Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40 mixer

Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40
Professional desktop audio control surface designed for Fairlight Live, providing advanced hands-on control for large-scale live broadcasts, sports productions, and complex audio workflows.

40 Motorized Faders
Features 40 flying motorized faders for fast, precise control of large channel counts during live productions.

Four Full HD Touchscreens
Includes four 11.6-inch touchscreen displays that provide detailed access to channels, metering, processing, EQ, dynamics, and plug-ins.

Multi-Function Rotary Controls
Equipped with 40 rotary knobs with LED indicators for intuitive adjustment of channel and processing parameters.

Dedicated Channel Controls
Provides Select, Solo, and Mute buttons for every channel, enabling fast operation during live mixing.

Channel Focus Section
Offers direct access to processing and input controls for the selected channel.

Contextual Workflow Controls
Includes 40 contextual buttons and 40 contextual rotary controls that automatically adapt to the active workflow.

Layer-Based Mixing
Supports multiple control layers, allowing operators to manage extensive channel counts efficiently.

Bus Management Controls
Provides direct control of buses and routing functions for professional broadcast audio workflows.

Matrix Routing Control
Enables flexible routing and distribution of audio to multiple destinations.

Aux Send Control
Allows quick management of monitor mixes and auxiliary audio feeds.

VCA Group Control
Supports VCA group management for controlling multiple channels from a single master control.

Sub-Master Control
Provides dedicated access to sub-master functions for streamlined mixing workflows.

Integrated Talkback System
Includes dedicated controls for communication with production teams, talent, and operators.

Built-In Talkback Microphone
Features an integrated microphone for immediate production communication.

Four Talkback Groups
Supports communication with up to four separate talkback groups, individual channels, or all destinations simultaneously.

Cue Player Controls
Dedicated controls for triggering audio cues, stingers, carts, and MIDI-controlled events.

Player and Recorder Controls
Supports recording, playback, and virtual sound check workflows directly from the panel.

Snapshot Recall System
Stores and recalls complete mixer settings and configurations for fast production changes.

Control Room Monitoring
Provides source selection and monitor control functions for professional monitoring environments.

On Air Protection Mode
Features a dedicated On Air button that helps secure the mixer during live broadcasts.

Online Synchronization
Supports synchronization with external timecode sources for broadcast workflows.

SMPTE 2110 IP Support
Designed for SMPTE 2110 IP video and audio environments using dual 10G Ethernet connectivity.

Dual 10G Ethernet Connections
Provides two 10G RJ45 Ethernet ports for high-performance IP audio and video operation.

Dedicated Control Network Port
Includes a separate 1G Ethernet connection for configuration, management, and software updates.

USB-C Computer Connectivity
Offers USB-C connectivity for computer integration, setup, configuration, and software updates.

HDMI Monitoring Output
Includes HDMI output supporting both HD and Ultra HD monitoring displays.

Professional Audio Connections
Features XLR microphone input, XLR monitor outputs, talkback headset connections, and dual headphone outputs.

Dual Internal Power Supplies
Includes dual internal AC power supplies with dual IEC power inputs for improved operational reliability.

Fully Integrated with Fairlight Live
Designed specifically for seamless operation with Fairlight Live software and workflows.

Built for Large Broadcast Productions
Ideal for major live events, sports broadcasts, production facilities, broadcast control rooms, and complex multi-operator environments.

General Specifications
Device Type: Live audio mixing control surface
Application: Professional live audio mixing
Form Factor: Desktop
Compatibility: Fairlight Live
Integration: Fully integrated with Fairlight Live

Control Surface
Motorized Faders: 40 flying faders
Rotary Knobs: 40 multifunction rotary knobs with ring LED indicators
Channel Buttons: Select, Solo, Mute per channel
Contextual Rotary Knobs: 40
Contextual Buttons: 40
Channel Focus Controls: Supported
On Line Button: Supported
On Air Button: Supported

Display
Built-In Displays: 4 x 11.6 inch LCD touchscreen
Display Resolution: 1920 x 1080 per display
HDMI Monitor Output: 1
HDMI Output Format: HD and Ultra HD

Video Standards
720p: 50, 59.94, 60
1080i: 50, 59.94, 60
1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
2160p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60

Network Connections
2110 IP Video and Audio Network: 2 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet
1G Control Network: 1 x 1G RJ45 Ethernet
2110 Support: IP video and audio senders and receivers
Analog Audio over Panel: Supported

Audio Connections
Mic Input: 1 x 3-pin XLR
Talkback Headset Input: 1 x 5-pin XLR
Line Outputs: 2 x 3-pin XLR
Talkback Headset Output: 1 x 5-pin XLR
Headphone Outputs: 2 x 6.35 mm jack

Computer Connections
USB Interface: 1 x USB Type-C
HDMI Video Output: 1 x HDMI Type A
Configuration: Ethernet or USB
Software Updates: Supported via USB Type-C or Ethernet

Mixing Controls
Layers Control: Supported
Bus Control: Supported
Matrix Control: Supported
Aux Control: Supported
VCA Control: Supported
Sub-Master Control: Supported
Talkback Control: Supported

Keypads
Player/Recorder Keypad: Supported
Cue Player Keypad: Supported
Snapshots Keypad: Supported
Control Room and Monitoring Keypad: Supported
Masters Keypad: Supported
Globals Keypad: Supported
Talkback Keypad: Supported

Talkback
Built-In Talkback Microphone: 1
Talkback Groups: 4
Talkback Selection: Groups, Direct to Channel, All
Talkback Headset Connection: 5-pin XLR
Dedicated Cue Mode: Supported

Software
Included Software: Fairlight Live
Operating System: Blackmagic OS
macOS Support: Mac 15.0 Sequoia, Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later
Windows Support: Windows 11
Internal Software Upgrade: Supported

Power
Power Supplies: 2 x Internal 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Inputs: 2 x IEC C14
Redundant Power Inputs: Supported

Environmental
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 Specifications
Width: 1338 mm
Depth: 478 mm
Height: 273 mm