Sound Devices Astral Outpost NexLink Remote-Control Extender
- Puts NexLink antennas near the action
- Connects over Cat-6 or fiber-optic Ethernet
- Powered by PoE or USB-C, in a rain-resistant chassis
$2,095.00 USD
Sound Devices Astral Outpost NexLink Remote-Control Extender
The Sound Devices Astral Outpost moves NexLink antennas out to the action and connects them back to the receiver over Cat-6 or fiber-optic Ethernet.
NexLink is Sound Devices’ long-distance 2.4 GHz remote control for Astral transmitters, and it reaches farther than the audio does. Cable loss at 2.4 GHz keeps NexLink antennas within a few inches of the receiver, so the Astral Outpost puts them where they are needed instead, beside the UHF audio antennas. One Outpost can cover a large stadium.
It runs on PoE or USB-C and has a rugged, rain-resistant chassis with dual 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 5/8 in mounting holes. Setup is plug and play, each Outpost can take a custom name such as Stage 1, and its connection status shows on the Astral ARX16 or Astral ARX32.
Features
- Remote-mounts NexLink antennas over Ethernet
- Cat-6 or optical Ethernet through an SFP module
- Powered by PoE or USB-C
- Rugged, rain-resistant chassis
- Dual 1/4 in, 3/8 in, and 5/8 in mounting holes
- Works with the Astral ARX16 and Astral ARX32
- Custom names and connection status on the receiver
Specifications
| Connections | |
|---|---|
| Network | 1 × RJ45 and 1 × SFP: NexLink control connection to the Astral ARX16 and Astral Outpost firmware updates |
| NexLink Protocol | 2.4 GHz frequency-hopping control of transmitters over long distance |
| Antenna Connections | 2 × SMA-F ports for 2.4 GHz SMA-M antennas |
| USB | USB-A: 5 V, 1.5 A; USB thumb drive (FAT32) for firmware updates only USB-C: 5 V, 3 A (15 W) for pairing with the Astral ARX16 and for power |
| Power and Physical | |
| Powering | PoE+ in (15 W) USB-C: 5 V, 3 A (15 W) |
| Operating Temperature | −10 °C to 40 °C 14 °F to 104 °F |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 3.2 × 16 × 13.2 cm 1.26 × 6.3 × 5.2 in |
| Weight | 0.66 kg (1.45 lb), unpackaged |
| Latest Specifications | Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For current information, visit sounddevices.com. |
