Description
Technical
Specifications
Inputs / Outputs
| Total inputs | 104 |
|---|---|
| Total outputs | 144 |
| Outputs | up to 144 outputs |
Processing
| Mix buses | 48 |
|---|---|
| Channels | Around 104 processing channels · 104 input channels |
| Buses | 48 assignable mix buses (groups, aux, matrix, master) · 48 mix buses |
| Channel processing | per channel: gate, compressor, 4-band parametric EQ, delay, high-pass filter, phase invert |
| EQ | 4-band parametric EQ + delay, gate, compressor per input channel · 8-band parametric EQ + delay, gate, compressor per output |
| Architecture | Mix Box: local audio rack controlled from the surface to insert outboard gear |
| Bit depth | bit depth/sample rate: to be verified (EtherSound ES-100 transport, typically 24-bit / 48 kHz) |
Surface
| Physical faders | 80 |
|---|---|
| Motorized faders | Yes |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Faders | 80 motorised faders, all assignable (SmartFAD technology) |
| Screens | 15-inch TFT screen |
Recording
| Onboard recording | No |
|---|
Networking
| Networking & protocols | EtherSound / Network |
|---|---|
| Redundant PSU | No |
| Redundant networking | No |
| Audio networking | EtherSound + proprietary Muxipaire link; remote I/O racks · Muxipaire (proprietary digital transport over coax/optical) and EtherSound network; DioCore remote rack |
Physical
| Weight | approx. 80 kg (steel chassis) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | approx. 1650 × 860 × 305 mm (W × D × H) — to be verified |
Power
| Power supply | fully redundant power supply |
|---|
Other
| Software | Sensoft (user configuration), SmartFAD technology |
|---|
Strip & details
Rotate your phone to landscape for a better view of the strip.
Rotate your phone to landscape for a better view of the strip.
Diagrams
Rotate your phone to landscape for a better view of the diagram.
Software
SensoftOnboard software driving the Sy80's surface and engine (Sensoft 8.1, then Sensoft 9). It handles patching, SmartFAD fader assignment, bus routing and channel processing.
Accessories
Stagebox / rack
- Muxipair audio rack (Mix Box)
Remote audio rack linked to the surface over the Muxipaire bus (coaxial or optical cable), carrying stage inputs/outputs.
- DioCore rack (EtherSound)
Remote EtherSound stage rack providing additional networked inputs/outputs.
Documents
Editorial & artists
Our take
History & design
The InnovaSON Sy80 (also branded “Grand Live”) is a digital live-sound mixing console launched in 2003 alongside its smaller sibling the Sy48. It is built around a steel-chassis control surface with 80 motorised faders, each freely assignable thanks to SmartFAD technology: a mono or stereo input channel, a bus, a VCA, a subgroup, an aux send or a matrix can be placed on any fader.
The digital engine offers 104 input channels, 48 mix buses and up to 144 outputs. Each channel provides a gate, a compressor, a 4-band parametric EQ, a delay, a high-pass filter and phase invert. Audio transport relies on the proprietary Muxipaire bus (coaxial or optical cable) and on the EtherSound network, with remote stage racks (including the DioCore rack). The surface comprises a Channel Control panel, a Desk Control panel and Quadfad modules, and integrates a 15-inch TFT screen and a fully redundant power supply. The onboard Sensoft software drives the whole system.
Notable users
- Chris Trimby
Monitor engineer; used an InnovaSON Sy80 to mix the live performances on Top Of The Pops (BBC).
Links
- Press article Audiofanzine — InnovaSon Sy80 (specs & reviews) en.audiofanzine.com
- Press article Mix Online — InnovaSon to Debut Sy80 mixonline.com
- Press article FRONT of HOUSE — InnovaSon Sy-series road test fohonline.com
- Press article Mix — Sy80 in major Greek festival mixonline.com
- Press article Wikipedia — Innovason fr.wikipedia.org
- Press article TV Tech — Lawo acquires majority share of InnovaSon tvtechnology.com
- Merchant Reverb — InnovaSon Sy80 (used) reverb.com
Related consoles
Some merchant links are affiliate links. Purchases may support Digital Mixing at no extra cost.
Documents are archived locally for preservation. Source credited. Takedown requests: [email protected]