Sound Devices - A20-QuickDock

The Astral ARX16 can be docked to Sound Devices 833, 888, or Scorpio mixer-recorders using the A20-QuickDock accessory, which provides convenient power, audio, and timecode connections with no additional cables. This accessory allows the Astral ARX16 to connect and disconnect from the 833, 888, or Scorpio in seconds with no tools, and be remote mounted when desired.

When docked on an 8-Series:

• Power must be provided by the 8-Series - Astral ARX16 power inputs (TA4 and PoE+) are disabled.
• The Astral ARX16 and its Nexlinked transmitters are controlled from the Astral ARX16 front panel or its web app. The 8-Series user interface is not used for control.
• Most Astral ARX16 rear panel connectors are disabled apart from the antenna connectors, the USB-A port and the Ethernet ports.
• The USB-A port has the following capabilities when Astral ARX16 is docked on an 8-Series:
  • Pairing Astral Mini transmitters to the Astral ARX16 by connecting a USB-C cable from the transmitter to the USB-A port.
  • Attaching a USB keyboard for entering text directly (e.g. receiver channel names) into the Astral ARX16.
  • Mounting a USB thumb drive for updating Astral ARX16 firmware.
  • Jamming 8-Series timecode to an Astral Mini via the Astral ARX16.
• When docked to an 8-Series, the Astral ARX16 Ethernet ports can only be used for control, not Dante.

The A20-QuickDock comes with the following parts:

• Mounting plate with detachable Quick Release mechanism and multi-pin connector.
• 2 mm and 1/16” allen keys.
• Four 1/16” allen screws for securing the mounting plate to the bottom of the Astral ARX16.
• Three long 2 mm and two short 2 mm allen mounting pillars for securing the rear of the Astral ARX16 with mounting plate to the top of the 8-Series.