Sound Devices Showcases Astral Wireless Family and A20-HH Handheld Microphone at NAMM 2025
New wireless microphone builds out Astral as a cutting-edge RF ecosystem designed to meet the demands of the modern live performance industry
Anaheim, CA, January 13, 2025 -- Sound Devices [ACC NORTH, Level 2, Booth #18103] announces that they will be showcasing the official debut of the A20-HH digital wireless handheld microphone at the 2025 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. The A20-HH is Sound Devices’ first standalone live performance microphone and is the culmination of the brand’s significant R&D investment in the best audio and RF performance technology in the industry. Sound Devices will be demonstrating the A20-HH microphone alongside the entire Sound Devices Astral® family of wireless gear at NAMM from Thursday, January 23-25, 2025 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. For more information and to book an appointment with Sound Devices’ team at the event, please email sales@sounddevices.com.
A next-generation performance tool at the cutting edge of wireless technology
The A20-HH microphone takes advantage of all the technological innovations of the Astral family wireless units to create a singular performance microphone with the sound quality, reliability, and ease of use that Sound Devices is known for. These include Sound Devices’ proprietary SpectraBand™ technology which utilizes an industry-best global tuning range of 470-1525MHz for seamless, stable, and high-quality wireless audio on any stage in the world. The long-distance NexLink® remote control means that engineers can control all functions of the microphones remotely. In addition, it features the GainForward™ architecture that allows engineers to control mic gain at the front of house or monitor trim instead of on the microphone. It also includes an e-Paper display that shows mic and battery status, even in full sunlight and while powered down. The A20-HH mic is also completely customizable and is compatible with all manufacturers’ capsules, control schemes, and even colors to suit the needs of every performer. Like all Sound Devices products, the A20-HH microphone is manufactured to the highest standards with quality components to ensure years of rock-solid reliability.
“Live sound engineers have been requesting a wireless microphone to work within our Astral family since the series was first introduced,” said Sound Devices CEO Matt Anderson. “The A20-HH is the result of detailed research and feedback from engineers working the most high-pressure live RF events in the world to create a truly next generation wireless handheld mic that offers greater range, reliability, and sound quality than anything currently available. We’re incredibly proud of the A20-HH and can’t wait to share it with the NAMM show attendees.”
In addition to the A20-HH microphone, Sound Devices will also be exhibiting the 16- to 32-channel A20-SuperNexus, 8- to 16-channel A20-Nexus, and 4- to 8-channel A20-Nexus Go multichannel true diversity wireless receivers; the A20-Opto expansion box, which adds native Optocore audio I/O to the A20-SuperNexus receiver; the A20-Outpost-NL box, intended for remote-mounting NexLink antennae via Ethernet; the A20-TX digital wireless bodypack transmitter with a multipurpose input, flexible powering, and ultra-low-power e-Paper display; the A20-Mini ultra-compact digital wireless bodypack transmitter with optional A20-BatteryDoubler for twice the battery runtime; and A20-RX two-channel slot-in portable true-diversity wireless receiver.
To learn more about the A20-HH handheld microphone and the entire Sound Devices Astral wireless audio family, visit www.sounddevices.com.
About Sound Devices:
For more than 25 years, Sound Devices has created premier audio equipment that helps sound professionals capture superior audio. The company's products have been used for an array of applications, from award-winning feature films and television shows, to live events, houses of worship, and educational applications. Sound Devices designs, assembles, and supports its products at their Reedsburg, Wisconsin, headquarters and their Madison, Wisconsin, and Rickmansworth, UK, offices. For more information, visit www.sounddevices.com.
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