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.

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:

https://swlewis.net/

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.

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SONONEWS Mai 2026

Ed Novick / Steven Lewis / SX-M2D2 DANTE / Équipe SONOSAX

SONOSAX SX-ST12 sur le tournage de Michael

Jaafar Jackson dans le rôle de Michael Jackson dans Michael.

Derrière chaque production cinématographique exigeante, la flexibilité et la fiabilité sont essentielles. Nous sommes toujours fiers de voir les équipements SONOSAX utilisés sur les plus grands plateaux de tournage, là où la complexité des routages, la multiplicité des sources et l’évolution constante des scènes ne laissent aucune place au compromis.
Ed Novick, ingénieur du son de renom récompensé par 4 Oscars et 2 BAFTA, a récemment expliqué comment sa console SONOSAX SX-ST12 est devenue un outil indispensable lors du tournage de Michael, le biopic consacré à Michael Jackson.

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

La roulante son d’Ed Novick

Quel plaisir d’avoir accueilli Steve Lewis à la fin du mois d’avril

Steve Lewis et Jacques Sax

Steve est un véritable artisan, dédié à la fabrication et au façonnage de cors haut de gamme destinés à certains des meilleurs musiciens. Les échanges entre artisans sont toujours particulièrement enrichissants, surtout lorsqu’ils sont animés par une même passion pour le son, la musique et la précision.

Un grand merci à Steve pour sa visite, sa confiance et cet échange inspirant. Ce fut également un réel plaisir de partager un dîner ensemble lors de son passage en Suisse.

En savoir plus sur son travail :

https://swlewis.net/

Steve Lewis et son célèbre cor double complet S.W. Lewis en Fa/Sib

SONOSAX SX-M2D2 rencontre Dante

SONOSAX SX-M2D2 avec adaptateur Dante AVIO, modifié avec 2x TA-3F

En combinant le SONOSAX SX-M2D2 avec un adaptateur Dante AVIO AES3 (2 canaux en entrée / 2 canaux en sortie), le SX-M2D2 peut être utilisé comme interface Dante autonome compacte, à la fois pour l’enregistrement et le monitoring.

Cette configuration permet d’envoyer le signal d’entrée du SX-M2D2 vers un réseau Dante, tout en permettant de monitorer le flux de retour via la sortie casque du SX-M2D2.

L’adaptateur Dante AVIO est alimenté en PoE par le switch réseau et se connecte au SX-M2D2 via ses entrées et sorties AES.

Pour le câblage, plusieurs solutions sont disponibles : des câbles adaptateurs standard XLR vers TA3 mini-XLR peuvent être commandés directement chez nous, les informations de câblage peuvent être fournies pour des câbles personnalisés, et, sur demande spéciale, l’adaptateur Dante AVIO peut être fourni pré-modifié avec des connecteurs mini-XLR pour une configuration plus compacte.

Chers clients, partenaires et amis,

Pierre Blanc et un compagnon de navigation

Après de nombreuses années de dévouement à SONOSAX, Pierre Blanc entame aujourd’hui un nouveau chapitre et se retire progressivement de son rôle quotidien au sein de l’entreprise.

Certains d’entre vous se souviennent peut-être que Pierre avait déjà quitté SONOSAX en 2018, avant de revenir en 2021. Cette fois, la transition prendra une forme différente : Pierre continuera à soutenir SONOSAX de manière limitée, à raison d’un jour par semaine, tout en transmettant progressivement une grande partie de ses responsabilités.

Pour beaucoup de nos utilisateurs, revendeurs, distributeurs, fournisseurs et partenaires à travers le monde, Pierre a été l’une des voix et l’un des visages familiers de SONOSAX. À travers la vente technique, le support client, les conseils produits, la coordination du service et d’innombrables échanges par e-mail, téléphone et en personne, il a joué un rôle important dans le maintien de la relation de proximité que nous attachons à nos clients.

Sa connaissance des produits, sa compréhension des flux de travail liés à l’enregistrement de terrain, ainsi que son contact direct avec les professionnels du monde entier ont contribué à la continuité et à la réputation de SONOSAX. Au-delà des aspects commerciaux et techniques, Pierre a également représenté une dimension très humaine de l’entreprise, avec des relations allant souvent bien au-delà d’un simple échange professionnel.

