Our eShop offers the Sound Devices Astral Wireless Family, a groundbreaking series of professional wireless audio products designed for film, broadcast, live events, and large-scale productions. Powered by proprietary SpectraBand technology, Astral receivers and transmitters provide an unprecedented 169–1525 MHz global tuning range, enabling worldwide operation and access to the broadest spectrum of legal RF frequencies.
Key features include NexLink, a robust remote-control protocol allowing full transmitter control from long distances; GainForward, which lets you adjust gain remotely at the receiver without disturbing the talent; and AutoAssign, a time-saving one-button frequency scanning and assignment system for multiple channels.
Astral Wireless Product Highlights
• A20-SuperNexus
A 16-channel true-diversity rackmount receiver with HexVersity antenna diversity (2 to 6 antennas), expandable to 32 channels via software licenses. It supports 169–1525 MHz tuning, RF Mirror Mode for full redundancy, and integrates with Dante and Optocore audio networks for large-scale, complex productions.
• A20-Nexus
An 8-channel half-rack true-diversity receiver, expandable to 12 or 16 channels. Features SpectraBand tuning, NexLink remote control, Dante networking, and versatile powering options including PoE+.
• A20-Nexus Go
A compact 4-channel true-diversity receiver expandable to 6 or 8 channels. Offers real-time spectrum analysis, AutoAssign frequency coordination, and flexible powering options. Ideal for mid-sized productions and live events.
• A20-RX
Portable true-diversity receivers available in 2 to 8 channels, designed for field and location sound with full SpectraBand tuning and NexLink control.
• A20-HH
Handheld receiver optimized for ENG and run-and-gun applications, featuring rugged design and full remote control.
• A20-TX
Full-featured wireless bodypack transmitter with up to 12 hours battery life, built-in 32-bit float recording, 48V phantom power, and GainForward architecture. Supports global tuning and full remote control from receivers.
• A20-Mini
Compact, lightweight transmitter with similar features as A20-TX, including 32-bit float recording and NexLink control, tuned from 470–1525 MHz for global use.
• A20-Opto
Expansion box adding native Optocore audio I/O and redundant AC mains power to A20-SuperNexus receivers, enabling seamless integration with DiGiCo consoles and large-scale audio networks.
• A20-Monarch
High-performance wideband antennas covering 470–1525 MHz, designed to maximize reception and minimize interference with Astral receivers.
• A20-Outpost-NL
Networked antenna distribution system for remote mounting of NexLink antennas via Ethernet, providing clean, amplified RF signals and flexible antenna management for complex setups.
The Sound Devices Astral Wireless Family delivers unprecedented channel density, global frequency coverage, ultra-low latency, and advanced remote control capabilities, making it the ultimate choice for demanding professional wireless audio applications worldwide.