The ARX32 is a 16-channel receiver with HexVersity® (2 to 6 antenna diversity), expandable to 32 channels via software licenses - all in a 1U 19" rack, the ARX32 keeps your equipment compact and saves rack space. Take it on the road without worrying about available frequencies - it has a 169-1525 MHz tuning range for global operation. ARX32 gives you peace of mind with its RF Mirror Mode for fully redundant operation.
Key features
- 16 channels of HexVersity® (2-, 3-, 4-, 5-, or 6-antenna diversity) in 1U rack space
- Expandable to 32 channels (all with HexVersity) in the same rack space via software licenses
- 169 - 1525 MHz tuning range for global coverage
- RF Mirror Mode for full redundant operation
Additional features
- Native Dante, MADI, AES and analog outputs
- SpectraBand with 3 tuning bands for a total of ~72 MHz operational bandwidth for transmitters
- Optional Astral Opto expansion to add Optocore audio I/O and full redundant power supply
- Simple 1-minute operation to change country for the entire system
- Built-in long-range NexLink® remote control for all transmitters
- Integrated Real Time Spectrum Analyzer (RTSA) and scanner for intuitive frequency coordination
- AutoAssign: automatic assignment of multiple clean frequencies in seconds
- Built-in 6 to 2 RF combiner for multi-zone events
- 6 network ports (2 x RJ45, 4 x SFP) configurable for Dante, Dante Redundancy and control
- Web app control from web browser on any computer, smartphone or tablet
- Bridge between MADI, Dante, AES, Optocore and analog
- Wide, 12.4" color OLED array with touchscreen for control and monitoring
- Optical fiber Ethernet option via two SFP slots
- Support for GainForward™ architecture: No gain adjustment on the A20 transmitter. Adjust gain on the receiver or mixing console
- 100% digital long-range modulation for the longest transmission distance of any digital system on the market
- RF SAW filter for excellent rejection of interfering transmitters
- Excellent audio quality; full 10 Hz - 20 kHz audio bandwidth
- BNC timecode input for automatic synchronization of timecode on transmitters via NexLink
- Three BNC antenna input pairs, compatible with passive, bias-powered and smart antennas. Configurable for HexVersity or combiner mode
- Cascade out option on rear BNC ports for forwarding to other receivers
- Automatic antenna loop with zero loss on power failure for redundant operation
- Front panel 3.5mm and ¼" headphone outputs
- USB-A and USB-C ports for USB flash drives, keyboards, transmitter pairing and timecode synchronization. Support for USB hubs
- PoE+ output to power external PoE+ powered devices, including Astral Outpost
- Fast switching of audio output routing directly from Astral HH and Astral TX. Ideal for talkback, guitar tuning etc.
- Wireless transmitter pairing with Astral receivers in addition to pairing via USB cable
- Ad-hoc handover of transmitter Nexlink control between Astral receivers, ideal for large reality shows
- ARX32 digital audio outputs are increased (Optocore, Dante, MADI) to 64 channels
- Flexible tone routing matrix