Sound Devices A20 Nexus 8 ch True Diversity Receiver expandible to 12-16 c
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EAN: 0850032705202
Price: 14.995,00€ + VAT
Price (VAT included): 18.293,90€
Meet the half-rack receiver with an entire rack’s worth of features. The next-generation Sound Devices A20-Nexus true diversity digital receiver is expandable from 8 channels up to 12 and 16 channels with additional channel plugins 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.
- 8-channel ultra-high-performance, true-diversity receivers in a ½ rack size (8.0” x 6.6” x 1.6”).
- Expandable to 12 or 16 channels via additional plugin (coming soon). Each +4 channel plugin is priced at $2500 USD.
- 169 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range via SpectraBand Technology.
- NexLink: an advanced long-distance modulation that reaches even farther than the A20-Mini’s long-range wireless audio transmission and functions separately or alongside A20-Remote.
- Dante audio-over-IP of RF receiver audio.
- Flexible powering: via PoE+, DC input, 8-Series, or AC mains (with optional adapter).
- Web App control from browser on any computer, smartphone or tablet.
- Full remote operation capability: Power via PoE, audio via Dante, control via Web App.
- Dual DB-25 connectors for 16 channels of mic, line, or AES outputs
- Convert 16 channels of Dante to analog and/or AES on DB25 connectors, for sending IFB, voice-of-god, and more from mixer to set.
- Wide, 6.2” color OLED array with touch for control and monitoring.
- Integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanning for intuitive frequency coordination.
- Optical Fiber Network option via SFP slot. SFP accepts a wide variety of modular network transceivers.A20-QuickDock allows docking and undocking in seconds from 8-Series mixer-recorders with no tools.
- Modular design: RF section (A20-Nexus) can be disconnected and remoted from 8-Series, as opposed to less-flexible integrated RF/Mixer/Recorder solutions.
- All NexLink control is handled by A20-Nexus and/or its Web App instead of the 8-Series for maximum flexibility.
- Full remote power-down: A20-Minis can be fully powered down via NexLink for excellent battery life. This alleviates the need for remote auto-RF-Power adjustment schemes. User is in full control of RF power settings.
- Supports GainForward Architecture: No gain setting on the A20-Mini transmitter. Adjust gain at the receiver or mixer.
- 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.
- Excellent audio quality, full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
- RF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters.
- BNC timecode input for auto timecode 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 antennas can receive the entire 470-1525 MHz range, keeping your kit small and tidy.
NexLink
Control your A20-Mini transmitter using the built-in long range remote control link. NexLink’s advanced long distance modulation reaches even farther than the A20-Mini’s long-range wireless audio transmission.
Network away
You’ve got options. Use the built-in web server with any computer, tablet, or phone to control the A20-Nexus wherever your ethernet cable can take you. Power the receiver from a distance using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) and remotely deliver audio via Dante. The possibilities are boundless.
Real Time Spectrum Analysis
The days of waiting for a scan to complete are over. Instantly visualize the RF spectrum around you in real time and coordinate frequencies all while monitoring 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.
The A20-Nexus joins the growing lineup of Sound Devices Astral™ wireless technology. 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.
Techincal Specifications:
- 470 to 1525 MHz tuning (1055 MHz switching bandwidth), 25 kHz steps
- SpectraBand Technology for maximum rejection of out-of-band signals
- available frequencies depend on country of operation
- proprietary, 100% digital RF modulation
- standard or long range, selectable per channel
- spurious rejection: >100 dB typical
- cascade antenna output: 50 ohm, wideband power split (pre-LNA), 3 dB insertion loss from front BNC through rear BNC (it is recommended to use an external powered antenna to overcome the 3 dB splitting loss in the Nexus so that the receivers maintain excellent range)
- RF Bias output: 12V, 200 mA each BNC
- Smart antenna support, Wisycom-compatible
- latency standard modulation = 2 ms, analog or digital outputs
- latency long range modulation = 3.9 ms, analog or digital outputs
- audio frequency response: 10 Hz-20 kHz, +/1 dB relative to 1 kHz
- dynamic range: > 130 dB with A20-Mini as transmitter
- output level: line +20 dBu for 0 dBFS, mic -20 dBu for 0 dBFS
- digital audio output: AES3 balanced connection, 110 ohm output impedance
- DC Input: dual, redundant
- PoE+: 802.3at, 30W needed (standard 15W PoE 802.3af will not work)
- 8-Series (through unit-to-unit connector when docked)
- AC mains adapter (sold separately)
- DC input, 10 to 18V in, 2A min
- 11 W idle, default configuration
- extra power passed through for USB power, active antenna power, and DC output power
- USB-A: 5V, 500 mA output, supports keyboards, thumb drives, A20-Mini transmitters and USB hubs
- operating temperature range: -10 °C to +55 °C
- dimensions (H x W x D): 4.0 x 20.3 x 16.7 cm
- weight: 1.27 kg (unpackaged)
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
- 2x A20-Monarch omni-directional SpectraBand antennas (470-1525 MHz)
- 2x articulating arm with clamp and 1/4''-20 thread mount
- 2x 75cm BNC/BNC cable
- 2x 2.4GHz SMA tilting antenna
- 2x NexLink side mounting brackets with SMA to SMA cable