Sound Devices A20-SuperNexus 16- to 32- Channel Wireless Receiver with HexVersity
Overview
The A20-SuperNexus is a gamechanger. A 16-channel receiver with HexVersity® (2- to 6-antenna diversity), expandable to 32 channels via software licenses – all in just a 1U 19” rack, A20-SuperNexus keeps your kit small and saves space in your rack. Take it on tour without worrying about tuning bands – it boasts a 169-1525MHz tuning range for worldwide operation. A20-SuperNexus gives you peace of mind with its RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation.
Main Features
16 channels all with HexVersity® (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-antenna diversity) in 1U rack space
Expandable to 32 channels (all with HexVersity) in the same rack space via Software Licenses
169 – 1525 MHz tuning range for full global coverage
RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation
Overview
The A20-SuperNexus is a gamechanger. A 16-channel receiver with HexVersity® (2- to 6-antenna diversity), expandable to 32 channels via software licenses – all in just a 1U 19” rack, A20-SuperNexus keeps your kit small and saves space in your rack. Take it on tour without worrying about tuning bands – it boasts a 169-1525MHz tuning range for worldwide operation. A20-SuperNexus gives you peace of mind with its RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation.
Main Features
16 channels all with HexVersity® (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-antenna diversity) in 1U rack space
Expandable to 32 channels (all with HexVersity) in the same rack space via Software Licenses
169 – 1525 MHz tuning range for full global coverage
RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation
Overview
The A20-SuperNexus is a gamechanger. A 16-channel receiver with HexVersity® (2- to 6-antenna diversity), expandable to 32 channels via software licenses – all in just a 1U 19” rack, A20-SuperNexus keeps your kit small and saves space in your rack. Take it on tour without worrying about tuning bands – it boasts a 169-1525MHz tuning range for worldwide operation. A20-SuperNexus gives you peace of mind with its RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation.
Main Features
16 channels all with HexVersity® (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-antenna diversity) in 1U rack space
Expandable to 32 channels (all with HexVersity) in the same rack space via Software Licenses
169 – 1525 MHz tuning range for full global coverage
RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation
Additional Features
Native Dante, MADI, AES, and Analog outputs
SpectraBand with 3 Tuning Bands for a total of ~72 MHz of operating bandwidth for transmitters
Optional A20-Opto expansion box to add Optocore audio I/O and full redundant power supplies
Simple 1-minute operation to change countries for entire system
Built-in long-range NexLink® remote control of all transmitters
Integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanner for intuitive frequency coordination
AutoAssign: automatic deployment of multiple clean frequencies in seconds
Built-in 6-to-2 RF combiner for multizone events
6 network ports (2 x RJ45, 4 x SFP) configurable for Dante, Dante Redundancy, and Control
Web App control from browser on any computer, smartphone, or tablet
Bridging between MADI, Dante, AES, Optocore, and Analog
Wide, 12.4” color OLED array with touch for control and monitoring
Optical Fiber Ethernet option via two SFP slots.
Supports GainForward™ Architecture: No gain setting on the A20 transmitter. Adjust gain at the receiver or mixer
100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any digital system on the market
RF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference transmitters
Excellent audio quality; full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth
BNC timecode input for auto timecode sync of transmitters over NexLink
Three BNC antenna input pairs, each compatible with passive, bias-powered, and smart antennas. Configurable for HexVersity or combiner modes
Cascade out option on rear BNCs for cascading to other receivers
Automatic Antenna zero loss loop through in the event of power loss for redundant operation
Front-panel 3.5 mm and ¼” headphone outputs
USB-A and USB-C ports for thumb drives, keyboards, transmitter pairing, and timecode syncing Support for USB hubs
PoE+ output for powering external PoE+ powered device, including the A20-Outpost-NL
On-the-fly audio output routing changes directly from the A20-HH and A20-TX. Ideal for talkback, guitar tuning etc.
Wireless transmitter pairing to Astral receivers in addition to pairing via USB cable
Ad-hoc handoff of transmitters’ Nexlink control between Astral receivers, ideal for large reality shows
A20-SuperNexus digital audio outputs increased (Optocore, Dante, MADI) to 64 channels
Flexible tone routing matrix