Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 32 |
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| Mic inputs | 32 |
| Total outputs | 16 |
Processing
| Aux sends | 12 |
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| DSP engine | 32-bit floating-point DSP (internal Pentium CPU, Sensoft software); per channel: gain, high-pass filter, gate/expander, compressor/limiter, 4-band parametric EQ, delay. |
| Max sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24 bits |
| Processing resolution | 32 bits |
| Architecture | One-piece all-in-one digital console with I/O cards mounted in the surface's rear “doghouse”. Expandable to 64 (2 units) or 96 channels (3 linked units). |
| Conversion | 20-bit A/D conversion, 32-bit floating-point DSP, 24-bit D/A conversion, 48 kHz sample rate. |
| Matrices | 12 aux outputs, the exact mix-bus / matrix count varies across sources (≈ 16 matrix outputs cited), to be verified against manufacturer documentation. |
Surface
| Physical faders | 47 |
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| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Ergonomics | 47 motorized 100 mm faders (32 input + 15 output, Cue/Select/4-digit display), flip-down 12″ colour LCD, pull-out 102-key keyboard + trackball, 3.5″ floppy for scenes, MIDI chase. |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Networking & protocols | Network |
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| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
| Audio networking | Proprietary 64-channel Muxipair digital snake over a coaxial pair (up to ~300 m), optional 7U remote stage box. |
Physical
| Weight | 35 kg |
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| Dimensions | Length ≈ 1.13-1.15 m, weight ≈ 35 kg (~77 lb), internal 100-240 V PSU. Exact dimensions to be verified (sources: 44″ vs 45.2″ × 8″ × 28″). |
Other
| Price | Indicative launch price ≈ US$46,000 (base) + ≈ US$14,000 for the digital stage box, US distribution via Sennheiser. |
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Software
- SensoftControl and editing software for InnovaSON consoles (V6 at the Compact Live era), running on the internal CPU and available as an offline PC editor.
Accessories
Stagebox / rack
- Muxipair 64-channel digital snake
Proprietary 64-channel digital snake over a coaxial pair (up to ~300 m).
- 7U remote stagebox
Optional 7U remote digital stage box.
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
The Sensory Compact Live is InnovaSON's compact, one-piece digital live console, part of the “Sensory Live Series” (alongside the Essential Live and Grand Live). Announced in early 2001, it uses the company's signature architecture: a fully digital path (A/D at input, 32-bit floating-point DSP, D/A at output) and stage transport over the 64-channel coaxial Muxipair digital snake (up to ~300 m on a coaxial pair).
In its base configuration it offers 32 input channels (expandable to 64 or 96 by linking two or three surfaces), 16 outputs and 47 motorized 100 mm faders (32 input + 15 output). Each channel provides gain, high-pass filter, gate/expander, compressor/limiter, 4-band parametric EQ and delay. The design emphasises integration: I/O cards mount in the rear “doghouse”, a 12″ colour LCD flips down, a keyboard/trackball pulls out and a 3.5″ floppy stores scenes. Control software is Sensoft.
- Philippe Royer, InnovaSON co-founder
- Christian Royer, InnovaSON co-founder
Notable users
- Britt Festival (Jacksonville, Oregon)
Use/test of the Sensory Compact Live in summer 2001 (Mark Frink, Mix).
Links
- Archive InnovaSON: Wikipedia (history, range, acquisitions) fr.wikipedia.org
- Press article Mix: InnovaSON Sensory Compact Live (review / specs) mixonline.com
- Press article Espace des Sciences: live sound on consoles made in Brittany espace-sciences.org
- Archive Manuals Warehouse : Sensory Compact Live User's Guide (index) manualswarehouse.com
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