Blackmagic Design Fairlight Audio Interface

Features

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Audio Interface is a professional 1RU rackmount audio interface for DaVinci Resolve and Fairlight workflows. The interface expands your system with high-quality analog and digital audio connections, professional microphone preamps, sample rate conversion, and extensive synchronization options for high-end post-production, broadcast, and mixing environments.

In combination with the optional Fairlight Audio Accelerator PCIe card, this interface forms a complete professional audio solution for complex studio and broadcast workflows.

• Professional 24-bit / 192 kHz audio interface

• 2 high-quality microphone/instrument inputs

• 8 analog line-level inputs

• 12 analog line outputs

• 20 AES digital inputs

• 24 AES digital outputs

• Support for sample rate conversion

• Professional sync and timecode functionality

• RS-422 machine control support

• 1RU rackmount design

• Full integration with Fairlight systems

Operation

The Fairlight Audio Interface connects to the optional Fairlight Audio Accelerator PCIe card via the included proprietary cable.

The interface adds professional audio I/O, synchronization, and control functionality to DaVinci Resolve and Fairlight systems. This allows both analog and digital audio sources to be directly integrated into professional recording, mixing, and post-production workflows.

The high-quality AD/DA converters support sample rates up to 192 kHz and deliver extremely accurate audio reproduction with low latency.

Application

The Fairlight Audio Interface is ideal for:

• Professional post-production

• Broadcast audio

• Film and television mixing

• Recording studios

• Surround and immersive audio workflows

• High-end DaVinci Resolve systems

• Professional mastering environments

• Live recording setups

Limits

• Works exclusively in combination with the optional Fairlight Audio Accelerator PCIe card

• No standalone audio interface for macOS or Windows systems

• No USB audio interface functionality

Key features

Professional microphone preamps

Features two high-quality XLR/TRS microphone and instrument inputs with:

• 48V phantom power

• Up to +71.5 dB gain

• Support for microphones and instruments

Extensive analog connectivity

• 8 balanced line inputs via DB25

• 8 balanced line outputs via DB25

• 4 extra line outputs via jack

Digital audio integration

Supports extensive AES and S/PDIF connectivity for professional digital workflows.

Synchronization & timecode

Support for:

• HD Tri-level sync

• Black Burst

• Wordclock

• AES/EBU

• Timecode I/O

• RS-422 machine control

Real-time monitoring

The front panel features clear multisegment audiometers for accurate monitoring of incoming and outgoing signals.