PRODUCTS
A20-SuperNexus
16- to 32-Channel Wireless Receiver with HexVersity
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Overview
The A20-SuperNexus is a gamechanger. A 16-channel receiver with HexVersity® (2- to 6-antenna diversity), expandable to 32 channels via software licenses – all in just a 1U 19” rack, A20-SuperNexus keeps your kit small and saves space in your rack. Take it on tour without worrying about tuning bands – it boasts a 169-1525MHz tuning range for worldwide operation. A20-SuperNexus gives you peace of mind with its RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation.
Main Features
- 16 channels all with HexVersity® (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-antenna diversity) in 1U rack space
- Expandable to 32 channels (all with HexVersity) in the same rack space via Software Licenses
- 169 – 1525 MHz tuning range for full global coverage
- RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation
Additional Features
- Native Dante, MADI, AES, and Analog outputs
- SpectraBand with 3 Tuning Bands for a total of ~72 MHz of operating bandwidth for transmitters
- Optional A20-Opto expansion box to add Optocore audio I/O and full redundant power supplies
- Simple 1-minute operation to change countries for entire system
- Built-in long-range NexLink® remote control of all transmitters
- Integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanner for intuitive frequency coordination
- AutoAssign: automatic deployment of multiple clean frequencies in seconds
- Built-in 6-to-2 RF combiner for multizone events
- 6 network ports (2 x RJ45, 4 x SFP) configurable for Dante, Dante Redundancy, and Control
- Web App control from browser on any computer, smartphone, or tablet
- Bridging between MADI, Dante, AES, Optocore, and Analog
- Wide, 12.4” color OLED array with touch for control and monitoring
- Optical Fiber Ethernet option via two SFP slots.
- Supports GainForward™ Architecture: No gain setting on the A20 transmitter. Adjust gain at the receiver or mixer
- 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any digital system on the market
- RF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference transmitters
- Excellent audio quality; full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth
- BNC timecode input for auto timecode sync of transmitters over NexLink
- Three BNC antenna input pairs, each compatible with passive, bias-powered, and smart antennas. Configurable for HexVersity or combiner modes
- Cascade out option on rear BNCs for cascading to other receivers
- Automatic Antenna zero loss loop through in the event of power loss for redundant operation
- Front-panel 3.5 mm and ¼” headphone outputs
- USB-A and USB-C ports for thumb drives, keyboards, transmitter pairing, and timecode syncing Support for USB hubs
- PoE+ output for powering external PoE+ powered device, including the A20-Outpost-NL
- On-the-fly audio output routing changes directly from the A20-HH and A20-TX. Ideal for talkback, guitar tuning etc.
- Wireless transmitter pairing to Astral receivers in addition to pairing via USB cable
- Ad-hoc handoff of transmitters’ Nexlink control between Astral receivers, ideal for large reality shows
- A20-SuperNexus digital audio outputs increased (Optocore, Dante, MADI) to 64 channels
A20-Nexus
8-, 12-, or 16-Channel True-Diversity Wireless Receiver with SpectraBand
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Overview
The future of wireless
- 8-channel ultra-high-performance, true-diversity receivers in a ½ rack size (8.0” x 6.6” x 1.6”).
- Expandable to 12 or 16 channels via A20-Nexus 4-Channel Expansion License. Licenses are $2500 USD, or $250 USD for a 7-day rental, or $850 USD for a 30-day rental.
- 169 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range via SpectraBand Technology.
- NexLink: an advanced long-distance modulation that allows for remote control of wireless transmitters from the receiver.
- Dante audio-over-IP of RF receiver audio.
- Flexible powering: via PoE+, DC input, 8-Series, or AC mains (with optional adapter).
- Web App control from browser on any computer, smartphone or tablet.
- Full remote operation capability: Power via PoE, audio via Dante, control via Web App.
- Dual DB-25 connectors for 16 channels of mic, line, or AES outputs
- Convert 16 channels of Dante to analog and/or AES on DB25 connectors, for sending IFB, voice-of-god, and more from mixer to set.
- Wide, 6.2” color OLED array with touch for control and monitoring.
- Integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanning for intuitive frequency coordination.
- Optical Fiber Network option via SFP slot. SFP accepts a wide variety of modular network transceivers.
- A20-QuickDock allows docking and undocking in seconds from 8-Series mixer-recorders with no tools.
- The AutoAssign function automatically scans the current tuning band for clean frequencies and assigns them to multiple channels. The clean frequencies are automatically pushed to NexLinked transmitters.
