InnovaSON Sy40
Compact modular digital live console with Xfad mode and Muxipaire/EtherSound transport (France, 2005)
Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Inputs / outputs | Audio transport via the proprietary “Muxipaire” and via EtherSound; the optional DIO interface provides an EtherSound link (64 I/O channels) over a single Cat5 cable. A DioMADI-ES bridge (developed with RME) allows MADI interoperability. |
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Processing
| Mix buses | 26 |
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| DSP engine | Sy40-8 module (Mix Box) — 32-bit floating-point processing |
| Processing resolution | 32 bits |
| Architecture | Modular digital live console: a “Compact” control surface paired with the Sy40-8 DSP module (Mix Box) that hosts all processing and mixing algorithms. A standalone system that can be fitted with up to 6 InnovaSon audio I/O modules. |
| Channels | 48 active input channels (from up to 72 mic/line sources with the Stage Box), 26 output buses + 2 monitor buses (with Sensoft 8.1). |
| Channel processing | Full processing on all inputs: variable low-cut, noise gate, compressor/limiter and 4-band EQ. Selected output modules add 8-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, gate and delay. |
| Conversion | 32-bit floating-point internal processing (InnovaSon DSP architecture). Converter resolution depends on the installed I/O modules (to be verified case by case). |
Surface
| Motorized faders | Yes |
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| Touchscreen | No |
| Faders | Xfad™ (expanded fader) mode for inputs and buses, free VCA assignment and fully configurable fader layouts (SmartFAD, motorized faders). |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Networking & protocols | EtherSound |
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| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
Other
| Lineage | Designed and manufactured in Plougoumelen (Brittany, France). |
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Software
SensoftEmbedded control and mixing software for InnovaSon consoles (Sensoft 8.x / 9). It handles patching, channel processing, mix memories, Xfad mode and automation.
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History & design
The Sy40 (2005) is the compact member of InnovaSon's Sy series, from the French manufacturer based in Plougoumelen, Brittany. It uses the house architecture: a control surface (“Compact”) paired with the Sy40-8 processing module (Mix Box), which hosts all mixing algorithms. As a standalone system it accepts up to 6 audio I/O modules and, with the digital Stage Box, lets you select 48 active inputs from 72 mic/line and 26 buses from 48 possible outputs (Sensoft 8.1 configuration).
Processing is generous: on every input, variable low-cut, noise gate, compressor/limiter and 4-band EQ; on selected output modules, 8-band parametric EQ, compressor/limiter, gate and delay. Ergonomics rely on Xfad™ (expanded fader) mode for inputs and buses, free VCA assignment and fully configurable fader layouts. Audio transport combines the proprietary “Muxipaire” — the brand's founding innovation — with the EtherSound protocol, the DIO interface offering 64 I/O channels over a single Cat5 cable; a DioMADI-ES bridge developed with RME provides MADI interoperability.
Aimed at touring, theatre, broadcast and houses of worship, the Sy40 exemplifies the InnovaSon school of digital live sound: light weight, modularity and an “everything assignable” logic. The company, placed in receivership in 2007 and liquidated in 2011, did not survive the competition, which makes these consoles all the rarer today.
- Philippe Royer — Co-founder / designer
- Christian Royer — Co-founder / designer
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