{"product_id":"anticater-vk-01-desktop-volume-control-knob","title":"Anticater VK-01 Desktop Volume Control Knob","description":"\u003carticle class=\"vk-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"vk-hero\"\u003e\u003cimg decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"Anticater VK-01 desktop volume control knob — orange anodized and black colorways on a minimal desk\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6151\/5715\/files\/s0bSar6.webp?v=1780979330\u0026amp;width=1800\" class=\"vk-hero__img\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"vk-sec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vk-tag\"\u003eAnticater · VK-01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"vk-h2\"\u003eDesktop volume, in your hand.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precision rotary controller for system volume — designed by \u003cstrong\u003eAnticater\u003c\/strong\u003e for the kind of desk where every object earns its place. CNC-finished body, satisfying rotational damping, and your choice of wireless mode for whichever setup you're running.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vk-chips\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vk-chip vk-chip--accent\"\u003eWired · BT · 2.4G\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"vk-chip\"\u003eAnodized + Painted finishes\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"vk-chip\"\u003eBuilt-in battery\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"vk-chip\"\u003eWin · macOS app\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"vk-sec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vk-tag\"\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"vk-h2\"\u003eDual-mode or tri-mode.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions: \u003cstrong\u003eDual-mode\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wired + Bluetooth) and \u003cstrong\u003eTri-mode\u003c\/strong\u003e (Wired + Bluetooth + 2.4 GHz). Pick the version that matches your desk's existing wireless ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"vk-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired (USB-C)\u003c\/strong\u003e — zero-latency, charges the battery, and powers the indicator lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/strong\u003e — pair to laptop, phone, or tablet for quick handoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.4 GHz\u003c\/strong\u003e (Tri-mode only) — low-latency wireless dongle for PC use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vk-fine\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e the indicator lighting only runs in wired mode to preserve battery life in wireless use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"vk-sec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vk-tag\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"vk-h2\"\u003eTwo finishes, your call.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnodized\u003c\/strong\u003e — matte CNC aluminum with a clean industrial feel. \u003cstrong\u003eColor Painted\u003c\/strong\u003e — vibrant high-pigment finish for an accent piece on the desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"vk-sec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vk-tag\"\u003eFunction demo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"vk-h2\"\u003eSee it in action.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vk-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Anticater VK-01 desktop volume control knob — function demo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E4eAqnwK8qc\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"vk-sec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vk-tag\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"vk-h2\"\u003eSpec sheet.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vk-table-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"vk-spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity (Dual-mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWired (USB-C) + Bluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnectivity (Tri-mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWired (USB-C) + Bluetooth + 2.4 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnodized · Color Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in rechargeable (charges via USB-C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndicator lighting — wired mode only (battery conservation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompanion App\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows · macOS (full) · Android · iOS (partial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoftware Updates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOngoing — compatibility and functionality improvements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnticater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"vk-sec\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vk-tag\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"vk-h2\"\u003eCommon questions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vk-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhich version should I pick — Dual or Tri-mode?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDual-mode (Wired + Bluetooth) is ideal if your setup is mostly laptop \/ phone \/ tablet. Tri-mode (adds 2.4 GHz with dongle) is the pick for low-latency PC use — especially helpful in mixed environments where Bluetooth can be congested.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy does the lighting only work in wired mode?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBy design — indicator lighting draws meaningful power. Running it only when wired (and charging) means the battery lasts much longer when you're using it wirelessly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the companion app do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eLets you configure rotation behavior, sensitivity, button mappings, and indicator settings. Full support for Windows and macOS. Android and iOS are partially supported — Anticater has noted ongoing updates to improve mobile functionality.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between Anodized and Color Painted?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAnodized is a matte CNC-aluminum finish — clean and industrial. Color Painted uses a high-pigment paint process for richer, more saturated color (the bright orange shown is the painted finish).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it work with non-Anticater devices?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes — over standard USB HID it works as a system-level volume controller on any PC or Mac. 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