F8 Control vs Avid Control

F8 Control is an app that enables remote control of the ZOOM F8/F8n/F8n Pro. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (5th generation and later) as a wireless remote controller for an F8/F8n/F8n Pro. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, this app allows the adjustment of trim levels and mixer pan and fader settings. You can also use it to monitor input levels, timecode information and remaining battery charge. Moreover, using this app, you can input characters from the iOS device to edit file names and add metadata as well as transfer date and time information for use when recording. Features ■ Create monitor mixes easily -Using the mixer screen that supports multi-touch, you can easily create monitor mixes as though using a traditional mixer. ■ Control an F8/F8n/F8n Pro that is inside a protective case -During field recording, you can check and control levels using the device in your hand without needing to look into the protective case on the F8/F8n/F8n Pro. ■ Input metadata -Using the iOS device keyboard, you can input all types of metadata. You can even type long entries without hassle. ■Set the date and time -The F8/F8n/F8n Pro date and time can be adjusted to match that of the iOS device. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.

For full instructions please see: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/faq/Avid-Control-Support SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Qualified Mac or Windows-based computer running any supported EUCON-enabled application and EuControl 2026.4 (NOTE: The free EUCON 2026.4 software must be downloaded from Avid and installed before using Avid Control) • One of the following connections: - Accessible wireless network (5 Ghz Wi-Fi network recommended), or - Lightning-to-USB 3 Camera Adapter + USB 2-to-Ethernet Adapter to connect an Ethernet cable directly to iPad (be sure to disable Wi-Fi on your iPad when using this connection type) ABOUT AVID CONTROL Take wireless control of your favorite audio and video software—right from your iPad. With Avid Control, you can record and mix audio in Pro Tools, Media Composer, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Premiere and other media software, faster and more easily than working with a mouse and keyboard alone. The app combines the tight hardware/software integration and high-speed communication power of EUCON technology with the multi-touch advancements of iOS, so you get deep control, with great mixing flexibility. And when used with an Avid control surface (including the new Avid S1), you gain new touch workflows and custom control. Best of all… it’s free! Track and mix with just a touch • Speed up your efficiency using a host of controls • Record, mute, and solo tracks with a tap • Ride multiple faders to bring more life to your mix • Get insight into your mix with extensive visual feedback Get unrivaled audio and video control • Access and control hundreds of software commands • Punch in audio and toggle automation modes • Trigger complex macros that will save you tons of time • Switch control to different applications using a single app Mix faster with intelligent design • Gain multitouch control to speed up your efficiency • Interact with and control your mix in whole new ways • Perform keystroke shortcuts and more with a single tap • Bring tactile control with you, anywhere you go Navigate huge mixes easily • Get fast access to any channel with Tracks view • Quickly scroll through large mixes • Select, record-enable, solo, and mute multiple tracks • Keep an eye on levels with S6-style metering Free yourself from the cables that bind • Work in ways not possible with a wired mouse or control surface • Record yourself in a different room from your DAW • Control up to two networked workstations across a facility • Trigger playback or recording from anywhere Extend your control surface's workflows • Get enhanced touch control and customizable layouts • Navigate mixes faster with Tracks view • View a counter display and additional visual feedback • Recall layouts and trigger macros Work with your favorite audio and video software* • Avid Pro Tools • Avid Media Composer • Apple Logic Pro X • Steinberg Cubase • Steinberg Nuendo • Merging Pyramix • Mackie Control * Please see Avid’s Control app support page for a full compatibility list.