Adder RC8-US – 8-Button Remote Control Switch

Product Overview

The Adder RC8-US is an 8-button remote control switch that gives operators direct push-button channel selection for the Adder AV8PRO-DVI and CCS-PRO8 switches. As a desktop KVM channel selector, it brings switching control out of the rack and onto the desk, so changing the active computer is a single press rather than a hotkey sequence or a reach to the switch front panel. For 8-port KVM installations in operational environments, this remote control keypad keeps channel changes fast, deliberate and visible.

Product Description

KVM and KM switches are frequently racked away from the operator, which makes their front-panel buttons impractical during live work. The RC8 solves this with a compact eight-button unit that sits at the desk and connects back to the switch via its supplied serial cable.

Each of the eight buttons maps to a channel on the connected switch, providing direct access to any computer with one press. That immediacy matters in command and control and production settings: there is no mode to enter, no on-screen display to navigate, and no chance of a mistyped hotkey landing input on the wrong system.

The unit is small enough to mount where the operator naturally reaches — beside the keyboard or on the monitor bezel — and pairs with the CCS-PRO8 command and control switch as well as the AV8PRO-DVI eight-port KVM switch. It is the vendor's designated desktop remote for those platforms, supplied as the US variant with serial cable included.

Find compatible switches and command and control accessories in the Adder Technology collection at Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Direct 8-channel selection — One dedicated button per channel gives instant access to any of eight connected computers.
• Designed for AV8PRO-DVI and CCS-PRO8 — The vendor's designated desktop remote for these eight-port switch platforms.
• Serial cable included — Ships with the connection cable, so installation is plug-in simple.
• Desk-level control — Moves channel switching from the rack to the operator position for faster, error-free selection.
• Compact footprint — Small unit places easily beside a keyboard or at the monitor for natural reach.
• No software dependency — Hardware push-button operation works regardless of the operating systems on connected computers.

Typical Applications

• Government spaces with multi-computer operator desks
• Broadcast studios needing instant, deliberate source switching
• Training rooms where instructors switch between demonstration systems
• Commercial meeting spaces with multi-source presentation racks
• Multi-purpose rooms controlled from a single operator position

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Adder switches does the RC8-US support?
Per the vendor, the RC8 is the 8-channel remote control for the AV8PRO-DVI and CCS-PRO8 switches.

Is a cable included?
Yes. The RC8 remote control is supplied with its serial connection cable.

Does it require drivers or software?
No. It is a hardware remote that communicates directly with the switch; the connected computers need no software.

Can I still use hotkeys and front-panel switching?
Yes. The RC8 supplements the switch's native selection methods with direct desktop push-button access.

Will it work with switches other than the AV8PRO-DVI and CCS-PRO8?
Compatibility is vendor-specified for those two platforms. Contact Creation Networks to confirm suitability for other Adder models.

Can Creation Networks bundle this with a switch purchase?
Yes. Our team can quote the RC8-US together with the CCS-PRO8 or AV8PRO-DVI and supporting accessories.