{"product_id":"sound-devices-astral-arx8-wireless-receiver-a20-nexus-go","title":"Sound Devices Astral ARX8 4-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver - A20-Nexus Go (On Order)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSound Devices Astral ARX8 Wireless Receiver (A20-Nexus Go)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a 4, 6, or 8-Channel Portable True-Diversity Wireless Receiver with SpectraBand. It is a professional receiver that won't weigh you down when you're doing bag work. It comes with four receiver channels that can be expanded to six and eight channels via software license without additional hardware (sold separately). When you need to transition to a rack or cart, the Astral ARX8 receiver's 1 RU, half-rack size will save you space there too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy utilizing the NexLink protocol, the Astral-ARX8 receiver has full long-range remote control of transmitters, even in the presence of on-set 2.4 GHz interference.  With NexLink and the Astral-ARX8 receiver’s integrated RTSA (Real Time Spectrum Analyzer), you can visually monitor the changing RF environment without interrupting the audio or a shoot.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave time on set. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-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).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable to 6 or 8 channels via Astral ARX8 2-Channel Expansion Licenses. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e169 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range via SpectraBand Technology. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNexLink: integrated, long-distance remote control of all wireless transmitters, including group power on\/off. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutoAssign: automatic deployment of clean frequencies in seconds. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanning for intuitive frequency coordination. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible powering: via DC input, 8-Series, or AC mains (with optional adapter). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDB-25 connector for 8 channels of mic, line, or AES outputs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide, 6.2” color OLED array with touch for control and monitoring. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstral-QuickDock allows docking and undocking in seconds from 8-Series mixer-recorders with no tools or additional hardware. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports GainForward Architecture: No gain setting on the Astral transmitter. Adjust gain at the receiver or mixer. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any digital system on the market.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent audio quality, full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBNC timecode input for auto timecode sync of transmitters over NexLink. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel and rear panel BNC antenna inputs. Compatible with passive and bias-powered antennas \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports control of the Wisycom LFA smart antenna. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCascade out option on rear BNCs for cascading multiple Astral ARX8 units. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-A port for thumb drives, keyboards, transmitter pairing, and timecode syncing. Supports USB hubs. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn-the-fly audio output routing changes directly from the Astral HH and Astral TX. 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