Nous remercions chaleureusement Pierre pour sa loyauté, son travail et sa contribution à SONOSAX au fil de toutes ces années. Nous lui souhaitons beaucoup de succès et de bonheur pour la suite.

Avec nos salutations les plus cordiales,

Jacques Sax et toute l’équipe SONOSAX SAS SA

Continuité chez SONOSAX

Tymofiy Ivanchenko au Micro-Salon AFC Paris

À la suite du passage de Pierre Blanc à un rôle réduit, Tymofiy Ivanchenko reprendra une grande partie de ses responsabilités, notamment en matière de communication client, de support technique, de coordination du service et d’assistance liée aux produits.

Tymofiy fait partie de SONOSAX depuis la fin de l’année 2019, au sein du département technique, où il a progressivement développé une solide familiarité avec nos produits, nos méthodes de travail et les attentes de nos clients.

Au cours des dix derniers mois, Tymofiy a travaillé étroitement avec Pierre afin d’assurer une transition fluide et cohérente. Cette période lui a permis de reprendre progressivement les dossiers en cours, tout en maintenant la continuité et le contact personnel qui sont importants pour SONOSAX.

Certains d’entre vous ont peut-être déjà rencontré Tymofiy au Micro-Salon AFC à Paris ou au The Pro Audio Show, où il a eu l’occasion d’échanger directement avec des utilisateurs, revendeurs et partenaires.

SONOSAX reste une entreprise petite et hautement spécialisée, et cette continuité est importante pour nous. Notre objectif demeure le même : offrir un support technique précis, des conseils produits honnêtes et un service fiable à nos utilisateurs et partenaires dans le monde entier.

Vous pouvez continuer à contacter SONOSAX par les canaux habituels pour toute demande technique, commerciale ou liée au service.

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A brighter display

A new touchscreen display for the SONOSAX  SX-R4+ will be soon available, much brighter and visible in direct sunlight (see photo below). We are pleased to offer you an upgrade comprising:

• The new display with it’s corresponding driver PCB
• A full overhaul of your SX-R4+
• A full Firmware update
• A new 3 month warranty

This up-grade will be available between the end of April and end of May. It is offered at CHF 380.00 excl. shipping and taxes. Please contact us by e-mail if you wish to schedule this up-grade.

Firmware Update

A new firmware is also in preparation and is currently undergoing testing. This release will correct some bugs and improve overall stability.

Once testing is complete, it will be available on our website during the month of March.

Please check our website for this update and for the procedure at: https://sonosax.ch/product/sx-r4p/

SONOSAX SX-R4+ Availability

We are pleased to announce that we are starting a new production run of the SX-R4+, with the first units expected to be available in around six months.

SD Card formatter

As you know, not all SD cards are equal and even new high speed cards may lead to errors (Speed Error).

SD cards are also somehow “ageing” and this error may happen after using cards for a few month only.

We recommend you to reformat your cards on regular basis using the specific SD Card formatter courtesy provided for free download by the root organization “SDcard.org”.

We noticed significant improvements in speed and reliability on pretty old SD cards after using this formatting utility.

For Windows

https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/sd-memory-card-formatter-for-windows-download

For MacOS

https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/sd-memory-card-formatter-for-mac-download

NOTE:  For optimal results you must select “Overwrite format”. This is a slow process that takes about one hour to format a 128Gb card. Be patient.

IMPORTANT: After formatting your SD card with this specific SD card formatter, you MUST reformat your cards to UDF format using the formatting utility in the SYSTEM menu of the SX-R4+.

SONOSAX SX-AD8+ and AVB

A new firmware allows the SX-AD8+ to connected via AVB to the latest MAC (running on the latest MacOS).

Obviously the SX-AD8+ must be equipped with the optional AVB board, part nr 024291.

This firmware is available along with the installation procedure at: https://sonosax.ch/product/sx-ad8/

               SONOSAX part nr 024291

The SONOSAX SX-AD8+ equiped with this AVB board supports PoE on RJ45 connector, it operates at 48, 96 and 192kHz.

More information about the AVB board at: https://www.sonosax.ch/product/024291/

New deliveries of SONOSAX SX-AD8+ automatically include the latest firmware.

