Fairlight Live Audio Panel 10 in a professional live broadcast studio — motorized faders and touchscreen in action

New April 2026 — Blackmagic Design

Blackmagic Fairlight Live
Audio Panel 10

Stop mixing live shows with a mouse. This is the hardware that puts your hands back on the mix.

$2,415

Motorized faders

11.6" touchscreen

USB-C

Plug & play

Free

Fairlight Live software

What changes when you use it

Your hands belong on the mix — not the mouse

Every second you spend clicking through software during a live show is a second you are not mixing. The Fairlight Live Audio Panel 10 gives you physical, tactile control over Fairlight Live — 10 motorized faders that move on snapshot recall, a large 11.6-inch 1080p touchscreen showing everything happening across all 10 channels, and dedicated controls for every critical routing function. Bus, matrix, aux, VCA, sub-masters, talkback — all right there.

It connects via USB-C and is recognized by Fairlight Live automatically. No drivers, no configuration. Just plug in and your hands are on the mix. Dual power options — IEC mains or 12V DC via 4-pin XLR — mean it works in the studio and on location.

This panel was designed alongside working broadcast engineers. The layout reflects how real shows run — not how software demos look. That difference is felt immediately.

Fairlight Live Audio Panel 10 hardware illustration — 10 motorized faders, 11.6-inch touchscreen, and full bus controls

Key features

Built for the speed of live production

10 Motorized faders

10 full-travel flying faders respond to snapshot recalls and software changes in real time. Your hardware stays perfectly in sync with every state change in Fairlight Live.

11.6" 1080p touchscreen

One 1920x1080 LCD touchscreen covers all 10 channels — channel strip info, EQ curves, dynamics settings, plug-in interfaces, and metering. No guesswork about what is on each fader.

Full routing control

Dedicated controls for layers, bus, matrix, aux, VCA, sub-masters, snapshots, cue player, player/recorder, control room monitoring, and masters. Every routing decision is reachable without touching a screen.

Talkback built in

Built-in talkback mic, 4 talkback groups, direct-to-channel and ALL modes. Dedicated 5-pin XLR headset in/out, 3-pin XLR mic input, and dual 6.35mm headphone jacks onboard.

SMPTE-2110 ready

Two 10G RJ45 Ethernet ports for full 2110 IP video and audio network integration. Connect directly into any modern broadcast IP infrastructure — no additional hardware required.

Dual power inputs

IEC C14 mains power plus a 4-pin XLR 12V DC input for external battery use. Run it at a fixed installation or take it on location — both scenarios are fully covered.

Real-world impact

The difference between good and great is speed

When a guest's mic is peaking and the director is counting down to a camera cut, you need your hand on a fader. Not hunting through menus. The Panel 10 closes that gap immediately.

The motorized faders jump to position on every snapshot recall. Cut from commentary to a halftime band, fire the snapshot — the faders are already there. The touchscreen confirms every channel so there is zero ambiguity about what you are touching.

For engineers stepping up from software-only setups, this panel dramatically reduces operational errors on live air. For experienced broadcast mixers, it speaks the same language as traditional consoles — but it is tied to a software platform that scales to thousands of channels. That combination is hard to find at this price point.

Works for

Every live production environment

Live broadcast

News and sports production

Commentary, IFB, program bus, mix-minus — all on the surface. Snapshot recall keeps segment transitions clean under pressure.

Live streaming

Streaming with ATEM

Pair with any ATEM switcher. Camera cuts automatically route the right audio via audio follows video integration.

Podcasting

Video and audio podcasts

Mic levels, headphone mixes, return feeds — all hands-on. Keep your eyes on your guests, not your screen.

Worship

Houses of worship

Build shows in Prep Mode before the service. Fire snapshots for sermon, worship, and announcement transitions without missing a beat.

Home studio

Studio and home setups

Desktop size, broadcast pedigree. Full panel control without needing rack space or a dedicated console room.

Post-production

Studio recording and post

Virtual soundcheck, AFL/PFL monitoring, VCA masters — every Fairlight Live feature is accessible directly from the panel.

Technical specifications

Full spec sheet — SKU DVFL/AAFLP10

Connections

2110 IP network	2 x 10G RJ45 Ethernet — supports 2110 IP video and audio plus analog audio in and out of panel
1G control network	1 x 1G RJ45 for computer connection, configuration and software updates
Computer interface	1 x USB Type-C for computer connection, software configuration and updates
HDMI video output	1 x HDMI Type A — HD or Ultra HD
Analog audio inputs	1 x 3-pin XLR mic level / 1 x 5-pin XLR talkback headset
Analog audio outputs	2 x 3-pin XLR line level / 1 x 5-pin XLR talkback headset / 2 x 6.35mm headphone jacks
Power inputs	1 x IEC C14 mains / 1 x 4-pin XLR 12V DC (for external PSU or battery)

Display

Built-in display	1 x 11.6 inch 1920 x 1080 LCD touch screen
HDMI out resolution	HD or Ultra HD
Video standards	720p50/59.94/60 · 1080i50/59.94/60 · 1080p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60 · 2160p23.98/24/25/29.97/30/50/59.94/60

Controls

Channel faders	10 flying (motorized) faders
Channel rotary knobs	10 multi-function rotary knobs with ring LED indicators
Channel buttons	Select, Solo and Mute per channel
Channel focus	Processing and input controls for selected channel
Contextual rotary knobs	10 rotary knobs for parameters shown on lower row of focus and view screens
Contextual buttons	10 buttons to activate functions shown on upper row of focus and view screens
On Line button	Online mode follows timecode from external source
On Air button	On Air mode locks panel — prevents accidental changes during live output
Player / Recorder keypad	Record performances and rehearsals; playback for virtual sound checks
Cue Player keypad	Jingle/cart player for SFX stingers; MIDI cue triggering for external devices
Snapshots keypad	Store and recall complete mixer settings and configurations
Monitoring keypad	Control room and studio source and monitor circuit selection
Masters keypad	Master views and fader enabling; View Only sends metering to screen
Globals keypad	Forward, back, undo, escape, setup screen access, 3 x user-defined buttons
Talkback keypad	4 talkback groups, direct to channel, ALL; dedicated cue mode button and talkback setup access

Talkback

Built-in microphone	1 x internal talkback microphone
Talkback connections	1 x 5-pin XLR headset / 1 x 3-pin XLR mic input / 2 x 6.35mm headphone sockets / 2 x 3-pin XLR monitor outputs
Talkback selection	Groups, direct to channel, or all
Talkback groups	4

Software and OS

Software included	Fairlight Live / Blackmagic OS / Internal upgrade via updater application
macOS	Mac 15.0 Sequoia / Mac 26.0 Tahoe or later
Windows	Windows 11
Settings control	Fairlight Live software when connected by Ethernet or USB

Power

Power supply	1 x 100–240V AC 50/60Hz internal power supply
Power inputs	1 x IEC C14 socket / 1 x 4-pin XLR 12V DC input for external PSU or battery
Power usage	TBC

Environmental

Operating temperature	0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
Storage temperature	-20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F)
Relative humidity	0% to 90% non-condensing

In the box

Included	Fairlight Live Audio Panel 10 / Welcome wallet with QR code for software download
Warranty	1 Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
SKU	DVFL/AAFLP10

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Fairlight Live
Audio Panel 10

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$2,415

SKU: DVFL/AAFLP10

Blackmagic Fairlight Live Audio Panel 10