Follow all safety and operating instructions in this guide.

 

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS: These safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS:All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FLAME SOURCE: The product should be situated away from any naked flames such as candles, open fires or gas, oil or wood burning heaters.

BATTERY WARNINGS: The product should be used only of the type described in these operating instructions or as marked on the product.

ATTACHMENTS / ACCESSORIES: Only use attachments and /or accessories specified and approved by the manufacturer.

CLEANING: The product should only be cleaned with a soft dry cloth.

SERVICING: The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions.

All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

 

RF signals transmitted by the Astral HH transmitter are received by all Astral Receivers. Set the same modulation and frequency on the transmitter and receiver. See the Astral ARX32, Astral ARX16, and Astral ARX8 User Guides for more details.

 

Frequency

The Astral HH transmits on frequencies ranging from 470 MHz - 1525 MHz. The frequencies available are determined by geographic location and whether you have loaded a unique Frequency Authorization (FA) code issued by Sound Devices to unlock the use of restricted frequencies. FAs can only be loaded via NexLink from an Astral receiver.

 

Because the Astral digital RF transmission is inherently immune to intermodulation, multiple Astral Digital Wireless transmitters can be used simultaneously on nearby adjacent frequencies without worry of intermodulation interference. Frequency spacing between RF channels can be as little as 400 kHz. When operating in the 902-928 MHz Band, it is recommended to separate channel frequencies by at least 1 MHz.

 

Set the Astral HH’s transmit frequency from the RF > Frequency menu or via the Astral Remote App or Astral Receiver via NexLink.

 

Modulation

The Astral HH offers three types of modulation: Long Range, Standard, and T&M (Test and Measurement). Long Range modulation has better sensitivity resulting in more robust performance in challenging RF environments. Standard modulation has lower latency (2ms versus the 3.9ms of Long Range). T&M modulation has been specifically optimized for the flattest frequency and phase response possible for test and measurement applications. The Modulation setting must match between the Astral HH and Astral receivers for the transmitted signal to be received.

 

RF Power

RF power is the strength of the transmitting signal. The Astral HH offers the following RF power settings:

*These RF Power settings only appear when System > Misc > ‘Extra RF Power’ is set to ‘Allow’.   

Set the Astral HH’s RF Power from the RF > RF Power menu or via the Astral Remote App or Astral Receiver.

Available RF Power settings are dependent on the Country of operation and local frequency restrictions. The Country must be set using Astral Remote and an Astral Receiver.

In situations where the transmitter is relatively close to the receiver, the 2 mW setting offers good range and best battery life. For most common wireless microphone applications, the 10 mW setting provides excellent range. In situations where body absorption may be an issue or extended range is required, the 20, 40, and 100 mW settings can be helpful, but be aware that the higher the power, the lower the battery runtime.

Chapter 7: Audio Levels

The Astral HH transmitter supports GainForward, a technology that eliminates the need to adjust microphone
preamplifier gain at the wireless transmitter. Audio levels from the transmitter are controlled either directly at the
mixer’s digital trim control or at the wireless receiver. If the source is too soft or too loud, adjust the transmitter’s audio level with a downstream mixer’s digital trim gain control. There is absolutely no noise penalty when the audio path remains 100% digital, i.e. Astral transmitter -> Astral receiver, Astral receiver digital audio output -> mixer digital audio input. Read more about GainForward at: GainForward Explained.

The Astral HH’s audio signal level can be viewed in the ePaper display when Disp LEDs is set to Audio. A variable
intensity green LED indicates signal level.

Adjusting Audio of the Astral HH Signal from an Astral Receiver
See the Astral ARX32, Astral ARX16 and Astral ARX8 User Guides for details.

Adjusting Audio of the Astral HH Signal from the 8-Series
The Astral HH signal can be received and fed to an 8-Series mixer-recorder by docking an Astral ARX16 or Astral
ARX8 to the 8-Series. Gain and low-cut settings are managed on the 8-Series. See the mixer-recorder User Guides for more information.

Chapter 8: Recording WAV Files

The Astral HH records 32-bit float Broadcast WAV (under 4 GB) or RF64 WAV (over 4 GB) files at 48 kHz sampling
rates to a removable micro-SD card (not included). 32-bit float files are recorded such that gain decisions can be made after recording. Because of the Astral HH’s high dynamic range (>140 dB), audio levels are never too high or too low. Learn more about 32-bit float at: Astral Mini 32-Bit Float Recording.