IRCAM chooses SONOSAX  SX-AD8+ with DANTE

We are very pleased and honored that IRCAM – Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique – has chosen the SX-AD8+ for their research and developments. Below is what Richard Rentsch and José Miguel Fernández say about their works.

As part of our creative and research project dedicated to human/machine co-improvisation with Somax2 artificial intelligence agents (developed at Ircam, Paris), it is essential to be able to analyze the sound of instruments with a high degree of precision in order to guarantee reliable and musically relevant results in real time.

That’s why we chose the Sonosax SX-AD8+ preamplifier, combined with its Dante extension, for both our studio testing sessions and our live performances.

The remarkable quality of its preamplifiers, the stability of the system, and the portability of the SX-AD8+ allowed for optimal use at two Improtech international festivals, in Tokyo and Paris, as well as during a concert at the Rolex Learning Center at EPFL with pianist Richard Rentsch, in collaboration with José Miguel Fernández and Somax2 AI agents.

CARNET NOIR

Georges Quellet, founder of STELLAVOX, passed away on February 26, 2026.

This man, whom I had the privilege of meeting on several occasions, concealed a profound humanity beneath his initially somewhat austere exterior.

He was as kind as he was approachable, and from the very first moments of our encounters, he showed remarkable generosity of spirit. He knew how to share his convictions and knowledge with infectious enthusiasm, leaving those who knew him with memories of a man of heart and dialogue.

His devices were a source of inspiration to me.

My thoughts go out to his wife, his entire family, and his loved ones.

Jacques Sax

Jeff Wexler

I met Jeff in the 1980s. He was one of the first users of the SONOSAX SX-S. I remember him as a very friendly and welcoming person with a very open mind.

Totally passionate about sound in cinema, Jeff contributed greatly to its development and helped to advance the profession of cinema sound recording thanks to his curious mind. He had an engaging personality that left no one indifferent.

Jeff also knew how to bring people together, notably by creating the website https://jwsoundgroup.net/  a forum and reference site that is the go-to destination for thousands of users and professionals

Jacques Sax

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Jacques Sax  

SONOSAX SX-RX8+ This newcomer would be almost ready if there were not a few components that are not available at the moment. We will not be able to announce an exact delivery time until we have ALL the components. We thank you for your understanding and patience.

MERGING merging with SONOSAX We have collaborated with MERGING on the mechanical design of their excellent ANUBIS product. We now go further and announce that our SONOSAX SX-AD8+ is compatible with the ANUBIS thanks to the RAVENNA/DANTE link in AES67 mode. This link is unfortunately limited to 48kHz because of a restriction in the software of the Dante card in AES67 mode. As both devices allow it, we do not despair of supporting 96kHz or even 192kHz in the future. It is always a pleasure for us to collaborate with other manufacturers (in the past Beyer Dynamic, Weiss Audio and more recently Sound Devices and even a small one with PSI). You can also read the Merging newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/merging/merging-insider-newsletter-april-202241%

SPEAKING OF SWISS AUDIO Our congratulations and thanks to Mr. Joseph Tarradellas for his book which traces the history of the Swiss audio industry. This book is unfortunately only available in French for the moment. https://www.epflpress.org/produit/1025/9782889154364/le-son-suisse23%

ISE -BARCELONA We will not be exhibiting at ISE Barcelona. This does not prevent us from having slipped some of our products into the suitcases of other manufacturers. You will have the chance to find the following products on the booths of our colleagues: The SONOSAX SX-R4+ and the SX-RX8+ at Wisycom The SONOSAX SX-AD8+ at Merging, The SONOSAX SX-DD2 at PSI. The ideal complement with a pair of PSI A25 for your living room, and if you do not have enough space, a pair of ADN-2A.

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Jacques Sax

SONOSAX SX-RX8+ Ce nouveau venu serait quasiment prêt s’il ne manquait quelques composants indisponibles pour l’instant. Nous ne serons donc pas en mesure d’annoncer un délai de livraison précis tant que nous n’aurons pas TOUS les composants. Nous vous remercions de votre compréhension et de votre patience.

