NewTek TriCaster TC1 (2 RU) - Manual (Page 258)

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23.3.1 CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION
Simply connect the control surface to your TriCaster using the USB cable supplied. There is no need to install
drivers, or configure the software. Recognition of the control surface is automatic.
P OWER C ONSIDERATIONS
This control surface is powered by its USB connection. Connecting the unit using a longer cable than the one
originally supplied can diminish available power to the point where problems could ensue, including
connection recognition failure or operational problems.
For this reason, we strongly recommend that if you must operate the control surface distances that require
a longer USB cable, you connect the surface to a powered USB hub by a short cable, then connect the USB hub
to o
ne of TriCaster’s USB ports.
Important Note: So-called USB extenders are not recommended, having proven less reliable than long USB
cables (with powered hub, as discussed above). This is because each added connector in the circuit introduces
‘reflections’ that can degrade the signal. In this configuration, the control surface may seem reliable for some
time, but then fail unexpectedly. (If this should happen, disconnecting and reconnecting the control surface
may temporarily restore functionality).