Announcing two new products from Sound Devices: the A20-Tx Digital Wireless Transmitter and A20-Nexus Go!

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• Tuning range includes UHF and VHF frequencies
• Remote controllable via A20-Remote app and A20-Nexus
• 100% digital long-range modulation with long transmission range
• RF Power output from 2 mW to 40 mW
• Built-in ultra-stable time code, auto jammable via wireless NexLink
• Up to 12 hour battery runtime
• Runs on standard or rechargeable lithium AA batteries
• Built-in battery charger via USB-C
• Same excellent balanced mic preamp as 8-series recorders
• Built-in 32-bit float, 48 kHz recorder with removable micro-SD card (Please note that transmit and record mode cannot be engaged simultaneously)
• Lemo input supports 2-wire or 3-wire mono lav, balanced mic, switchable 12/48V phantom, balanced line-level, AES3, AES42 (compatible with Schoeps SuperCMIT), and guitar (w/ optional Smart Guitar Cable, coming soon) 
• A20-Tx Switch user-programmable bayonet switch, magnetically sensed and physically removable (sold separately)

Shipping is expected to start next week. Initial supply may be limited, so order now for earliest possible delivery.
 

A20-Tx Digital Transmitter $2450
A20-Tx Switch $154
A20-Tx Transmitter Boom Mounting Plate $68
Astral Sleeve Neoprene Pouch $30

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• Four ultra-high-performance channels
• Expandable to 6 or 8 channels via software license
• Integrated NexLink long distance remote control and time code sync of all wireless transmitters
• 169 MHz – 1525 MHz tuning range
• Integrated spectrum analyzer and automatic deployment of clean frequencies
• Flexible powering via DC input, 8-Series, or AC mains (with optional adapter)
• DB-25 connector for 8 channels of mic, line, or AES outputs
• Supports GainForward to adjust transmitter gain at the receiver or mixer
• Multiple A20-Nexus Go units can be cascaded

A20-Nexus Go  $8495

The Sound Devices 888 is a portable mixer-recorder with eight ultra low-noise 8-Series microphone preamplifiers on eight analog inputs, 16 channels of Dante I/O, and 20 total tracks.

Fully routable inputs, multiple powering methods, a remote control app, and support for multiple USB control surfaces make it easy to tailor the 888 to your workflow in a bag or on a cart.

• 8 analog input channels - four XLR, four TA3

• 16 channels via Dante I/O

• 2" x 10" x 7.3"

• 10 buses, 20 tracks

• 8 analog outputs

• Ultra-accurate time code

• 256 GB internal SSD

• 2 SD card slots

• SD-Remote app-controllable

• Linear fader control 

• Dugan or MixAssist Automixing for up to 16 channels

Many features are carried over from the Scorpio, such as the redesigned 8-Series preamplifiers, dual SD card slots, internal 256GB SSD, and dual L-Mount battery charging and powering. Alternatively, power your 888 using a smart battery, NP-1 battery, or an in-line power supply via its TA4 DC input.

The ultra-accurate, fully-featured time code generator contains its own battery to hold time code for up to four hours after power off.

A built-in three band EQ may be set to either pre- or post-fade for each channel to tackle any problems directly on-set.

The User Guide is available here.

The 888 is expected to start shipping next week, but initial stock may be limited, so get your pre-orders in now for earliest possible delivery!

• 888 Recorder $6995

Comparison chart for the 883, 888, and Scorpio under the jump.

Update,9/3: The initial production batch has been sold through. We are anticipating the next units to start arriving at the end of September and will distribute them on a first-come, first-served basis to customers with pre-orders.

The Sound Devices MixPre II series is here with improved hardware and a whole passel of great new features, including 32-bit float recording. They also have all the capabilities of the original MixPre recorder series at the same or lower price!

New features available in all models of the MixPre II include:

• Bit depth up to 32-bit float for increased 142 dB dynamic range
  (more info and samples)
• Internal LTC time code generation and output
• 192 kHz recording
• Adjustable limiters
• Auto-copy to USB drive
• 10 second pre-roll buffer

The combination of the bit depth and low noise Kashmir mic preamps give you the flexibility to fix signal in post-production. Tracks recorded either too low (down to -50dBFS) or high can be normalized without adding any additional noise or digital clipping distortion. The limiting factor to great recordings is primarily the input source, not the preamps or A to D converters in the recorder.

They're starting to ship, so get your orders in now for earliest possible delivery:

• MixPre-3 II Recorder: $649
• MixPre-6 II Recorder: $849
• MixPre-10 II Recorder: $1399

Comparison chart under the jump.

The Sound Devices MixPre-10M is a ten-input/twelve track recorder especially designed for musicians.

In addition to most of the same great features as the rest of the MixPre recorder line (excluding time code), it features the ability to simultaneously record, playback, mix, monitor, layer, and overdub up to 12 tracks with a bounce feature to free up additional tracks. Other features include vintage reverb and vocal air effects, metronome, punch in and out, and the ability to insert and locate to cue points.

The MixPre-10M retails for $1499 and will be available in late March. Pre-order yours today!

A separately sold plug-in will be available in May 2018 to add the additional features to a MixPre-3, 6, or 10T.

Firmware update v1.01 prevents a potential power cycle loop in the MixPre-3 and MixPre-6 recorders. Download it here.