MERGING merging avec SONOSAX Nous avons collaboré avec MERGING au niveau du design mécanique de leur super produit ANUBIS. Nous faisons maintenant un pas supplémentaire et vous annonçons que notre SONOSAX SX-AD8+ est compatible avec l’ANUBIS grâce à la liaison RAVENNA/ DANTE en mode AES67. Cette liaison est malheureusement limitée à 48kHz due à une restriction dans le soft de la carte Dante en mode AES67. Les 2 appareils le permettant, nous ne désespérons pas de supporter 96kHz voire même 192kHz dans le futur. C’est toujours un plaisir pour nous de collaborer avec d’autres fabricants (dans le passé Beyer Dynamic, Weiss Audio et plus récemment Sound Devices et même une petite avec PSI). Vous pouvez voir également la newsletter Merging : https://mailchi.mp/merging/merging-insider-newsletter-april-202219%

En parlant d’audio Suisse Toutes nos félicitations et un immense merci à M. Joseph Tarradellas pour son livre qui retrace l’histoire de l’industrie de l’audio suisse. https://www.epflpress.org/produit/1025/9782889154364/le-son-suisse15%

ISE -BARCELONE Nous n’exposerons pas à l’ISE à Barcelone. Cela ne nous empêche pas d’avoir glissé quelques uns de nos produits dans les valises d’autres fabricants. Vous aurez donc la chance de trouver les produits suivants sur les stands de nos confrères: Le SONOSAX SX-R4+ et le SX-RX8+ chez Wisycom, le SONOSAX SX-AD8+ chez Merging et le SONOSAX SX-DD2 chez PSI, complément idéal avec une paire de PSI A25 pour votre salon, et si vous n’avez pas la place une paire de ADN-2A.

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Dear customer, partner and friend,

Yes, we are experiencing one of the most bizarre period since a year and a half now, to the point that I forgot the SONONEWS this last summer!

Like many other manufacturers of electronic devices, we are also very busy sourcing components, redoing price calculations, trying to get correct shipping prices, etc.

It is not the funniest activity, and moreover, it forced us to postpone for 6 months the end of the development of our SX-RX8+ … We do not give a deadline for deliveries, which depends on certain suppliers who do not give us any guarantee.

We will publish in the next few days the new price list with, unfortunately, increases …

Trade shows

We will be exhibiting at the IBC in Amsterdam, December 3-6, 2021, hoping that many of you will visit us.

SONOSAX SX PLUS serie

Our SONOSAX SX-R4+ and SX-AD8+ are now available with the DANTE / AES67 card. The addition of the card in the SX-R4+ must imperatively be done at SONOSAX. The addition of the card in the SX-AD8+ can be done at some of our agents or at SONOSAX.

The corresponding software for the SX-R4+ is: V4.0BETA if the SX-R4+ is equipped with the DANTE / AES card, and V3.75 for the SX-R4+ without the DANTE card.

The SX-AD8+ software is compatible with the DANTE / AES card.

Our SONOSAX SX-RX8+ will be compatible, in addition to the brands outlined in our SONONEWS this spring, also with the new SHURE ADX5D receiver.

Our SONOSAX SX-LC8+ has been out of stock for 2 months, victim of its success, in particular thanks to the compatibility with SOUND DEVICES in USB mode. We will start new deliveries at the end of November and in order of orders received.

Analog is not dead

This year we delivered several SONOSAX SX-ES to folley recording studios. This superb little analog console, with optional digital output, is becoming the standard for this application all over the world.

SONOSAX SX-DD2

Here above is an installation with our SONOSAX SX-DD2, several parts of which were delivered this year, mainly for use in stereo systems, shown here with a pair of SONOSAX SX-ADN2A speakers. Note that this device is produced in limited quantities, once again, due to the problems of acquiring key components. It will probably become a “collector”!

FILMING WITH THE SONOSAX SX-R4 plus

The film “Klammer, Chasing the Line” tells the story of skier Franz Klammer at the 1976 Olympic Games, the preparation and the pressure before the race. He was only a little faster than his main competitor, Swiss skier Bernhard Russi.

Half of the film took place on the original 1976 ski slope in Tyrol, Austria. The other half was shot in a studio in Vienna.

My first idea was to build two setups, small and light equipment for all mountain scenes, where it had the sparkle of documentary filming. And a larger sound card setup for studio situations.

But shortly after having the Sonosax SX-R4+ in my hands, I decided to do the whole movie with this little powerhouse.

