Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 48 |
|---|---|
| Mic inputs | 32 |
| Line inputs | 16 |
| Total outputs | 32 |
| Inputs / outputs | Typical local configuration: 48 inputs (32 mic, 16 line) and 32 outputs (16 processed, 16 line); up to six 8-channel audio cards |
Processing
| Mix buses | 40 |
|---|---|
| Matrices | 1 |
| DSP engine | Sensory digital engine (Sensoft OS) |
| Max sample rate | 48 kHz |
| Channels | Up to 72 inputs mixed simultaneously to 40 mix buses |
| Architecture | Particularly compact chassis weighing under 40 kg for 48 faders |
Surface
| Physical faders | 48 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Screens | 1 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Faders | 48 fully assignable motorised faders (Input, SmartFade, Aux, Group, Master, Matrix, VCA, monitoring, Crosstime) |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
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Networking
| Networking & protocols | EtherSound |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
| Audio networking | EtherSound interface (64 I/O) and coaxial + fibre MC module to connect an InnovaSON stagebox; DioCore remote rack for 64 extra I/O on stage |
Other
| Software | Sensoft operating system (version 9): 16 internal output processes, routing of processed groups/auxes to matrix or master, 16 external inserts on buses, input delay, theatre-oriented Q/Page display |
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Diagrams
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Software
Sensoft v8.1Embedded operating system of InnovaSON consoles (version 9 on the Sy48): management of processes, routing, inserts, delay and the Q/Page display.
Accessories
Stagebox / rack
- DioCore
InnovaSON remote rack providing a further 64 inputs/outputs on stage, linked to the console over EtherSound.
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
The InnovaSON Sy48 is a digital live-sound mixing console introduced around 2006, an intermediate variant of the Sy40 and the little sister of the Sy80. It offers 48 fully assignable motorised faders (inputs, SmartFade, aux, groups, masters, matrices, VCAs) and can mix up to 72 inputs into 40 buses in a compact chassis weighing under 40 kg.
True to the InnovaSON signature, it relies on digital audio transmission between stage and FOH: an EtherSound interface (64 I/O), an MC module with coax and fibre to connect a stage box, and a DioCore remote rack to extend I/O on stage. The typical local configuration is 48 inputs (32 mic, 16 line) and 32 outputs, expandable via 8-channel audio cards. The Sensoft operating system (version 9 at the time) added internal output processes, external bus inserts, input delay and a theatre-oriented Q/Page display. The Sy48 targets FOH and monitors, but also fixed installation: broadcast trucks, radio studios, theatres and houses of worship.
- Philippe Royer — InnovaSON co-founder and designer
- Christian Royer — InnovaSON co-founder and designer
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