Sound Devices CL-16, Linear Fader Control Surface for 8-Series

The Sound Devices 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.

In 2021, the CL-16 won 57th CAS Outstanding Product in Production and AMPS Excellence in a Production Audio Product.

• Compatible with the 833, 888, and Scorpio
• 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
• 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 for easy and safe storage and transport
• 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 via USB-B
• 12 V DC-powered via 4-pin XLR (not included)
• 16 ultra-smooth gliding Penny & Giles 100 mm linear faders – best feeling faders on the market
• Quick bottom panel access for field servicing of faders 
• Ships with USB-A to -B cable, 1/4″ to 1/4″ TRS, and 10-pin Phoenix Screw Terminal Block