Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus Digital Wireless Transmitter (470-1525MHz) SpectraBand - International Version
Small. Tough. All‑Day Ready.
Astral Mini Plus is an ultra‑compact, rugged digital wireless transmitter designed for theatre, film, broadcast, and live production. Its small, ergonomic bodypack form factor, 8+ hours battery life, broad tuning flexibility, and workflow‑focused feature set make it a dependable tool for demanding professional environments.
Astral Mini Plus delivers a discreet profile, long‑duration power options, an expansive 169–1525 MHz SpectraBand tuning range, IP67 waterproof protection, an integrated charger, and a sunlight‑readable ePaper display. It supports fast, intuitive operation with a streamlined interface and robust remote‑control capabilities.
Key Features
- IP67 waterproof and sweat‑proof construction
- 8+ hours battery life using 1 or 2 XL‑B14500 rechargeable cells
- Built‑in USB‑C charging for simple power management
- Full 169–1525 MHz SpectraBand tuning for global operation
- NexLink long‑range remote control built in
- ePaper display remains visible even with no battery installed
- GainForward Architecture — no transmitter gain to set
- 32‑bit float, 48 kHz recording with 64 GB storage (approx. 80 hours)
- 2‑ and 3‑wire lav compatibility
- Integrated rotatable belt clip (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°)
- Bluetooth remote control with Astral Remote app
- Internal timecode generator with NexLink jamming support
Description
Built for the Elements
With IP67 water protection, a rugged housing, and a rounded ergonomic shape, Astral Mini Plus withstands sweat, movement, weather, and the rough conditions found in live and location production.
All‑Day Power
Astral Mini Plus supports one or two XL‑B14500 rechargeable cells for extended runtime. Its built‑in USB‑C charging port simplifies battery management in fast‑paced production workflows.
Wide‑Open RF Freedom
The full SpectraBand 169–1525 MHz tuning range enables legal and reliable operation across the globe without requiring hardware changes — ideal for touring, broadcast, and multi‑venue work.
New usability and workflow features make Astral Mini Plus faster and easier to deploy:
- Tap‑to‑pair app setup with integrated RFID
- Sunlight‑readable ePaper display stays visible even when unpowered
- Vibrate to identify
Big, Clean Sound — Minus the Hassle
GainForward Architecture keeps audio clean, consistent, and unclipped across the full 10 Hz – 20 kHz bandwidth by eliminating transmitter gain staging — levels are set entirely at the mixer.
Tech Specs
- Water Resistance: Waterproof, sweatproof, IP67
- Battery Duration: 8+ hrs @ 20 mW*
- Battery Type: XL-14500 (x1 or x2)
- 3-wire lav operation: Yes, 3-wire and 2-wire
- Display: ePaper
- Belt clip: Integrated
- SpectraBand: 169 – 1525 MHz
- VHF operation: Yes
- Tap to connect app: Yes (inc. RFID tag)
- Vibe-to-notify: Yes
- Antenna connector: SSMA
- Onboard Recording: 64 GB (approx. 80hrs)*
- RF power settings: 5, 10, 20 mW
