- Astral Mini Plus – compact wireless transmitter features 8+ hours battery life, extended 169–1525 MHz tuning range, IP67 water resistance, and streamlined workflow improvements.
- Astral v8.40 Firmware Update introduces workflow, monitoring, control, and reliability enhancements across the Astral Wireless ecosystem and adds support for Astral Mini Plus
- Viviana Workflow Integration demonstrates streamlined cloud-connected workflows for Sound Devices 8-Series users and production sound professionals.
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, September 01, 2026 — Sound Devices [Hall 8 – Booth 8.C45] will showcase its latest wireless and production audio solutions at IBC2026, taking place September 11–14 at the RAI Amsterdam. Visitors to the Sound Devices booth will have the opportunity to see the Astral Mini Plus, now shipping worldwide following its introduction earlier this year, and experience the latest enhancements delivered through Astral v8.40, the newest firmware release for the Astral Wireless platform.
“IBC is always a valuable opportunity for us to connect directly with our European customers and partners,” said Matt Anderson, CEO of Sound Devices. “We’re excited to demonstrate the latest additions to the Astral platform, showcase our production audio solutions, and highlight workflow integrations that help users work more efficiently from set through post-production.”
Solutions for Today’s Production Workflows
The Astral Mini Plus transmitter builds on the proven Astral platform with a compact, rugged design engineered for professional production environments. Featuring more than eight hours of battery life, a full 169–1525 MHz global tuning range, IP67-rated water resistance, and a range of usability improvements, Astral Mini Plus delivers exceptional performance and flexibility for broadcast, live production, film, and location sound applications.
Visitors will also be able to experience the latest Astral v8.40 firmware, which adds support for Astral Mini Plus and introduces a range of refinements across the wider Astral ecosystem. Focused on improving workflow efficiency, system control, monitoring capabilities, and overall reliability, the update further enhances day-to-day operation for users working in demanding production environments.
In addition to the latest Astral developments, attendees can explore Sound Devices’ portfolio of production audio solutions, including the award-winning 8-Series mixer-recorders, which continue to be relied upon across broadcast, television, film, and location sound productions worldwide.
The Sound Devices team will once again be joined by Viviana, demonstrating integrated workflows that help streamline production sound operations from capture through delivery, including cloud-connected capabilities that extend the workflow possibilities available to 8-Series users.
Throughout the show, Sound Devices specialists will be available for demonstrations, workflow discussions, product evaluations, and meetings with customers and partners from across the broadcast and production audio industries.
For more information and to book an appointment with the Sound Devices team, please visit www.sounddevices.com.
About Sound Devices
For more than 25 years, Sound Devices has created premier audio equipment that helps sound professionals capture superior audio. The company’s products have been used for an array of applications, from award-winning feature films and television shows, to live events, houses of worship, and educational applications. Sound Devices designs, assembles, and supports its products at their Reedsburg, Wisconsin, headquarters and their Madison, Wisconsin, and Rickmansworth, UK, offices.
For more information, visit www.sounddevices.com.
