| FEATURE | 688 | 664 | 633 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description | 12 input, 16-track mixer/recorder with MixAssist™ and optional SL-6 Powering and Wireless System |
12 input, 16-track mixer/recorder | 6 input, 10-track mixer/recorder |
| CL-12 | |||
| Number of linear faders | 12 | 12 | 6 |
| DC Boost power connection
Note: The micro USB power cord is not included with the CL-12. |
Optional | Required | Required |
| 3-band semi-parametric equalizer | ✓ | — | — |
| MixAssist metering & control | ✓ | — | — |
| SuperSlot control | ✓ | — | — |
| COMs | 1 & 2 | 1 | — |
| Returns | A,B,C | A,B,C | A |
| Slate + Tone (via user programmable buttons) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SL-6 routing (via user programmable buttons) | ✓ | — | — |
| LR, X1, X2 track level control & metering | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| LR, X1, X2 output level control & metering | ✓ | — | — |
| 7-segment PFL metering + limiter activity | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Channel On/Off | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone level & preset | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| HPF control | ✓ | 7-12 only | ✓ |
| Input phase control | ✓ | ch 2, 4, 6 only | ch 2 only |
| Input PFL & SEL control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Input routing to LR, X1 & X2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Menu control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Metadata control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Track arming & naming | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transport control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wingman via iOS Devices | ✓ (WM-Connect required) | ✓ (WM-Connect required) | ✓ (WM-Connect required) |
| USB peripherals (light & keyboard) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| User programmable buttons | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
CL-12 Alaia Blonde Maple
CL-12 Alaia - Blonde Maple
Same as CL-12 Classic with the addition of tweleve Penny & Giles high performance linear faders for extra smooth movement. Includes handcrafted Curly Blonde Maple wood side panels & aluminum panels.
Main Benefits
- Penny & Giles Faders: 12 x 100mm
- Controls for 3-Band EQ
- Blonde Maple Side Panels
- Enhanced Mixing and Routing Capabilities
- Dedicated Backlit Controls
- Illuminated Metering
- Compatible with 633, 664, & 688 Mixers
- Includes 1/4" Headphone Cable: 5'
- Includes USB Cable
- Includes Aluminum Side Panel Kit
Description
The CL-12 Alaia Linear Fader Controller from Sound Devices attaches directly to any 6-Series mixer via a single USB cable that provides both power and control, making transitions between cart-based setups and over-the shoulder workflows quick and easy. It has 12 Penny & Giles faders and hardwood side panels in a blonde maple finish.
Enhanced Mixing and Routing
- Twelve 100mm linear input faders
- L, R, X1, X2 level controls with press functionality for input routing
- 3-band parametric equalizer per channel: LF, Sweepable MID, HF
Backlit Controls
- Large transport buttons (REC, STOP)
- PFL and input SEL buttons
- HPF and phase invert buttons
- Return and COM buttons
- Timecode and notes for metadata entry
- SuperSlot shortcut button
- Meter and menu
- Three user-programmable buttons
Illuminated Metering
- 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 status
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
| Side Panels | Curly maple with blonde clear finish |
| Dimensions | 15.1 x 10.5 x 3.4" (38 x 27 x 9 cm) |
| Weight | 5 lb (2 kg) |
Feature Comparison
CL-12 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...
Contents
| Quantity | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | CL-12 Alaia |
| 1 | 1/4-inch to 1/4-inch, 5-foot TRS headphone cable |
| 1 | USB A to USB B, 2-meter RoHS cable |
| 1 | Product registration card |
| 1 | CL-12 Quick Start Guide |
| >1 | Promo stickers |
| 1 | Full-line Audio Catalog |
| 1 | Aluminum Endcap Kit: • 2- black side panels • 18- screws • 1- 1/16-inch Hex L key |
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