Its flexible design made it perfect for this movie. It’s small, lightweight, low power consumption, so there’s no need to carry a lot of batteries with you.

A big plus was the LC8+ and its small and light design. This gave me the perfect opportunity to have an 8 fader linear expansion on the mountain. For the studio setup, I just connected a second LC8+ to have an extension of not 8, but 16 channels.

The simple and clean design of the SX-R4+ makes it very easy to control even when wearing gloves.

And one thing I like the most is that there is no USB connector on the device. Each connection is made with a solid connector.

Entering the metadata of this machine is very simple and does not require the use of an external keyboard.

-Herbert Verdino, Filmzeug, Wien Austria-

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Cher client-e, partenaire et ami-e,

Oui, nous vivons une période des plus bizarre depuis maintenant 1 an et demi, au point que j’en ai oublié de faire le SONONEWS cet été!

Comme beaucoup d’autres fabricants d’appareils électroniques, nous sommes aussi très occupés à rechercher des composants, refaire des calculs de prix, essayer d’obtenir des prix de transports corrects, etc…

Ce n’est pas le plus fun comme activité, et de plus, cela nous a contraint de reporter de 6 mois la fin du développement de notre SX-RX8+… Nous ne donnons pas de délai pour les livraisons, qui dépend de certains fournisseurs qui eux, ne nous donne aucune garantie.

Nous allons publier dans les prochains jours la nouvelle liste de prix avec, malheureusement, des augmentations…

Trade shows

Nous allons exposer à l’IBC à Amsterdam, du 3 au 6 décembre 2021, en espérant que vous serez nombreux à nous rendre visite.

SONOSAX SX+ serie:

Désormais, notre SONOSAX SX-R4+ et SX-AD8+ sont livrables avec la carte DANTE / AES67. L’ajout de la carte dans le SX-R4+ doit impérativement faites chez SONOSAX. L’ajout de la carte dans le SX-AD8+ peut-être faites chez certains de nos agents ou chez SONOSAX.

Le software correspondant pour le SX-R4+ est: V4.0BETA si le SX-R4+ est équipé avec la carte DANTE / AES, et V3.75 pour le SX-R4+ sans la carte DANTE.

Le software du SX-AD8+ est compatible avec la carte DANTE / AES.

Notre SONOSAX SX-RX8+ sera compatible, en plus des marques énoncées dans notre SONONEWS de ce printemps, également avec le nouveau récepteur SHURE ADX5D.

Notre SONOSAX SX-LC8+ est en rupture de stock depuis 2 mois, victime de son succès, notamment grâce à la compatibilité avec SOUND DEVICES en mode USB. Nous ferons de nouvelles livraisons dès fin novembre et dans l’ordre des commandes reçues.

Analog is not dead

Nous avons livré cet année plusieurs SONOSAX SX-ES pour des studios de bruitage. Cette superbe petite console analogique, avec sortie digitale en option devient partout dans le monde, le standard pour cette application.

SONOSAX SX-DD2

Voici une installation chez un de nos clients dotée de notre SONOSAX SX-DD2 dont plusieurs pièces ont été livrées cette année, principalement pour usage dans des chaînes stéréo avec, comme par exemple ici, notre paire d’enceinte SONOSAX SX-ADN2A .

A noter que cet appareil est produit en quantité limitée, encore une fois, suite aux problèmes d’acquisition de composants clés. Il deviendra probablement un “collector”!

EN TOURNAGE AVEC LE SONOSAX SX-R4+

Le film “Klammer, Chasing the Line” raconte l’histoire du skieur Franz Klammer aux Jeux Olympiques de 1976, la préparation et la pression avant la course. Il n’était qu’un tout petit peu plus rapide que son principal concurrent, le skieur suisse Bernhard Russi.
La moitié du film a eu lieu sur la piste de ski originale de 1976 au Tyrol en Autriche. L’autre moitié a été tournée dans un studio à Vienne.

Ma première idée était de construire deux configurations, un équipement petit et léger pour toutes les scènes de montagne, où il avait l’éclat du tournage de documentaires. Et une plus grande configuration de carte son pour les situations de studio.

