Sound Devices A20-NEXUS

8-16 Channel True Diversity Receiver with SpectraBand Technology

The future of wireless

Meet the half-rack receiver with an entire rack's worth of features. The next-generation A20-Nexus is expandable from 8 channels up to 16 channels with software licenses and features forward-thinking technologies like SpectraBand, the powerful NexLink remote-control link, real-time spectrum analysis, and more. With multiple options for audio outputs, powering, and remote control, the A20-Nexus can seamlessly adapt to your workflow, both now and in the future.

• 8-channel ultra-high-performance, true-diversity receivers in a ½ rack size (8.0” x 6.6” x 1.6”).
• Expandable to 12- or 16-channels via software license (coming soon).
• 470 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range via SpectraBand Technology.
• NexLink: integrated, long-distance remote control of all wireless transmitters
• Dante audio-over-IP of RF receiver audio.
• Flexible powering: via PoE+, DC input, 8-Series, or AC mains (with optional adapter).
• Web App control from browser on any computer, smartphone, or tablet.
• Full remote operation capability: Power via PoE, audio via Dante, control via Web App.
• Dual DB-25 connectors for 16 channels of mic, line, or AES outputs
• 16 channels of Dante audio-over-IP output to DB25 connectors on the back panel.
• Wide, 6.2” color OLED array with touch for control and monitoring.
• Integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanning for intuitive frequency coordination.
• Optical Fiber Network option via SFP slot. SFP accepts a wide variety of modular network transceivers.
• A20-QuickDock allows docking and undocking in seconds from 8-Series mixer-recorders with no tools.
• Supports GainForward Architecture: No gain setting on the A20-Mini transmitter. Adjust gain at the receiver or mixer.
• 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.
• Excellent audio quality, full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
• RF SAW filters for excellent rejection of interference from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters.
• BNC timecode input for auto timecode sync of transmitters over NexLink

There are a range of accessories for the A20-Nexus:

• A20-Monarch small footprint, passive omnidirectional antenna which covers full SpectraBand (470-1525MHz), ships with mounts and cabling
• A20-QuickDock For quickly attaching and removing the Nexus to and from any 8-Series recorder
• A20-Shelf To securely rack-mount 1 or 2 A20-Nexus, or PowerStation-8M units, in a 1U shelf space, whilst having full access to the front panels
• 2.4GHz Antenna Bracket Assembly Kit for front mounting the NexLink 2.4GHz antennas
• A20-2.4G Ant 2.4GHz NexLink SMA antenna. Not compatible with 8-Series SD-Remote antenna

What's in the box:

• 1x A20-Nexus
• 2x A20-Monarch
• 2 x Articulating arm with clamp and ¼-20 thread mount
• 2 x 30in/75cm BNC - BNC cable
• 2 x A20-2.4G Ant
• 2 x 2.4GHz Antenna Bracket Assembly Kit