Sound Devices Astral TX (A20-TX)
Digital wireless bodypack transmitter
Wireless System$2,495Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Wireless System
- Description
- Digital wireless bodypack transmitter
- Signal path
- Digital (recallable / digitally controlled)
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- Single-channel wireless bodypack transmitter
- Form factor
- Bodypack
- Connection
- RF (SpectraBand 169-1525 MHz), USB-C, microSD
- Sample rate (kHz)
- 48
- Bit depth
- 32-bit float
- DSP
- true
- Powered
- true
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 20 kHz
- Introduced
- 2023
- Country of manufacture
- USA
Details
Controls: GainForward Architecture, NexLink 2.4GHz remote control/timecode sync
I/O: Built-in 8-Series fully-balanced mic preamp, USB-C jam sync, built-in 32-bit float/48kHz recorder with removable microSD card
Notable use: Part of the A20/Astral wireless ecosystem used in theatre, broadcast, and film production
Notes: FLAG: A20 wireless ecosystem product - formerly marketed as A20-TX, current site branding is Astral TX. 140 dB dynamic range preamp. Powered by 3x AA (alkaline, NiMH, Li-ion, or LiFePO4) for up to 12 hrs, or USB battery pack. RF output 2-40mW.