{"product_id":"sound-devices-astral-tx-digital-wireless-bodypack-transmitter","title":"Sound Devices Astral TX (A20-TX) Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter (On-Order)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSound Devices Astral TX Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter with GainForward and SpectraBand\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cspan\u003eengineered it to be compatible with more input sources than any other transmitter, including two-or three-wire lavs, dynamic mics, phantom-powered condenser mics, guitars, balanced line-level sources, and even AES digital mics. The Astral TX transmitter’s multipurpose input saves you from having to pack or rent more transmitters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTrue Balanced Input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Astral 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 Astral 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Battery Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe Astral TX transmitter features battery life of up to 12 hours. Additionally, the Astral 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eThe Astral TX transmitter boasts industry-leading features like Sound Devices’ proprietary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/sounddevices.com\/nexlink-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNexLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.4 GHz long-range wireless remote control technology that allows multiple Astral TX transmitters to be controlled and timecode synced dependably from an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/sounddevices.com\/product\/sounddevices-astral-arx16\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAstral ARX16\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor Astral ARX8 digital receiver. NexLink works over long distances, even through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other 2.4 GHz interference. The Astral TX transmitter’s long-range modulation achieves excellent operational range. The Astral TX also includes Sound Devices’ proprietary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/sounddevices.com\/spectraband-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpectraBand\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etechnology, which enables the Astral TX transmitter to tune over a super wide range of 169-1525 MHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstral TX Switch \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eFor the applications that call for a user-actuated switch, the Astral 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGainForward\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eWith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/sounddevices.com\/gainforward-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGainForward\u003c\/a\u003e, there is no gain setting on the transmitter! You control your Astral 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ee-Paper Display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"is-size-4 has-text-weight-light wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eYou can easily view settings and menus with the Astral 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.\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\u003eWorldwide VHF and UHF tuning range from 169 MHz-1525 MHz. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 12 hours battery runtime. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly operation from rechargeable Lithium batteries or from standard AA batteries. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in battery charger via USB-C. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull remote control of the Astral TX via Astral Remote companion app and from Astral ARX16 and Astral ARX8 via long-range NexLink. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState-of-the-art 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRF Power output from 2 mW to 40 mW. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemo 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).  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGainForward Architecture – no gain control to worry about on the Astral TX. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-Series, fully balanced mic preamp built in (140 dB dynamic range). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-quiet lavalier mic preamp (130+ dB dynamic range). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in 32-bit float, 48 kHz recorder with removable micro-SD card.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-stable timecode built in, auto jammed via wireless NexLink. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight-readable e-Paper screen for control and display. Display persists when powered off. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB-C for pairing with the Astral ARX16, file offload, charging, and timecode jamming.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstral Switch: Optional user-programmable bayonet switch, magnetically sensed and physically removable. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sound Devices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44036612030554,"sku":"A20-TX","price":60040.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/4190\/0634\/files\/SoundDevicesAstralTX.png?v=1788949517","url":"https:\/\/soundspeed.co.za\/products\/sound-devices-astral-tx-digital-wireless-bodypack-transmitter","provider":"Soundspeed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}