Upgrading its previous Astral Mini, the new Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus is here to give production teams the gear they need to handle the most ambitious (and often annoying) of projects. If you’re gearing up for a long video shoot or set to handle the rigors of theater, broadcast, or other live productions, this rugged, ultra-compact wireless transmitter might be worth considering.
Featuring a small, ergonomic bodypack form factor, over eight hours of battery life, and a nice mix of heavy-duty durability and digital sophistication, the Astral Mini Plus is certainly worth checking out.
Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus
Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus
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As mentioned above, the Astral Mini Plus is an ultra‑compact, rugged digital wireless transmitter designed to handle pretty much whatever you might need for your theatre, film, broadcast, and live-production projects.
An upgrade from the previous Astral Mini, this new Plus version is set to feature a small, ergonomic bodypack form factor, 8+ hours battery life, broad tuning flexibility, and a workflow‑focused feature set, which all aim to make it a dependable tool to meet all of the demands of your “all-day” productions.
What’s nice about this Mini Plus model is that, despite its discreet profile, it packs a punch with long-duration power options and an expansive 169–1525 MHz SpectraBand tuning range. The Astral Mini Plus is also set to provide IP67 waterproof protection, an integrated charger, and a sunlight‑readable ePaper display.
Price and Availability
Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus
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Overall, this new Astral Mini Plus will be able to support fast, intuitive operations by providing your teams with a streamlined interface and robust remote‑control capabilities, meaning you’ll be able to work more quickly (and perhaps more safely) while you take on the most ambitious (and most annoying) of projects.
Here are some of the key features for this new Astral Mini Plus model:
- 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
You can find more info on pricing and availability when they are announced on the company’s website here.
