Sound Devices CL-16 8-Series Control Surface

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.

• Compatible with the Scorpio and 888 at launch (833 support coming later)

• 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

Learn more via the offical CL-16 FAQ