The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Desktop Console is a professional audio control surface designed to provide tactile, hardware-based control for the Fairlight audio engine within DaVinci Resolve. This compact unit is engineered for audio editors, mixers, and post-production professionals who require a dedicated physical interface beyond the mouse and keyboard but may not have the space or need for a full-sized, large-format console. It integrates seamlessly with DaVinci Resolve's Fairlight page, offering direct access to mixing, editing, and automation functions, which significantly accelerates workflow and enhances the creative process by making complex audio tasks more intuitive and responsive.

The console features a central, high-resolution jog/shuttle wheel for precise timeline navigation and transport control, surrounded by an array of dedicated buttons for common editing functions like cut, copy, paste, and marker placement. A bank of 8 motorized faders provides physical control over channel levels, pan, and automation, with the ability to bank through hundreds of tracks in a project. Above each fader are color LCD screens that display track names, level meters, and parameter values, giving the operator clear visual feedback. The console also includes assignable rotary encoders for adjusting EQ, dynamics, and other channel strip parameters, along with dedicated buttons for accessing mix buses, effects, and recording controls.

Constructed with a durable metal chassis, the Fairlight Desktop Console is built for longevity in professional studio environments. It connects to the host computer via a single USB cable, drawing power directly from the connection for a clean setup. This console is particularly valuable in edit suites, small mixing rooms, and for freelance professionals who work on film, television, podcast, or music projects within DaVinci Resolve. By bringing the tactile feel and efficiency of a professional audio console to the desktop, it bridges the gap between software-based editing and the hands-on control that audio engineers prefer, enabling faster, more fluid, and more confident audio post-production.