Sound Devices Astral ARX8
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 ARX8: the current version is v8.40 (August 18, 2026). Go to v8.40
What's in this update
New
Added ability to edit ARX8 name. Accessed via the System menu
Fixes
ARX receivers no longer cause transmitters to split internal recordings into multiple files or stop recording completely.
ARX receivers now correctly update Astral-HH control ring button and switch settings upon NexLink connection.
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