Sound Devices / Professional Audio
Sound Devices Astral Mini
SKU: ARM-RF-SD-ASTRALMINI
The original Astral Mini is a compact digital bodypack transmitter for productions where size and placement matter. SpectraBand operation and remote gain control help keep the wearable setup discreet while allowing the sound team to manage the signal.
Key details
- Compact digital wireless transmitter with internal recording
- NexLink remote-control support and GainForward workflow
- Uses an NP-BX1 battery format
- Choose compatible receivers and microphone wiring
- This is the original Mini model, distinct from Mini Plus
RRP $4,475.00 AUD
Price $4,475.00 AUD
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TECHNICAL DETAILS
Specifications
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System overview
System overview
| Specification | Details |
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| Tuning range | 470–1525 MHz; region dependent |
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| RF output options | Off, 2, 10, 20 or 40 mW; region dependent |
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| Modulation | Standard and Long Range |
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| Audio bandwidth | 10 Hz–20 kHz, ±1 dB |
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| Lavalier input | 3-pin LEMO; 5 V bias |
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| Storage | 64 GB internal |
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| Recording | 32-bit float, 48 kHz mono WAV / RF64 |
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| Timecode accuracy | 0.2 ppm |
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| Synchronisation | NexLink or compatible USB-C timecode connection |
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| Battery options | Three AAA cells or compatible Sony NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery |
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| Charging | USB-C charging with NP-BX1 |
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| Remote control | Astral Remote via Bluetooth; NexLink with supported receivers |
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| Construction | Compact, water-resistant bodypack |
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Frequency Range
Frequency Range
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 470 to 1525 MHz ( SpectraBand ); Transmitters are tunable in 25 kHz steps; Available frequencies are dependent on region |
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RF Output Power
RF Output Power
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | Off, Low – 2 mW, Normal – 10 mW, High – 20 mW, Max – 40 mW, selectable |
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Modulation Mode
Modulation Mode
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | Proprietary digital RF modulation, Standard or Long Range, selectable |
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Antennas
Antennas
| Specification | Details |
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| UHF RF | SMA connector, removable |
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| Details | 2.4 GHz built-in |
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Audio Frequency Response
Audio Frequency Response
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 10 Hz – 20 kHz, +/- 1 dB re 1 kHz |
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Audio Input Type
Audio Input Type
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | Lavalier Microphone via 3-pin LEMO; Pin-1 ground; Pin-2 5 V bias; Pin-3 audio/bias (8k ohm to 5 V) |
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Bias Power
Bias Power
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 5 V |
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Input Impedance
Input Impedance
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 8k ohms |
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Input Clipping Level
Input Clipping Level
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | +5 dBu |
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Dynamic range
Dynamic range
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 130 dB min (A-weighted) |
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Menu and Controls
Menu and Controls
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | Power & Pair button protected inside battery compartment; Astral Remote, mobile device application of iOS, iPad, and Android |
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Remote Control
Remote Control
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | Astral Remote Android, iOS, and iPad app via Bluetooth 5.2 LE |
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Recording Media
Recording Media
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | Internal 64 GB; 10% over-provisioned for optimum performance |
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Recording File Format
Recording File Format
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 32-bit Float, 48 kHz, Monophonic Broadcast WAV (<4 GB), RF64 WAV (>4 GB) Simultaneous Record and Transmit mode is not available on Astral Mini units sold or operated in the United States of America. |
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Timecode (LTC)
Timecode (LTC)
| Specification | Details |
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| Input via XL-TC-USBC-LEMO or XL-TC-USBC-BNC | 0.3 V – 3 V p-p (–17 dBu to +3 dBu), 20k ohm impedance |
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| Output via XL-TC-USBC-LEMO | 3 V p-p, 400 ohm impedance |
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Timecode Clock
Timecode Clock
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 0.2 ppm accuracy; Holds accurate clock for four hours while powered down with batteries inserted, holds for one hour without batteries via internal supercap; Auto Jams timecode from LTC source via USB-C connector, or from optional PowerStation-8M |
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Timecode Frame Rates
Timecode Frame Rates
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND; Frame rates are auto-detected from incoming source |
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USB-C
USB-C
| Specification | Details |
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| Mass Storage (USB-C) | USB 2.0 high speed for file transfer |
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| Details | Powers Astral Mini |
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Powering
Powering
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 3x AAA batteries (Energizer Ultimate AAA Lithium primary batteries recommended), or Sony NP-BX1 rechargeable Li-Ion; Built-in Li-Ion charger via USB-C (7.5 W or more needed); Sony NP-BX1 is rechargeable via optional PowerStation-8M. |
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Environmental
Environmental
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | Water Resistant |
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| Operating | -20° C to 38° C, 0 to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
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| Storage | -40° C to 85° C |
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Dimensions (H x W x D)
Dimensions (H x W x D)
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 75.8 mm x 48 mm x 19 mm; 2.98 in x 1.88 in x 0.74 in |
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Weight
Weight
| Specification | Details |
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| Details | 51 g (without batteries); 1.8 oz (without batteries) |
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This is the original Astral Mini, not Mini Plus. Simultaneous recording and transmission is restricted on units sold or operated in the USA. Frequencies and RF power depend on region.
Technical specifications from Sound Devices product information and user guides, organised for ARM. Features may depend on installed firmware and optional licences.
