Blackmagic Design Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor

• Tactile Audio Editing: Provides hands-on control over audio editing functions, including cutting, trimming, and fading, allowing for precise and intuitive adjustments.
• Integrated LCD Displays: Features high-resolution LCD displays that provide real-time feedback on track levels, panning, EQ settings, and other key parameters, ensuring accurate monitoring and control.
• Touch-Sensitive Faders: Includes touch-sensitive, motorized faders for smooth, responsive control over track levels, with automated movement for dynamic mixing.
• Rotary Encoders: Equipped with rotary encoders for precise control over EQ, dynamics, and other audio parameters, offering a more detailed and nuanced approach to sound shaping.
• Transport Controls: Integrated transport controls, including play, stop, record, and jog/shuttle functions, streamline navigation and playback, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Automation Controls: Dedicated automation controls for writing, reading, and managing automation data, enabling dynamic and creative mixing techniques.
• Dedicated Editing Buttons: Features dedicated buttons for essential editing functions like copy, paste, undo, and redo, speeding up the editing process and reducing reliance on keyboard shortcuts.
• Compact and Ergonomic Design: Designed for comfort and ease of use, the compact layout fits comfortably on any desk, providing an ergonomic workspace for extended editing sessions.
• USB-C Connectivity: Connects via USB-C for fast, reliable communication with your computer and DaVinci Resolve, ensuring responsive control over your audio projects.
• Modular and Expandable: Can be combined with other Fairlight panels for a fully customizable and expandable audio post-production setup, adapting to the needs of any project or workflow.
• Seamless Integration with DaVinci Resolve: Fully integrated with DaVinci Resolve’s Fairlight audio page, offering deep control over all aspects of audio editing, mixing, and mastering within the software.

The Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor Control Surface is a powerful tool designed to enhance the workflow of audio post-production professionals. By providing tactile, hands-on control over DaVinci Resolve’s Fairlight audio editing environment, this compact control surface enables more precise and intuitive audio editing, mixing, and mastering.

Tactile Audio Editing: The Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor allows you to move beyond mouse and keyboard commands, offering tactile control over critical audio editing functions. This hands-on approach enables more precise adjustments when cutting, trimming, fading, and moving audio clips, leading to a more efficient and intuitive editing process.

Integrated LCD Displays: One of the key features of this control surface is its high-resolution LCD displays. These displays provide real-time feedback on various parameters such as track levels, EQ settings, and panning positions. The clear and accurate visual feedback ensures that you are always aware of the adjustments being made, helping to maintain accuracy and consistency throughout your project.

Touch-Sensitive Faders: The control surface includes touch-sensitive, motorized faders, which offer smooth and responsive control over track levels. These faders move automatically in response to automation data, allowing for dynamic mixing that can respond to the nuances of your audio tracks. The touch sensitivity of the faders also means that you can make precise level adjustments with ease.

Rotary Encoders: Rotary encoders are provided for detailed control over EQ, dynamics, and other audio parameters. These encoders offer a fine level of adjustment, allowing you to shape your audio with greater precision. Whether you’re adjusting the gain on an EQ band or tweaking compression settings, the rotary encoders provide the tactile feedback necessary for detailed sound design.

Transport Controls: Efficient navigation and playback are crucial in audio editing, and the Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor includes dedicated transport controls for this purpose. With buttons for play, stop, record, and jog/shuttle, you can quickly move through your timeline, mark in and out points, and review edits. These controls are essential for maintaining a smooth and efficient workflow.

Automation Controls: Automation is a powerful tool in audio mixing, and the Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor provides dedicated controls for managing automation data. Whether you’re writing new automation, reading existing data, or modifying automation curves, these controls make it easy to implement dynamic changes to your mix, adding movement and interest to your audio.

Dedicated Editing Buttons: In addition to faders and encoders, the control surface features dedicated buttons for common editing functions such as copy, paste, undo, and redo. These buttons help streamline the editing process by reducing the need to switch between the control surface and keyboard, making it easier to execute quick edits and corrections.

Compact and Ergonomic Design: The compact design of the Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor makes it a perfect fit for any desk or studio environment. Its ergonomic layout ensures that all controls are within easy reach, reducing strain during long editing sessions and allowing for a comfortable working experience.