Mais peu de temps après avoir eu le Sonosax SX-R4+ dans mes mains, j’ai décidé de faire tout le film avec cette petite centrale.
Sa conception flexible l’a rendu parfait pour ce film. Il est petit, léger, consomme peu d’énergie, il n’est donc pas nécessaire de transporter beaucoup de piles avec vous.
Un gros avantage était le LC8+ et son design petit et léger. Cela m’a donné l’opportunité parfaite d’avoir une extension de 8 fader linéaire sur la montagne. Pour la configuration du studio, je viens de connecter un deuxième LC8+ pour avoir une extension de non 8, mais 16 canaux.
La conception simple et épurée du SX-R4+ le rend très facile à contrôler même lorsque vous portez des gants.
Et une chose que j’aime le plus, c’est qu’il n’y a pas de connecteur USB sur l’appareil. Chaque connexion est faite avec un connecteur solide.
La saisie des métadonnées de cette machine est très simple ne nécessite pas l’utilisation d’un clavier externe.

-Herbert Verdino, Filmzeug, Wien Austria-

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Le SOUND SUMMIT, édition printemps 2021 s’est déroulé le jeudi 22 avril 2021:

• Nouvelle version du SONOSAX SX-M2D2
• Le 100% analogue avec la SONOSAX SX-VT
• Notre nouveau SONOSAX SX-RX8+
• SONOSAX SX-DD2, des nouvelles

Vous pouvez le revoir sur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPBRrNSDWOI

SONOSAX SX-M2D2

Dès le numéro de série 00300 (les anciens no sont de 00000 à 00299), le SX-M2D2 permet l’alimentation des microphones electret 5V. Une procédure permet de configurer l’appareil pour travailler en 48V ou en 5V.
Cette nouvelle possibilité n’est pas modifiable sur la série précédente.

Cette procédure est volontairement un peu longue, pour minimiser le risque de connecter des micros electret en 48V, ce qui leur serait fatal!

Nous avons un grand succès avec cet appareil compact, dans des applications très diverses, couplées à des caméra, prise de son classique de très haute qualité avec Smartphone, téléconférence, etc.

SONOSAX SX-VT

L’analogue n’est pas mort! Nous produisons actuellement plusieurs tables de mixage 100% analogue pour prises de son de musique classique.

Nous avons développé pour ces tables de mixage une nouvelle alimentation sans ventilateur, disponible simple ou double, à redondance. Cette alimentation peut-être utilisée avec les autres SONOSAX SX-VT qui sont déjà en utilisation.

SONOSAX SX-RX8+

Nous avons le plaisir de vous montrer la version définitive de cet accessoire très attendu. Ce n’est pas exactement un Superslot ni un Unislot, disons un Minislot? Il est plus petit, plus léger, et ne contient qu’un minimum de pièces mécaniques.

Il ne dispose pas de splitter d’antenne et ne permet pas le contrôle des récepteurs par bus série.

Il peut recevoir les récepteurs suivants, selon la plaque et le jeu de câbles à commander séparément:

– Wisycom MCR42 avec l’adaptateur BPA42-IKSS

– Wisycom MCR54, avec l’adaptateur SLK54-IK

– Lectrosonics SRc avec l’adaptateur SRSUPER et  SR-AES3

– Audio Limited A10-RX avec ou sans l’adaptateur A-FLIP

– SENNHEISER EK6042 avec adaptateur D-Sub-25

– SONY DWR-S03D avec adaptateur SUB-D 25

Il comprend un micro d’ordre et un logement pour une batterie de 98Wh qui peut alimenter les récepteurs, le SX-RX8+ et également un enregistreur, par exemple SX-R4+.

Dans cette configuration permettant jusqu’à 8 canaux sans fils, 4 micros et 2 entrées lignes, le poids total est de moins de 3kg, batteries dans le SX-R4+ et SX-RX8+, soit 150Wh, assez pour une longue journée de travail.

Les 8 encodeurs / poussoirs peuvent-être assignés comme sur le SX-LC8+ ou SX-RC8+.

Comme le SX-LC8+, le SX-RX8+ est compatible, par raccordement en USB, avec d’autres marques, dont SoundDevices.

Les livraisons commencerons cet été.

SONOSAX SX-DD2

Notre action de lancement a bien fonctionné, et nous allons livrer les premières unités dans les 3 à 4 semaines à venir.

