Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Channel Control

A Dedicated Channel Control Module in the Fairlight Range

The Fairlight Console Channel Control is designed as a natural extension of Fairlight consoles, with a very clear mission: to provide a dedicated control surface for channel processing, where precision and speed are paramount. Positioned close to the fader bays, it complements the "console" approach by bringing essential settings directly under your hand, without detours through complex menus.

Its LCD display synchronized with user actions enhances coherence between gesture and result: you turn, you confirm, you instantly see what is selected and modified. This visual continuity reduces errors, speeds up decision-making, and helps maintain focus on listening, especially when sessions become dense (dialogues, ambiences, music, effects, stems, multiple buses).

A Tool Designed for Postproduction, Broadcast, and Multichannel Mixing

This panel is primarily aimed at film and TV mixers, broadcast engineers, and postproduction studios seeking immediate and repeatable control responses. In these contexts, "muscle memory" is a tangible advantage: it saves time on recurring adjustments, locks in a sonic intention faster, and keeps the workflow fluid during correction sessions or mixes under tight deadlines.

The Console Channel Control is also relevant for teams alternating between recording, editing, and mixing, who want to maintain a consistent workflow on projects with a large number of tracks. In practice, it facilitates access to typically critical daily functions: equalization, dynamics, panning, sends, auxiliaries, and bus management, with a tactile approach more direct than mouse control.

Touch Controls for a Faster and Safer Workflow

12 Control Groups: A Surface Designed for Quick Action

The core of the module relies on 12 groups of touch-sensitive knobs paired with illuminated buttons. This combination is particularly effective in real-world situations: the knobs encourage fine and gradual adjustments, while the buttons provide clear confirmation and immediate identification of sections and states. The result: fewer hesitations, fewer back-and-forths, and a smoother session flow.

Adaptable Control: Single Channel, 12 Adjacent Faders, or Master Bus

Depending on the chosen workflow, controls can be assigned to a single channel, the 12 adjacent channels corresponding to neighboring faders, or the master bus. This flexibility makes the module equally useful for surgical edits (correcting one channel) or global actions (quick balancing, overall adjustment, consistent processing across a row of tracks).

Up to 192 Parameters per Channel with LCD Feedback

By providing access to up to 192 parameters per channel, the Console Channel Control aims for a simple goal: minimizing friction between intention and action. The LCD screen delivers precise feedback on parameter selection and status, enabling confident work even under pressure (mix approval, broadcast compliance, last-minute changes). This readability also contributes to better continuity between operators by making settings immediately understandable when sessions are resumed.

Network and Maintenance: Clean Integration in Professional Environments

On the integration side, the Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseT connection ensures stable networking within the console ecosystem, while the dedicated USB-C simplifies configuration and software updates. In a studio or control room, this approach offers real comfort: easier deployment, more direct maintenance, and a system ready to keep pace with evolving hardware or workflows.

Technical specifications

Type

Digital control surface

Ethernet	compatible with 10/100/1000 BaseT.	Maximum power consumption	20 W.
USB-C Port	1, for configuration and software updates.	Operating temperature	0deg to 40degC (32deg to 104degF).
Firmware update	via the update application.	Storage temperature	-20deg to 60degC (-4deg to 140degF).
Parameter control	via the " Fairlight Studio and Console Setup " utility when connected via USB.	Relative humidity	0% to 90% non-condensing.
Supported operating systems	macOS 13.0 " Ventura ", macOS 14.0 " Sonoma " (or later) ; Windows 10 Creators Update ; Windows 11 ; Windows 11 for ARM ; Rocky Linux 8.6.	Model	Fairlight Console Channel Control.
Power supply	internal, 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, IEC C14 mains inlet.