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A10-RX Firmware v5.10
Released: June 08, 2022
Download Firmware v5.10To ensure best performance, always run the latest version of A20-Mini or A10-TX firmware with the latest version of A10-RX firmware.
New
- New Q-meter display options menu. Navigate to Menu > Settings > Display > Q-Meter. Options are Large (default) or Small. Large displays a larger Q-meter and smaller audio meter, as displayed in v5.00 and above. Small displays a smaller Q-meters and a larger audio meter.
Change
- Improved time and consistency of locking to transmitters.
- New Frequency menu icon.
A10-RX Firmware v5.01
Released: April 19, 2022
Download Firmware v5.01To ensure best performance, always run the latest version of A20-Mini or A10-TX firmware with the latest version of A10-RX firmware.
Fixed
- Fixed noise floor issue with Long Range Modulation on A10-TX. A20-Mini was not affected.
Important: Both the A10-TX and A10-RX need to be running firmware v5.01. - Corrected communication issues with the Aaton Hydra introduced in v5.00.
A10-RX Firmware v5.00
Released: April 06, 2022
Download Firmware v5.00To ensure best performance, always run the latest version of A20-Mini or A10-TX firmware with the latest version of A10-RX firmware.
New
- New long-range modulation. 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. Both the A10-TX or A20-Mini and the A10-RX Modulation menus must be set to “Long Range” in order to receive RF signals.
- New Q-meter displays the difference between the signal from the transmitter and any interference. Use the Q-meter to confidently choose frequencies which will give the best performance and range.
- SuperSlot support for setting Modulation and displaying Q-meter.
- New Menu>Settings>Display>Options menu to select what is displayed on the fourth line of the main screen. Options are Frequency or TV Ch.
Change
- Improved RF Overload measurements.
- Improved performance of Green/Red RF Status LEDs. Green and Red LEDs now flash when RF is overloading.
- Privacy (Key) icon now appears only when there is a mismatch between the A10-TX and A10-RX Privacy key.
- Some display items and menus have been relocated to accommodate new features. The Settings menu has been reordered to Exit, Modulation, User Groups, TV Channel Map, Display, and LEDs. The Display submenu now contains the following menus: Brightness, Screensaver, Orientation, and Options.
Fixed
- LEDs no longer display in the incorrect orientation after powering the A10-RX off from the menu.
- Improved the audio quality of the Input Low Cut Filter.
A10-RX Firmware v4.02
Released: August 05, 2021
Download Firmware v4.02Note: A10-RX should be updated using SD-Utility (Mic2Wav replacement software), 8-Series v8.10, or 688 v4.70. It is recommended that you restore settings after updating the A10-RX to v4.00+.
Fixed
- Audible click when changing Input Low Cut between Off and 40 Hz no longer occurs.
A10-RX Firmware v4.01
Released: July 28, 2021
Download Firmware v4.01Note: A10-RX should be updated using SD-Utility (Mic2Wav replacement software), 8-Series v8.10, or 688 v4.70. It is recommended that you restore settings after updating the A10-RX to v4.00+.
New
- Changes for 688 v4.70 support of A20-Mini GainForward.
A10-RX Firmware v4.00
Released: July 20, 2021
Download Firmware v4.00Note: A10-RX should be updated using SD-Utility (Mic2Wav replacement software), 8-Series v8.10, or 688 v4.70. It is recommended that you restore settings after updating the A10-RX to v4.00+.
New
- The A20-Mini transmitter introduces GainForward, a new feature that eliminates the need to adjust microphone preamplifier gain at the wireless transmitter. Audio levels from the transmitter are controlled either directly at the mixer’s trim control or at the wireless receiver. Read more about GainForward.
- New A10-RX GainForward Input menu. Accessed by pressing the arrow buttons twice from the home screen in the direction of the RX channel receiving A20-Mini signal. This menu provides access to sub-menus to control Gain (0 to 60 dB), Low Cut (Off, 40 Hz, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 200 Hz), Limiter (On or Off), and access to the A20-Mini Information screen. This menu is hidden and all functions are bypassed when the A10-RX is slotted into the SL-2 or SL-6 connected to the 688, 833, 888, or Scorpio. The Input menu is not accessible when the RX channel is receiving signal from the A10-TX.
Fixed
- A10-RX now passes audio correctly when restoring factory default settings while slotted into the SL-6.
