CS 8+ Control Surface

Compact. Intuitive. Built for Sound Professionals. Take full control of your recording workflow with the CS 8+ Control Surface, a compact, lightweight, and versatile controller designed for location sound recordists and audio professionals. Featuring 8 smooth faders, 8 silent soft-touch rotary encoders, and 8 dedicated PFL buttons, the CS 8+ gives you precise, hands-on control over your mix, gain, and monitoring. With bank switching, you can effortlessly navigate between channels, making the CS 8+ an ideal solution for managing larger recording sessions without compromising portability. Three programmable toggle switches provide 6 assignable functions, giving you instant access to essential recorder commands. A dedicated navigation encoder and Select button make menu navigation quick and intuitive. Designed for seamless operation with Sound Devices 8-Series recorders and compatible DAWs and audio software, the CS 8+ puts essential controls right at your fingertips. Whether you're working on location, on set, or in the studio, the CS 8+ delivers the precision, flexibility, and comfort you need. Key Features 8 Channel Faders: Smooth, precise control over individual channel volume levels. 8 Silent Rotary Encoders: Soft-touch encoders for accurate gain adjustment, ideal for noise-sensitive recording environments. 8 Dedicated PFL Buttons: Instantly monitor individual channels with Pre-Fade Listen. Double-press a channel's PFL button to activate MUTE. Bank Up / Bank Down: Easily switch between channel banks to control additional tracks beyond the initial eight. 3 Programmable Toggle Switches: Offering a total of 6 assignable functions, allowing you to customise the controller to your workflow. Dedicated Navigation Controls: One navigation encoder and a Select button for quick and convenient menu operation. USB Bus-Powered: No external power supply required. Simply connect via USB. Compact and Lightweight: Designed for portability and easy integration into sound bags, carts, and studio setups. Factory-Configured Toggle Functions The three toggle switches come preconfigured with six essential recorder functions: REC – Start recording STOP – Stop recording Slate Mic – Activate the slate microphone Tone – Activate tone Main Menu – Access the recorder's main menu Next Take / Scene – Quickly advance take or scene information All six functions are assignable, allowing you to tailor the CS 8+ to your preferred workflow. Technical Specifications Feature Specification Channel Control 8 channels per bank Faders 8 Rotary Encoders 8 silent, soft-touch PFL / Mute Buttons 8, dual-function Programmable Switches 3 toggle switches Assignable Functions 6 Navigation 1 rotary encoder + Select button Bank Switching Bank Up / Bank Down Power USB bus-powered Dimensions 17 × 11 × 2 cm Weight 263 g CS 8+ Control Surface — Professional control, without the bulk. A streamlined control surface built to keep your focus where it matters most: on the sound.