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:

1. REC – Start recording

2. STOP – Stop recording

3. Slate Mic – Activate the slate microphone

4. Tone – Activate tone

5. Main Menu – Access the recorder's main menu

6. 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

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.