Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology

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Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology
Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology
Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology
Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology
Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology
Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology
Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology

Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology

£15,960.00 (£13,300.00 Exc. VAT)
(RRP: £15,996.00) You save: £36.00!
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Brand: Sound DevicesModel: 10873
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Key Features:
  • 8-channel ultra-high-performance, true-diversity receivers in a ½ rack size
  • Expandable to 12- or 16-channels via software license (coming soon)
  • 470 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range via SpectraBand Technology
  • NexLink: Integrated, long distance remote control of all wireless transmitters 

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S-SDV-A20-NEXUS
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What's In The Box:


1 x A20-Nexus Receiver
2 x A20-Monarch SpectraBand Antennas
2 x Articulating Arm Mounts
2 x BNC – BNC Cables (75cm)
2 x NexLink Side Mounting Brackets
2 x 2.4GHz SMA Tilting Antennas
2 x SMA - SMA Cables

Sound Devices A20-Nexus 8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology 

The future of wireless 

Meet the half-rack receiver with an entire rack's worth of features. The next-generation A20-Nexus is expandable from 8 channels up to 16 channels with software licenses 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. 

Features

  • 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 software license (coming soon). 

  • 470 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range via SpectraBand Technology. 

  • NexLink: integrated, long distance remote control of all wireless transmitters 

  • 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 

  • 16 channels of Dante audio-over-IP output to DB25 connectors on the back panel. 

  • 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. 

  • 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 audio transmission. 

Network away 

You’ve got options. Configure your A20-Nexus for Dante audio, use the built-in web server to control the receiver using the web browser on any computer, tablet, or phone, and even power the A20-Nexus remotely using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). 

Real time spectrum analysis 

The days of waiting for a frequency scan to complete are over. Instantly visualize the fluctuating RF spectrum around you in real time – while running all channels of the 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. 

Long range 

The A20-Nexus and A20-Mini deliver the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.¹ The state-of-the-art, 100% digital long-range modulation offers the same great audio quality (10 Hz – 20 kHz) as our Standard modulation scheme with a longer range for both line-of-sight and heavy multipath transmission. 

Shoot for the stars 

The A20-Nexus joins the growing lineup of Sound Devices Astral™ wireless products. 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.

Features

RX Feature Comparison

Feature A20-Nexus A20-Nexus Go A20-RX
Channels 8 4 2
Expandable Channel Count 12, 16 6, 8 N
100% Digital, True-diversity Wireless Y Y Y
Compatible with A20-Mini, A20-TX Transmitters Y Y Y
SpectraBand  Y Y Y
Tuning Range 169-1525 MHz 169 - 1525 MHz 470 - 1525 MHz
NexLink Long Range Transmitter Control Y Y N
GainForward Y Y Y
Long Range and Standard Modulation Y Y Y
Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) Y Y N
Scan Y Y Y
AutoAssign frequencies from receiver to transmitters Y Y N
Privacy Key Y Y Y
Antenna Inputs 2x2 2x2 2
Cascade Outs Y Y via 8-Series/SL-2
Active and Smart Antenna Support Y Y via 8-Series/SL-2
 
SuperSlot (Compatible with SL-2, SL-6) N N Y
Dock to 8-Series Mixer/Recorder Y Y via SL-2
 
Web App Control Y N N
Dante I/O 8-16 N N
AES Output 8-16 4-8 2  (via A-TA3 adapter)
Line Output 8-16 4-8 2  (via A-TA3 adapter)
Mic Output 8-16 4-8 N
Headphone Output Y N N
 
Timecode Input Y Y N
Wordclock Input Y Y N
Auto Timecode Sync of Transmitters over NexLink Y Y N
 
PoE+ Y N N
DC Outputs (for powering peripherals) Y Y via 8-Series/SL-2
DC Inputs 2 1 2 (via A-TA3 adapter)
Specifications

Specifications

RF
Tuning 470 to 1525 MHz (1055 MHz switching bandwidth)
25 kHz steps
SpectraBand Technology for maximum rejection of out-of-band signals
Available frequencies depend on country of operation
Modulation Proprietary, 100% digital RF modulation
Standard or Long Range, selectable per channel
Spurious Rejection >100 dB typical
Cascade Output 50 ohm
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.
Wideband power split, pre-LNA
RF Bias output 12V, 200 mA each BNC
Smart antenna support, Wisycom-compatible
Audio
Latency Standard modulation = 2 ms, analog or digital outputs
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-level: +20 dBu for 0 dBFS
Mic-level: -20 dBu for 0 dBFS
Digital Audio Output AES3 balanced connection, 110 ohm output impedance
Powering
Sources 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)
Levels DC input, 10 to 18V in, 2A min
10 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
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range -10 °C to +55 °C
Dimensions(H x W x D) 4.0 cm x 20.3 cm x 16.7 cm
(1.6 in x 8.0 in 6.6 in)
Weight 1.27 kg (unpackaged)
2.8 lbs (unpackaged)
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