For NAB 2026, Sound Devices is showcasing Astral Mini Plus, the brand’s newest compact wireless transmitter pack alongside the latest updates to the Astral firmware, including AstralComm integration with SoundBase, the universal platform for professional wireless audio frequency coordination and management, and 8-Series integration with the Viviana Cloud system.
Sound Devices is exhibiting in Central Hall Booth #6708 at the 2026 NAB Show thorugh April 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“As production environments continue to evolve, our focus remains on supporting the core workflows of location sound, broadcast, and live production with tools built to perform at the highest level,” says Matt Anderson, CEO of Sound Devices. “The launch of Astral Mini Plus, along with continued firmware development and deeper software integrations, reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality solutions that professionals can rely on and that continue to improve over time.”
The new Astral Mini Plus wireless transmitter builds on the success of its lineage with a familiar ergonomic form factor and rugged performance while also adding 8+ hours battery life, full 169-1525 MHz global tuning range, IP67 water resistance, and improved usability features for faster setup times and seamless operation. These new features are designed to allow the Mini Plus to perform throughout challenging location sound and broadcast productions.
Sound Devices has also added a set of new features to its entire Astral Wireless range with the new v8.30 firmware update – which streamlines Astral’s workflow with more flexible routing options and full AstralComm integration with SoundBase. The latter gives engineers a simpler way to monitor and adjust Astral Wireless devices during coordination including changing frequencies, renaming transmitters, and other live management tools keeping essential information visible and easy to access.
Finally, the Sound Devices team will also be demonstrating 8-Series integration with the upcoming Viviana Cloud Box 2. For the 8-Series Mixer-Recorders this enables an instant upload feature to user’s cloud of choice - providing a more streamlined workflow and additional backup during critical shoots.
Product key features:
- New Astral Mini Plus compact wireless transmitters feature 8+ hours battery life, extended 169-1525 MHz tuning range, IP67 water resistance, and streamlined workflow.
- V8.30 Firmware Update adds SoundBase integration to AstralComm allowing streamlined RF coordination and operation
- Viviana Cloud Integration 888 and Scorpio now including auto-upload to Frame.io.
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