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Sound Devices Astral User Manual
Sound Devices Astral User Manual

Sound Devices Astral User Manual

Wireless guitar system

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User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Sound Devices Astral

  • Page 1 Astral Wireless Guitar ® System User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Key Features Additional Features Typical Setups Basic Signal Flow On Stage Signal Flow Smart Guitar Cable Setting Cable Capacitance and Input Impedance Guitar Interface Mounting the Optional Guitar Strap Clip to the A20-TX Legal Notices Astral Wireless Guitar System User Guide...
  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview The Sound Devices Astral Wireless Guitar System is a paradigm-shift in sonic purity and range for the demanding, professional guitarist/bassist. It is designed to replace a premium guitar cable without altering the tone or feel of the sacred guitar/amp interaction.
  • Page 4: Typical Setups

    Typical Setups Basic Signal Flow Two guitars, each connected to an A20-TX via Smart Guitar Cable. Guitar audio transmitted to two channels on SuperNexus and output over Dante to mixing console. Astral Wireless Guitar System User Guide...
  • Page 5: On Stage Signal Flow

    Guitar connected to an A20-TX via Smart Guitar Cable. Guitar audio transmitted to A20-Nexus and output to guitar interface via analog. Output of guitar interface to guitar amp, mic’d up and feeding stage box. Output of stage box connected to DigiCo mixing console via Optocore. Astral Wireless Guitar System User Guide...
  • Page 6: Smart Guitar Cable

    Guitar cable. Runtimes are for 3x inserted batteries and the A20-TX in RF Only mode (no internal recording). RF Power Battery Chemistry NiMH Li-ion (Eneloop Pro) (Sound Devices XL-B14500, 3.7V,1200mAh) 2 mW >6 hours >8 hours 10 mW >5 hours >7 hours 20 mW >4 hours >6 hours Astral Wireless Guitar System User Guide...
  • Page 7: Setting Cable Capacitance And Input Impedance

    Ensure the A20-TX is paired and NexLinked to the A20-SuperNexus, A20-Nexus, or A20-Nexus Go. Navigate to the NexLinked A20-TX’s TX settings accessed via TX List or 1RX View Gear menu. Set ‘Gtr Cable pF/ft’ and ‘Gtr Input Impedance’ accordingly. Astral Wireless Guitar System User Guide...
  • Page 8: Guitar Interface

    An guitar interface, such as the Radial Reamp JCR is required to connect from the A20-SuperNexus or A20-Nexus receiver to guitar amps. When using the A20-Nexus or Nexus Go, be sure to use the XL-WPTA4 power supply for best elimination of ground hum. Mounting the Optional Guitar Strap Clip to the A20-TX Astral Wireless Guitar System User Guide...
  • Page 9: Legal Notices

    Copyright© 2024 Sound Devices, LLC. All rights reserved. This product is subject to the terms and conditions of a software license agreement provided with the product, and may be used in accordance with the license agreement. This document is protected under copyright law.

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