Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 USB QWERTZ Keyboard Black Full-size 104 Keys

The Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 is a full-size USB QWERTZ keyboard with 104 low-profile scissor-switch keys and integrated backlighting. Designed for use with Avid Pro Tools and as a conventional replacement keyboard, it offers a full F-row, multimedia keys and a two-cable design that separates keyboard power from the optional USB 3.0 hub connection. The keyboard is plug-and-play and requires no software installation.

Advantages

The ASTRA 2 provides adjustable backlighting with five selectable illumination levels for different lighting conditions, a responsive low-profile key feel and a built-in USB 3.0 hub for connecting peripherals such as a mouse, phone, Contour Shuttle or USB dongle. The dual-cable layout (grey cable for keyboard power and black cable for the hub) avoids interference with KVM extenders and offers straightforward hub activation when needed. All standard letters, numbers and symbols are labeled for conventional use.

Suitable for

• Audio editing and control with Avid Pro Tools
• General office and home computer use
• Studio environments with low-light conditions
• Setups requiring an additional USB hub at the workstation

Key specifications

• Layout: QWERTZ, 104 keys (full-size, 100%)
• Switch type: Low-profile scissor-switch keys
• Connectivity: USB wired (two cables: grey for keyboard, black for USB hub)
• Hub: Integrated USB 3.0 hub (actual speed depends on connected devices)
• Backlight: 5 selectable light levels
• Cable length: 1.8 m
• Colour: Black
• Plug-and-play: No software required

How to use

Connect the grey USB cable to a computer USB port to power and use the keyboard. To enable and power the integrated USB hub, connect the black USB cable to an additional USB port on the computer. Use the dedicated backlight control keys to cycle through the five illumination levels. The keyboard functions as a standard input device and can be used directly in Avid Pro Tools or any application that accepts a conventional keyboard.

Recommendations

For optimal hub performance, connect high-bandwidth devices (external drives, video interfaces) directly to a USB 3.0 port on the computer rather than through the keyboard hub, as hub speed may vary depending on connected devices. Keep the grey cable connected for normal typing use and plug the black cable only when the extra USB ports are needed.