GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller

Circa 2001

An assignable USB multimedia controller designed for both Mac and PC computers.

Use Case:

Functions as a programmable control knob that can be rotated, pressed, and rotated while pressed. Users can customize its actions for virtually any software application that uses key commands.

• Volume Control: Acting as a high-quality volume knob and mute button for a computer's audio.

• Multimedia Editing: Functioning as a precise jog/shuttle wheel for scrubbing through audio and video files in applications like iMovie, Final Cut Pro, and GarageBand.

• Navigation: Quickly scrolling through long documents, spreadsheets, web pages, or images in applications like Photoshop.

• Custom Shortcuts: Replacing repetitive keystrokes with simple physical actions.

• DJing and SDR: Used for DJ applications, teleprompting, and controlling Software Defined Radio (SDR) software.

Historical Significance:

Considered an iconic and beloved accessory in computer peripheral history.

• Design & Feel: Its solid, machined aluminum housing and pulsing blue LED base gave it a unique aesthetic that felt like a high-end stereo component, a stark contrast to typical plastic peripherals of its time.

• Customization: Its primary significance lies in its fully programmable nature, offering a simple and intuitive way to interact with software in ways a mouse or keyboard could not easily replicate, particularly for creative and multimedia work.

• Legacy: It inspired other products, such as Microsoft's Surface Dial, and maintained a strong niche following, particularly among audiophiles and creative professionals.

NOTE: 2-Units available. Original packaging available upon request.

(H-3.5cm x W-5.5cm x D-5.5cm)