The U5 Mini Fader is a compact and portable event controller designed to offer a fast and efficient live production workflow.
Previewed at ISE 2025, the device brings the Pixelhue control ecosystem to a lighter, more portable format while maintaining the same operating philosophy as the larger U5 controller. Unlike touchscreen-only systems, the U5 Mini uses mechanical buttons to ensure tactile feedback, precision, and operational safety even in dark or high-pressure environments, such as live control rooms and broadcast productions.
Designed for operators who need a complete control surface in small spaces, this "Fader" version offers precise and immediate control of transitions and is optimized for fast workflows and simplified operations.
The controller, as mentioned, stands out for its extreme portability: it easily fits in a backpack or technical case, requires very little space in the control room, and can be set up in seconds, making it perfect for mobile productions and flypack setups. It also supports the Companion/Stream Deck ecosystem, allowing you to create highly customized macros, presets, and multi-device workflows. It integrates seamlessly with PixelFlow and the entire Pixelhue range of switchers. Powered via USB-C, it eliminates the need for external power supplies, reduces cabling, and further accelerates setup.
The combination of portability, tactile control, simplified power delivery, and advanced integration makes the U5 Mini Fader a modern, efficient, and affordable solution for anyone who needs a professional controller without the bulk of a full-size console.
User benefits
Extreme portability with lightning-fast setup
Precise transition control via dedicated fader
Reliable tactile feedback with mechanical buttons
Fast and intuitive workflow
Advanced integration with Companion, Stream Deck, and PixelFlow
Perfect operational consistency with the Pixelhue ecosystem
Areas of use
Live events
Road productions
Corporate AV
Fixed installations with pixelhue switchers
Streaming
Compact mobile broadcasting
Services
Technical characteristics
- Compact live production controller with high‑precision transition fader
- Mechanical buttons for fast and reliable tactile operation
- USB‑C powered for simplified setup and reduced cabling
- Portable design suitable for mobile productions and flypacks
- Compatible with PixelFlow software and Pixelhue switchers
- Companion/Stream Deck workflow support (V4.2.0 or later)
- Fast deployment and minimal workspace requirements
- Clear functional layout with error‑resistant button arrangement
- Two 7" LCD screens with dynamic mapping labels
- 66 function-labelled buttons with 3‑color backlight
- ASSIGN, USER and FUNCTION zones with customizable FN keys
- Fanless design for silent operation
- Reinforced chassis with high structural rigidity
- Multiple power options: PoE+, USB‑C, DC
- Parcel dimensions: 49.5 × 42 × 20 cm
- Weight: 5.4 kg
