Sound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader Control Surface

Name: CL-16 Linear Fader Control Surface
Brand: Sound Devices

32-channel Control Surface for Sound Devices Scorpio and 8-series Digital Mixers with 16 Faders, 16 Rotary Trim Knobs, 32 Multi-function Knobs, Transport Controls, and LCD Display

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Sound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader Control Surface

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Sound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader Control Surface

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Dedicated Control Surface for Your Sound Devices Digital Mixer

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Take control over your Sound Devices Scorpio or 8-series digital mixer with the Sound Devices CL-16 linear fader control surface. With a familiar analog console-style design, the CL-16 puts everything you need to craft great mixes right at your fingertips. Featuring 16 high-quality long-throw faders, 16 dedicated rotary trim knobs, and 32 multi-function rotary controls, the CL-16 gives you instant access to the most common console controls, including EQ, pan, solo, mute, and bus and output gain. The CL-16 boasts plug-and-play connectivity with your Scorpio or 8-series mixer, without any additional user configuration, and it offers up to 10 user-assignable buttons, and the ability to save and edit scenes and store take notes and metadata. The CL-16 also includes a 5-port USB hub for your USB peripheral devices, 1/4” and 1/8” headphone jacks, and a remote 10-pin connector to customize the wiring of your LEDs and switches. At Sweetwater, Sound Devices is well regarded for their top-of-the line digital mixers, and the CL-16 makes them better than ever, giving you the convenience of digital mixing with the streamlined workflow of an analog console.

Compatible with Scorpio and 8-series mixers

The CL-16 control surface provides seamless integration with Sound Devices’ Scorpio and 8-series digital mixers via USB connection. Simply plug the CL-16 into your Scorpio or 8-series device, boot it up, and it’s ready to go without any additional configuration. Once connected, the CL-16 can control all Scorpio and 8-series mixer functions, including channels, buses, outputs, metadata menus, and communication, with corresponding information displayed on its easy-to-read LCD display. And, if for some reason, you need to disconnect the CL-16 from your mixer in the middle of a session, no problem. You can do so without damaging the unit, and your levels will remain static until you manually transfer controls back to your mixer.

Note: The Sound Devices CL-16 is currently compatible with the Sound Devices Scorpio and Sound Devices 888. Support for the 833 is forthcoming. For questions, please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer.

Digital control with an analog feel

Nothing beats the flexibility and versatility of digital mixers; however, there is something to be said for the familiarity and intuitiveness of analog-style mixing. With the CL-16, you get the best of both worlds. Featuring dedicated faders, trims, solos buttons, and mutes on channels 1-16, the CL-16 mimics analog console workflow. A handy transport control includes stop/start and record buttons, with a red indicator light when recording is in progress. A selection of mode buttons lets you quickly reconfigure the CL-16s control buttons and knobs, so you can access pan, HPF and LPF, delay, polarity flip, and more all within the CL-16’s compact footprint.

Save scenes and customize your workflow with user-assignable controls

Whether you’re using it in a permanent installation or as part of your portable sound rig, the CL-16 gives you ample customization options for fast and efficient operation. The CL-16 includes 10 user-assignable buttons split into two banks, with a simple-to-use Learn Mode for mapping controls. The CL-16s metadata buttons also give you the ability to save and edit scenes for repeatable use, and store take numbers along with notes for quick reference. With the CL-16, you can pull up the right mix settings for live performances and recordings with ease time after time.