Description
Sound Devices Astral TX Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter with GainForward and SpectraBand
The Astral TX Wireless Bodypack Transmitter delivers unmatched input versatility, accepting two- or three-wire lavalier mics, dynamic and phantom-powered condenser microphones, guitars, balanced line-level sources, and AES digital mics from a single compact unit.
The Transmitter is engineered with SpectraBand technology, and tunes across an expansive 169-1525 MHz frequency range to navigate complex RF environments. NexLink 2.4 GHz remote control provides long-range wireless management, while the 12-hour battery runtime keeps productions running without interruption.
Features:
- Worldwide VHF and UHF tuning range from 169 MHz-1525 MHz.
- Up to 12 hours battery runtime.
- Eco-friendly operation from rechargeable Lithium batteries or from standard AA batteries.
- Built-in battery charger via USB-C.
- Full remote control of the Astral TX via Astral Remote companion app and from Astral ARX16 and Astral ARX8 via long-range NexLink.
- State-of-the-art 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.
- RF Power output from 2 mW to 40 mW.
- Lemo 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).
- GainForward Architecture – no gain control to worry about on the Astral TX.
- Full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
- 8-Series, fully balanced mic preamp built in (140 dB dynamic range).
- Ultra-quiet lavalier mic preamp (130+ dB dynamic range).
- Built-in 32-bit float, 48 kHz recorder with removable micro-SD card.
- Ultra-stable timecode built in, auto jammed via wireless NexLink.
- Sunlight-readable e-Paper screen for control and display. Display persists when powered off.
- USB-C for pairing with the Astral ARX16, file offload, charging, and timecode jamming.
- Astral Switch: Optional user-programmable bayonet switch, magnetically sensed and physically removable.
