Blackmagic Fairlight Live: Standalone Audio Mixing System (NAB 2026)

Blackmagic Design is changing the game for live sound with the announcement of Fairlight Live! In this video, I’m at the Blackmagic booth at NAB 2026 with Peter to dive deep into this massive new standalone audio mixing application and its dedicated hardware consoles. Fairlight is no longer just a page in DaVinci Resolve—it's now a powerful, standalone live workflow. We discuss: The transition from post-production to a live CPU-driven application. The new 10, 20, and 40-channel hardware controllers. Integration with ATEM switchers and 3rd party I/O like Dante (via virtual sound card) and 2110. Using VST and AU plugins in a live environment. Software availability and hardware release dates (expected July/August). Is this the console that finally replaces the traditional soundboard in your live or house of worship workflow? Let’s find out! #BlackmagicDesign #FairlightLive #NAB2026 #AudioMixing #LiveSound #Geekazine #DaVinciResolve #AudioMixer Welcome to Geekazine — your source for consumer tech reviews, music tech, and creator gear. 🎥 Hands-on reviews, first looks, and interviews with industry pros—covering microphones, cameras, docks, smart tech, and AI tools for YouTubers, podcasters, and tech enthusiasts. 🔍 #TechReviews #GadgetReviews #MusicTech #AudioGear #PodcastGear #CreatorTools #AITools 👉 Subscribe: http://j.mp/Youtubegeek 🌐 https://geekazine.com 💬 Community: https://www.youtube.com/user/geekazine/community 💰 Support: Merch (Get a T Shirt): https://www.geekazine.com/merch Patreon: https://patreon.com/geekazine Venmo: https://venmo.com/geekazine 🛒 Gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/geekazine 🔗 https://linktr.ee/geekazine Think Magazine. Put in a Geek. 🤓