The Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40 is a high-end desktop control surface featuring 40 motorized faders and four large touchscreen displays, designed for professional live audio mixing in demanding broadcast and live production environments. With direct access to layers, buses, matrix, aux, VCA groups and submasters, it delivers maximum control and speed.

The four integrated touchscreens provide real-time channel strip information, levels, EQ, dynamics processing and plug-in control, enabling operators to manage complex mixes efficiently. The Fairlight Live Audio Panel 40 is ideal for large-scale live productions and broadcast workflows, with full integration into Fairlight Live systems.

Key Features

• 40 motorized faders for maximum control
• 4 large touchscreen displays
• Direct access to layers, bus, matrix, aux, VCA and submasters
• Advanced monitoring and control via touchscreens
• Integrated talkback functionality
• Fully integrated with Fairlight Live
• Ideal for large live and broadcast productions

Connections

• 2 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet (SMPTE-2110 IP video/audio)
• 1 x 1G RJ45 control network
• 1 x HDMI monitor output
• 1 x HDMI video output (Type A)
• 1 x USB-C computer interface
• 1 x 3-pin XLR mic input
• 1 x 5-pin XLR talkback headset input
• 2 x 3-pin XLR line outputs
• 1 x 5-pin XLR talkback headset output
• 2 x 6.35mm headphone outputs
• 2 x IEC C14 power inputs

Display

• 4 x 11.6” touchscreen displays (1920 x 1080)
• HD and Ultra HD monitoring via HDMI output
• Supports 720p, 1080i/p and 2160p video standards

Controls

• 40 flying faders
• 40 multifunction rotary encoders with LED rings
• Select, Solo and Mute per channel
• Channel focus with processing and input controls
• Contextual encoders and buttons
• Player/Recorder controls for recording and playback
• Cue Player for jingles, SFX and MIDI triggers
• Snapshots for storing and recalling settings
• Control room and monitoring selection
• Master and global control keys
• On Air and Online modes

Talkback

• Built-in talkback microphone
• Headset support via XLR
• 4 talkback groups + direct channel or ALL
• Monitoring via headphones and XLR outputs

Software

• Includes Fairlight Live software
• Blackmagic OS
• Internal software updates via updater