A20-HH
Sound Devices A20-HH
Digital Wireless Handheld Transmitter
with GainForward, SpectraBand, and NexLink
The Sound Devices A20-HH Digital Wireless Handheld Mic is an exciting new option in the growing line of Sound Devices Astral®
transmitters. In one attractive unit, the A20-HH has unrivaled sound quality, RF performance, and durability. Perfect for international
tours or traveling gig to gig, the A20-HH can operate in any locale around the world. Available with Sound Devices' new calibrated
dynamic mic capsule and natively compatible with any other manufacturer’s mic capsule, it’s the best of all worlds for the artist, the
sound mixer, and the RF tech.
The A20-HH incorporates state-of-the-art features, such as NexLink remote-control, Long-Range modulation, GainForward,
SpectraBand and more, to produce the best sound quality possible. The A20-HH is compatible with the A20-SuperNexus, A20-
Nexus, and A20-Nexus Go digital receivers.
Key Features:
● Worldwide UHF tuning range from 470 MHz-1525 MHz.
● 10+ hours (10mW) runtime from standard 18650 Li-Ion battery
● Patent-pending wideband RocketAntenna design not affected when gripping mic at bottom.
● Reversible Capsule Collar - threaded to accept Shure- or Sennheiser-compatible mic capsule, no adapters needed.
● CD1 high-precision, fully calibrated dynamic mic capsule for incredible mic-to-mic consistency.
● Long-distance NexLink remote control from the A20-SuperNexus, A20-Nexus, A20-Nexus Go and Web App.
● State-of-the-art 100% digital modulation delivers the longest transmission distance of any system on the market.
● RF Power output from 2 mW to 100 mW.
● GainForward Architecture – no gain control. Adjust gain at the mixer.
● Full 10 Hz - 20 kHz audio bandwidth.
● High headroom, ultra quiet mic preamp with > 140 dB dynamic range.
● Sunlight readable e-Paper screen for control and display. Display persists with no batteries
● Water resistant and extensive weather-sealing.
● USB-C for pairing with the A20-SuperNexus, A20-Nexus, A20-Nexus Go and for charging.
● Bluetooth for remote control from A20-Remote iOS/Android App and for wireless pairing.
● Built-in battery charging via USB-C.
● Inductive wireless charging (coming soon).
● Multiple, easily interchangeable Control Rings.
● Quick-change sleeve for easy decoration or complete change of mic appearance. Only 3 pieces, quick and easy to swap.
● Extremely rugged construction using die-cast magnesium, turned stainless steel, and high-impact strength polycarbonate.
RF & Audio
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Frequency Range
- 470 to 1525 MHz
- Transmitter tunable in 25 kHz steps
- Available frequencies dependent on region
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RF Output Power
- Off , 2mW, 10mW, 20mW, 40mW, 100mW
- (Maximum Rf power is dependent on local regulations)
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Antennas
- RF: 470-1525 MHz: Built-in
- NexLink 2.4 GHz: Built-in
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Audio Frequency Response
- 10 Hz – 20 kHz, +/- 1 dB re 1 kHz
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Audio Input (Mic Capsule)
- Compatible with Sound Devices CD1 capsule and capsules that use Shure and Sennheiser threads
- Bias power with Shure-style: 5V
- Bias power with Sennheiser-style: 10V
- EIN: -128 dBV (A-weighting)
- Dynamic range: >140 dB
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Powering
- Sound Devices XL-B18650 Li-Ion battery
Power
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Battery Runtime
- 10+ hours at 10 mW RF output power
- Power off unit remotely via NexLink or A20-Remote to extend battery life
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Battery Charging
- Built-in battery charging via USB-C
- Inductive charger dock for A20-HH (coming soon)
- Battery can be removed and charged in any standard 18650 charger
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USB
- Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed for file transfer of internal microSD card recordings
- Charges XL-B18650 Li-ion battery inserted in A20-HH
- Pairing to A20-SuperNexus, A20-Nexus, A20-Nexus Go
Operational
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Interchangeable Control Rings
- Control 0, supplied with A20-HH, no buttons
- Control 1, optional, one push button
- Control 3, optional, three push buttons
- Control Switch, optional, one slide switch
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Menu and Controls
- E-Paper screen visible in direct sunlight
- E-Paper screen displays image without battery power
- Power and navigation buttons protected inside battery compartment
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Remote Control
- A20-Remote Android, iOS, and iPad app via Bluetooth 5.2 LE
- A20-SuperNexus, A20-Nexus, A20-Nexus Go receivers via super-long-range NexLink
Internal Recording
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Recording Media
- Micro SD Card
- Media format: ExFAT for Micro SD cards 64GB or more, FAT32 for Micro SD cards 32GB or less
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Recording File Format
- 32 Bit Float, 48 kHz, Monophonic wav
- Broadcast WAV (<4 GB), RF64 WAV (>4 GB)
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Timecode
- Sync wirelessly over NexLink (from A20-SuperNexus/A20-Nexus/A20-Nexus Go)
- 0.2 ppm accuracy
- Holds accurate clock for four hours while powered down with batteries inserted, holds for one hour without batteries via internal supercapacitor
- Auto Jams timecode via USB-C connector or wirelessly via NexLink
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Timecode Frame Rates
- 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
- Frame rates are auto-detected from incoming source
Physical
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Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 7.1 in x 1.5 in x 1.5 in; 18.0 cm x 3.7 cm x 3.7 cm
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Environmental
- Operating: -10° C to 40° C
- Storage: -40° C to 85° C
- Water resistant
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Weight
- 0.4 lbs / 0.18 kg (no battery or optional counterweight)
- 0.5 lbs / 0.23 kg (with battery)
- 0.6 lbs / 0.26 kg (with battery and optional counterweight)
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Counterweight
- A20-HH Counterweight-30 (internal) to balance heavy mic capsules