SONONEWS May 2026
Ed Novick / Steven Lewis / SX-M2D2 DANTE / SONOSAX Staff
SONOSAX SX-ST12 on the Set of Michael
Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael.
Behind every demanding film production, flexibility and reliability are essential. We are always proud to see SONOSAX equipment trusted on major sets where complex routing, multiple sources, and fast-changing scenes leave no room for compromise. Award-winning production sound mixer Ed Novick, whose work has been recognized with 4 Oscars and 2 BAFTAs, recently shared how his SONOSAX SX-ST12 became an indispensable tool during the shooting of Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic.
Once again, my Sonosax SX-ST12 mixing panel was indispensable in shooting a film. This time, it was “Michael”, the Michael Jackson biopic. Music scenes required multiple feeds from the music playback station, in addition to stereo mics for crowd noise, hand held mics for vocal tracking, and lav mics for other dialog. All of these inputs required specific routing to main sends as well as aux sends. Having this kind of flexibility saved me on many occasions. Other scenes (Michael rehearsing “Beat It”, for example) had 10 or more speaking parts (mostly ad lib) and still was accommodated into my 12 input mixer. Having my SX-ST12 on set made mixing this movie so much easier.
Ed Novick
Ed Novick’s sound cart
What a pleasure it was to welcome Steve Lewis at the end of April
Steve Lewis and Jacques Sax
Steve is a true craftsman, dedicated to building and shaping high-end instrument bodies for some of the finest musicians. Exchanges between craftsmen are always particularly meaningful, especially when they are driven by the same passion for sound, music, and precision.
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Beyond his work as a maker, Steve also regularly records orchestral and musical performances in the Chicago area. His wife Judi is a musician herself, playing Cor anglais and oboe with the Lyric Opera of Chicago. For several years, Steve has been using our SONOSAX SX-R4+ as his recorder, and he has now completed his setup with a SONOSAX SX-ES64. We would also like to warmly congratulate Steve and Judi on their 40th wedding anniversary, and wish them many more years of happiness together. |
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A warm thank you to Steve for his visit, his trust, and the inspiring conversation. It was also a real pleasure to share dinner together during his time in Switzerland.
More about his work:
Steve Lewis and his famous S.W. Lewis Full Double F/Bb Horn
SONOSAX SX-M2D2 meets Dante
SONOSAX SX-M2D2 with Dante AVIO adapter, modified with 2x TA-3F
By combining the SONOSAX SX-M2D2 with a Dante AVIO AES3 adapter (2 channels in / 2 channels out), the SX-M2D2 can be used as a compact standalone Dante interface for both recording and monitoring.
This setup sends the SX-M2D2 input signal to a Dante network while also allowing the return stream to be monitored through the SX-M2D2 headphone output.
The Dante AVIO adapter is powered via PoE from the network switch and connects to the SX-M2D2 through its AES input and output.
For cabling, several solutions are available: standard XLR to TA3 mini-XLR adapter cables can be ordered from us, wiring information can be provided for custom cables, and, on special request, the Dante AVIO adapter can be supplied pre-modified with mini-XLR connectors for a more compact setup.
Dear clients, partners and friends,
Pierre Blanc and a sailing mate
After many years of dedication to SONOSAX, Pierre Blanc is now entering a new chapter and will be gradually stepping back from his daily role within the company.
Some of you will remember that Pierre had already left SONOSAX in 2018, before returning in 2021. This time, the transition will take a different form: Pierre will continue to support SONOSAX on a limited basis, working one day per week, while progressively handing over many of his responsibilities.
For many of our users, dealers, distributors, suppliers, and partners around the world, Pierre has been one of the familiar voices and faces of SONOSAX. Through technical sales, customer support, product advice, service coordination, and countless exchanges by email, phone, and in person, he has played an important role in maintaining the close relationship we value with our customers.
His knowledge of the products, his understanding of field recording workflows, and his direct contact with professionals around the world have contributed to the continuity and reputation of SONOSAX. Beyond the commercial and technical aspects, Pierre has also represented a very human side of the company, with relationships often going far beyond a simple business exchange.
We warmly thank Pierre for his loyalty, his work, and his contribution to SONOSAX over all these years. We wish him every success and happiness for the future.
With our most cordial greetings,
Jacques Sax and the SONOSAX SAS SA team
Continuity at SONOSAX
Tymofiy Ivanchenko at Micro-salon AFC Paris
Following Pierre Blanc’s transition to a reduced role, Tymofiy Ivanchenko will take over many of his responsibilities, particularly in customer communication, technical support, service coordination, and product-related assistance.
Tymofiy has been part of SONOSAX since the end of 2019, working in the technical department and gradually building strong familiarity with our products, workflows, and customer expectations.
During the last ten months, Tymofiy has been working closely with Pierre in order to ensure a smooth and coherent transition. This period has allowed him to take over ongoing matters progressively, while maintaining the continuity and personal contact that are important to SONOSAX.
Some of you may already have met Tymofiy at the Micro-Salon AFC in Paris or at The Pro Audio Show, where he had the opportunity to exchange directly with users, dealers, and partners.
SONOSAX remains a small and highly specialized company, and this continuity is important to us. Our objective remains the same: to provide precise technical support, honest product advice, and reliable service to our users and partners worldwide.
You can continue to contact SONOSAX through the usual channels for any technical, commercial, or service-related request.