Blackmagic Fairlight PCIe Audio Accelerator
Key Features:
- For DaVinci Resolve 17 Systems
- 64-Channel MADI I/O via BNC Jacks
- Up to 2000 Ultralow-Latency Tracks
- Up to 256 Buses plus 512 Bus Elements
- Up to 128 Record Channels
- Channel Formats up to 26.0
- High-Resolution Audio up to 192 kHz
- Port for Fairlight Audio Interface
- Supports Fairlight Audio MADI Upgrade
- Single Half-Length PCIe x4 Board
Greatly expand the audio capabilities of your DaVinci Resolve 17 system with the Blackmagic Design Fairlight PCIe Audio Accelerator, a half-length PCIe card that supports up to 2000 tracks (all with ultralow latency), 256 buses plus 512 bus elements, 128 record channels, 64-channel MADI I/O, and up to 16 different speaker sets.
With its high-resolution audio formats, potent channel and bus facilities, and compliance with complex surround setups, the Fairlight PCIe Audio Accelerator takes the performance of your DaVinci Resolve 17 system to a level that can satisfy the most demanding power user. Refine every track and bus with up to six Resolve, VST, or Audio Units plug-ins, multiband EQ, and full plug-in automation.
64-Channel I/O
75-ohm BNC MADI I/O connectors for up to 64 channels of input and output at 48 kHz
Connects to Fairlight Audio Interface
MADI Upgrade via SATA
High-Resolution Audio
Extreme Capabilities
Channel Facilities
- Elastic wave time warping and sample rate conversion
- 6-band EQ, 4-band clip-based EQ, expander/gate, compressor, and limiter
- Up to six Resolve, VST, or Audio Units plug-ins
- Up to six Resolve, VST, or Audio Units clip-based plug-ins
- Mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1 up to 26.0, and other 3D channel formats
- Up to 16 VCA groups
- Direct out and in-place solo
FlexBus Structure
- Up to 512 mono bus elements, organized in any format from mono to 26.0
- Mono, stereo, 5.1, 7.1 up to 26.0, and other 3D bus formats
- Up to 10 bus sends per channel and bus with independent level control
- Up to 10 post-fader bus sends per channel and bus
- Automatic and flexible delay compensation
Bus Facilities
- 4-band EQ
- Compressor and limiter
- Up to six Resolve, VST, or Audio Units pre-fader plug-ins
- Direct out
Plug-Ins
- Up to six Resolve, VST, or Audio Units plug-ins on any channel or bus
- Tactile control of plug-ins from the Fairlight audio editor (available separately)
- Plug-ins are fully controllable with automation
Monitoring
- Up to four simultaneous sources
- Source from internal buses or external inputs
- Up to 16 different speaker sets
- Customizable fold up and fold down when crossing formats
- Optional B-Chain processor for cinematic setups with up to 64 speakers
Space-Saving Design
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OS Compatibility |
macOS 10.15 or Later Windows 10 (64-Bit) |
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Bit Depth |
32-Bit Floating Point Processing |
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Sample Rates |
44.1, 48, 96, and 192 kHz |
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Ports |
1 x BNC Female MADI Input 1 x BNC Female MADI Output 1 x Proprietary Multipin Fairlight Audio Interface Connector |
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Expansion Capabilities |
Supports Fairlight Audio MADI Upgrade via SATA Connectors 1, 2, and 3 |
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PCIe Card Length |
Single Half-Length PCIe x4 Board |
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Impedance |
BNC Input and Output: 75 Ohms |
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Tracks |
2000 Mono Audio Tracks at 48 kHz 1000 Mono Audio Tracks at 96 kHz 500 Mono Audio Tracks at 192 kHz |
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Channels |
64 Input Channels at 48 kHz 64 Output Channels at 48 kHz 128 Record Channels at 48 kHz 64 Record Channels at 96 kHz 32 Record Channels at 192 kHz |
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Channel Formats |
Mono, Stereo, 5.1, 7.1 up to 26.0, and Other 3D Channel Formats |
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Busses |
256 Buses plus 512 Bus Elements at 48 kHz 256 Buses plus 256 Bus Elements at 96 kHz 256 Buses plus 128 Bus Elements at 192 kHz |
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Power Usage |
14 W |
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Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
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Storage Temperature |
-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C |
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Relative Humidity |
0 to 90% Noncondensing |
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PCIe Card Length |
7.4" / 18.7 cm |
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Weight |
7.7 oz / 216.9 g |
In the Box:
- Blackmagic Design Fairlight PCIe Audio Accelerator
- Limited 1-Year Warranty
