Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Channel Fader 12 motorized faders

Professional Audio Mixing Surface

The Fairlight Console Channel Fader provides 12 precision motorized faders for hands-on control of software audio parameters. Each channel strip includes dedicated solo, mute and automation buttons alongside an LED status display. The unit is built for engineers who need tactile, immediate access to mix levels and channel states during recording, post-production or live broadcast sessions.

Integration Into A Studio Workflow

The console connects to a workstation running Fairlight software, where its keys can be mapped to suit specific tasks such as dialogue editing, music mixing or sound design. Motorised faders reflect automation data in real time, freeing the operator from mouse-driven adjustments and allowing simultaneous moves across multiple channels. The layout keeps transport, navigation and channel controls within reach so the engineer stays focused on the timeline.

Upgrading From Mouse-Only Mixing

Moving to this hardware replaces software-only fader rides with physical faders that return visual and tactile feedback on every pass. The jump is worthwhile when session complexity grows beyond a few tracks, when automation precision matters or when collaborative sessions demand a shared, hardware reference point. Studios staying entirely in-the-box with low track counts will not gain the same workflow acceleration.