Sound Devices A20-Nexus
8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology
The Future of Wireless
Meet the half-rack receiver with an entire rack's worth of features. The next-generation A20-Nexus is expandable from 8 channels up to 16 channels with software licenses and features forward-thinking technologies like SpectraBand, the powerful NexLink remote-control link, real time spectrum analysis, and more. With multiple options for audio outputs, powering, and remote control, the A20-Nexus can seamlessly adapt to your workflow, both now and in the future.
Key Features
8-channel ultra-high-performance, true-diversity receivers in a ½ rack size 20cm x 17 x 4cm.Expandable to 12- or 16-channels via software license (coming soon)470 MHz - 1525 MHz tuning range via Spectraband TecnologyNexLink: integradted, long distance remote control of all wireless transmitters.Dante audio-over-IP of receiver audio.Flexible Powering: via PoE+, DC input or from 8 series recorder.Web app control from browser on any computer, smart phone or tablet.full remote operation capability: Power via PoE, audio via Dante, controlvia Web App.Dual DB-25 connectors for 16 channels of mic, line or AES outputs16 channels of Dante audio-over-IP output to DB25 connectorsWide 6.2" (15") colour OLED display with touch control.Integrated real time RF spectrum analyser and scanning function.A20-QuickDock enables connectio to 8 series recorders in seconds.Supports GainForward architecture. Adjust Tx gain at the receiver or 8 series recorder.100% digital long range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.10Hz to 20kHz audio bandwidthRF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference.BNC timecode input for sync of transmitters over NexLink.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. The included A20-Monarch antennae cover that whole band. (Local frequency licensing may be required)
NexLink
Control your A20-Mini transmitters using the built in long range remote control link. Nexlink's advanced long distance modulation reaches even further than the A20-Mini's long range audio transmission.
Network away
You’ve got options. Configure your A20-Nexus for Dante audio, use the built-in web server to control the receiver using the web browser on any computer, tablet, or phone, and even power the A20-Nexus remotely using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE).
Real time spectrum analysis
The days of waiting for a frequency scan to complete are over. Instantly visualize the fluctuating RF spectrum around you in real time – while running all channels of the audio.
GainForward
With the A20-Mini’s GainForward Architecture, easily set the Mini’s gain, low-cut, and limiter directly on your A20-Nexus or mixer-recorder. This immediate, local control of gain means never having to adjust the gain on the transmitter again.
Go Cableless
Thanks to its half-rack size, the A20-Nexus is equally at home in a rack, in a bag, or docked to an 8-Series mixer recorder for a cableless kit.
Long Range
The A20-Nexus and A20-Mini deliver 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.
Shoot for the stars
The A20-Nexus joins the growing lineup of Sound Devices Astral™ wireless products. With industry-leading features like SpectraBand, GainForward, NexLink, long range modulation, real time spectrum analysis, and more, the Astral Series pushes the bounds of wireless audio.
What's in the box?
- 2 x A20-Monarch SpectraBand antennas
- 2 x Articulating arm with clamp and 1⁄4-20 thread mount
- 2 x 30in/75cm BNC – BNC cable
- 2 x 2.4GHz SMA Tilting antenna
- 2 x NexLink side mounting brackets with SMA to SMA cable