Nous n’avions pas encore de description, et de nombreuses personnes intéressées nous ont demandé le manuel d’utilisation. Celui-ci n’étant disponible que dès maintenant, nous prolongeons cette action jusqu’à fin mai 2021

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The SOUND SUMMIT, spring 2021 edition took place on Thursday, April 22, 2021:

• New version of the SONOSAX SX-M2D2
• 100% analog with the SONOSAX SX-VT
• Our new SONOSAX SX-RX8+
• SONOSAX SX-DD2, news

You can see it again on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPBRrNSDWOI

SONOSAX SX-M2D2

From serial number 00300 (the old numbers are from 00000 to 00299), the SX-M2D2 provides power for 5V electret microphones. A procedure allows you to configure the device to work at 48V or 5V.
This new possibility cannot be modified on the previous series.

This procedure is made a little tedious on purpose , to minimize the risk of connecting electret microphones with 48V, which would be fatal to them!

We have a great success with this compact device, in very diverse directions, coupled with cameras, classical music recording of very high quality with Smartphone, teleconference, etc.

SONOSAX SX-VT

Analog is not dead! We recently got few orders for our analog sound mixer, mainly for classical music recording.

We have developed a new fan-less power supply, available single or double (with redundancy). This power supply can be retrofited to previous SONOSAX SX-VT that are already in use.

SONOSAX SX-RX8+

We are pleased to show you the final version of this long awaited accessory. It is not exactly a Superslot nor a Unislot, let’s say a Minislot! For reasons of weight and size, it is smaller, lighter, and includes minimal mechanical parts.

It does not have an antenna splitter and does not allow the control of receivers by serial bus.

It can hold the following receivers, depending on the mounting plate and the cable set to be ordered separately:

– Wisycom MCR42 with BPA42-IKSS adapter

– Wisycom MCR54, with SLK54-IK adapter

– Lectrosonics SRc with SRSUPER and SR-AES3 adapter

– Audio Limited A10-RX with or without the A-FLIP adapter

– SENNHEISER EK6042 with D-Sub-25 adapter

– SONY DWR-S03D with D-Sub-25 adapter

The slate microphone can also be assigned, or output on a separate connector.

It includes a slot for a 98Wh battery that can power the receivers, the SX-RX8+ and also a recorder, such as the SX-R4+.

In this configuration allowing up to 8 wireless channels, 4 microphones and 2 line inputs, the total weight is less than 3kg, batteries in the SX-R4+ and SX-RX8+, or 150Wh, enough for a long working day.

The 8 encoders / push buttons can be assigned as on the SX-LC8+ or SX-RC8+ .

Like the SX-LC8+, the SX-RX8+ is compatible, by USB connection, with other brands, including SoundDevices.

Delivery will start this summer.

SONOSAX SX-DD2

Our launching action has worked well, and we will deliver the first units in the next 3 to 4 weeks.

We did not have a description yet, and many interested people asked us for the user manual. This one being available only now, we extend this action until the end of May 2021.

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President’s Note

Dear customers, dear partners and dear friends,

Let’s forget about this year!

Let’s talk about sounds and the future!

I would like to thank you all for your loyalty, your comments which keep us progressing constantly. I also thank the entire SONOSAX team for the remarkable work accomplished during this eventful year.

Happy New Year,

Jacques Sax

SONOSAX SX-DD2

We are pleased to announce the start of deliveries for the coming spring.

This device that we had already spoke about in previous SONONEWS is the result of our many years of research in the professional field, applied to home use.
This converter pre-amplifier has the particularity of working in 2 fields, either analog or digital.
When an analog source is connected, the signal remains analog until the analog output. In parallel, this signal is also digitized, and is available on all digital outputs, namely AES, Spdif, Optical and USB.

This last output allows connection to a computer. This allows, among other things, to digitize your vinyls with high definition.
During our tests of this device, we measured frequencies up to 40kHz, which requires sampling of at least 96kHz to record all the harmonics of a vinyl.

It is optionally available with 19-inch adapters and an eRED-MOD (UpnP / DLNA) module for networking.

The price of this device is set excluding VAT at CHF 6,300. We are pleased to offer this device, which will be made in limited quantities, at the special subscription price of CHF 3,900.- HT, transport included throughout the planet.

