Designed for 8-series or Scorpio mixers, the Sound Devices CL-16 is a mixer controller that combines the functionality of a traditional channel strip with the power and versatility of modern digital mixers. Once you connect it to your mixer-recorder via the included USB Type-B to USB Type-A cable, you can use the CL-16 to control channels, outputs, menus, metadata, and even on-set communications, and thus, improve the experience of cart-based location mixing.

The CL-16 provides 16 Penny & Giles 100mm linear faders, which are considered some of the smoothest faders around. The unit also offers 16 dedicated trim pots and a panoramic LCD screen that is readable in sunlight. This display will handle much of the necessary read-out information from your 8-series mixer-recorder.

You'll find 32 multifunction controls for adjusting gains past channel 16, as well as for controlling bus gains, output gains, panning adjustments, and EQ. Five user-assignable buttons can be programmed to handle tasks you deem the most important, and built-in USB ports on the rear provide charging for phones, tablets, battery chargers, or other compatible gear. You'll find three USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports.

Use the ten-pin remote input for custom wiring of LEDs and switches, and make use of the TRS footswitch input as well, for which a 1/4" cable has been supplied. You'll find two headphone jacks—one 1/4", and the other 3.5mm. Power the unit over the XLR 4-pin jack using any separately available compatible cord.

Control Channels, Busses, EQ, Pan & More    16 x 100mm Faders    32 x Multifunction Controls    USB Connection for Mixer-Recorder    Easy-to-Read LCD    5 x User-Assignable Buttons    5 x USB Ports on Rear for Charging    10-Pin Remote Input & 1/4" Footswitch In    Includes USB Cable    Includes 1/4" Cable for Footswitch

• Compatible with the 888 and Scorpio at launch, with support for the 833 in a later firmware update
• 16 dedicated rotary trim controls
• 16 dedicated faders
• Channels 1 to 16 have dedicated, non-banking controls like a traditional analog console
• 32 multifunction rotary controls for EQ, pan, channels 17 to 32 gains, bus gains, output gains, and more
• Large, sunlight-readable LCD screen folds down for easy and safe storage and transport
• High-reliability, silent, soft-touch buttons for key functions like record, stop, metadata, coms, returns, and more
• Five user-assignable buttons
• Built-in 5-port USB hub with (two USB Type-C and three USB Type-A) for keyboards, SD-Remote tablet, and other USB peripherals
• 1/4” and 1/8” headphone jacks
• Remote 10-pin connector for custom wiring of LEDs and switches, along with 1/4” foot pedal input
• Connects via USB type-B
• 12 VDC powered via 4-pin XLR (not included)
• 16 ultra-smooth gliding Penny & Giles 100mm linear faders
• Quick bottom-panel access for field servicing of faders 

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work with the Atem switchers. If it doesn't, what audio hardware would work with the ATEM's? so i don't have to use software.

A: As Blackmagic Design has written, The Blackmagic Design Fairlight Console Channel Fader Modular Control Surface, is only for use with Fairlight Consoles. An audio mixer control suface is supported as a MIDI device to communicate with an ATEM, when using the Mackie Control commands.

Q: 2. Good day! What variant of warranty’s I get if buy 888 for 7900$??

A: There's a Limited 1-Year Warranty, Extendable to 2 Years upon Registration. However if you would like a protection plan that covers drops and spills B&H offers separately square trade plans for both 2 or 3 years of full coverage see prices in the website when adding the item to the cart.

Q: 3. What power sources can this be connected to?

A: This device is compatible with NP-1 battery cups for NP-1 type batteries.

Q: 4. does this work with the mixpre 6 ii? If so, is there a particular Sony L-style battery you would suggest to run the mixpre-6 ii?

A: Yes, the Sound Devices MX-LM1 L-Mount Battery Sled for MixPre, MixPre-M & MixPre-II Mixer/Recorders is compatible with the MixPre-6 II. Any Sony L-series battery will be compatible.

Q: 5. Good morning, can it be used with the zoom f8n pro recorder?

A: Yes, the K-Tek Stingray KSTGSX Small-X Audio Bag for Sound Devices 833, 888, and 633 Recorders can also accommodate the size of and be used with the Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder.

Q: 6. Will this bag accommodate the XL battery types? Considering the extra size of the batteries, I want to make sure things fit right. Thank you.

A: According to K-Tek, the Stingray Small-X Audio Bag will accommodate XL batteries. Interior dimensions for length, width and height of the case are 9.8 x 5.5 x 5.9".

Q: 7. How do you remove the input sled?

A: Hi Mikala. One simply needs to pull it away from the back of the unit at the right side of the mixer, near the letter "M" of "MixPre" printed on the top rear panel of the chassis.

Q: 8. Is this battery sled made of metal? From the reviews of the earlier, double L battery mount from Sound Devices, I’d be hesitant to shell out almost three times more money for this one if it is still made of plastic.

A: Thank you for asking. This device is made of plastic, but its form factor is considerably different than that of the MX-LMOUNT.

Q: 9. Can this bag be configured to house the Zoom F6?

A: The ORCA OR-332 Audio Mixer Bag for Sound Devices Scorpio, 888, and 688 would not be recommended for the Zoom F6. From Orca, the recommended bag would be the OR-268 (B&H # OR268). The K-Tek KSF6 (B&H #KTKSF6) would also be a good choice.

Q: 10. Mixpre 6 ii -- MX-Hirose -- Tilta NP-F Base Battery Plate , For this setup, Which power option shall i choose? 7.2v or 12V ( from Tilta Base Plate

A: The Sound Devices MX-HIROSE Hirose DC Input Sled for MixPre, MixPre-M & MixPre-II Mixer-Recorders needs 10-20 volts, so 12v would be appropriate for this situation.