An included USB 3.0 Type-A to USB Type-C cable provides backward compatibility for systems that are limited to USB Type-A connectors. For the panel to work with Resolve, your computer must be running DaVinci Resolve 14.3 or DaVinci Resolve Studio 14.3 or later. You can power the panel via an AC power source, a 4-pin XLR connector, or PoE. It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and select Linux systems. The Mini panel incorporates both USB Type-C and Ethernet interfaces. Dedicated feature buttons allow you to change tools without needing to use the mouse. Eight customizable soft knobs provide precise control and a quick reset by pushing the knob.

However, the Mini Panel also features two LCD screens that allow you to display menus or the parameters of the tools you are working with. Eighteen dedicated keys on the right side also give you access to the most commonly used grading features and playback controls. DaVinci Resolve 18 supports Blackmagic Cloud, so you can host your project libraries on the DaVinci Resolve Project Server in the cloud. As with the Micro panel, it features three high-resolution, weighted trackballs and 12 control knobs for accessing essential primary color-correction tools in the Resolve software. It can sit on your desktop or in a rack, or be bolted to a surface.

It is a portable control surface suitable for those that need to switch between editing and color grading. The DaVinci Resolve Mini Panel from Blackmagic Design is a step up in functionality from the Micro panel but without all the features of the Advanced panel, and it includes DaVinci Resolve software.

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