A20-TX

Sound Devices Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter/Recorder (169 to 1525 MHz) - Black

Designed as a tool that can serve multiple purposes, the Sound Devices A20-TX is a versatile digital wireless bodypack transmitter/recorder compatible with Astral-Series receivers like A20-Nexus and A20-Nexus Go. Its LEMO 3-pin connector supports a multitude of input sources, including two- or three-wire lavs, balanced mics (with 48V phantom), balanced line-level sources, guitars (with optional cable), AES 3, and even AES 42 digital mics like the Schoeps SuperCMIT.
The onboard audio recorder records on a micro-SD card with 32-bit float/48 kHz audio quality.

Operating in the ultrawide SpectraBand tuning range (169 to 1525 MHz), the A20-TX covers VHF and UHF. And with 100% digital RF modulation, it is ideal for professional film and TV shoots.
GainForward Architecture lets you set audio gain remotely from the receiver.
The A20-TX includes an accurate timecode generator and offers jam syncing via USB-C or wirelessly via NexLink.
Built tough with a lightweight aluminum chassis and e-Paper display that's readable in sunlight, the transmitter is powered by three standard AA or rechargeable lithium batteries for up to 12 hours.
Full remote control is possible via Bluetooth with the A20-Remote mobile app or from the receiver via long-range NexLink.

Worldwide VHF and UHF tuning range from 169 to 1525 MHz
Up to 12 hours battery runtime
Eco-friendly operation from rechargeable Lithium batteries or from standard AA batteries
Built-in battery charger via USB-C (Li-ion, LiFePO4)
Full remote control of the A20-TX from mobile device via Bluetooth with A20-Remote companion app and from A20-Nexus and A20-Nexus Go via long-range NexLink
State-of-the-art 100% digital long-range modulation delivers extremely long transmission distance
RF Power output from 2 to 40mW
LEMO input supports 2-wire or 3-wire mono lav, balanced mic, switchable 12 and 48V phantom for condenser mics, balanced line-level, AES3, AES42 (compatible with Schoeps SuperCMIT), and guitar (with optional Smart Guitar Cable)
Sound Devices 8-Series, fully balanced mic preamp built in (140 dB dynamic range)
Ultra-quiet lavalier mic preamp (134 dB dynamic range)
GainForward Architecture—no gain control to worry about on the A20-TX
Full 10 Hz to 20 kHz audio bandwidth
Built-in 32-bit float/48 kHz recorder with removable micro-SD card
Ultra-stable timecode built in, auto-jammed via wireless NexLink
Sunlight-readable e-Paper screen for control and display. Display persists when powered off
USB-C for pairing with A20-Nexus and A20-Nexus Go receivers, file offload, charging, and timecode jamming
Digital encryption for privacy
A20-TX Switch: optional, user-programmable bayonet switch magnetically sensed and physically removable
Aluminum construction, built for challenging environments