- Modular design: RF section (A20-Nexus) can be disconnected and remoted from 8-Series, as opposed to less-flexible integrated RF/Mixer/Recorder solutions.
- All NexLink control is handled by A20-Nexus and/or its Web App instead of the 8-Series for maximum flexibility.
- Full remote power-down: A20-TX and A20-Mini transmitters can be fully powered down via NexLink for excellent battery life. This alleviates the need for remote auto-RF-Power adjustment schemes. User is in full control of RF power settings.
- Supports GainForward Architecture: No gain setting on the A20-Mini or A20-TX transmitters. Adjust gain at the receiver or mixer.
- 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.
- Excellent audio quality, full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
- RF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters.
- BNC timecode input for auto timecode sync of transmitters over NexLink.
- On-the-fly audio output routing changes directly from the A20-HH and A20-TX. Ideal for talkback, guitar tuning etc.
- Wireless transmitter pairing to Astral receivers in addition to pairing via USB cable
- Ad-hoc handoff of transmitters’ Nexlink control between Astral receivers, ideal for large reality shows
- A20-Nexus digital audio outputs increased (Dante, MADI) to 64 channels
- Flexible tone routing matrix.
SpectraBand
SpectraBand technology delivers a tuning range of 169 – 1525 MHz in a single unit – an industry first! Experience ultimate flexibility as you find open spectrum away from the crowded UHF TV band.
NexLink
With NexLink’s advanced long distance protocol, you can control your A20-Mini and A20-TX transmitters using the built-in long range remote control link.
Network away
You’ve got options. Use the built-in web server with any computer, tablet, or phone to control the A20-Nexus wherever your ethernet cable can take you. Power the receiver from a distance using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and remotely deliver audio via Dante. The possibilities are boundless.
8-, 12-, or 16-Channel True-Diversity Wireless Receiver with SpectraBand
A20-Nexus Go
4-, 6-, or 8-Channel Portable True-Diversity Wireless Receiver with SpectraBand.
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Overview
- 4-channel ultra-high-performance, true-diversity receivers in a half-rack size (8.0” x 6.6” x 1.6” / 20.3cm x 16.8cm x 4.1cm).
- Expandable to 6 or 8 channels via A20-Nexus Go 2-Channel Expansion Licenses.
- 169 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range via SpectraBand Technology.
- NexLink: integrated, long-distance remote control of all wireless transmitters, including group power on/off.
- AutoAssign: automatic deployment of clean frequencies in seconds.
- Integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanning for intuitive frequency coordination.
- Flexible powering: via DC input, 8-Series, or AC mains (with optional adapter).
- DB-25 connector for 8 channels of mic, line, or AES outputs.
- Wide, 6.2” color OLED array with touch for control and monitoring.
- A20-QuickDock allows docking and undocking in seconds from 8-Series mixer-recorders with no tools or additional hardware.
- Supports GainForward Architecture: No gain setting on the A20 transmitter. Adjust gain at the receiver or mixer.
- 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any digital system on the market.
- RF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters.
- Excellent audio quality, full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
- BNC timecode input for auto timecode sync of transmitters over NexLink.
- Front panel and rear panel BNC antenna inputs. Compatible with passive and bias-powered antennas
- Supports control of the Wisycom LFA smart antenna.
- Cascade out option on rear BNCs for cascading multiple A20-Nexus Go units.
- USB-A port for thumb drives, keyboards, transmitter pairing, and timecode syncing. Supports USB hubs.
- On-the-fly audio output routing changes directly from the A20-HH and A20-TX. Ideal for talkback, guitar tuning etc.
- Ad-hoc handoff of transmitters’ Nexlink control between Astral receivers, ideal for large reality shows
- Flexible tone routing matrix
Ready
Set.
SpectraBand
The A20-Nexus Go receiver utilizes the unparalleled SpectraBand tuning range of 169 – 1525 MHz, allowing you the ability to find open spectrum, even in the busiest UHF TV band
GainForward
No more stopping the action on set. No more adjusting the transmitter gain on the talent. You can set your levels and make adjustments at your A20-Nexus Go receiver and not at the transmitter with GainForward.
Go.
NexLink
By utilizing the NexLink protocol, the A20-Nexus Go receiver has full long-range remote control of transmitters, even in the presence of on-set 2.4 GHz interference.
