Kensington™ security device slot.