Sound Devices CL-16 Linear Fader 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 12V DC.

Sound Devices CL-16 Features

• 16 dedicated rotary trim controls
• 16 dedicated faders
• 16 ultra-smooth gliding Penny & Giles 100 mm linear faders
• Quick bottom panel access for field servicing of faders
• 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
• High-reliability, silent, soft-touch buttons for key functions like record, stop, metadata, coms, returns, and more
• 5 user-assignable buttons
• Built-in 5-port USB hub with (2 USB-C and 3 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)

• CL-16 Linear Fader 8-Series Control Surface1
• USB-A to -B cable1
• 1/4″ to 1/4″ TRS1
• 10-pin Phoenix Screw Terminal Block1

• Power
  • Voltage: 10-18 V DC at XLR-4. Pin 4 = +, pin 1 = ground.
  • Current Draw
    • (Min) 560 mA quiescent at 12V DC in, all USB ports left open
    • (Mid) 2.93 A, USB ports total load 5A
    • (Max) 5.51 A, USB ports total load 10A
• USB
  • USB-A Ports 5V, 1.5A each
  • USB-C Ports 5V, 3A each
• Remote Ports
  • Power: 5V, 1 A available on pin 10
  • Input: 60k ohm typical input Z. Vih = 3.5V min, Vil = 1.5 V max
  • Output: 100 ohm output Z when configured as output
• Foot Switch1k ohm typical input Z. Connect to ground to operate (active low).
• Dimensions
  • Screen Folded Down: 3.15x17.13x12.96" (8.01x43.52x32.913 cm)
  • Screen Folded Up: 5.76x17.13x14.13" (14.64x43.52x35.9 cm)
  • Weight10 lbs 6 oz (4.71 kg)