Designed for the Mac version of Autodesk Smoke, the ASTRA 2 Backlit Keyboard from Logickeyboard features a 104-key US English layout that includes a full-sized F-row and multimedia keys, as well as color-coded and labeled shortcut keys with graphical commands. Thanks to five levels of dimmable backlighting, the ASTRA 2 may be used in a variety of lighting conditions, from bright to dark and day to night. Also featured is one USB-A 3.0 port, which may be used to connect a mouse, contour shuttle, or USB dongle. Connectivity with your host system is achieved using a 5.9' cable with two separate USB-A connections. Use the gray connector to power the keyboard and use the black connector for the USB hub.

Logickeyboard built the ASTRA 2 with plug-and-play connectivity, meaning no additional drivers are required for use. It also draws power from the USB bus, so no additional power is needed. If you need this to serve as a replacement keyboard for another system, all letters, numbers, and symbols can be found just as they would be on a standard keyboard.

For Autodesk Smoke    Color-Coded & Labeled Shortcut Keys    Wired USB-A Connection    Scissor-Switch Key Mechanisms    1 x USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 Port    Dimmable Backlight with 5 Levels    Rated at 10,000,000 Keystrokes    Compatible with macOS

• Designed for Autodesk Smoke
• Compatible with macOS
• Backlit keys with five levels of dimmable backlighting
• One built-in USB-A 3.0/3.1 Gen 1 port
• Scissor-switch keys
• Color-coded and labeled shortcut keys with graphical commands
• 104 keys
• Manufactured for over 10 million keystrokes per key
• 5.9' cable with separate keyboard and hub connections

USB 3.1 Gen 1 features a maximum throughput of 5 Gb/s and is synonymous with USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 3.0.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the astra 2 for avid MC also compatible with premiere? Can it be made compatible with premiere shortcut key mapping?

A: Technically, the Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 Avid Media Composer Keyboard for macOS (Silver) could be used with Premiere and there are keyboard mapping options in Premiere which could approximately match the AVID commands, though it may not be quite exact. This may be useful if you need to switch between both programs on the same computer.

Q: 2. I jus recived my keyboard and the little manual is telling me to go in system preferences and check a box (use all F1F2, etc. keys as standard function keys) but the option is not there !!! I need to hod fn button to adjust volume !!!! anny way around that so far the onlu option is to put gaff tape on fn to keep it on ?

A: I like this better than the standard Mac computer keyboard. Only thing missing is a light on the Caps key.

Q: 3. Does the caps lock button have an additional light on the key cap that illuminates when locked?

A: The Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 Backlit Keyboard for DaVinci Resolve 18 and 19 (Mac, US English), B&H # LOBRESBA2MUS, has a caps lock LED indicator on the top right of the keyboard. It does not have an LED built into the keycap.

Q: 4. does this keyboard working with davinci resolve 15?

A: I am running 15 and it is working fine.

Q: 5. Is Windows *required*? Running DR on Linux here, with a standard Windows keyboard layout.

A: Windows isn't required. This is still just a keyboard but on the keyboard are commonly used shortcuts to improve your workflow. It should still work Linux.

Q: 6. Will this model work with Resolve 15?

A: Yes, however the keyboard shortcuts might be different.

Q: 7. Will it interfere with the jog wheel function of the BlackMagic Speed editor when both are connected?

A: No it will not.

Q: 8. Does this keyboard have a USB-C connection?

A: No, the Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 Large-Print White-on-Black Wired Keyboard (Mac, US English) has a wired USB-A connection.

Q: 9. i bought this b/c it says that it is compatible with Windows. However, where is the NUM LOCK key? I cannot get the number pad to function

A: The NUM lock key is at the top of the number pad directly above the 7.

Q: 10. Does this model work with Resolve 17?

A: The LogicKeyboard Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 16 Astra Backlit Mac Keyboard BH #LORESBAMBHUS will work with any application since it is just a keyboard with printed shortcuts for Davinci Resolve 17. The only thing to keep in mind is that if there are any new shortcuts in Davinci Resolve 17 that weren't there in 16, they would not be printed on this keyboard since this model was designed for Davinci Resolve 16.