Production audio professionals have something exciting to celebrate: the new Astral Mini Plus digital wireless transmitter from Sound Devices has arrived, bringing a powerful combination of compact design, rugged durability, and cutting-edge wireless performance to film, broadcast, theatre, and live production workflows.
Designed as an evolution of Sound Devices’ ultra-compact bodypack platform, the Astral Mini Plus pushes portability and reliability further with extended battery life, expanded tuning flexibility, and improved usability features for faster deployment in demanding environments.
Small Form. Big Capability.
The Astral Mini Plus is built for professionals who need dependable wireless audio without sacrificing size. The transmitter maintains a discreet, ergonomic bodypack design while delivering enhanced functionality including long-lasting power, wideband RF tuning, and streamlined control options.
One of the headline upgrades is extended runtime. The transmitter is engineered to run for more than eight hours using rechargeable cells, making it ideal for long shooting days, live performances, and back-to-back production schedules. USB-C charging further simplifies power management on set.
Go Anywhere RF Flexibility
The Astral Mini Plus takes full advantage of the expansive 169–1525 MHz SpectraBand tuning range, allowing users to find clean, legal frequencies virtually anywhere in the world. This makes it particularly appealing for touring productions, international shoots, and multi-venue deployments.
Built for Real-World Production
Durability is front and center with the new model. The transmitter features IP67-rated construction, providing protection against sweat, humidity, dust, and harsh weather conditions, ideal for location sound and live performance scenarios.
- Sunlight-readable ePaper display
- Streamlined setup and usability improvements
- Remote control capabilities
- Fast on-the-fly adjustments in the field
Clean Audio Without the Hassle
Sound Devices also brings its GainForward architecture to the Mini Plus, enabling simplified gain staging at the mixer instead of on the transmitter. This helps capture wide dynamic performances - from whisper to shout - without worrying about clipping or constant adjustments.
Designed for Modern Production Workflows
With onboard recording, extended RF coverage, improved battery performance, and rugged weather resistance, the Astral Mini Plus is clearly aimed at today’s fast-moving production environments. Whether on set, on stage, or on location, it’s built to deliver reliable wireless audio in a compact footprint.
Bottom line: The Astral Mini Plus packs serious performance into a tiny transmitter, combining durability, global RF flexibility, and simplified operation - a compelling new option for professionals who need dependable wireless audio anywhere the job takes them.
