MIDICON-2™ is a professional USB powered controller which can be used to control lighting, video or audio software and/or hardware using Midi protocol. A Midi Mapper Software is provided, to assign Midi channels and notes to each button, fader or encoder. An updated design from the original MIDICON™ controller, the MIDICON-2™ features tactile spring loaded buttons, (1) master and (8) control 100mm faders, (16) playback page buttons above faders, (8) rotary dials with push-in selection above faders, a bank of (32) instant effects or scene calling buttons, (1) blackout button, (6) general purpose buttons for often used functions, (8) bump/momentary effect buttons, (4) rotary encoder wheels with push-in selection, USB input for a gooseneck work light (not included), removable outer case for 6U rack mounting (rack mount kit included), and a Kensington™ security device slot.