A10-RX Firmware v3.00
Released: February 15, 2021
Download Firmware v3.00New
- Supports the A-15PIN adapter for Sony’s proprietary wireless slot. Connects an A10-RX directly to Sony camcorders/extension units and sends two channels of AES digital wireless audio. When connected to the camcorder via the A-15PIN, the A10-RX receives power and powers up and down with the camcorder.Supported Sony Cameras
- PXW-Z750
- PXW-Z450
- PXW-Z400
- PXW-X320
- PMW-400
- PMW-500
- PDW-850
- PXW-FX9 (Requires XDCA-FX9 Extension unit for FX9 camcorder)
A10-RX Firmware v2.91
Released: July 01, 2020
Download Firmware v2.91Firmware Version 2.91 - Released July 2020
New
- RF Overload status is now sent to connected SuperSlot devices.
Fixed
- Improved display of A10-TX Limiter and Audio Overload status.
A10-RX Firmware v2.90
Released: April 01, 2020
Download Firmware v2.90Firmware Version 2.90 - Released April 2020
New
- RF Overload indication. When the RF signal is overloaded, the A10-RX’s red LED turns on and the screen displays “RF Overload.” Correct this overload by reducing RF power on the transmitter, increasing the distance between TX and RX, or applying attenuation to the antenna system in use.
A10-RX Firmware v2.80
Released: January 01, 2020
Download Firmware v2.80Firmware Version 2.80 - Released January 2020
Changed
- Up to a 20% increase in overall range.
- All situations will see an increase in range up to 20%, but that will still depend on the environment, indoors/outdoors, antenna type, line of sight, reflections, other RF etc.
- Mute Button changed for better useability: hold the left button to toggle Mute on and off (when Mute function is enabled).
- Button Lock changed to eliminate accidental cancellation: hold the right button then press the Power button.
Fixed
- Infrequent problem of A10-RX not locking to a given transmitter has been fixed.
A10-RX Firmware v2.70
Released: June 01, 2019
Download Firmware v2.70Firmware Version 2.70 - Released June 2019
New
- Support for the A10-TX mute feature. Indicates when a tuned A10-TX is muted.
Fixed
- Improved frequency locking to A10-TX frequencies.
- RX channel power status is now retained over power cycles.
- Various performance improvements.
A10-RX Firmware v2.61
Released: March 01, 2019
Download Firmware v2.61Firmware Version 2.61 - Released March 2019
Fixed
- Infrequent instances of receiver improperly locking to transmitter no longer occur.
A10-RX Firmware v2.60
Released: January 01, 2019
Download Firmware v2.60Firmware Version 2.60 - Released January 2019
Changed
- Reduced tuning time of transmitter and receiver after power on or frequency change.
- A10-RX now automatically powers off when voltage falls below 6 volts. This change is to accommodate the A-RXMON.
- Menu>Settings>Orientation is no longer hidden or automatically set when the A10-RX is inserted into a Sound Devices SL-6. This change is to accommodate the A-FLIP accessory.
Fixed
- Menu>Settings>Orientation no longer disappears when a User Group is loaded.
A10-RX Firmware v2.50
Released: November 01, 2018
Download Firmware v2.50Firmware Version 2.50 - Released November 2018
New
- Support for A10 User Groups: allows for faster and easier setup with user-chosen names and frequency groups. Requires Mic2Wav v2.50 generated ALUG files to be loaded into the receiver: SuperSlot A10 receivers are loaded via an A10-RACK USB interface or via a 688/SL-6 using an SD card; receivers with the XLR output option are loaded via their USB interface.
- Introducing A10-RX power off shortcuts: To power off RX1, hold the left button, then the middle button for 2 seconds. To power off RX2, hold the right button, then the middle button for 2 seconds. If both RXs are powered down, the A10-RX shuts off.
Changed
- RX Polarity menu displays options as Normal/Inverted rather than On/Off.
Fixed
- RF Signal Strength meters now accurately display signal strength.
A10-RX Firmware v2.00
Released: July 01, 2018
Download Firmware v2.00Firmware Version 2.00 - Released July 2018
New
- Support for RF scan when used in the 688/SL-6.
Changed
- Screensaver setting is now available when connected to the SL-6.
Fixed
- Display issues when the A10-RX was set to Privacy but the A10-TX did not have a privacy key set.
- A10-TX name containing the character "q" would not be properly displayed.
- A10-RX screen was not showing the updated frequency when it was changed from the 688 interface.
- RF LEDs could be flipped if the channel was powered cycled using the System>Power menu.
- Exiting the System menu items would sometimes access the Config menu.
- SuperSlot communication performance enhancements.