Sound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader Controller for the 8-Series

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The Sound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader Control Surface for 8-Series 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 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.

Sound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader Controller - Features:

• Compatible with the 888 and Scorpio at launch, with support for the 833 in a later firmware update
• 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 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
• Ships with USB-A to -B cable, 1/4" to 1/4" TRS, and 10-pin Phoenix Screw Terminal Block

Read the CL-16 FAQ to learn more!

• Voltage: 10-18 V DC at XLR-4. Pin 4 = +, pin 1 = ground
• Current Draw:
  • Min: 560 mA quiescent at 12 V DC in, all USB ports left open
  • Mid: 2.93 A, USB ports total load 5 A
  • Max: 5.51 A, USB ports total load 10 A
• USB-A Ports: 5 V, 1.5 A each
• USB-C Ports: 5 V, 3 A each
• Remote Ports:
  • Power: 5 V, 1 A available on pin 10
  • Input: 60k ohm typical input Z. Vih = 3.5 V min, Vil = 1.5 V max
  • Output: 100 ohm output Z when configured as output
• Foot Switch: 1k ohm typical input Z. Connect to ground to operate (active low)
• Dimensions: (H x W x D):
  • Screen Folded Down: 3.15 x 17.13 x 12.96 in | 8.01 x 43.52 x 32.913 cm
  • Screen Folded Up: 5.76 x 17.13 x 14.13 in | 14.64 x 43.52 x 35.90 cm
• Weight: 10 lb 6 oz | 4.71 kg