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Group Technologies Expo

Feb 25, 2026
Pascoe Vale, Australia

Part tradeshow, part industry networking event, the Group Technologies Expo (GTX) combines hands-on audio technology demonstrations with the local debut of globally acclaimed brands.

Sound Devices will be there! Explore Astral Wireless, 8-Series mixers & recorders, and more. Stop by for demos, see the latest features in action, and connect with our team.

Location: 86 Derby St, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044, Australia

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Texas Mixer Mixer

Jan 31, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026
Dallas, Texas, United States (US)

Join Sound Devices at the Texas Mixer Mixer for two days of hands-on experience, conversation, and networking. Get hands-on with our kit, ask questions, and connect with fellow professionals.

Highlights:

  • Food & Drinks: Enjoy complimentary bites and beverages while you mingle.
  • Networking: Meet local colleagues, equipment manufacturers, and store reps.
  • Panel Discussions: Learn about gear, business practices, and the latest industry trends.

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and experience the best in audio!

Location: Blackbird Media Supply
1232 Crampton Street, Dallas, TX 75207

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DiGiCo – Free Open Day 2026

Jan 21, 2026
No.5 The Distillery, Chessington, United Kingdom (UK)

Overview:
Doors are opening at DiGiCo HQ! DiGiCo is hosting an in-person, hands-on look at all things audio right here in Chessington, London.

At the DiGiCo HQ in Chessington, London, on Wednesday 21st January from 10:00-16:00 for an informal Open Day. DiGiCo will have plenty of amazing equipment on display from the likes of DiGiCo, KLANG, Fourier Audio and Sound Devices.

Come see the fly-weight Quantum 112, see the latest KOS 5.7 from KLANG and witness the future of plugin integration with Fourier Audio, along with our special guests Sound Devices, who are proudly demonstrating their latest control options with DiGiCo Consoles.

Get behind the consoles, meet the team, and experience the gear firsthand.

The address for this in-person event is:

Units 5-6 Silverglade Business Park
Leatherhead Road
Chessington
KT9 2QL.

Tickets are free, but if you become unavailable, please do cancel your ticket or let us know so we can recalculate it to someone else.

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NAMM 2026

Jan 22, 2026 – Jan 24, 2026
Anaheim, CA, United States (US)

Sound Devices [ACC North Level 2 – Booth #18103] will exhibit its comprehensive ecosystem of Astral® family wireless devices at the 2026 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, from January 20-24, 2026. The Sound Devices team will be on hand to demonstrate all of Astral’s next-generation features – including an industry-leading global tuning range of 169-1525MHz, proprietary NexLink® remote control technology, and GainForward™ – which have made it essential to the RF operations of major touring artists including The Weeknd, Chappell Roan, Lorde, Maluma, and many more. 

In addition to the 2026 NAMM TEC Award-nominated Astral HH digital wireless microphone, Sound Devices will showcase the Astral ARX32, ARX16, and ARX8 multichannel true diversity wireless receivers; the Astral Opto expansion box, which adds native Optocore audio I/O to the ARX32; the Astral Outpost box, intended for remote-mounting NexLink antennae via Ethernet; the Astral TX digital wireless bodypack transmitter with a multipurpose input, flexible powering, and ultra-low-power e-Paper display; the Astral Mini ultra-compact digital wireless bodypack transmitter; and Astral ARX2 two-channel slot-in portable true-diversity wireless receiver. Combined, the most complete and full-featured RF toolkit available on the market.

Sound Devices will also display its full range of mixer-recorder units, including the 8-Series and MixPre-II series, as well as sharing booth space with recent acquisition Jerry Harvey Audio. The full team will be on-hand to demonstrate Sound Devices gear in ​ live sound, location sound, studio recording, and podcasting applications.

“For anyone who has ever been curious about Sound Devices and has desired to integrate our wireless and portable recording products into their workflows, this is a great opportunity to see the whole line in one convenient place,” says Sound Devices CEO Matt Anderson. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity to meet with our colleagues and loyal customers at the 2026 NAMM show with our most robust booth offerings yet!”

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Integrated Systems Europe 2026

Feb 3, 2026 – Feb 6, 2026
Fira de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Sound Devices is returning to ISE! Visit us in Hall 7, Booth 7D150 to see the latest innovations with Astral Wireless, 8-Series, and more.

We’re showcasing the latest updates to AstralComm, the protocol that connects Astral Wireless, DiGiCo Quantum consoles, and RF coordination tools, giving engineers the flexibility to build workflows that match their needs.

By linking actions across the stage, console, and software, AstralComm helps streamline routine tasks, improve convenience for operators and artists, and keep the focus on the mix rather than menus.

Visitors can also preview upcoming AstralComm integration with SoundBase, the universal platform for professional wireless audio frequency coordination and management.

ISE 2026 · Hall 7 · Booth #7D150

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NAMM 2026: Sound Devices Showcases Astral Wireless Product Family

ANAHEIM, CA, January 5, 2026 ​ — Sound Devices [ACC North Level 2 – Booth #18103] will exhibit its comprehensive ecosystem of Astral® family wireless devices at the 2026 NAMM Show, taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California from January 20-24, 2026. The Sound Devices team will be on hand to demonstrate all of Astral’s next-generation features – including an industry-leading global tuning range of 169-1525MHz, proprietary NexLink® remote control technology, and GainForward™ – which have made it essential to the RF operations of major touring artists including The Weeknd, Chappell Roan, Lorde, Maluma, and many more. 

In addition to the 2026 NAMM TEC Award-nominated Astral HH digital wireless microphone, Sound Devices will showcase the Astral ARX32, ARX16, and ARX8 multichannel true diversity wireless receivers; the Astral Opto expansion box, which adds native Optocore audio I/O to the ARX32; the Astral Outpost box, intended for remote-mounting NexLink antennae via Ethernet; the Astral TX digital wireless bodypack transmitter with a multipurpose input, flexible powering, and ultra-low-power e-Paper display; the Astral Mini ultra-compact digital wireless bodypack transmitter; and Astral ARX2 two-channel slot-in portable true-diversity wireless receiver. Combined, the most complete and full-featured RF toolkit available on the market.

Sound Devices will also display its full range of mixer-recorder units, including the 8-Series and MixPre-II series, as well as sharing booth space with recent acquisition Jerry Harvey Audio. The full team will be on-hand to demonstrate Sound Devices gear in ​ live sound, location sound, studio recording, and podcasting applications.

“For anyone who has ever been curious about Sound Devices and has desired to integrate our wireless and portable recording products into their workflows, this is a great opportunity to see the whole line in one convenient place,” says Sound Devices CEO Matt Anderson. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity to meet with our colleagues and loyal customers at the 2026 NAMM show with our most robust booth offerings yet!”

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