To benefit from this price, we ask you for a deposit of CHF 300.- for the reservation. These conditions are valid until the end of March 2021. Contact us on: sonosax@sonosax.ch

Status of old products

There is no longer any service on the SONOSAX SX-PR, SX-M2, SX-T, STELLADAT, JM-3A and FD-A100.
For the MINIR and SX-R4, maintenance is ensured but we recommend replacing the hard drive with an SSD.
The service on the SONOSAX SX-S, the mixer which launched SONOSAX and which was produced from 1982 to 1998, is now coming to an end. Some essential spare parts are no longer available at all, notably the faders and gain knobs. Allow us to draw your attention to the few new modules on our clearance list and to the caution to be taken with any purchase of one of these mixers on the second-hand market. Make sure that it is in perfect condition because we will not necessarily be able to ensure, on our side, any repairs.

Current products

The SONOSAX SX-ES and SX-ST series mixers are still in production.

Warning: the AD module for the ES is available, but it is temporarily unavailable for the SX-ST and the RECORDER module is no longer available at all.
The SONOSAX SX-R4 + series is constantly evolving. In addition to users in film and documentary, we have more and more clients in classical music, jazz and others.

Our little SONOSAX SX-M2D2 is very successful, with multiple applications. It has truly become the Swiss army knife of sound and is widely used for making ambient sounds, sound cards for digitizing analog sources, and even for web conferencing.

Coming products

The SX-RX8+, mini SUPERSLOT will soon complete the SX-R4 + series. We hope to be able to release it sometime next summer.

Dante

The DANTE option is available for the SONOSAX SX-AD8 +, i.e. 8 DANTE outputs, as well as for the SONOSAX SX-R4 +. This option allows the use of 16 channels in total, for example 8 inputs 8 outputs, or 12 inputs 4 outputs, etc. Check from time to time for information and updates on our site.

Repairs

Their long lifespan is one of the characteristics of SONOSAX devices and we need more and more time devoted to maintenance. To limit it and reduce costs, we ask you to give us, imperatively, the following informations during any request : the serial number, the date of acquisition and the software version of the device.
Warning : Our recorders have a lithium battery to maintain the Time Code. For maintenance reasons, be sure to change it every 5 years.

Website

Take the time to consult our new “media” tab from time to time. It will be fueled, among other things, by user experiences.

Archiving sound with the SONOSAX SX-M2D2

” Working since 2014 in close collaboration with Professor Jean Malaurie (anthropogeographer specializing in the Arctic), I have been led to inventory and digitize his sound recordings, the fruit of a 70-year career in the Far North. More than 200 audio media (cassettes, mini-cassettes and magnetic tapes) were carefully stored at his home, waiting to be indexed, but also and above all to be saved. Since these media have a limited lifespan, care should be taken to ensure that they are kept and made available for publishing and scientific research. Following the establishment of a joint project between the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco and the University of Versailles, this year I undertook the digitization and classification of unpublished medias, work and conference recordings, produced for example in Greenland, Canada, France and the far north of Siberia.

To do this work, I used a device that I normally dedicate to field recordings for my research during expeditions and missions in island Patagonia: the SX-M2D2. Connected in mini-XLR to the analog audio output of the Denon DRW-580 cassette player (loaned by one of my affiliated laboratories: Lutherie Acoustique Musique (LAM) of the Jean Le Rond d’Alembert Institute, Sorbonne University) , I was able to recover the sound data on my computer, thanks to the USB output of the SX-M2D2.

There is no doubt that the future availability of these recordings will be an important contribution for a good number of enthusiasts and researchers, but also for the descendants of the Inuit informants of Jean Malaurie, some having for example accompanied him in 1951 until north geomagnetic pole, an expedition that they were five to carry out, by dog ​​sled. ”

Lauriane Lemasson is a doctoral researcher in acoustics, ethnomusicology and geography at Sorbonne University (Paris). His studies focus on the relations between indigenous peoples and their territories in the extreme south of Patagonia. She has published, among other things, a first acoustic study of a Selk’nam ritual site named Hain, demonstrating the sonic specificities necessary for the choice of place.

Tribute

Happy birthday to Jean-Luc Godard who celebrated his 90th birthday on the 3rd December! He remains at the forefront of innovation in his field and we are fortunate to count him among our loyal customers!

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