Sound Devices [North Hall, Booth N1812] is giving a sneak preview of a series of brand-new feature updates to their flagship 8-Series family of products at the 2025 NAB Show. The new features extend the functionality and service life of the mixer/recorders. For more information and to book an appointment with the Sound Devices team at NAB, please visit: http://www.sounddevices.com/
The new features for the 8-Series will be part of an upcoming firmware update that registered users of the platform receive at no charge. “At Sound Devices, we are constantly refining our products to reflect user feedback and changing methodology in the industry,” says Sound Devices CEO Matt Anderson. “These new feature upgrades for the 8-Series reflect our dedication to extending the life of the trusted instruments for folks using them every day on set who require additional workflow flexibility and functionality, and we’re proud to include them.”
In addition to the latest from the 8-Series, Sound Devices will also be showcasing the Astral family wireless ecosystem and giving an offline preview of a new communication protocol for Astral and Digico products that will be introduced with an upcoming firmware update.
In addition to the software preview, Sound Devices’ NAB plans include live demos of the A20-SuperNexus wireless receiver with HexVersity, a platform with up to 32 channels fitted into a 1U 19” rack form factor, the A20-Opto expansion box which adds native Optocore I/O, the A20-Outpost-NL box for remote-mounting NexLink antennae, as well as the new A20-HH handheld microphone.
Also, Sound Devices is showing the customization of the A20-HH microphone, including an A20-HH mic with Swarovski crystals meticulously hand-placed by Rebel Stage Gear. It will be available for taking selfies.
For more information, visit www.sounddevices.com.