RTSA
With NexLink and the A20-Nexus Go receiver’s integrated RTSA (Real Time Spectrum Analyzer), you can visually monitor the changing RF environment without interrupting the audio or a shoot.
AutoAssign
Save time on set. The AutoAssign function automatically scans the current tuning band for clean frequencies and assigns them to multiple channels. The clean frequencies are then automatically pushed to transmitters linked to the NexLink protocol. This is all done with one button in mere seconds.
A20-Nexus Go
4-, 6-, or 8-Channel Portable True-Diversity Wireless Receiver with SpectraBand
A20-RX
2-Channel Slot-in Portable True-Diversity Wireless Receiver with SpectraBand
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Experience ultimate flexibility as you find open spectrum away from the crowded UHF TV band. The A20-RX two channel true diversity receiver features industry-exclusive SpectraBand technology, which delivers a tuning range of 169 – 1525 MHz in a single unit. Superior low-loss, brick-wall SAW filters deliver excellent performance in noisy RF environments, while the AutoAssign feature makes frequency selection and setting quick and easy.
- SpectraBand Technology: compatible with the A20-Mini and A20-TX from 169 MHz – 1525 MHz, A20-HH from 470 MHz – 1525 MHz, and all tuning ranges of the A10-TX.
- Advanced Digital True Diversity topology uses two complete RF receivers for each of the two channels, with four RF receivers in total.
- SuperSlot compatible with the SL-2 and 8-Series mixer-recorders.
- State-of-the-art 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any digital system on the market.¹
- GainForward Architecture compatible with the A20-Mini, A20-TX, and A20-HH. Set the transmitter’s gain levels via trim control (with an 8-Series & SL-2) or at the A20-RX (for other mixers).
- Full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth; 100% digital RF modulation and transmission.
- Excellent immunity from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters without the need for external filters or extra cabling.
- Maximum connectivity: SuperSlot, XLR, and TA3 adapters, A-RXMON headphone amp, and A-15PIN two-channel AES Sony camera slot adapter.
- Analog line-level or AES digital audio output.
SpectraBand.
SpectraBand technology delivers a tuning range of 169 – 1525 MHz in a single unit – an industry first. Experience ultimate flexibility as you find open spectrum away from the crowded UHF TV band.
AutoAssign.
The A20-RX’s AutoAssign scans a tuning band and selects available frequencies for you – perfect for any fast-paced shoot. Meanwhile, brick-wall SAW filters eliminate out-of-band interference so you can get the best RF performance possible. Enjoy immunity from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters without the need for external filters or extra cabling.
Learn more about SpectraBand, available frequencies, and brick-wall filters.
¹ When comparing systems with same transmit power, same antennas, and same transmission frequency.
A20-RX
2-Channel Slot-in Portable True-Diversity Wireless Receiver with SpectraBand
A20-HH
Overview
Meet the A20-HH: the most capable – and best sounding – handheld microphone that money can buy. Whether it’s a packed house on opening night or a long tour on the open road, you can always find open frequencies, because it can tune to more spectrum than any other handheld. Its fast setup saves time, and its rugged durability is built for the rigors of touring, yet the A20-HH microphone is easy to decorate, changing aesthetics for concerts, live events, theater, houses of worship, cruises, corporate events, and beyond. You’ll want to get your hands on this handheld.
Outperform
The A20-HH has been meticulously engineered for the ultimate in performance to help any performer sound their best. It uses state-of-the-art, 100% digital RF modulation for excellent sound quality. It boasts the longest-range RF transmission on the market, and features full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth, along with 10-hour battery life. All of this is packaged in an elegant yet very rugged mechanical housing.
Tour Globally, Find Open Frequencies
SpectraBand™ is built into the A20-HH as standard, which results in an astounding tuning range of 470 MHz up to 1525 MHz. This means that no matter where a tour takes you, you can find open frequencies to operate. And AutoAssign makes scanning and setting frequencies on all transmitters automatic and blindingly fast with one button press.
Introducing the CD1 Mic Capsule
Sound Devices has long been known for impeccable audio quality. It has put all this know-how into its first bespoke microphone capsule, the patent-pending CD1 – the only calibrated dynamic capsule in the world. Its smooth sound is tailored for vocals and is absolutely repeatable from unit to unit due to its 100% testing and calibration at the Sound Devices factory.
… or use any Other Capsule
The A20-HH microphone can natively use any manufacturer’s mic capsule, whether conforming to the Shure- or Sennheiser-style threads – with no adapter. Both threads are built-in; to change from one thread to another, simply flip the A20-HH Capsule Collar over.
