Key Information About the Fairlight Console Channel Fader Control Surface
- 12 precision motorized faders with smooth travel, sculpted profile, and instant return for uncompromising mixing and automation.
- Full channel control: customizable pan wheel, tally buttons, Mute, Solo, Call buttons, and dedicated display.
- Fast navigation thanks to Bank buttons for mapping tracks and buses to the faders and speeding up session changes.
- Studio integration via Ethernet and simplified configuration/maintenance through USB-C with dedicated utilities.
A Fader Module Designed for the Fairlight Modular Console
Designed to integrate at the core of a Fairlight console, this "Channel Fader" module provides a premium fader section for post-production and mixing setups. Each channel strip combines display, automation transport controls, and direct access to critical functions to work quickly and reliably in professional environments.
Who and For What Uses?
Ideal for mixers, sound editors, and broadcast operators who demand
responsive automation and
physical ergonomics. The 12 channels allow management of dialogue, music, and effects, while banks and bus mapping accelerate workflows for stems, dubs, and multichannel deliverables.
Key Features for a Modern Workflow
Motorized faders and automation
Precision motors ensure faithful tracking of automation curves, with a balanced and consistent feel. Writing, reading, and editing passes are accessible from the dedicated automation area.
Immediate channel control
Each channel features a display, an assignable pan wheel, and tally, Mute, Solo, and Call buttons. Track status visibility and direct access minimize back-and-forth to the screen.
Smart banking and mapping
Bank buttons allow instant remapping of tracks and buses across the 12 faders, enabling quick navigation between session sections without interrupting playback.
Simplified connection and administration
Ethernet connectivity integrates with studio networks, while the USB-C port is used for configuration, firmware updates, and adjustments via the Fairlight utility.
Technical Specifications
Controls and Display
- 12 motorized faders with smooth glide and high responsiveness.
- Per-channel pan wheel (customizable).
- Per-channel buttons: tally, Mute, Solo, Call, automation controls.
- Per-channel displays: LCD screen per track and track status indicator (LED).
- Bank buttons for mapping tracks and buses to the faders.
Connections
- Ethernet compatible with 10/100/1000 BaseT.
- 1 x USB-C for configuration and software updates.
Updates and Configuration
- Firmware updates via the update application.
- Parameter control with the "Fairlight Studio and Console Setup" utility when connected via USB.
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.
Power Supply and Consumption
- Internal power supply 100?240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, IEC C14 power socket.
- Power consumption: 20 W max.
Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F).
- Storage temperature: ?20 to 60 °C (?4 to 140 °F).
- Relative humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing.
Physical Characteristics
- Model: Fairlight Console Channel Fader.
Included
- Fairlight Console Channel Fader.
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