Sound Devices A20-SuperNexus

A20-SuperNexus

The A20-SuperNexus is an advanced wireless receiver designed for professional applications, offering exceptional features and up to 32 channels in a 1U rack space.

Main Features

• 16 channels, all with HexVersity® (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-antenna diversity) in a 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 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 the 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.
• Six network ports (2 x RJ45, 4 x SFP) configurable for Dante, Dante Redundancy, and Control.
• Web App control from a 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.
• Excellent audio quality; full 10 Hz – 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
• BNC timecode input for auto timecode sync of transmitters via NexLink.
• Three BNC antenna input pairs 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+ devices, including the A20-Outpost-NL.
• On-the-fly audio output routing changes directly from the A20-HH and A20-TX, ideal for talkback or guitar tuning.
• Wireless transmitter pairing to Astral receivers in addition to USB pairing.
• 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.

SuperNexus Accessories

Included

• 2x A20-Monarch Antennas
• 2x Articulating Arm with ¼”-20 mount for A20-Monarch Antennas
• 2x 72” BNC to BNC RG-58 Antenna Cables
• 2x 2.4 GHz Antennas, SMA-M
• USB-C 3.0 to USB-C 3.0 cable
• Power Cord - US
• Power Cord - Australia
• Power Cord - EU cord (Schuko)
• Power Cord - UK
• 2x Rack Ears (Assembled to the unit)
• A20-SuperNexus Welcome Magnet
• 4x Rubber Feet
• 4x Plastic SFP Cage Protective Covers
• 2x Promo Stickers
• Terms and Conditions Sticker
• Product Registration Label

Optional

• A20-Outpost-NL
• A20-Monarch Antenna (incl. articulating arm, BNC to BNC cable, BNC to SMA cable)
• 2.4 GHz Antennas, SMA-M (set of 2)
• A-VHF-Dipole-BNC (set of 2 VHF antennas)