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Sound Devices CL-12 User Manual

Linear fader controller for the 6-series
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® CL-12 Linear Fader Controller for the 6-Series User Guide...

  • Page 2: Manual Conventions

    U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners. FCC Notice CL-12 User Guide • Rev 2-B • February 22, 2016 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. This document is distributed by Sound Devices, LLC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: in online electronic (PDF) format only.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    6-Series of Mixers/Recorders • New “Feature Comparison Chart” on page 15 • Updated: “CL-12 Sub-menu” on page 16 • New section: “Adjusting Trim Levels (664 only)” on page 19 • New section: “Adjusting Trim Levels (633 only)” on page 19 •...
  • Page 4 User Guide...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting CL-12’s LED Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
  • Page 6 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Cl-12 Linear Fader Controller

    Adjusting CL-12’s LED Brightness Specifications Overview of Panels The front and back panels of the CL-12 provide a number of connection ports for a variety of purposes. The front panel has two headphone outputs, a ¼-inch and a 3.5 mm TRS jack.
  • Page 8 CL-12’s buttons and LEDs. To 6-Series Mixer Connect this USB port on the CL-12 to the mixer’s USB B port by using the supplied USB cable. This connection provides both control and power to the CL-12.
  • Page 9 CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER Top Panel Side Panel To fully explain each feature of the CL-12’s top panel, the mixing surface is divided into three areas: • Top – comprised of the EQ and OUTPUTS sections • Left – comprised of the Channel Strip section •...

  • Page 10: Top: Eq & Outputs Sections

    EQ and Outputs, as well as LED metering and the Power LED. EQ Section OUTPUTS Section Not all features described here are available with every mixer. For more information, see CL-12 Comparison Chart. eature escription EQ Controls There are four rotary encoders in the EQ section. These 3-band EQ controls include LF gain, MID frequency/gain, and HF gain.

  • Page 11: Left: Channel Strip Section

    For more information, see Configuring Output Meters (688 only). Power LED Illuminates green when the CL-12 is powered on via the USB connec- tion to an attached 6-Series mixer. Output Controls There are four rotary controls or “pots” in the OUTPUTS section, which may be used for routing as well as adjusting output or track levels.
  • Page 12 User Guide eature escription R Routing Indicator Illuminates when the input channel has been routed to the right bus. • Off = not routed • Yellow = post-fade routing X2 Routing Indicator Illuminates when the input channel has been routed to the X2 output. •...

  • Page 13: Right: Buttons And Hp Encoder

    CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER Right: Buttons and HP Encoder The area that spans the right side of the mixing surface has transport controls and numerous buttons for quick access to many key features. For convenience, the buttons are grouped in sections according to common functionality.
  • Page 14 Metadata Use the on-screen, virtual keyboard or a USB key- board plugged into the back panel of the CL-12 to Controls edit metadata. All edits update the relevant embedded metadata within the file and file name. SCENE While recording, press to display and edit the current scene name.

  • Page 15: Altered Functionality

    CL-6 Rotary faders (7-12) disabled   Feature Comparison Chart Feature availability is contingent on the model of the mixer to which the CL-12 is connected. The following table outlines the differences between the various 6-Series models. cl-12 F eature...

  • Page 16: Cl-12 Sub-Menu

     CL-12 Sub-menu When the CL-12 is attached to a 6-Series mixer, a new CL-12 sub-menu is available via the Main menu. Options in the menu will vary based on the mixer’s model. For instance, the left image, shown below, is the menu as it appears on a 688.

  • Page 17: Selecting One Or More Input Channels

    CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER ption escription SEL follows PFL Enables or disables automatic selection of an input channel when its PFL button is pressed. When enabled, pressing PFL will illuminate both the PFL and SEL button for the chosen input channel. For more infor-...