Easily add Controls
The A20-HH microphone as supplied has no external switches for talent to accidentally change. You can further customize it with interchangeable A20-HH Control Rings to add physical control buttons or switches. These controls can be menu-configured for many different options, including triggering macros on mixing consoles.
Make it Your Own
The A20-HH has a quick-change Body Shell, Control Ring, Capsule Collar, and CD1 that you can decorate, paint, and bedazzle to fit the style of any costume. In just minutes, change the entire look of the microphone by swapping out these pieces. Want even more of a wow factor? We recommend Rebel Trading Company, a UK-based company that specializes in microphone customization. They offer custom paint finishes and crystal customization, even incorporating designs, artwork, names, and logos.
RocketAntenna: No Dropouts
You no longer need to stress about talent covering the bottom of the mic, smothering the RF level. Sound Devices’ patent-pending wideband RocketAntenna means that no matter where the mic is held, the antenna keeps transmitting at the same level. No Dropouts.
Full Remote Control, Built-in
All Astral transmitters have ultra long-range Remote Control built-in as standard – a protocol called NexLink®. Change frequencies and even fully power down and up all transmitters at the press of one button from your mixing console.
Adjust Gain at the Console, not on the Wireless
With Astral wireless, GainForward™ technology means that there are no gain controls to be set and messed with on the wireless transmitter or receiver – saving you valuable time. Simply adjust gain at the console’s trim with no loss in headroom or noise performance.
Mic Drop.
With the A20-HH’s solid magnesium die-casting, stainless steel construction, and its impact-absorbing polycarbonate outer shell, the A20-HH is designed to withstand years of abuse on the road. Sound Devices’ internal QA lab puts our mics through a battery of brutal tests — dropping, extreme cold, heat, humidity, throwing, soaking, shaking, and vibrating. Go on then, drop the mic.
Key Features
- Worldwide tuning range: 470 MHz-1525 MHz
- State-of-the-art 100% digital modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market
- Patented wideband RocketAntenna design not affected by anywhere grip
- Reversible A20-HH Capsule Collar enables changing between Shure or Sennheiser capsule threads, allowing the use of capsules with these threads; no adapters needed
- CD1 high-precision, fully-calibrated dynamic mic capsule for incredible mic-to-mic consistency
- 10 hours (10mW) runtime from standard 18650 Li-Ion battery
Full feature list available in the user guide and application sheet
A20-HH
Wireless Handheld Microphone TransmitterA20-TX
Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter with GainForward and SpectraBand
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Overview
- Worldwide VHF and UHF tuning range from 169 MHz-1525 MHz.
- Up to 12 hours battery runtime.
- Eco-friendly operation from rechargeable Lithium batteries or from standard AA batteries.
- Built-in battery charger via USB-C.
- Full remote control of the A20-TX via A20-Remote companion app and from A20-Nexus and A20-Nexus Go via long-range NexLink.
- State-of-the-art 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.
- RF Power output from 2 mW to 40 mW.
- Lemo input supports 2-wire or 3-wire mono lav, balanced mic, switchable 12, 48V phantom, balanced line-level, AES3, AES42 (compatible with Schoeps SuperCMIT), and guitar (w/ optional Smart Guitar Cable).
- GainForward Architecture – no gain control to worry about on the A20-TX.
- Full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
- 8-Series, fully balanced mic preamp built in (140 dB dynamic range).
- Ultra-quiet lavalier mic preamp (130+ dB dynamic range).
- Built-in 32-bit float, 48 kHz recorder with removable micro-SD card.
- Ultra-stable timecode built in, auto jammed via wireless NexLink.
- Sunlight-readable e-Paper screen for control and display. Display persists when powered off.
- USB-C for pairing with the A20-Nexus, file offload, charging, and timecode jamming.
- A20-TX Switch: Optional user-programmable bayonet switch, magnetically sensed and physically removable.
A Kaleidoscope of Connectivity
True Balanced Input
The A20-TX transmitter includes an industry first: a full, true balanced ultra-low-noise, high-headroom mic preamp. In fact, this is the same preamp built into our vaunted 8-Series mixers. The A20-TX mic preamp is a big step up from the excellent mic preamp built into the original A10-TX transmitter in terms of noise, headroom, and sonic purity.
Excellent Battery Life
The A20-TX transmitter features battery life of up to 12 hours. Additionally, the A20-TX’s flexible powering scheme allows the use of many battery types, including standard alkaline or NiMh AA batteries, rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, or even USB battery packs.
