The Sottovoce system comprises discrete, performer-worn Aria wireless audio noise dosimeters, stage-based Ensemble wireless receivers, and the integrated Sottovoce cloud platform.
Sottovoce can automatically and precisely track each performer’s stage location and sound exposure over time and respond dynamically to the unique acoustics of any performance environment.
The form and aesthetic appearance of the Aria wireless tags was critical to the adoption of the Sottovoce system. The resulting design is discreet and lightweight, providing accurate monitoring of performance data without visually or physically impeding an artist’s performance.
Learn more about the Sottovoce system at sottovoce.io
aFX Global approached Boost Design to help them with development.
The Sottovoce system has since been adopted and is monitoring the hearing health of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, West Australian Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Victoria.
PROJECT
ACTIVITIES
- Review of product design options and development of a preferred design and system architecture.
- Research and development of precise location-tracking technologies and proprietary algorithm development.
- Development of complex multi-node UWB (ultra-wide-band) wireless communication protocols and firmware.
- Acoustic design and development.
- Design and development of proof of concept electronics hardware.
- Development of low-power minaturised electronics
- Development of aesthetics and design language suitable for the performing arts industry.
- Minaturisation of enclosure design.
- Development of concept images and product renderings, suitable for marketing purposes.
- Prototype development and refinement.
- Prototype testing and performance evaluation.
Award details
The Australian Good design Award recognises excellence in design and innovation.
