Installation at the Jules Verne Museum: immersive sound, interactivity and EVP380

As part of the reopening of the Jules Verne Museum in Nantes, a new immersive listening lounge has come to life. Led by La Fabsonic and 61FPS, the project combines design, sound creation, and interactivity. This new space offers visitors a unique sensory experience inspired by the works of the author.

Challenge

What was the context of your project and the challenges you were facing?

The Jules Verne Museum was reopening its doors to the public. It aimed to offer visitors a new immersive listening room to highlight the author’s writings through a sensitive and innovative audio installation. La Fabsonic, a specialist in immersive sound, was selected to design and integrate a custom-made interactive sound console into the new space.

What problems or constraints did you encounter?

The goal was to design an interactive installation that could operate autonomously, without daily maintenance, and withstand potential power outages. Traditional IT setups, such as PCs, often require removing unnecessary components and managing complex reboots—an unsuitable solution for a museum open year-round.

What was the most critical or blocking point before finding our solution?

Beyond robustness and system stability, ease of use was essential for La Fabsonic, who needed to manage and update the system independently without relying on external technical support. Flexibility and scalability were also key requirements.

La Solution

Why did you choose our product over other options?

The EVP380 was chosen for its robustness, multichannel management, and its ability to control audio, lighting, and video simultaneously. Its auto-restart function in case of power failure and the fact that it is a dedicated system (not requiring a computer) were decisive factors.

How did the implementation of our solution go within your project?

The setup was carried out in collaboration with various contributors: Fabrice Azzolin for the furniture design, Christophe Sartori and Jérôme Boudeau for the sound creations, and ourselves (Maël Pinard and Louis V. – 61FPS) for the interactive component.

The system is based on an EVP380 and a custom-built microcontroller equipped with 5 RFID antennas, enabling sounds and lighting to be triggered when visitors manipulate the manuscripts. Installation was fast, and the technical support was very responsive to our questions.

What key features or advantages of our product made the difference?

We particularly appreciated its ease of use. Once the content is saved on a USB stick, La Fabsonic can manage updates and content independently, without external intervention. The multichannel management and the ability to precisely synchronize sound and light are also major strengths.

Photo credits : La FabSonic

Feedback

What tangible benefits have you observed since installing our solution?

The system has been running perfectly since it was commissioned. The EVP380’s robustness and autonomy ensure a smooth and continuous immersive experience. The 7.1 surround sound is enhanced by the technology.

How has our product improved the experience for your visitors and collaborators?

Visitors can interact with the manuscripts and trigger immersive soundscapes that bring Jules Verne’s texts to life. For the technical teams and La Fabsonic, it’s a time-saver and a source of peace of mind: the device is reliable, user-friendly, and easy to update.

If you were to recommend our solution to someone still unsure, what would you say?

It’s a robust product, designed for intensive and fixed installations, with excellent technical support. It offers true ease of use and enables the creation of interactive and immersive installations without the constraints of traditional IT systems. It’s also an agile and scalable tool, perfectly suited for demanding cultural projects.