The Blackmagic Design BMD-DV/RESFA/FADCS Fairlight Console Channel Fader Modular Control Surface is a specialized hardware expansion component designed for the Fairlight Audio Console integrated within DaVinci Resolve Studio. This modular fader unit is engineered to provide tactile, hands-on control for audio mixing, complementing the software interface with the physical precision and speed that professional audio engineers demand. Each unit houses eight high-resolution, touch-sensitive motorized faders that offer both smooth automation playback and precise manual adjustment. The faders are accompanied by dedicated buttons for key functions such as mute, solo, select, and record arm, along with a multifunction knob and vivid OLED scribble strips above each fader, which dynamically display track names, volume levels, and parameter values.

The modular design is its defining feature, allowing multiple FADCS units to be physically linked together via locking connectors to build a custom console with exactly the number of fader channels required for a project, scaling from a compact 8-channel setup to a large-format console with dozens of channels. This daisy-chaining capability creates a single, unified control surface that is recognized by DaVinci Resolve as one cohesive device. Each module connects to the host computer via a single USB-C cable, simplifying setup and cable management in the studio. The motorized faders automatically move to reflect the current mix position in the software, providing immediate visual and tactile feedback, which is essential for complex mixing sessions with extensive automation.

Integration with the Fairlight page in DaVinci Resolve is seamless and deep. The control surface grants immediate access to channel strip parameters, including pan, EQ, dynamics processing, and bus sends, with the multifunction knobs contextually mapping to the selected parameter set. This hardware control significantly accelerates workflows for dialogue editing, sound design, and final mixing by allowing engineers to keep their focus on the monitors and speakers rather than the computer screen and mouse. By bringing the tactile, responsive feel of a traditional professional audio console to the all-in-one DaVinci Resolve environment, the Fairlight Console Channel Fader Modular Control Surface bridges the gap between software flexibility and the ergonomic efficiency of dedicated hardware, making high-end audio post-production more intuitive and efficient.