The Astral HH must be set to REC Only Mode. It is not possible to simultaneously record and transmit.
Astral HH recording can be initiated in several ways including from the:

• Astral Remote App
• Astral Receivers via NexLink
• Astral HH Record menu or via a Control-1, Control-3, or Control-Sw Ring.

The file name format of recorded files is “transmitter name-YYMMDDHHMMSS.WAV”.
For example, if the Astral HH name has been changed to “Barney” and a recording is created on July 10, 2021 at 09:30 (24-hour format), the resulting file is named Barney-210710093000.WAV. All files are recorded at the root of the Micro SD card.

About recording formats

• The Astral HH records 1-ch monophonic 32-Bit float / 48 kHz wav files.
• For long duration recording, use a minimum Micro SD card size of 64 GB. Micro SD cards 64 GB or more are formatted as ExFAT which can record file sizes > 4 GB. Recordings that exceed 4 GB are automatically converted from standard broadcast wav to RF64 wav format.
• Micro SD cards 32 GB or less are formatted as FAT32 which have a 4 GB file size limit. When the 4 GB limit is reached, recording stops.
• For optimal performance, it is recommended to only use Micro SD cards offering a minimum of Class 10 write speed.

Chapter 9: Jamming Timecode

In REC Only Mode, Astral HH recorded files are stamped with a start timecode value to make it easy to synchronize the audio with picture. The timecode can be wirelessly ‘jammed’ into the Astral HH’s internal timecode generator via NexLink from an Astral Receiver. The timecode frame rate is automatically deciphered from the incoming timecode. If timecode is not jammed, the Astral HH starts rolling timecode from 00:00:00:00 when it is powered on.

Jammed timecode is held accurately for four hours after powering the Astral HH off, and one hour after the battery has been removed. This allows time to swap batteries without having to re-jam timecode. When the Astral HH is powered off with a charged battery inserted, the display pulses blue on the 00-frame crossing to indicate timecode is being held accurately.

When not being used with an Astral Receiver, timecode can be jammed into the Astral HH via USB-C. To jam timecode via USB-C, connect a valid LTC source using one of the optional accessories, Sound Devices XL-TC-USBC-LEMO or XL-TC-USBC-BNC, to the Astral HH USB-C port. Timecode is automatically jammed once a valid LTC source is connected. After a successful timecode jam, the display LED pulses blue ten times on the 00-frame crossing.

For more information about the Astral HH timecode accessory cables visit: https://www.sounddevices.com/product/xl-tc-usbc-bnc/ 
https://www.sounddevices.com/product/xl-tc-usbc-lemo/

Astral HH can also jam timecode directly from 8-Series Mixer-Recorders using a standard USB-C to USB-A cable. Connect the Astral HH to the 8-Series USB-A port. Enter the 8-Series Menu > Timecode/Sync > Jam Astral Transmitter then select Jam. The 8-Series Jam Astral Transmitter menu displays the current timecode frame rate and values for the 8-Series and Astral HH and displays the difference between the two units.

Chapter 10: File Transfer

Transfer recorded files to a computer via USB-C or Micro SD card.
The Astral HH connects via USB-C to a computer as an ExFAT-formatted mass storage device. Copy WAV files from the Astral HH to the computer. When file transfer is complete, eject the drive from the operating system and disconnect USB.

Recording must be stopped on the Astral HH before connecting to the computer. While connected to a computer, RF transmission, audio, and recording are disabled.

Chapter 11: Updating Firmware 

Register your Astral HH to stay informed of firmware updates. 

Firmware can be updated via micro-SD card or wirelessly from an Astral receiver (ARX16, ARX8, or ARX32).

11.1 To update Astral HH firmware using a Micro-SD Card:

1. Insert a micro-SD card in the Astral HH. Micro SD card is not included. 
2. Format the micro-SD card. See Settings > System > Format.
3. Connect the Astral HH to the computer for file transfer using a USB-C cable.
4. Download the Astral HH firmware PRG file.
5. Copy the PRG file to the root of the Astral HH micro-SD card.
6. Eject the Astral HH from the computer.

