EtherSense : sensors-to-OSC digitizing interface

Overview

The EtherSense is a high-resolution, high-speed, robust, cost-effective and versatile tool aimed at making sensor acquisition for gesture analysis easier and designed by IRCAM newly formed Performing Arts Technology Research Team.
Able to digitize simultaneously up to 32 16-bit channels at a rate of 500 Hz (1kHz if only16 used), it brings new opportunities for the integration of motion sensing technology in performance arts and interactive works.
With its built-in Ethernet controller, the EtherSense is perfect for computer-based musical control. It transfers digitized sensor signals on Ethernet through Open Sound Control protocol.

Buy on IRCAM website
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Features

• 32 channels digitized simultaneously : 4 x 8 channels on Sub-D 15 connectors with +5V sensor power supply available
• 16 bits, bit format configurable from 1 to 16
• Sampling frequency up to 1 kHZ (if up to 16 channels used, 500 Hz if 32 used)
• Built-in Ethernet controller
• Open Sound Control Protocol (http://www.cnmat.berkeley.edu/OpenSoundControl/)
• Very easy LCD + Joystick interface for fast, intuitive configuration and channel visualization using scrolling menus
• PC and Mac software package
• Half-rack size for transportation, rackable using 19" adapter
• 9V - 1100 mA power supply included
• Jacks to Sub-D 15 pigtail cable included

Requirements

• PC or Mac with Ethernet / Lan adapter
• Windows XP with CPU > 1 GHz and RAM > 256 Mo
• Mac OS 9 or X
• Open Sound Control Compliant Software : Max, PureData, EyesWeb ....(see http://www.cnmat.berkeley.edu/OpenSoundControl/)

Contacts

Design : E. Fléty, N. Leroy

Downloads

User Manual : EtherSense.pdf - 3 Mo