SOUND DEVICES Astral ARX2 bundle with 2x Astral A20 Mini Plus

ASTRAL A20 Mini Plus:

SMALL. TOUGH. ALL‑DAY READY. 

Astral Mini Plus is an ultra‑compact, rugged digital wireless transmitter designed for theatre, film, broadcast, and live production. Its small, ergonomic bodypack form factor, 8+ hours battery life, broad tuning flexibility, and workflow‑focused feature set make it a dependable tool for demanding professional environments.

Astral Mini Plus delivers a discreet profile, long‑duration power options, an expansive 169–1525 MHz SpectraBand tuning range, IP67 waterproof protection, an integrated charger, and a sunlight‑readable ePaper display. It supports fast, intuitive operation with a streamlined interface and robust remote‑control capabilities.

BUILT FOR THE ELEMENTS

With IP67 water protection, a rugged housing, and a rounded ergonomic shape, Astral Mini Plus withstands sweat, movement, weather, and the rough conditions found in live and location production. 

ALL‑DAY POWER

Astral Mini Plus supports one or two XL‑B14500 rechargeable cells for extended runtime. Its built‑in USB‑C charging port simplifies battery management in fast‑paced production workflows. 

WIDE‑OPEN RF FREEDOM

The full SpectraBand 169–1525 MHz tuning range enables legal and reliable operation across the globe without requiring hardware changes — ideal for touring, broadcast, and multi‑venue work. 

NEW USEABILITY AND WORKFLOW FEATURES MAKE ASTRAL MINI PLUS FASTER AND EASIER TO DEPLOY: 

Tap‑to‑pair app setup with integrated RFID 

Sunlight‑readable ePaper display stays visible even when unpowered 

Vibrate to identify

BIG, CLEAN SOUND — MINUS THE HASSLE

GainForward Architecture keeps audio clean, consistent, and unclipped across the full 10 Hz – 20 kHz bandwidth by eliminating transmitter gain staging — levels are set entirely at the mixer. 

A20 Mini Plus FEATURES:

• IP67 waterproof and sweat‑proof construction 
• 8+ hours battery life using 1 or 2 XL‑B14500 rechargeable cells 
• Built‑in USB‑C charging for simple power management 
• Full 169–1525 MHz SpectraBand tuning for global operation 
• NexLink long‑range remote control built in 
• ePaper display remains visible even with no battery installed 
• GainForward Architecture — no transmitter gain to set 
• 32‑bit float, 48 kHz recording with 64 GB storage (approx. 80 hours) 
• 2‑ and 3‑wire lav compatibility 
• Integrated rotatable belt clip (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) 
• Bluetooth remote control with Astral Remote app 
• Internal timecode generator with NexLink jamming support 

ARX2 FEATURES:

• SpectraBand Technology: compatible with the Astral TX from 470-1525 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
• superSlot compatible with the SL-2 and 8-Series mixer-recorders
• state-of-the-art 100% digital long-range modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any digital system on the market.
• gainForward Architecture compatible with the Astral TX. Set the Astral TX's gain levels via trim control (with an 8-Series) or at the ARX2 (for other mixers)
• full 10 Hz 20 kHz audio bandwidth, 100% digital RF modulation and transmission
• excellent immunity from nearby IFB or camera hop transmitters without the need for external filters or extra cabling
• maximum connectivity: SuperSlot, XLR, and TA3 backplates, A-RXMON headphone amp, and A-15PIN two-channel AES Sony camera slot adapter
• analog line-level or AES digital audio output