Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Audio Editor

Features

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Audio Editor by Blackmagic Design is a professional audio control controller for DaVinci Resolve and Fairlight workflows. The system is designed for fast and accurate audio editing without relying on a mouse or standard keyboard.

With a large 12-inch LCD screen, programmable macro keys, multifunction rotary knobs, and a dynamic keyboard, the Audio Editor offers a highly efficient workflow for professional post-production, mixing, and audio editing.

• Professional Fairlight audio controller

• Specially designed for DaVinci Resolve

• Large 12-inch high-resolution LCD display

• Dynamic interface with automatic layouts

• Programmable macro keys

• Advanced transport and navigation controls

• Self-labeling keyboard with context-sensitive keys

• Touch-sensitive rotary knobs

• Dedicated EQ, dynamics and plug-in controls

• Ethernet connectivity

• Internal power supply without external adapter

Operation

The Fairlight Console Audio Editor functions as a specialized hardware controller for Fairlight within DaVinci Resolve. The system provides direct access to audio editing, mixing, automation, and plug-in control via physical controls and an intelligent LCD screen.

The 12-inch display automatically switches between different layouts depending on the active task, such as:

• equalizers

• dynamics

• plug-ins

• aux sends

• monitoring

• mixing

This allows for faster and more accurate work without having to constantly switch to software windows.

Application

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Audio Editor is suitable for:

• Professional audio post-production

• Film and television productions

• Podcast editing

• Voice-over workflows

• Sound design

• Music production

• Broadcast audio editing

• DaVinci Resolve studios

• Fairlight mixing workflows

The system is ideal for editors and sound engineers who want maximum speed and precision during complex audio projects.

Limits

• Works exclusively with Fairlight / DaVinci Resolve workflows

• No standalone audio mixer

• No built-in recording functionality

• No wireless connectivity

• Requires network connection via Ethernet

Key features

Dynamic 12-inch LCD display

The integrated high-resolution screen automatically displays the correct interface for the current task, including EQ, dynamics, and plug-ins.

Self-labeling keyboard

The keys automatically change function and display depending on the active workflow.

Programmable macro keys

Save complex actions and repetitive workflows for faster operation.

Professional transport controls

Dedicated controls for timeline navigation, playback, recording, searching, and editing.

Touch-sensitive rotary encoders

Offers direct control over parameters such as EQ, dynamics, and plug-ins with real-time feedback.

Layouts & functions

EQ Layout

• 4-band parametric clip EQ

• Direct control of frequency, gain, and Q settings

• Support for EQ presets

Standard Mixing Layout

• Channel levels

• Panning

• Audio meters

• 6-band parametric EQ

• Dynamics control

Plug-In Layout

• Direct plug-in operation

• Preset management

• Bypass and reset functions

• Parameter mapping to rotary encoders

Aux Sends

• Control over up to 24 aux channels

• Send levels and panning in real time

Monitor Mode

• Loudness monitoring

• Control room metering

• Speaker configuration visualization

• Studio monitoring tools