Advanced Features
The A20-TX transmitter boasts industry-leading features like Sound Devices’ proprietary NexLink 2.4 GHz long-range wireless remote control technology that allows multiple A20-TX transmitters to be controlled and timecode synced dependably from an A20-Nexus or A20-Nexus Go digital receiver. NexLink works over long distances – even through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other 2.4 GHz interference. The A20-TX transmitter’s long-range modulation achieves excellent operational range. The A20-TX also includes Sound Devices’ proprietary SpectraBand technology, which enables the A20-TX transmitter to tune over a super wide range of 169-1525 MHz.
A20-TX Switch
For the applications that call for a user-actuated switch, the A20-TX transmitter features the industry’s first physically removable switch. Its large size, positive tactile operation, and magnetic activation give users ultimate confidence and reliability.
GainForward
With GainForward, there is no gain setting on the transmitter! You control your A20-TX transmitter’s audio gain, either directly at the mixer’s digital trim control or at the wireless receiver, while maintaining the best audio performance in the industry. If the source is too soft or too loud, just use a downstream mixer’s digital trim gain control to make adjustments. No more bothering the talent to make gain changes.
e-Paper Display
You can easily view settings and menus with the A20-TX transmitter’s e-Paper Display, even in sunlight or when powered down and its batteries removed. Need to change a setting in the dark? Open the battery door and the screen’s backlight turns on for easy visibility.
A20-TX
Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter with GainForward and SpectraBand
A20-Mini
Tiny Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter with GainForward and SpectraBand
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Overview
Sound Devices’ first miniature transmitter incorporates state-of-the-art features such as full remote control via the A20-Remote app and NexLink, long range modulation, GainForward Architecture, SpectraBand’s 470 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range, internal 32-bit float recording, and more. The A20-Mini is fully compatible with the A20-RX and the A10-RX.
- Worldwide tuning range of 470 MHz – 1525 MHz with the A20-RX & A20-Nexus
- Full remote control of the Mini via A20-Remote companion app.
- State-of-the-art 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.
- GainForward Architecture: set the Mini’s gain levels via trim control (with an 8-Series) or at the A20-RX/A10-RX (other mixers).
- Full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth; 100% digital RF modulation and transmission. Same excellent range and audio quality as the A10-TX.
- Built-in 32-bit float, 48 kHz recorder with 64 GB storage for over 80 hours of record time.
- USB-C for file offload and optionally conform/convert with SD-Utility.
- Powering via Lithium AAA or NP-BX1 (Li-Ion) batteries with built-in charging for NP-BX1.
- Internal timecode generator with supercapacitor backup can be jammed via USB-C.
- Water-resistant with a rounded form factor.
Longest range.
The A10/A20 Wireless System delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.¹ The state-of-the-art, 100% digital long-range modulation offers the same great audio quality (10 Hz – 20 kHz) as our Standard modulation scheme with a longer range for both line-of-sight and heavy multipath transmission.
SpectraBand.
SpectraBand technology delivers a tuning range of 470 – 1525 MHz in a single unit – an industry first. Experience ultimate flexibility as you find open spectrum away from the crowded UHF TV band.
GainForward.
With the Mini’s GainForward Architecture, easily set the Mini’s gain, low-cut, and limiter directly on your 8-Series. This immediate, local control of gain allows quick adaptation to changing volume levels and saves time during production.
Group remote control.
All transmitters can be powered up and down simultaneously or made to start and stop recording with a single tap from your smartphone or tablet. Use A20-Remote to create custom groups with selected transmitters or use the default all-transmitter group. You can also use groups to change RF Power, Mode, Modulation, Mute Mic, Format Media, and LED settings on multiple A20-Minis at once. The A20-Mini’s high-efficiency internal 2.4 GHz antenna ensures excellent Bluetooth range.
32-bit float recording.
The A20-Mini records in 32-bit float for an astounding >130 dB of dynamic range. This allows for audio gain decisions to be made after recording, with zero loss in headroom or noise performance.
Built-in 64 GB media.
No more SD card management – the ample-sized media stores more than 80 hours of continuous, uncompressed 32-bit float recording. Simply offload the recorded WAV files via the high-speed USB-C port to a computer.
Sleek and small.
The A20-Mini digital wireless transmitter combines legendary British audio quality with the best of American design. The sleek, rounded form fits perfectly into body contours and underneath tight clothing.
