Sound Devices Astral ARX16
firmware v8.20.02
Sound Devices · Released Nov 13, 2025 · First seen Jul 20, 2026
v8.20.02 is not the latest firmware for the Sound Devices Astral ARX16: the current version is v8.40 (August 18, 2026). Go to v8.40
What's in this update
NOTE: After updating to v8.20, you must re-pair Astral Outposts and reassign routing within Audinate's Dante Controller if using default names.
Fixes
ARX receivers no longer cause transmitters to split internal recordings into multiple files or stop recording completely.
'Network Disconnected' message now auto-clears when network connection is reestablished.
ARX receivers now correctly update Astral-HH control ring button and switch settings upon NexLink connection.
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- ARX receivers no longer cause transmitters to split internal recordings into multiple files or stop recording completely.
- 'Network Disconnected' message now auto-clears when network connection is reestablished.
- ARX receivers now correctly update Astral-HH control ring button and switch settings upon NexLink connection.