USB-C Connectivity: The control surface connects to your computer via USB-C, offering fast and reliable communication with DaVinci Resolve. This connectivity ensures that your actions on the control surface are reflected instantly within the software, providing a seamless and responsive editing experience.

Modular and Expandable: The Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor is part of a modular system, meaning it can be combined with other Fairlight panels to create a fully customized and expandable audio post-production setup. Whether you need additional faders, enhanced control over specific functions, or integration with other Fairlight hardware, the modular design allows you to build a system that meets the needs of any project or workflow.

Seamless Integration with DaVinci Resolve: Designed specifically for use with DaVinci Resolve’s Fairlight audio page, the Fairlight Desktop Audio Editor offers deep integration with the software. This integration ensures that you have full control over all aspects of audio editing, mixing, and mastering within DaVinci Resolve, making the control surface an essential tool for anyone working within this powerful post-production environment.

Type:

• Professional Desktop Audio Editing and Mixing Control Surface for Fairlight in DaVinci Resolve

Compatibility:

• Designed specifically for use with Fairlight audio in DaVinci Resolve Studio
• Supports macOS and Windows

Control Capability:

• Full hardware control of Fairlight’s audio mixing, editing, and automation tools
• Compact desktop form factor for streamlined audio editing and mixing workflows

Faders:

• 12 motorized, touch-sensitive faders for precise control over track levels
• High-quality faders with 100mm throw for smooth adjustments
• Faders automatically update to track selection in Fairlight

Channel Strip Controls:

• Dedicated rotary encoder for each fader, used for controlling pan, EQ, dynamics, and other parameters
• Multifunction rotary knobs for real-time control of key audio parameters
• Solo, mute, and select buttons for each track

Meters and Displays:

• Integrated LCD displays above each channel for visual feedback of channel parameters (level, pan, EQ, dynamics, etc.)
• High-visibility LED meters for real-time signal monitoring on each track

Transport Controls:

• Dedicated transport controls including play, stop, record, rewind, fast forward, and loop
• Jog/Shuttle wheel for precise control over timeline navigation and audio scrubbing
• In/Out buttons for setting edit points and navigating through the timeline

Automation Controls:

• Full support for Fairlight's automation modes (read, write, trim, latch, etc.)
• Dedicated automation controls for recording automation and adjusting levels in real time

Equalizer and Dynamics Control:

• Dedicated controls for adjusting EQ and dynamics on each channel
• Quick access to EQ, dynamics, and auxiliary sends for faster workflow

Edit Functions:

• Dedicated buttons for trimming, splitting, selecting, and editing clips directly from the panel
• Editing tools mapped to physical buttons for fast access to Fairlight’s key functions
• Touch-sensitive knobs for controlling precise adjustments to audio clips and effects

Monitoring:

• Built-in headphone jack with volume control for real-time audio monitoring
• Mute and solo controls for managing multiple tracks during mixing

Soft Keys:

• Programmable soft keys for assigning frequently used functions or macros
• Allows customization of workflows to suit specific audio editing needs

Power Supply:

• Powered via external 12V power supply (included)

Connectivity:

• 1 x USB-C for direct connection to DaVinci Resolve workstation
• 1 x Ethernet for additional connectivity options

Dimensions:

• Height: 3.14 inches (80mm)
• Width: 18.1 inches (460mm)
• Depth: 12.6 inches (320mm)

Weight:

• 9.9 lbs (4.5kg)

Chassis:

• Compact, rugged design for professional studio use
• Metal construction with high-quality faders, knobs, and buttons for long-term durability

Features:

• 12 motorized, touch-sensitive faders for precise control over track levels
• High-quality rotary encoders for real-time control of pan, EQ, dynamics, and other audio parameters
• Integrated LCD screens for real-time display of channel settings and status
• Jog/Shuttle wheel and transport controls for efficient timeline navigation and audio editing
• Automation controls for dynamic mixing and real-time level adjustments
• Built-in headphone monitoring for direct, real-time audio feedback
• Programmable soft keys for customization of key editing and mixing functions
• Compact desktop form factor for easy integration into any professional or home studio environment

Included Accessories:

• External 12V power supply
• USB-C cable
• Quick start guide

Applications:

• Ideal for professional audio editing, mixing, and post-production in film, TV, and music production
• Designed for audio engineers working with large, multi-track projects requiring precise control and real-time automation
• Perfect for studio environments needing an intuitive and powerful control surface for Fairlight