Product Comparison · 2026

KD61BvsKD61A

A side-by-side breakdown of the most important hardware, workflow, and deployment differences between KD61B and KD61A.

KD61B
KD61B
New Product · 2026
Upgraded Model
VS
KD61A
KD61A
Current Selling Product
Current Model
At a Glance
LCD Display
None
KD61A
→
3" Color LCD
KD61B
Control Protocol
USB-MIDI
KD61A
→
MIDI + TCP
KD61B
Jog Wheel Speed
2 levels
KD61A
→
4 levels
KD61B
Custom Actions
None
KD61A
→
24 Actions
KD61B
Power Options
USB Only
KD61A
→
USB+PoE+DC
KD61B
Menu Languages
None
KD61A
→
6 Languages
KD61B
USB Interface
Type-B 2.0
KD61A
→
Type-C 3.0
KD61B
Software Compatibility
vMix + MIDI apps
KD61A
→
vMix focused
KD61B
What's New

Key Upgrades in KD61B

The main reasons a buyer would choose KD61B over the current KD61A.

NEW
Display
KD61A: No display
3-Inch Color LCD (640×360)
Real-time display of protocol, IP address, replay speed, jog speed, and custom button names.
NEW
Network Control
KD61A: LAN port reserved, not enabled
TCP over LAN — Fully Enabled
KD61B activates the RJ45 port for TCP/IP control.
NEW
Custom Buttons
KD61A: No web customization
24 Actions via Web Backend
Assign any vMix command to 4 physical buttons across 6 switchable pages.
NEW
Power Options
KD61A: USB 5V only
USB + PoE + DC 12V
PoE allows a single CAT cable to deliver both TCP control and power.
BETTER
Jog Wheel
KD61A: 2-speed (1× / 5×)
4-Speed (1× / 2× / 3× / 4×)
More granular speed control for precise frame-searching.
NEW
Firmware Upgrade
KD61A: Requires tool loading
OTA via Web Backend
Update firmware directly from the web backend.
Detailed Breakdown

Full Specification Comparison

Every feature, hardware detail, and specification compared side by side.

Sub-CategoryItemKD61A (Current)KD61B (New)Status
Housing MaterialAluminum AlloyAluminum AlloySame
Body ColorBlackSilver GrayDifferent
LCD ScreenNoneYes — 3" Color LCDKD61B New
Resolution—640 × 360KD61B New
Shows: Protocol—Network / USB iconKD61B New
Shows: IP Address—vMix TCP target IPKD61B New
Shows: Replay Speed—0–100%, 1% stepKD61B New
Shows: Jog Speed—1× / 2× / 3× / 4×KD61B New
Shows: Custom Button Names—Yes (4×6 pages)KD61B New
Total Keys43 keys42 keysDifferent
Key TypeRed/White & Green/White dual-color crystalFull RGB crystalKD61B Better
Brightness AdjustmentNoneLow / Mid / HighKD61B Better
Web-Customizable ButtonsNone4 buttonsKD61B New
Customizable PagesNone6 pagesKD61B New
Total Custom ActionsNone24 actions (4 × 6)KD61B New
Navigation KnobNoneYesKD61B New
Knob Function—Device menu navigationKD61B New
Jog Speed Levels2 levels (1× / 5×)4 levels (1× / 2× / 3× / 4×)KD61B Better
Direction ControlClockwise / CounterclockwiseClockwise / CounterclockwiseSame
T-BAR MaterialAluminum AlloyAluminum AlloySame
LED Progress BarNoneYesKD61B New
USB PortUSB 2.0 Type-B × 1USB 3.0 Type-C × 1KD61B Better
LAN / Network PortRJ45 × 1 (reserved, not enabled)RJ45 × 1 (TCP enabled + PoE)KD61B Better
RS-232 PortReservedReservedSame
DC Power PortNoneIEC 60130-10 Type AKD61B New
Product Dimensions325 × 246 × 98 mm326 × 246 × 103 mmDifferent
Product Weight3.5 kg3.5 kgSame
Compatible SoftwarevMix + MIDI-compatible appsvMix (TCP & USB-MIDI)KD61A Broader
Replay Channels8 channels8 channelsSame
Camera LayoutA / B dual-cameraA / B dual-cameraSame
Channel Shortcuts8 keys8 keysSame
Mark IN Point✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Mark OUT Point✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
IN record → OUT play✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Quick Mark –5 seconds✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Quick Mark –10 seconds✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Quick Mark –20 seconds✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Play / Pause✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Play All Events To Output✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Play Last Event(s) To Output✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Play Selected Event To Output✓ (SHIFT mode)✓ (SHIFT mode)Same
LIVE Toggle✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Jump to NOW✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Start / Stop Recording✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Event List 1–8 Select✓ SupportedCustomizableKD61B Better
Prev / Next Event✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Jump to First / Last Event✓ SupportedCustomizableKD61B Better
MOVE Event✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
COPY Event✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
SHIFT Key Enable / Disable✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
A|B Dual-Channel Select✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
A Channel Only✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
B Channel Only✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
T-BAR Speed 0–100%✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
Wheel Speed Modes1× / 5×1× / 2× / 3× / 4×KD61B Better
USB-MIDI Full-Key Custom✓ Supported (all keys)✓ Supported (all keys)Same
TCP Key Custom MappingNot supportedNot supportedSame
Web Backend Custom ButtonsNot supported✓ 4 buttons via webKD61B New
Button Name on LCDNot supported✓ (LCD display)KD61B New
Firmware UpgradeVia tool loadingWeb backend OTAKD61B Better
USB Protocol✓ USB-MIDI✓ USB-MIDISame
TCP Network ProtocolNot supported✓ SupportedKD61B New
MIDI Protocol✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
LAN Network ControlReserved, not enabled✓ Fully enabledKD61B New
RS-232ReservedReservedSame
Single-line vMix ControlUSB single cableTCP+PoE or USB single cableKD61B Better
Settings MenuNone✓ YesKD61B New
Simplified Chinese—✓ SupportedKD61B New
English—✓ SupportedKD61B New
Japanese—✓ SupportedKD61B New
Korean—✓ SupportedKD61B New
Russian—✓ SupportedKD61B New
Portuguese—✓ SupportedKD61B New
USB Power (5V)✓ Supported✓ SupportedSame
PoE PowerNot supported✓ SupportedKD61B New
DC 12V PowerNot supported✓ SupportedKD61B New
Input VoltageUSB 5VUSB 5V / DC 12VKD61B Better
Input Current0.15 AUSB 0.15A / DC 0.5AKD61B Better
Rated Power1W6W (max)Different
Operating EnvironmentIndoorIndoorSame
Operating Temperature−25°C to 60°C−10°C to 40°CDifferent
Operating Humidity<90%<90%Same
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Side-by-Side Product Photos

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Which One Fits You

Choose The Right Replay Panel

Choose KD61B
Better for modern IP-based replay deployments.
  • You want IP-based control over LAN without a USB cable at the panel
  • You need PoE for simplified single-cable deployment
  • You want real-time LCD feedback during operation
  • You need custom button functions beyond the fixed physical layout
  • You prefer in-browser OTA firmware updates
Choose KD61A
Still valid for simpler, older USB-focused workflows.
  • You want a simpler USB-only replay controller
  • You use vMix alongside other MIDI-compatible software
  • You do not need an LCD screen, TCP, or custom web buttons
  • You already have an established KD61A workflow and support process

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