At this point, ‘Updating firmware. Please wait …’ is displayed and all the LEDs “dance” to indicate the firmware update is in progress. Once the update is completed, “Update successful. Rebooting …’ is displayed and the Astral HH reboots. The firmware update can take a few minutes to complete.

When the firmware update completes, the Astral HH automatically deletes the PRG file from the media. The firmware version is displayed for a few seconds in the Home Screen after powering up. It is also displayed in the Astral Remote App’s Manage Devices view, the Astral HH’s Settings>System>Info menu, and in the Astral Receiver’s TX List >TX View.

11.2 To update Astral HH firmware wirelessly from an Astral Receiver:

It is not necessary to have a micro-SD card installed in the transmitter when updating firmware wirelessly.

1. Download the transmitter firmware PRG file.
2. Copy the PRG file to the root of a USB thumbdrive.
3. Insert the USB thumbdrive in the Astral receiver’s USB-A or C port.
4. Install charged batteries in the transmitter and ensure the transmitter is paired to the Astral receiver.
5. Select Firmware Update in the Astral receiver’s System menu to display a list of all paired transmitters.
6. Select the transmitter to be updated from the list.
7. Tap the Start Update button in the Astral Receiver’s OLED 4.
8. Select the Astral HH firmware update file from the drop-down list, then tap OK at the confirmation popup.
9. Ensure the transmitter is kept nearby the Astral receiver during the update.

At this point, the Astral receiver starts sending the firmware update file to the transmitter wirelessly. OLED 3 displays the sending progress in %. The Astral HH’s ePaper display shows “Receiving Update. Please wait …’.

Note that it can take a few minutes to send the file and another minute or so for the transmitter to update.

Once the complete file has been successfully received by the Astral HH, ‘Updating firmware. Please wait …’ is displayed and all the LEDs “dance” to indicate the firmware update is in progress. The Astral receiver’s OLED 3 displays ‘Updating’. Once the update is completed, “Update successful. Rebooting …’ is displayed on the ePaper display and the Astral HH reboots.

The firmware version is displayed for a few seconds in the Home Screen after powering up. It is also displayed in the Astral Remote App’s Manage Devices view, the Astral HH’s Settings>System>Info menu, and in the Astral Receiver’s TX List >TX View.

Chapter 12: Astral Remote App

Astral Remote is an application for Android/iOS phones and tablets designed to pair with Astral transmitters (Astral HH, Astral TX, Astral Mini). All transmitter settings are conveniently controlled using Astral Remote.

Please refer to the Astral Remote User Guide for complete operational details

When connected via Bluetooth LE to the Astral HH, Astral Remote offers control and display of all Astral HH parameters, including:

• Power on and off the Astral HH
• Monitor battery status
• Frequency, Modulation, and RF power setup
• Monitor audio signal presence
• Microphone mute
• Transport controls (Record, Stop)
• Timecode display
• Media formatting and monitoring of remaining space
• Astral HH settings (Mode, Display, LEDs, Control Rings, and more)
• Group control of powering, recording, and more

Download and install the Astral Remote app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. 

Astral Remote has the following minimum operating requirements: Android tablets and phones running Android 8+, or iPad and iOS devices running iOS 13+. The device must have Bluetooth and Location Services on to connect with an Astral Transmitter.

IMPORTANT: The mobile device’s location is used to determine available frequencies and RF power levels of the Astral HH transmitter. The Country setting is automatically set using the mobile device’s Location Services.

The mobile device’s system date and time are used in the metadata of recorded files.

Chapter 13: SD-Utility

Sound Devices SD-Utility is a companion application for MacOS and Windows that supports Sound Devices wireless products. This application can be used to process files recorded by Astral transmitters to be more suited to a given workflow. Astral transmitter 32-bit float, 48 kHz, monophonic WAV, 2ch polyphonic WAV, and RF64 WAV files can be imported, renamed, snipped by timecode values, converted to 24-bit, conformed to a CSV Sound Report, exported as monophonic or polyphonic WAV, and more.

Please refer to the SD-Utility User Guide for complete install and operational details. 

