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Introducing Astral v8.10 with groundbreaking AstralComm feature along with many updates and performance improvements.
With the release of firmware version 8.10, firmware revision numbers will now be aligned across all Astral Wireless products. The 8.10 firmware brings significant RF performance improvements, including enhanced RF sensitivity and improved RF demodulation for better multipath and multi-antenna handling, read more below. To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, please update all Astral Wireless […]
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Unboxing Astral TX transmitters for the first time
When the Astral TX transmitters are powered on for the first time, the screen displays the following message: “To start, pair the Astral TX with the Astral Remote iOS or Android app”. Pairing with the Astral Remote App (iOS or Android) enables full control of the Astral Series transmitters. Once paired, the message will not […]
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Network Setup for Web App
The Astral ARX16 and Astral ARX32 can be controlled over IP. The built-in web server allows control via a Web App using a web browser on a computer or smart device. Astral ARX32 Network Menu ARX32 Network Menu Networking Fundamentals The IP address is the unique address for a device within a network. The subnet […]
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Filter Range vs Tuning Band
The Sound Devices Astral Series receivers and transmitters incorporate SpectraBand, a technology that enables the Astral Series wireless devices to tune over a wide range of 169-1525 MHz. This 169-1525 MHz global range is divided into multiple tightly filtered segments of spectrum called ‘Filter Ranges’. Most Filter Ranges are 24 MHz wide, but some are […]
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Astral Wireless Protocols: SpectraBand, NexLink, and Bluetooth
The Astral ARX32, ARX16, and ARX8 receivers are equipped with SpectraBand BNC antenna ports as well as SMA 2.4GHz NexLink antenna ports. The SpectraBand BNC antenna ports connect 50-ohm antennas to receive the SpectraBand digital carrier containing the audio information from the Astral HH, Astral TX, and Astral Mini transmitters. The 2.4G SMA antennas connect […]
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Sound Devices Astral ARX32 Antenna Modes
The Astral ARX32 is equipped with six independent RF antenna inputs. The RF antenna inputs are grouped into 3 separate diversity antenna pairs (A1 / B1, A2 / B2, & A3 / B3). These antenna pairs get routed into an antenna matrix splitter/combiner. The antenna matrix splitter/combiner allows 8 different configurations to route the RF […]
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