Blackmagic Fairlight Live Audio Panel 20

Professional Hardware Control for Fairlight Live

The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Live Audio Panel 20 is a dedicated hardware controller designed to unlock the full potential of Fairlight Live software. Built for high-end broadcast and live production, this panel provides tactile, low-latency control over thousands of audio channels. With its task-based design, engineers can manage complex mixes from stereo to immersive 3D formats with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Intuitive Touchscreen Interface

Each group of 10 faders features a large, high-resolution touchscreen that provides a graphical representation of the entire signal path. Users can instantly view and adjust channel strip information, 6-band EQ curves, dynamics processing, and plugin interfaces. This visual feedback ensures that critical levels and processing parameters are always visible, reducing the need to look at a computer monitor during live broadcasts.

Advanced Broadcast Workflows

Designed for modern IP-based environments, the Fairlight Live Audio Panel 20 supports SMPTE 2110 audio integration. It features PTP clock synchronization for precise timing across networks and sample-level delay compensation to keep audio perfectly aligned with video streams. The panel also integrates seamlessly with ATEM live production switchers via USB-C, enabling Audio Follows Video (AFV) and remote mic preamp adjustments.

Comprehensive Mixing Features

• Spatial Audio: Support for 1D, 2D, 3D, and spherical panning for ambisonics and immersive formats.
• Virtual Soundcheck: Record and replay live performances to fine-tune levels and EQ before going on-air.
• Snapshots: Save and recall the entire mixer state for different segments of a production with smooth transition controls.
• Cue Player: Dedicated hardware triggers for audio jingles, carts, and MIDI-controlled hardware like lighting.
• Redundancy: Dual inputs and user-configurable fail-safe levels ensure maximum reliability for mission-critical broadcasts.