Macro Stream SD expands the number of LCD macro keys on your DiGiCo SD or Quantum Console
Updated June 2023 new version 1.15. Starts below 300$ in total!
The Frostbox Macro Stream SD unleashes the power of the DiGiCo SD or DiGiCo Quantum mixing console macro system by providing up to 31 LCD screen buttons in 2 banks tightly integrated with your mixing console. Easy installation and network configuration right on the device ensures you’re up and flying in no time and the portability ensures you can bring it to any gig and make it fit in your mixing workspace. It takes under five minutes to connect & configure it up to a new console and it receives all the macros automatically when you boot up your DiGiCo or loads a new mixer session file.
Download version 1.15 (approx. 1GB) here.
Download the newest user guide (approx. 1MB) here.
It acts as a natural expansion of the user interface unlocking the vast DSP resources of the SD & Quantum mixer ranges giving you quick access to any of the many hundreds of function in the console macro editor. Connected to the console using a normal Cat5 connection you can place it anywhere on your production set to give access to console macros to fellow engineers. You can also switch between controlling different DiGiCos on your IP network right on the device.
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Getting the hardware
- Raspberry Pi 4 Model B single board computer. 1GB ram version is plentiful for our application. Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ is also supported but is a tiny bit behind in performance for our application.
- Micro SD card min. 8GB (Type A1 and UHS1/UHS3 recommend for best performance)
- A Micro SD card reader (or a SD card reader and a microSD to SD adapter)
- Raspberry Pi power supply. Needs to supply at least 5v at 2A as all normal Raspberry Pi power supplies do.
- Elgato Stream Deck or Elgato Stream Deck XL. Elgato Stream Deck Mini is the only one NOT supported.
- Normal Cat5 network cable.
- Any Raspberry Pi Case for example the FLIRC cases (not needed but very nice to keep it safe)
This hardware can be bought locally at a well assorted computer electronics store or online.
Here are som Amazon Associates links to the hardware. Using these links I get a small cut but it’s the same cost to you. These kits are slightly different in hardware because of availability differences between the locations of the Amazon stores.
Amazon.com:
FLIRC case , micro SD and reader , Raspberry Pi 4b and PSU , 1ft ethernet cable , Elgato Stream Deck 15 keys
Amazon.co.uk:
Elgato Stream Deck XL 32 keys, Elgato Stream Deck 15 keys, 1ft ethernet cable , Raspberry Pi 4b 4GB and PSU and SD card , SD card reader
Amazon.de:
Elgato Stream Deck XL 32 keys, Elgato Stream Deck 15 keys, 1ft ethernet cable , Raspberry Pi 4b 1GB , case and PSU , SD card , SD card reader
During initial installation you will need a windows/mac/linux computer for flashing the software onto the SD card.
Getting the software
When you have received all the above hardware you have to read the Stream Deck serial number on the backside label*. Now buy the Macro Stream SD software below by providing your Stream Deck serial number and press the “Buy now” button. You will then get a email within a few minutes after you have completed the PayPal checkout with a download link for the software, a pdf installation & user guide and a license pin. The license pin is 4 hex characters which you will need to tap into the LICENSE PIN key the first time you boot up the Macro Stream SD. Software price is 49.99$ (+ your local VAT percentage for digital goods if you are located in EU).
The Stream Deck serial number contains 12 or 14 characters – write in only numbers and capital letters. No small letters and no signs. The character that looks like a vertical bar is in fact a capital i. When a valid serial number is typed in the field will turn green and the Buy Now button will become active.
* If it is hard to read the serial number on your Stream Deck you can connect it to your computer, download the official Stream Deck software and then go to the Preferences and find your connected Stream Deck using the drop down menu in the middle of the screen. Now it will show your Stream Decks serial number.