Chapter 14: Accessories

14.1 Included Accessories

The Astral HH package includes the following:

• Astral HH handheld microphone/transmitter fitted with:

○ Control 0 Ring

○ CD1 cardioid mic capsule

○ Reversible Capsule Collar

• Astral HH Pouch
• Astral HH Counterweight-30
• 1x XL-B18650 Li-ion battery x2 pack (with small soft case)
• Mic clip
• Threaded adapter for mic clip
• USB-A to C cable, 1 Meter

14.2 Optional Accessories

• Control 0 Ring
• Control 1 Ring
• Control 3 Ring
• Control Switch Ring
• Reversible Capsule Collar
• CD1 cardioid mic capsule
• Replacement orange and black internal capsule windscreens
• Microphone shell
• Carry pouch
• Counterweight

Note: Accessory bundles are also available.

Chapter 15: Swapping Astral HH Mic Capsules

The Astral HH is compatible with a wide array of different mic capsules:

• Sound Devices CD1 cardioid mic capsule (included)
• Almost any capsule that fits a Shure wireless handheld transmitter
• Almost any capsule that fits Sennheiser wireless handheld transmitter

Sound Devices CD1 and Sennheiser compatible threading	Shure and other mic capsule compatible threading

The mic capsules are easily removed by simply unscrewing them counterclockwise.
The Reversible Capsule Collar can be flipped over to support either Shure or Sennheiser-threaded mic capsules.
Sound Devices and Sennheiser mic capsules have the same thread, indicated by the thicker orange ring inset. Shure mic capsules have a different thread, indicated by the thinner orange ring inset.

Reversing the capsule collar to accommodate a mic capsule with different thread type:

1. With the left hand gripping the Reversible Capsule Collar and the right hand gripping the mic capsule, unscrew the mic capsule by rotating counterclockwise.
2. Remove the Reversible Capsule Collar’s three screws using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.
3. Remove the collar, flip it over and screw back into place using the three screws removed earlier.
4. Screw on the mic capsule.

15.1 Incompatible Microphone Capsules

• Lewitt W9

Chapter 16: Swapping Astral HH Control Rings

The Astral HH has 4 easily swappable Control Ring options:

• Control 0 Ring (supplied as standard)
• Control 1 Ring (optional)
• Control 3 Ring (optional)
• Control Switch (optional)

Swapping out one Control Ring for another:

1. With the left hand gripping the Reversible Capsule Collar and the right hand gripping the mic capsule, unscrew the mic capsule by rotating counterclockwise.
2. Remove the Reversible Capsule Collar’s three screws using a #0 Phillips screwdriver.
3. Remove the collar.
4. Remove the microphone shell: rotate it clockwise a few degrees, then pull it out a few mm until it won’t pull any further, then rotate it back while continuing to pull.
5. Slowly ease off the Control Ring from the microphone's body noting that the ring’s inner rubber sleeve will offer some resistance to removal. Slightly wiggle the ring to help ease off the Control Ring.
6. Before fitting the new Control Ring, place the Reversible Capsule Collar on top of the new ring making sure that the collar fits over the ring’s protruding inner rubber sleeve.
7. While gripping the Reversible Capsule Collar and Control Ring together with one hand, ease them on to the microphone’s body making sure to:
   1. Align the ring correctly with the microphone body’s switch contacts.
   2. Align the collar’s 3 mounting holes with the mic body’s screw holes.
8. Screw the Reversible Capsule Collar back into place using the three screws removed earlier.
9. Screw on the mic capsule.
10. Power up the Astral HH.

In the Settings > Control Ring menu, select the applicable Control Ring type. Each time Control Ring Type is changed, its settings revert to factory defaults so be sure to configure buttons, switches, and LEDs as required.

Chapter 17: Frequency Authorization

The wireless system operator needs to be aware of local regulations and comply with all applicable laws regarding operation of wireless devices.

Frequency Authorizations allow the unlocking of restricted frequencies that require proof of a valid license before they can be used. Once a license has been granted, please contact Sound Devices (RF_Request@SoundDevices.com) to obtain the necessary authorization. An Authorization ID and License Code will be generated by Sound Devices based on the license provided. The Authorization ID or License Code can be entered into the Astral Remote App and then synchronized with an Astral Receiver and its paired Astral transmitters.