  • Page 18: Activating Pfl Of An Input

    LCD. Setting SEL to follow PFL The CL-12 provides the SEL follows PFL option for automatic selection of an input channel when its PFL button is pressed. Think of SEL follows PFL as a fast, one-touch method for gaining access to PFL, the Input Settings screen, EQ, routing, and channel select tools.

  • Page 19: Adjusting Trim Levels (688 Only)

    CL-12 LINEAR FADER CONTROLLER Adjusting Trim Levels (688 only) When the CL-12 is attached to the 688, the mini-faders on the 688 become dedicated trim controls for inputs 7-12. To adjust the trim level for inputs 7-12: Turn the appropriate mini- fader on the 688.

  • Page 20: Routing Input Channels

    User Guide Routing Input Channels With the CL-12, routing input channels to the left or right mix bus and the X1 or X2 output is quick and easy. To route an input channel or multiple input channels: 1. Do either of the following: Press the input channel’s SEL button.

  • Page 21: Configuring Output Meters (688 Only)

    (Output linking control is in the OUTPUT menu.) Configuring Output Meters (688 only) On a 688, the LED output meters on the CL-12 may be configured to meter L, R, X1, and X2 output or track levels. For other 6-Series mixers, the 22-segment output metering on the CL-12 is always for track levels.
  • Page 22 User Guide Turn the GAIN encoder to adjust the selected input’s MID gain. Turn the HF encoder to adjust the selected input’s high frequency gain. Above the SEL button for each input, the EQ LED illuminates blue when any of the LF, MID, or HF are set to non-zero gain, giving a quick global indication that some form of HF LED...

  • Page 23: Accessing The Eq Submenu

    Several settings related to EQ—such as Q-factor, EQ routing, and so forth—may be configured via the EQ submenu. To access the EQ submenu: 1. Press MENU. Select CL-12 > EQ. The EQ submenu appears. ption escription Q-Factor Set to one of four values: 0.707, 1.0, 1.414, 2.0. This affects all EQ bands.

  • Page 24: Bypassing Eq

    The Q-factor controls the bandwidth that will be cut or boosted by the equalizer. To set the Q-factor: 1. Press MENU. Select CL-12 > EQ > Q-Factor. Select one of the following options: 0.707, 1.0, 1.414, or 2.0. The lower the setting, the wider the bandwidth, which means more frequencies will be affected by EQ.

  • Page 25: Setting Lf And Hf Frequency Defaults

    Select HF Freq and set a new value. Options include values in incre- ments of 10 from a minimum 8 kHz to maximum 16 kHz. Setting LF and HF Filter Types The CL-12’s EQ offers two types of filters: Peaking and Shelving, and these may be adjusted individually for each input. ilter...

  • Page 26: Setting Eq Routing

    1. Select an input, using the input’s SEL button. Press the HPF button. If inputs 1-6 are selected on the 664 when the CL-12’s HPF button is pressed, a message will appear: “Use the low-cut control on the 664 front panel.”...

  • Page 27: Configuring User Programmable Buttons

    TIP: Prepare a list of names to use for fast selection during production. Configuring User Programmable Buttons The CL-12 offers three user programmable buttons for quick-access to a wide range of functions and menus. To configure U1 – U3 buttons: 1.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Cl-12'S Led Brightness

    Displays the EQ HF FREQ settings. — —  Adjusting CL-12’s LED Brightness Depending on the work environment, the brightness of the CL-12’s LED may require adjustment. To adjust LED brightness: 1. Press MENU. Select LED Brightness. Turn the Headphone encoder to adjust value up or down in 1% increments from a minimum of 5% up to 100%.
  • Page 29 ® Sound Devices, LLC Customer Support Product Information E7556 Road 23 and 33 Reedsburg, Wisconsin 53959 Toll Free: (800) 505-0625 For more information about products and accessories, visit us on the web at www.sounddevices.com. support@sounddevices.com Phone: +1 (608) 524-0625 http://www.sounddevices.com/support Fax: +1 (608) 524-0655 http://forum.sounddevices.com...

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