Sound Devices Astral Mini Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and Recorder (470 to 1525 MHz)

Sound Devices Astral Mini Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and Recorder (470 to 1525 MHz)
About Sound Devices Astral Mini Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and Recorder
Sound Devices’ first miniature transmitter incorporates state-of-the-art features such as full remote control via the Astral 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 Astral Mini is fully compatible with the Astral ARX2 and the A10-RX.?

Sound Devices Astral Mini Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and Recorder Features
Worldwide tuning range of 470 MHz – 1525 MHz with the Astral ARX2 & Astral ARX32, ARX16, ARX8
Full remote control of the Mini via Astral 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 Asteral ARX/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

Items Included
Sound Devices Astral Mini Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter and Recorder (470 to 1525 MHz)
Antenna with Cap (470 to 548 MHz)
Antenna with Cap (548 to 638 MHz)
Uncut Antenna with Cap
Holster with Belt Clip
Limited 1-Year Warranty
System
Wireless Technology
Digital UHF / Bluetooth 5.2 LE
RF Frequency Band
470 to 1525 MHz
Max Operating Range
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Encryption
No
Built-In Recorder
Yes (on Transmitter)
Timecode Support
Yes
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
Transmitters
Included Transmitters
1x Bodypack
RF Output Power
20 / 10 / 2 / 40 mW (Selectable)
Antenna
Removable SMA Flexible Whip (UHF)
Internal (2.4 GHz)
Input Level
Microphone
Audio I/O
1x LEMO 3-Pin Female Input
Bias/Plug-In & Phantom Power
5 V Bias/Plug-In Power
No Phantom Support
USB I/O
1x USB-C (Host Connection, Charging)
Muting
Via Control App
Auto-Level/Gain
No
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 20 kHz ±1 dB (Dependent on Mic)
Sync Method
Manual
Display
Single-LED Indicators Only
Power
Transmitter Battery Type
3x AAA (Not Included)
1x NP-BX1 (Not Included)
Transmitter Battery Life
Low:
5.2 Hours (Lithium)
4.5 Hours (Rechargeable)
High:
3 Hours (Lithium)
2.8 Hours (Rechargeable)
Battery Charging Time
2.5 to 2.7 Hours
AC/DC Power Adapter
No
Physical
Environmental Resistance
No
Dimensions
1.9 x 3 x 0.7″ / 4.8 x 7.6 x 1.8 cm
Weight
1.8 oz / 51 g (without Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
5.2 x 3.3 x 3.3″