Blackmagic Fairlight Audio Interface

Form Factor

Rackmount (Rack-Mountable with Included Hardware)

Display

12 x Multi-Segment LED Meter

Channels of I/O

Analog:

10 Inputs / 12 Outputs

Digital:

20 Inputs / 24 Outputs

Max Sample Rate/Resolution

192 kHz / 24-Bit

Number of Mic Preamps

2

Input Level Adjustment

2 x via Software

Solo/Mute

None

Pad

None

High-Pass Filter

None

Expansion Slots

None

Analog Audio I/O

2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)

1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line/8-Channel Input (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)

1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line/8-Channel Output (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)

4 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output

Phantom Power

+48 V, Selectable On/Off

Digital Audio I/O

1 x RCA Coaxial AES3 / S/PDIF Input

1 x RCA Coaxial AES3 / S/PDIF Output

2 x DB-25 AES3 In/Out (AES 59/Tascam Pinout)

Host Connection / USB

1 x DVI-D (DL) (Blackmagic Design Fairlight Proprietary)

USB (Non-Host)

None

Sync I/O

1 x BNC Word Clock Input

1 x BNC Word Clock Output

1 x BNC Video Sync Input

1 x BNC Video Sync Out/Thru

Network I/O

None

MIDI I/O

1 x DIN 5-Pin Input

1 x DIN 5-Pin Output

Other I/O

1 x DB-25 25-Pin GPIO In/Out

1 x DE-9/DB-9 9-Pin Control Input

1 x DE-9/DB-9 9-Pin Control Output

Wireless Connectivity

None

Memory Card Slot

None

Frequency Response

Inputs:

20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB

Outputs:

20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.05/-0.5 dB

Gain/Trim Range

Mic Inputs:

+21.5 to +71.5 dB

Hi-Z Inputs:

+0 to +50 dB

Max Input Level

Mic Inputs:

+2.5 dBu

Line/Hi-Z Inputs:

+24 dBu

Max Output Level

Analog Outputs:

+24 dBu

Impedance

Mic Inputs:

2 Kilohms

Hi-Z Inputs:

> 1 Megohm

Line Inputs:

15 Kilohms

Analog Outputs:

50 Ohms

BNC Inputs:

75 Ohms

BNC Inputs:

75 Ohms

Dynamic Range

Combo XLR-1/4" Inputs:

108 dB (Unweighted, Min Gain)

DB-25 Inputs:

110 dB (Unweighted)

Outputs:

109 dB (Unweighted)

THD+N

Combo XLR-1/4" Inputs:

0.001% (Unweighted, 1 kHz, Min Gain, at -1 dBFS)

DB-25 Inputs:

0.001% (Unweighted, 1 kHz)

Outputs:

0.002%

EIN

Mic Inputs:

-127 dBu (150-Ohm Source, +40 dB Gain)

Sample Rates

44.1 / 48 / 96 / 192 kHz

Sample Rate Conversion

On S/PDIF Inputs

Bit Depths

24-Bit

Sync Sources

AES3, Internal, S/PDIF, Word Clock

OS Compatibility

macOS 10.15 or Later

Windows 10 (64-Bit Only)

Included Software

None

Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins

Proprietary

Mobile Device Compatibility

None

Power Requirements

AC Input

AC Input Power

100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

Power Consumption

40 W

Rackmount Size

1 RU

Operating Humidity

0 to 90%

Operating Temperature

32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Storage Temperature

-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

Dimensions

18.97 x 11 x 1.74" / 48.18 x 27.9 x 4.42 cm

Weight

9.0 lb / 4.1 kg