CL-16 LINEAR FADER CONTROL SURFACE FOR 8-SERIES MIXER-RECORDERS
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Welcome to the CL-16 The 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.
Table of Contents PANEL VIEWS 3 LCD DISPLAY 7 CONNECTING THE CL-16 8 POWER ON/OFF 8 UNPLUGGING CL-16 8 UPDATING FIRMWARE 8 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW 10 CHANNEL STRIP 10 MODES/METER VIEWS 11 ANALOG FEEL 13 OUTPUTS 13 TRANSPORT CONTROL 13 MODE BUTTONS 13 METADATA BUTTONS 13 USER ASSIGNABLE BUTTONS 13 RETURN/COM BUTTONS 13 METER BUTTON 13 MENU BUTTON 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 SERVICING FADERS 15 DECLARATION 18 CL-16 User Guide 2
Panel Views TOP 18. Sunlight-Readable Fold-Down LCD 6. Stop Button 5. Upper Row Multi-Function Knobs 7. Record Button 4. Middle Row Multi-Function Knobs 8. Mode Buttons 9. Metadata Buttons 3. Trim/Mute Pots w/ring LEDs. 10. User-Assignable Buttons 2. PFL/Sel Toggle Switches. 11 Rtn Buttons 12. Com Send Buttons 13. Meter Button 14. Menu Button 15. Toggle Switches 1. Penny & Giles Faders 1. PENNY & GILES FADERS Adjusts fader levels for channels 1-16. -Inf to +16 dB fader range.
11. RETURN BUTTONS Dedicated buttons for monitoring the various returns in headphones 12. COM SEND BUTTONS Press to talk. Routes the selected slate mic to destinations configured in the Com Send Routing menus. 13. METER BUTTON Press to return to the default home LCD view and current HP preset. Also duplicates the functionality of the Meter button on the 8-Series front panel. 14. MENU BUTTON Duplicates the assigned functions of the Menu button on the 8-Series front panel.
Panel Views BOTTOM Removable screws for service panel 1/4” 20 screw hole for mounting CL-16 User Guide 5
Panel Views BACK DC Input 4-pin XLR (M) accepts 1018 V DC 10-Pin Phoenix connector with programmable input/output pins for remote control 1/4” TRS Jack Headphone Connection to Mixer-Recorder USB-B Connection to 8-Series Mixer-Recorder 5-port USB hub with (two USB-C and three USB-A) for peripherals 1/4” TRS Jack Mappable Foot Pedal Control FRONT 1/8” TRS Jack Headphone Output CL-16 User Guide 1/4” TRS Jack Headphone Output 6
2. Upper Row Knob Descriptor 4. Upper Row Fields 3. Middle Row Fields 5. Main Info Area 20. Channel or Bus meters 1. Middle Row Knob descriptor 6. Main LR Mix Meters 7. Take Name 8. Scene Name 9. Take No. 10. Notes 11. User button 1-5 descriptors 14. Frame Rate 23. Drive/Power Info Area 22. Meter View Name 18. Channel or Bus Name fields 19. Linked Channels 21. Customisable Color Channel Group Indicators 16. Sync/Sample Rate 12. TC Counter 13. Absolute and Remaining Time Counter 1.
23. DRIVE/POWER INFO AREA • Displays SSD, SD1, and SD2 remaining record time. • Displays 8-Series and CL-16 power source health and voltage.
Connecting to Your 8-Series Mixer-Recorder Begin with both the CL-16 and your 8-Series mixer-recorder powered down. 1. Using the supplied USB-A to USB-B cable, connect the 8-Series USB-A port to CL-16 USB-B port. 2. Connect the 8-Series’ 1/4” TRS headphone out jack to the CL-16’s 1/4” TRS “To 8-Series Headphone Out” jack using supplied cable. 3. Connect a 10-18 V DC power source using a 4-pin XLR (F) to the DC Input of the CL-16. Power source not included. 4. Power on the 8-Series Mixer-Recorder.
Operational Overview The CL-16 combines the paradigm of a traditional mixer channel strip with the multi-function capability of a modern digital mixer. Once you become familiar with the various controls, different modes and their asssociated meter views, the vast potential of your 8-Series mixer/recorder will become apparent. All 8-Series functions (channels, buses, outputs, menus metadata, coms) can be controlled from the CL-16.
Modes/Meter Views The CL-16 has various operation modes (listed below). Changing a mode changes the function of the multi-function knobs and in some cases, switches the LCD Meter View. The function and/or value of the multi-function knobs are displayed in the Upper and Middle Row LCD fields and in the top left corner descriptor fields. CH 1-16 (DEFAULT HOME METER VIEW) Press Meter button to always get back to this default home meter view.
CHANNEL SELECTS 1-32 (FAT CHANNELS) A FAT channel is an often-used term in digital consoles to describe a display mode for setting parameters for a selected channel. It is equivalent to the Channel Screen on the 8-Series. When Ch 1-16 meters are displayed, move a toggle right towards ‘Sel’ to select a fat channel for Ch 1-16. When Ch 17-32 meters are displayed, move a toggle right towards ‘Sel’ to select a fat channel for Ch 17-32. To exit a Fat Channel, press Meter or move the channel’s toggle right again.
How to make the CL-16 feel like an analog mixer An analog mixer’s channel strip typically includes trim, fader, solo, mute, pan and EQ. The CL-16 has a similar feel with its dedicated faders, trims, solos (PFLs), and mutes. By setting the CL-16 to an EQ mode e.g. LF EQ (Hold Bank then Arm), the channel strip’s upper and middle knob give access to EQ control and provide more of an analog channel strip feel.
Specifications Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest information available on all Sound Devices products, visit our website: www.sounddevices.com. VOLTAGE 10-18 V DC at XLR-4. Pin 4 = +, pin 1 = ground. CURRENT DRAW (MIN) 560 mA quiescent at 12 V DC in, all USB ports left open CURRENT DRAW (MID) 2.93 A, USB ports total load 5A CURRENT DRAW (MAX) 5.51 A, USB ports total load 10A USB-A PORTS 5 V, 1.
Servicing Faders The CL-16 features field-serviceable Penny & Giles faders. The faders can be quickly changed with minimal effort. TO REMOVE A FADER: STEP 1 Remove fader knob by gently pulling up. STEP 2 Remove the screws that hold the fader in place. One above and one below the fader.
STEP 3 Flip the unit over to access the fader port. Remove the two screws and remove the cover. STEP 4 Disconnect the fader electrical connections by pulling gently.
STEP 5 Remove the fader. TO INSTALL A NEW FADER REVERSE THE PREVIOUS STEPS: STEP 6 Insert the fader. STEP 7 Reconnect the fader electrical connections. STEP 8 Replace the rear panel and back access screws. STEP 9 Replace the two fader screws. STEP 10 Replace the fader knob.
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