Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Channel Control

Features

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Channel Control by Blackmagic Design is a modular expansion controller for DaVinci Resolve Fairlight workflows. The panel is designed to work with the Fairlight Console Channel Fader and offers extensive hands-on control over channel processing, mixing, and mastering.

With 48 touch-sensitive rotary encoders and extensive function keys, the system provides direct access to hundreds of parameters without the use of a mouse.

• Modular Fairlight control surface

• Developed for DaVinci Resolve Fairlight

• 48 touch-sensitive rotary encoders

• Extensive channel and master bus control

• Support for inline, single, and master channel modes

• Quick access to EQ, dynamics, and inserts

• Direct hardware workflow

• Ethernet connectivity

• USB-C configuration and software updates

• Internal power supply without external adapter

Operation

The Fairlight Console Channel Control offers extensive real-time control of audio channels and processing within DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.

The system features:

• 12 control blocks

• 4 rotary encoders per block

• 10 illuminated function keys per block

Depending on the selected mode, the controls can be used for:

• individual channels

• groups of faders

• master buses

• inserts

• EQ

• dynamics

• automation

The controller works with a Fairlight Console Channel Fader and offers direct access to a large number of parameters without workflow interruptions.

Application

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Channel Control is suitable for:

• Professional audio post-production

• Broadcast audio workflows

• Film and television productions

• Sound design

• Live recording environments

• Mixing & mastering

• Large Fairlight console setups

• DaVinci Resolve studios

The system is ideal for engineers who want fast and comprehensive control over complex audio projects.

Limits

• Works in combination with Fairlight Console Channel Fader

• No standalone audio mixer

• No wireless connectivity

• Requires DaVinci Resolve Fairlight

• Focused on professional workflows

Key features

48 touch-sensitive rotary encoders

Offers direct control over hundreds of audio parameters such as EQ, dynamics, and inserts.

Three working modes

Supports:

• Inline Channel Mode

• Single Channel Mode

• Master Channel Mode

Single Channel Control

Provides access to up to 192 parameters for one selected channel.

Inline workflow

Perfect for live recording environments where multiple channels need to be operated simultaneously.

Master bus control

Extensive control of mastering and mixbus processing.

Working modes

Inline Channel Control Mode

The 12 control groups are linked to the 12 faders of a Fairlight Channel Fader for direct channel control during live recording.

Single Channel Control Mode

All 12 control groups are assigned to a single channel for extensive control over EQ, dynamics, inserts, and automation.

Master Channel Control Mode

The controls are used for processing master buses during mixing and mastering workflows.