Another Sound Devices Sneak Peak! This time, the CL-16

24th Jan 2020

Sound Devices just announced another upcoming addition to the 8 Series accessory lineup. This time giving us a sneak peak of the CL-16 Controller Surface for their 8 Series recorders. The final product isn't confirmed, but we can expect to see this ready to go by Summer:

CL-16 Sneak Peak!

The CL-16 Linear Fader Control Surface for 888 and Scorpio combines the simplicity of traditional analog consoles with the power and flexibility of digital consoles. This bespoke control surface enhances the experience of cart-based mixing with its intuitive operation, 16 silky-smooth faders, 16 dedicated trims, and a glorious panoramic LCD. All of this is elegantly engineered into a 16.3”-wide compact unit which fits in a cart and operates from 12 V DC.

  • Compatible with the 888 and Scorpio
  • 16 dedicated rotary trim controls
  • 16 dedicated faders
  • Intuitive design philosophy where channels 1-16 have dedicated, non-banking controls like a traditional analog console, and other important features may be quickly accessed
  • Large, sunlight-readable LCD screen folds down for easy and safe storage and transport
  • 32 multi-function rotary controls for EQ, pan, channels 17-32 gains, bus gains, output gains, and more
  • New high-reliability, silent, soft-touch buttons for key functions like record, stop, metadata, coms, returns, and more
  • Five user-assignable buttons
  • Built-in 5-port USB hub with (two USB-C and three USB-A) for keyboards, SD-Remote tablet, and other USB peripherals
  • 1/4” and 1/8” headphone jacks
  • Remote 10-Pin connector for custom wiring of LEDs and switches, along with 1/4” foot pedal input
  • Connects to 888 and Scorpio via USB-B
  • 12 V DC-powered via 4-pin XLR
  • 16 ultra-smooth gliding Penny & Giles 100 mm linear faders – best feeling faders on the market
  • Quick bottom panel access for field servicing and cleaning of faders 

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