Blackmagic Design Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40

Features

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40 by Blackmagic Design is an advanced desktop audio control panel for large-scale live productions and broadcast environments. With 40 motorized faders, four integrated Full HD touchscreens, and extensive Fairlight Live integration, the system offers maximum control over complex audio mixes during live broadcasts.

Thanks to the four 11.6-inch touchscreens, you maintain a clear workflow, even with very high numbers of audio channels and extensive routing configurations.

• Professional Fairlight Live audio control panel

• 40 motorized faders

• Four 11.6-inch Full HD touchscreens

• Full real-time audio control

• Support for SMPTE 2110 IP workflows

• Extensive talkback functionality

• Snapshot recall and cue management

• HDMI audio/video support

• XLR microphone and line connections

• Dual headphone outputs

• Redundant power supply

• Includes Fairlight Live software

Operation

The Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40 offers direct hardware control of Fairlight Live via physical faders, rotary encoders, function keys, and touchscreens.

The system supports extensive control over:

• duct strips

• EQ

• dynamics

• plug-ins

• matrix routing

• VCA groups

• aux sends

• submasters

• bus routing

• talkback

The four integrated touchscreens display real-time information such as:

• channel levels

• processing

• equalizers

• dynamics

• plug-in interfaces

• routing information

The motorized faders automatically follow snapshots, mixer layers, and saved configurations.

Application

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40 is developed for:

• Large live broadcast productions

• Television studios

• Concert recordings

• Theater productions

• Live streaming events

• SMPTE 2110 IP environments

• OB vans

• Large control rooms

• High-end audio control workflows

Thanks to the combination of extensive controls and integrated displays, the system is suitable for productions with high channel density and complex audio mixes.

Limits

• Requires Fairlight Live software environment

• No standalone audio mixer

• No wireless connectivity

• Focused on professional broadcast workflows

• Large desktop size requires a spacious workspace

Key features

40 motorized faders

Offers direct control over large numbers of audio channels and complex mixing environments.

Four integrated touchscreens

The four 11.6-inch Full HD displays show extensive real-time mixer information and processing.

Extensive talkback support

Supports multiple talkback groups, headsets, and communication channels for live productions.

SMPTE 2110 support

Full integration within modern IP-based broadcast workflows via 10G Ethernet.

Snapshot & cue management

Mixer settings can be quickly saved and recalled during live broadcasts.