Description

In the fast-paced production landscape, the CL-12 linear fader controller meets a growing demand from production professionals who must make quick transitions between cart and over-the-shoulder applications. The optional accessory significantly expands the mixing capability of the 6-Series mixer/recorder line. The CL-12 attaches directly to any 6-Series mixer with minimal cables, making transitions between cart-based setups and over-the-shoulder workflows quick and easy.

The CL-12 is compatible with the 688, the 664 and the 633. With the CL-12, the 688 gains a 3-band parametric equalizer for each of its 12 inputs, shortcut access to SuperSlot™ wireless receiver data (when used with the SL-6), and MixAssist™ and Dugan automix monitoring. Not all features on the CL-12 are available with every 6-Series mixer/recorder. For more information, view the CL-12 Feature Comparison Chart.

The CL-12 also includes ports for a USB keyboard connection for efficient metadata entry, and for powering an optional USB lamp.

Beautiful Form & Function

The CL-12 comes in two models. The standard CL-12 is designed to be a sleek and durable mixing surface with robust black aluminum side panels. Tactile controls, including illuminated buttons and twelve easy-to-use manual faders, combine with LED metering to improve the whole mixing experience.

Dedicated Tactile Controls

The CL-12 features large, backlit transport buttons for record and stop, as well as numerous dedicated buttons for fast access to menus and other key functionality, such as track arming, naming, and routing. Metadata entry is a button press away, and there are buttons for PFL, HPF, phase inversion, COMs and RTNs. There are even three user-definable buttons for flexible customization.

Headphone Monitoring

A 1/4-inch to 1/4-inch headphone cable is also provided to allow monitoring from the CL-12, plus it adds a low-resistance ground connection, giving extra robustness to the mixer/controller combo in the presence of static shock. The CL-12 also contains an 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) port on the front panel.

Powering

A USB A-to-B cable provides both power and control. Sound Devices recommends always using the supplied USB cable and 1/4-inch headphone cable for optimum CL-12 performance. Although optional for the 688, a micro USB power cord (not provided with the CL-12) is required as a DC Power Boost for CL-12 integration with the 664 and 633.

For more information, including product specs, see the CL-12 Sell Sheet.

Key Features

• 12 100 mm linear input faders (Penny & Giles option with CL-12 Alaia)
• L, R, X1, X2 level controls with press functionality for input routing
• 3-band parametric equalizer per channel
• Large, backlit transport controls (REC and STOP)
• Numerous dedicated buttons for fast access to menus and key functionality
• Single USB cable connection for power and control, and quick transition from cart to bag
• 22-segment LED meters for L, R, X1, X2
• 7-segment LED pre-fade input meters
• Limiter LEDs
• Indicator LEDs for MixAssist activity, Arm, Channel On, and Routing
• USB Ports for keyboard, lamp, and 3rd-party remote control applications
• Headphone port for direct audio monitoring from CL-12

Tech Specs

Feature Comparison

Videos

Behind the Scenes with J&E Custom Woodworks - CL-12 Alaia

J&E Custom Woodworks, an Amish small business in the rural village of Cashton, WI, invited Sound Devices to their farm to see firsthand how the hardwood side panels for the CL-12 Alaia linear fader controller are made. Here's a look at the superior skill and artistry behind each side panel, as well ...

Introducing the CL-12

Here's the first video introduction to the CL-12 Linear Fader Controller, an optional accessory that significantly expands the mixing capability of the Sound Devices 6-Series mixer/recorder line. The CL-12 comes in two models: the standard model and the CL-12 Alaia (“ah-LIE-ah”), which features ...

Chapter 1: Touring the CL-12

Watch the first installment in a series of videos on Sound Devices CL-12 linear fader controller. In Chapter 1, Paul Isaacs, director product management & design, gives a detailed tour of the CL-12 linear fader controller. Up Next: Chapter 2 on CL-12 Connection to the 688 https://www.youtube.com/wa...

Chapter 2: CL-12 Connection to the 688

This is the second installment in a series of videos on Sound Devices CL-12 linear fader controller. In Chapter 2, Paul Isaacs, director product management & design, talks about disconnection and reconnection of the CL-12 to the 688 mixer/recorder. Up Next: Chapter 3 on CL-12 Menus https://www.youtu...

Chapter 3: CL-12 Menus

This is the third installment in a series of videos on Sound Devices CL-12 linear fader controller. In Chapter 3, Paul Isaacs, director product management & design, talks about the new CL-12 sub-menu that's available when plugged into the 688 mixer/recorder. Up Next: Chapter 4 on CL-12 Channel Selec...

Chapter 4 : CL-12 Channel Select Tools & PFL

This is the fourth installment in a series of videos on Sound Devices CL-12 linear fader controller. In Chapter 4, Paul Isaacs, director product management & design, talks about the channel select tools, routing inputs to outputs, selecting one or more input channel, and activating PFL of an input. ...

Chapter 5: CL-12 EQ & Outputs

This is the fifth installment in a series of videos on Sound Devices CL-12 linear fader controller. In Chapter 5, Paul Isaacs, director product management & design, talks about 3-band EQ and adjusting outputs or track levels. 0:10 - EQ Knobs 0:52 - Accessing the EQ Menu 3:05 - How to Apply EQ to a...

Chapter 6: CL-12 Metadata

This is the sixth installment in a series of videos on Sound Devices CL-12 linear fader controller. In Chapter 6, Paul Isaacs, director product management & design, talks about metadata entry with the CL-12. Up Next: Chapter 7 - Shortcuts, COMs, and Remaining Buttons https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Chapter 7: CL-12 Shortcuts, COMs, and Remaining Buttons

This is the seventh and final installment in a series of video tutorials on the CL-12 linear fader controller. In Chapter 7, Paul Isaacs, director of product management & design, goes through the shortcuts, COMs, and remaining buttons of the CL-12. The full CL-12 video playlist can be viewed here ...

Sound Devices @ IBC 2015 - KitPlus

KitPlus / TV-Bay interview at IBC 2015 in Amsterdam with Paul Isaacs, Director of Product Management and Design at Sound Devices, LLC. The interview highlights the 688 field production mixer/recorder and two optional accessories: The SL-6 powering and wireless system; and the CL-12 linear fader cont...

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