User's Guide

A20-MINI User Guide
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A20-MINISpecications
Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
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Frequency Range
• 470 to 694 MHz
• Transmitters are tunable in 25 kHz steps
• Available frequencies are dependent on region
RF Output Power
• O,2mW,10mW,20mW,40mW,selectable
Modulation Mode
• Sound Devices proprietary digital RF modulation
Digital Audio Codec
• Sound Devices proprietary, high-performance
digital encoding algorithm
Privacy(EncryptedAudioOverRF)
• OnorO,selectable
• Auto-generated 4-pin code
• Sound Devices proprietary encryption
Antennas
• UHF RF: SMA locking connector, removable
• Backlink: 2.4 GHz Built-in
Audio Frequency Response
• 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Audio Input Type
• Lavalier Microphone via 3-pin LEMO
Bias Power
• 5 V
Input Impedance
• 6.8 k ohms
Input Clipping Level
• +6 dBu (minimum gain)
Dynamic range
• 130 dB min (A-weighted)
Menu and Controls
• Multi-function button protected
inside battery compartment
• SD-Remote, mobile device application
of iOS, iPad, and Android
Remote Control
• SD-Remote Android, iOS, and iPad
app via Bluetooth 5.2 LE
Recording Media
• Internal 64 GB SSD
• 10% over-provisioned for optimum performance
Recording File Format
• 32 Bit Float, 48 kHz, Monophonic
• Broadcast WAV (<4 GB), RF64 WAV (>4 GB)
Simultaneous Record and Transmit mode is not available
on A20-MINI units sold in the United States of America.
Timecode Input
• USB-C connector: 20k ohm impedance,
0.3 V - 3.0 V p-p (–17 dBu - +3 dBu)
Timecode Clock
• 0.2 ppm accuracy
• Holds accurate clock for 4 hours while powered
down with batteries inserted, holds for 1 hour
without batteries via internal supercap
• Auto Jams timecode from LTC source via USB-C
connector, or from optional XL-PowerStation
Timecode Frame Rates
• 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
USB-C
• Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high
speedforletransferofinternalSSD
• Battery charge port for inserted Sony NP-BX1
• Timecode input and output
Powering
• 3x AAA Batteries (Energizer Ultimate recommended),
or Sony NP-BX1 Rechargeable Li-Ion
• Built-in Li-Ion charger via USB-C (1.5A or more needed)
• Sony NP-BX1 is rechargeable via
optional XL-PowerStation.
Environmental
• Waterproof IP67
• Operating: -20° C to 60° C, 0 to 90%
relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Storage: -40° C to 85° C
Dimensions (H x W x D)
• 74.1 mm x 47.8 mm x 16.5 mm
• 2.92 in x 1.88 in x 0.65 in
Weight
• 47 g (without batteries)
• 1.664 oz (without batteries)