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