Sound Devices has announced the launch of the latest additions to its Astral series: the A20-Nexus Go true-diversity digital wireless receiver and the A20-TX digital wireless transmitter that incorporate the company’s proprietary SpectraBand, GainForward, and NexLink technology into wireless devices designed for live and recorded sound applications.
A20-Nexus Go is a portable 4-, 6-, or 8-channel wireless receiver. Users can scan a global tuning range of 169 to 1525 MHz with SpectraBand technology to quickly find clean and open frequencies, assign transmitters to those frequencies using the AutoAssign function, adjust transmitter gain as needed directly from the receiver using GainForward, and keep tabs on any potential RF difficulties with integrated Real Time Frequency Analysis (RTSA) functionality.
“We created A20-Nexus Go based on the feedback of our users in the field – professionals looking for a portable wireless solution that could deliver these features in a compact, easy-to-use format,” says Sound Devices CEO Matt Anderson. “A20-Nexus Go is ready to go when you are, easy to adapt to any situation, and delivers when it counts across a variety of wireless use cases.”
The A20-TX digital wireless transmitter can serve equally well with 2- or 3-wire lavs, dynamic and phantom powered microphones, balanced line-level sources, AES digital mics, and musical instruments. It utilizes the same high headroom mic preamp from Sound Devices’ 8-Series mixer-recorders that’s designed to enhance sonic purity with a minimum of noise.
Multiple A20-TX transmitters can be controlled remotely by Astral-series wireless receivers utilizing long-range NexLink remote wireless control technology, and gain can be adjusted directly from the receiver using GainForward. The A20-TX has a states 12-hour battery life and is compatible with both standard and rechargeable AA batteries.
“A20-TX is the culmination of years of development and innovation in wireless transmitter technology from both the Sound Devices and Audio Ltd. teams,” adds Anderson. “As a result, it is a highly engineered tool perfect for building out your wireless audio system, and functions perfectly alongside our Astral series receivers.”
A20-Nexus Go is available now at a U.S. MSRP of $8,495 and the A20-TX at a U.S. MSRP of $2,450. Go here for more specifics.
