Apr 15, 2005 11:55 AM

FAIRLIGHT XYNERGI
October 2007—The groundbreaking Xynergi media production center from Fairlight (www.fairlightau.com) organizes and delivers a suite of media-processing tools for high-end audio-for-video production in all widely used surround formats. Xynergi is based around a completely new concept in tactile control via a unique implementation of self-labeling key switches that can display full-color image/icon/text, for intelligent control over the entire recording/editing/mixing process. Eight touch-sensitive rotary controllers and multiple soft-keys support Xynergi's sophisticated mix automation system and offer precise control over signal processing, including multiband EQs, 3-stage dynamics, multidimensional panning and aux sends. AES Booth #142.

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FAIRLIGHT DREAM II SERIES
September 2007—Fairlight employs the groundbreaking Crystal Core FPGA processing technology in its DREAM II Series, which includes the flagship Constellation-XT and Anthem console/workstations. A single Crystal Core CC-1 PCI card can handle 230 audio channels (each with eight bands of EQ and full dynamics control), 72 user-definable mix buses (mono to 7.1), 192-track recording, integrated HD video and up to 220 physical I/Os. The new Dream II Version 1.1 software update adds fast, direct AAF and AES-31 file exchange, as well as multiple EQ selections on a per-channel basis. Users can choose from Constellation-XT, Anthem Split or Anthem In-Line EQs, each with a distinctive flavor and character.

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FAIRLIGHT CC-1
October 2006—Fairlight introduces 21st-century multimedia technology. This groundbreaking invention redefines the price/performance ratio of multimedia platforms and raises the bar in terms of performance quality and creative operation. Delivering more channels, more buses and faster processing with lower latency, this new technology makes all other established processing paradigms obsolete.

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FAIRLIGHT HD DREAM FACTORY
September 2006—Designed as a comprehensive HD production/encoding suite for audio finishing for HDTV and film, Fairlight's HD DREAM Factory comprises a dual-bay Constellation-XT large-format mixing console and Fairlight's Pyxis HD nonlinear video system, an integrated platform for recording, editing and mixing to picture. The Constellation-XT multiformat mixing system is expandable up to 240 channels into 72 buses, with scalable DSP, integrated disk recording/editing, clip-based automation and more than 80 third-party plug-ins. On the music side, Fairlight's Constellation-Anthem console blends a familiar analog-style music console surface with the power of digital, offering three switchable operating styles: classic split, in-line or a Constellation post-production mode. The console reconfigures in seven seconds for the new task.

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FAIRLIGHT DREAM CONSTELLATION-ANTHEM
February 2006—Fairlight brings it all together for music and post users with the latest addition to its DREAM console series. Each fully featured channel on the ANTHEM system provides six bands of parametric EQ; a two-stage dynamics processor with gate, expander and limiter; and up to 12 auxiliary sends. Channels can be configured in any format, from mono up to 7.1. Console layout is user-configurable in one of three modes. For tracking, Split mode comprises 48 fully featured inputs with 96 fully featured monitor returns, each with an associated recording and playback track, for a total of 144 channels. For mixing or for users wanting a more up-to-date desk, there is In-Line mode, which is available with 96 long faders and 96 short faders (192 channels in total, EQ/dynamics shared). In-Line Plus offers 72 long faders and 72 short faders (144 channels, each channel having its own EQ/dynamics). The third mode, Constellation, offers the company's industry-proven post-production technologies. Starting price: $130,000. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE

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FAIRLIGHT CONSTELLATION-ANTHEM
November 2005—Fairlight’s Constellation-Anthem console blends a familiar analog-style music console surface with the power of digital. “It combines three mixing paradigms in one console,” says Fairlight’s John Lancken, “a classic split mode with 48 inputs and 96 monitor returns, a traditional in-line console with up to 96 long faders and 96 short faders, and a Constellation post-production mode. The console reconfigures in seven seconds for a new task, so studios can diversify their business opportunities and operations to do music, film, television and post—all on one platform.”

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FAIRLIGHT CONSTELLATION-ANTHEM
October 2005—Constellation-Anthem joins the DREAM family, and is designed specifically for today’s audio media creators in production and mixing. Anthem can be instantly configured in four separate modes (Split, Classic In-line, In-line Plus and Constellation) to offer a recording and mixing surface that is totally intuitive and familiar to those who enjoy traditional analog-style music consoles but wish to employ the power of digital technology. Features include built-in touchscreen TFT and in-line panels.

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FAIRLIGHT DREAM CONSTELLATION CONSOLE XT
November 2004—This fully featured digital console has high-end automation and processing that provides the same level of operation and functionality found in other available expensive large-format digital consoles. The DREAM Constellation-XT delivers up to 250 channels routed to up to 72 mix bus elements ready for any cinema-playback format currently in widespread use, up to 7.1 channels. In addition, DREAM Constellation-XT may also include a fully integrated 96-track disk recorder and editor. If that's not enough, the system is delivered at a significantly lower cost than any other available components and with an even higher degree of user-adaptability.

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FAIRLIGHT DREAM CONSTELLATION
November 2003—Fairlight's Dream Constellation console boasts new automation functionality, up to 144 channels, 48 buses and 32 mono multitrack buses. Automation and audio can be edited simultaneously, enabling the user to move clips, tracks, ranges or entire projects with previously written automation. Able to accommodate up to four QDC cards and with updated Dream Series 3.1 software, the board features access to Creamware plug-ins, has an updated GUI and offers fader control of Nuendo and Pro Tools. Base price is $120k. TO READ THE REVIEW, CLICK HERE.

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FAIRLIGHT DREAM
January 2002— At last month's NYC AES, Fairlight launched its DREAM (Digital Recording, Editing And Mixing) multichannel, multiformat technologies. The stand-alone DREAM Satellite editor features Fairlight's new Binnacle Editing, which reduces editing keystrokes by 30 to 50 percent. The DREAM Station offers up to 48-track recording/editing, mixing in any format up to 7.1, moving touch-sensitive controls and a customizable control surface. A fully configured DREAM Console has 48 tracks of Binnacle editing integrated to 96 audio channels, 48 returns and 48 aux inputs (a total of 192 inputs) routed into multiple multiformat buses and a comprehensive monitoring system. TO READ THE "TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT" FEATURE, CLICK HERE.