The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40 is the flagship desktop control surface in the Fairlight Live panel family, purpose-built for high-stakes live broadcast audio mixing. With 40 motorized flying faders and four 11.6-inch Full HD touchscreens, it gives broadcast engineers true hands-on command of large, complex mixes without banking, layering, or losing their place during a live show. Channel strips, levels, EQ, dynamics processing, and plug-in interfaces are presented directly on the touchscreens, while dedicated controls for layers, bus, matrix, aux, VCA, sub-masters, and talkback keep every part of the mix a single touch away.

Engineered for modern SMPTE-2110 broadcast facilities, the Audio Panel 40 connects over dual 10G Ethernet for 2110 IP video and audio, with a separate 1G management port and USB-C for computer connection, configuration, and software updates. Built-in analog XLR I/O, headphone outputs, and dedicated talkback headset connections make it a complete mixing position for live productions, outside broadcast trucks, sports, and large-venue events. The panel drives Blackmagic's software-based Fairlight Live mixer, which supports advanced workflows including spatial audio mixing.

As the top of the Fairlight Live panel lineup, the Panel 40 doubles the fader count and touchscreen real estate of the Audio Panel 20 and far exceeds the compact Audio Panel 10, making it the right choice for engineers mixing the largest live broadcasts. Redundant dual internal power supplies and rugged hardware controls give it the reliability professionals demand when there is no second take.

Features

• 40 motorized flying faders for hands-on control of large live mixes without banking or layering
• Four 11.6-inch 1920x1080 LCD touchscreens display channel strips, levels, EQ, dynamics, and plug-in interfaces
• Dedicated controls for layers, bus, matrix, aux, VCA, sub-masters, and talkback
• Dual 10G Ethernet for SMPTE-2110 IP video and audio, plus a 1G management port
• Built-in analog XLR audio I/O with talkback headset and headphone connections
• Drives the software-based Fairlight Live mixer, including spatial audio and 2110 broadcast workflows
• Redundant dual internal power supplies for reliable live operation
• USB-C and HDMI connectivity for computer connection and monitoring

Technical Specifications

• Motorized Faders: 40 flying faders
• Touchscreens: 4 x 11.6 inch 1920 x 1080 LCD touch screens
• IP Network: 2 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet (SMPTE-2110 IP video/audio)
• Management Port: 1 x 1G RJ45 for computer connection, configuration and software updates
• Analog Audio In: 1 x 3-pin XLR (mic level), 1 x 5-pin XLR (talkback headset)
• Analog Audio Out: 2 x 3-pin XLR (line level), 1 x 5-pin XLR (talkback headset), 2 x 6.35mm headphone jacks
• USB: 1 x USB Type-C for computer connection and software updates
• Video Output: 1 x HDMI Type A
• Power: 2 x IEC C14 power inputs (internal power supplies)
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
• Storage Temperature: -20 to 60 C (-4 to 140 F)
• Humidity: 0% to 90% non-condensing

What's Included

• Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40
• Welcome wallet with QR code for software download