Astral ARX16 firmware v8.40

Last updated August 18, 2026

Added support for the new Astral Mini Plus transmitter
Quick Setup internal memory slots increased from 4 to 8
Added the capability to set the Astral HH transmitter display color via a DiGiCo macro

Astral Outpost firmware updates are now started from the System > Firmware Update menu
Audio Output > Global RX Output Gain range is now –20 to 40 dB
Added an RX Power Off confirmation option in Notifications. When enabled, ARX prompts “Are You Sure?” before powering off
In Mirror Mode, the ID button and Local Nexlink Antenna selection are now available on the secondary ARX
Loading Factory Defaults now performs a full reset: unpairs all transmitters, restores default settings, and clears internal memory slots
Tone generator is now disabled after a power cycle
ARX now displays Astral TX battery level as a percentage
Added local macro triggering and notifications for testing macro paths
Faster boot time

RF On commands from physical transmitter controls now turn off RF on other transmitters assigned to the same receiver channel
RF Off Confirmation now works correctly with multiple transmitters on one RX channel
Ethernet power defaults off when unit powers down (ARX16)
Receiver channels retain last transmitter name after power cycle; clear by toggling RX channel off/on
Improved XLR, lav, and guitar input selection UI in 1RX View and TX List
Secondary receiver shows RF power in Mirror mode
ARX displays a warning if transmitter recording fails (e.g., faulty or misformatted card)
Incoming macros cancel the ARX screensaver
RX channel Aux 2 and 3 outputs now fade in/out when toggled
Internal tone bypasses RX Channel HPF
Fixed missing RX channels in Web App Audio menu
Fixed ARX16 network flooding issue when powered off but plugged in
Web App RX Gain sliders hidden in Audio menu when docked to 8-Series