Sound Devices Astral ARX2 Dual-Channel Digital Receiver (470 to 1525 MHz)

The Astral ARX2 from Sound Devices is a dual-channel digital receiver designed for use with the Astral TX and Mini transmitters and featuring a powerful feature set that ensures professional-level reliability, even in noisy RF environments.

SpectraBand technology gives the ARX2 a massive tuning range from 470 to 1525 MHz, allowing for worldwide use, while Advanced Digital True Diversity topology uses two completely independent RF receivers for each channel, providing a total of four receiver circuits for clean reception with fewer dropouts. The system is completely digital, ensuring pristine quality audio and providing extremely long transmission distances with brick-wall SAW filters to eliminate out-of-band interference. The unit's AutoAssign function automatically scans a tuning band and selects clean, interference-free frequencies for you, saving you valuable time on set.

Note:

A separately available A-XLR, A-TA3, or A-SL adapter is required to use the Astral ARX2.

At a Glance

• SpectraBand technology: compatible with the Astral Mini from 470 to 1525 MHz and all tuning ranges of the A10-TX
• Advanced Digital True Diversity topology uses two complete RF receivers for each of the two channels, with four RF receivers in total
• 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the extremely long transmission distances
• GainForward Architecture compatible with the Astral Mini: set the Mini's gain levels via trim control (with an 8-Series) or at the ARX2 (for other mixers)
• Full 10 Hz to 20 kHz audio bandwidth
• Excellent immunity from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters without the need for external filters or extra cabling
• Analog line-level or AES digital audio output
• A backplate is not included; users can choose between the A-XLR, A-TA3, or A-SL adapters