Never lose time.
The Mini’s ultra-accurate 0.2 ppm internal timecode generator can be jammed via USB-C, or wirelessly via NexLink, with negligible drift over a 24-hour period.
Power away.
Use off-the-shelf rechargeable or AAA batteries – no adapter needed. 3 AAA batteries or a rechargeable Sony NP-BX1 give you the ultimate in powering flexibility. You can even recharge the NP-BX1 via the Mini’s USB-C.
Water-resistant.
With its extensive gasketing and waterproof connectors, the A20-Mini can easily withstand water and sweat.
PowerStation-8M
Optional accessory provides easy battery charging, file transfer, and timecode jamming of up to eight A20-Minis at a time. Powered via DC (TA4) or USB-C (USB-PD).
¹ When comparing systems with same transmit power, same antennas, and same transmission frequency.
A20-Mini
Tiny Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter with GainForward and SpectraBand
A20-Opto
I/O Expansion Box for A20-SuperNexus
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Gone are the days of racks loaded with receivers and cables, trying to up the channel count to meet the needs of big shows. As an add-on box to the A20-SuperNexus, the A20-Opto solves that problem by adding inputs and outputs for high-end applications requiring more connectivity than the A20-SuperNexus offers. The primary additional I/O is Optocore, letting A20-SuperNexus attach directly to an Optocore network, allowing audio to connect to a DiGiCo mixing board natively. Additionally, there is a full set of redundant analog and AES digital audio outputs, additional MADI outputs, and GPIO logic in/outs.
Main Features
- Screw-on expansion box for A20-SuperNexus
- Adds native Optocore audio I/O for interconnect with DiGiCo consoles
- Adds fully redundant AC Mains supply
Additional Features
- Adds 2nd set of analog and AES outputs
- Adds GPIO connectors
- Adds 2 extra MADI outputs with their own Sync input
A20-Opto
I/O Expansion Box for A20-SuperNexus
A20-Monarch
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The A20-Monarch is an omnidirectional, wide-bandwidth (470-1525 MHz) antenna. It provides uniform coverage and gain across the exceptionally wide SpectraBand tuning range of the Sound Devices Astral series wireless products. The antenna is paired with a multifunction clamp and articulating arm, as well as two accessory cables.
The A20-Monarch kit includes:
- 1x A20-Monarch antenna with BNC-F connector and 1/4″-20 female threaded mount
- 1x adjustable clamp and articulating arm with 1/4″-20 male threaded mount
- 1x 30 in/75 cm BNC-M to BNC-M cable
- 1x 18 in/45 cm BNC-M to SMA-M cable
Specifications
- Frequency range
- 470 MHz – 1600 MHz
- Gain
- 2.2 dBi
- Pattern
- Omnidirectional
- Return Loss
- Better than 15 dB across entire 470 – 1600 MHz range
- Mounting Threads
- ¼-20
- Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 17.0 cm x 21.0 cm x 1.7 cm
- (6.68 in x 8.26 in 0.67 in)
- Weight
- 0.12 kg (unpackaged)
- 0.26 lbs (unpackaged)
A20-Monarch
Omnidirectional Wide-bandwidth Antenna
A20-Outpost-NL
NexLink™ antennas remote mounted via Ethernet
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NexLink™ is Sound Devices’ long-distance remote control of all A20 transmitters. This game-changing system allows remote control of all parameters on the transmitters – and has a distance exceeding the audio. Since NexLink operates at 2.4 GHz, its antennas cannot be remote-mounted more than a few inches due to cable loss – until now.
With the A20-Outpost-NL, NexLink antennas can be located near the action, along with UHF audio antennas. Remote mounting is simple, using Cat-6 Ethernet cable or even fiber optic Ethernet. One A20-Outpost-NL can cover all the action within a large stadium, with its antennas located in the arena, not at the equipment rack.
Main Features
- Allows NexLink antennas to be remote mounted via Ethernet
- Powered by PoE or USB-C input
- Cat-6 or Optical Ethernet (via SFP module)
Additional Features
- Rugged, rain-resistant chassis
- Dual ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” mounting hole blocks
- Very easy plug-and-play setup
- Compatible with A20-Nexus and A20-SuperNexus .
- Customize an A20-Outpost-NL’s name for easy identification, (e.g. Stage 1, Stage 2, etc.)
- Monitor A20-Outpost-NL connection status directly from A20-Nexus or A20-SuperNexus
