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Sound Devices Astral ARX2

SKU: ARM-RF-SD-ASTRALARX2

The Astral ARX2 brings two-channel digital wireless reception to a compact slot-receiver format. Its wide tuning range and true-diversity design suit production setups that need flexible frequency planning without a large receiver footprint.

Key details

  • Two-channel digital wireless receiver
  • SpectraBand tuning across 169–1525 MHz, subject to regional permissions
  • True-diversity reception
  • Analogue/AES output and slot installation depend on the selected backplate
  • Compatible transmitters and installation accessories sold separately

Price $5,495.00 AUD

Including GSTinc.

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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Specifications

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System overview
System overview
SpecificationDetails
Receiver channelsTwo; true diversity with four RF receiver circuits
Tuning range169–1525 MHz; 25 kHz steps, region dependent
ModulationStandard and Long Range
Audio bandwidth10 Hz–20 kHz
Latency2 ms Standard; 3.9 ms Long Range, to analogue output
OutputsAnalogue or balanced AES3 with appropriate backplate
DC input6–18 V DC
Dimensions113.7 × 78.5 × 26.6 mm without backplate
Weight165 g without backplate
Operating temperature−10°C to +55°C
DisplayOLED with three-button navigation
RF Tuning
RF Tuning
SpecificationDetails
Details169 to 1525 MHz; SpectraBand Technology; Transmitters tunable in 25 kHz steps; Available frequencies depend on country of operation
Modulation
Modulation
SpecificationDetails
DetailsProprietary digital RF modulation; Standard or Long Range, selectable
Latency
Latency
SpecificationDetails
DetailsStandard modulation = 2 ms; Long Range modulation = 3.9 ms; Measured at analog output
Audio Frequency Response
Audio Frequency Response
SpecificationDetails
Details10 Hz–20 kHz
Maximum Output Level
Maximum Output Level
SpecificationDetails
Details+14 dBu, +2 dBu, -10 dBu, or -22 dBu, menu-selectable, with a 0 dBFS signal at the transmitter input, 130 ohms output impedance
Digital Audio Output
Digital Audio Output
SpecificationDetails
DetailsAES3 balanced connection, 110 ohms output impedance, left=channel 1, right=channel 2
Menu and Controls
Menu and Controls
SpecificationDetails
DetailsOLED menu display, 3 button navigation
Privacy
Privacy
SpecificationDetails
DetailsUser settable 4-digit PIN
Powering
Powering
SpecificationDetails
Details6–18 VDC
Operating Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range
SpecificationDetails
Details-10 °C to +55 °C
Weight
Weight
SpecificationDetails
Details165 g, 5.8 oz, Measured without backplate accessories
Dimensions(H x W x D)
Dimensions(H x W x D)
SpecificationDetails
Details113.7 mm x 78.5 mm x 26.6 mm, 4.48 in x 3.09 in x 1.05 in, Measured without backplate accessories

The ARX2 does not provide NexLink transmitter control. Confirm the backplate required for your installation.

Technical specifications from Sound Devices product information and user guides, organised for ARM. Features may depend on installed firmware and optional licences.