Blackmagic Design Fairlight HDMI Monitor Interface

Features

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight HDMI Monitor Interface from Blackmagic Design enables the integration of standard HDMI monitors into a Fairlight console workflow. This compact converter converts Ethernet data from a Fairlight Console Channel Control into an HDMI video signal for real-time graphical feedback and monitoring.

Additionally, the interface supports SDI video inputs for video preview and precise lip-sync control during editing and post-production.

• Converts Fairlight Ethernet data to HDMI video

• Compatible with standard HDMI monitors

• Supports real-time Fairlight graphic feedback

• SDI input for video preview and lip-sync control

• Dual 3G-SDI outputs for external monitoring

• Compact design for easy mounting behind displays

• Status LEDs for quick signal check

• USB-C for configuration and firmware updates

• Includes external 12V power supply with international adapters

Operation

The Fairlight HDMI Monitor Interface is placed between a Fairlight Console Channel Control and an HDMI monitor.

The interface converts the Ethernet data from the Fairlight console into a standard HDMI signal, so that channel information, processing, and real-time graphical feedback become visible on an external screen.

Via the integrated SDI input, a video source can also be displayed for:

• lip-sync control

• video preview

• monitoring during editing

• control of image and audio during post-production

The SDI outputs mirror the HDMI signal, allowing external SDI monitors to be connected as well.

Application

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight HDMI Monitor Interface is ideal for:

• Custom Fairlight console setups

• Professional audio studios

• Broadcast audio workflows

• Film and television post-production

• Lip-sync check during editing

• HDMI monitor integration within Fairlight systems

• Compact editing and mixing environments

Key features

HDMI monitor support

Makes standard HDMI displays compatible with Fairlight console workflows.

Real-time graphical feedback

Displays channel status, processing, and mixer information directly on external monitors.

SDI video monitoring

Supports video previewing for accurate synchronization control.

Compact design

Can be placed discreetly behind a monitor for a neat installation.

Dual SDI outputs

Suitable for both local and remote SDI monitoring.

Simple configuration

Firmware updates and configuration are handled via USB-C.

Limits

• Only compatible within Fairlight console workflows

• Not a standalone video converter for general use

• Supports up to 1080p video formats

• No support for UHD or 4K video

• No touchscreen or local controls

• No wireless connectivity

• No reclocking support

• Requires external power supply

• No built-in recording or processing functionality