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

Manufacturer: Sound Devices
SKU: SND-CL-16
Regular price $5,995.00 USD
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The 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 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.

In 2021, the CL-16 won 57th CAS Outstanding Product in Production and AMPS Excellence in a Production Audio Product.


    • Compatible with the 833, 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
    • 32 multi-function rotary controls for EQ, pan, channels 17-32 gains, bus gains, output gains, and more
    • Large, sunlight-readable LCD screen folds down for easy and safe storage and transport
    • 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 (not included)
    • 16 ultra-smooth gliding Penny & Giles 100 mm linear faders – best feeling faders on the market
    • Quick bottom panel access for field servicing of faders 
    • Ships with USB-A to -B cable, 1/4″ to 1/4″ TRS, and 10-pin Phoenix Screw Terminal Block



    • Power
      • 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
      • 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
      • Screen Folded Down
        • 8.01 cm X 43.52 cm X 32.913 cm
        • 3.15 in. X 17.13 in. X 12.96 in.
      • Screen Folded Up
        • 14.64 cm X 43.52 cm X 35.90 cm
        • 5.76 in. X 17.13 in. X 14.13 in.
      Weight
      • 4.71 kg
      • 10 lbs 6 oz


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