An example of a frequency band requiring an unlock code in the United States is 1435-1525 MHz. Program Making and Special Events (PMSE) wireless operators typically call 1435-1525 MHz the "AFTRCC band". AFTRCC stands for Aerospace and Flight Test Band Coordinating Council. This organization coordinates a number of frequency bands for use by air and spacecraft in the United States. This includes 1435-1525 MHz.

Per the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules, wireless microphones are allowed as secondary users in the 1435-1525 MHz AFTRCC band. This is detailed in the FCC Part 74 rules:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-74

One section of the Part 74 rules that's of particular interest to operators seeking an AFTRCC band license is 74.803(d):

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-C/part-74#p-74.803(d)

Generally speaking, a wireless operator needs to show they've used all other available spectrum before the AFTRCC will consider a license request in the 1435-1525 MHz range. If granted, the license is normally assigned for a specific location and a specific time range.

Sound Devices encourages all wireless operators to obtain a Part 74 license, and specifically to make sure applicable parts of the 600 MHz and 950 MHz range are included with their license application. This can help show an operator is aware of the available spectrum and is utilizing it responsibly.

More information on Part 74 licensing can be found here: https://www.local695.com/fcc-licensing/

Chapter 18: Astral HH Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. For the latest information available on all Sound Devices products, visit our website: www.sounddevices.com.

Frequency Range

• 470 to 1525 MHz
• Transmitter tunable in 25 kHz steps
• Available frequencies are dependent on region

RF Output Power

• Off, 2 mW, 10 mW, 20 mW, 40 mW, 100 mW

Modulation Mode

• Proprietary, 100% digital RF modulation
• Standard, Long Range, T&M, selectable

Latency - Mic capsule to Receiver analog output

• Standard (2 ms)
• Long Range (3.9 ms)
• T&M (7 ms)

Antennas

• RF: 470-1525 MHz : Built-in
• NexLink 2.4 GHz: Built-in

Audio Frequency Response

• 10 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 1 dB re 1 kHz

Audio Input (Mic capsule)

• Compatible with Sound Devices CD1, Shure-style, or Sennheiser-style mic capsule
• Bias power with Shure-style: 5V
• Bias power with Sennheiser-style: 10V
• EIN: -128 dBV (A-weighting)
• Dynamic range: >140 dB

Counterweight

• Internal counterweight available to balance out heavy microphone capsules

Menu and Controls

• e-Paper screen highly visible in direct sunlight
• e-Paper screen holds display image without battery power
• Power button and three navigation buttons protected inside battery compartment

Control Rings

• 4 types available:

○ Control 0, supplied with Astral HH, no buttons

○ Control 1, optional, one push button

○ Control 3, optional, three push buttons

○ Control Switch, optional, one slide switch

• User changeable

Remote Control

• Astral Remote Android, iOS, and iPad app via Bluetooth 5.2 LE
• Astral Receivers via super-long-range NexLink

Recording Media

• Micro SD Card. Minimum Class 10 write speed.
• Media format: ExFAT for Micro SD cards 64GB or more, FAT32 for Micro SD cards 32GB or less.
• Selectable Record Only Mode or RF Only Mode. Recording is not possible when transmitting audio.

Recording File Format

• 32-Bit Float, 48 kHz, Monophonic wav
• Broadcast WAV (<4 GB), RF64 WAV (>4 GB)

Timecode

• Sync wirelessly over NexLink (from an Astral Receiver)
• 0.2 ppm accuracy
• Holds accurate clock for four hours while powered down with batteries inserted, holds for one hour without batteries via internal supercapacitor
• Auto Jams timecode via USB-C connector or wirelessly via NexLink
• Frame Rates: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
• Frame rates are auto detected from incoming source

USB-C

• Mass Storage (USB-C): USB 2.0 high speed for file transfer of internal microSD card recordings
• Charges XL-B18650 Li-ion battery inserted in Astral HH
• Pairing to Astral Receivers

Powering

• Sound Devices XL-B18650 Li-Ion battery

Battery Charging

• Built-in charging of battery via USB-C. Maximum power consumption, 5V, 3A (15W)
• Inductive charger dock for Astral HH (coming soon)
• Battery can be removed and charged in any standard 18650 battery charger

Battery Runtime

• Approx 10 hours at 10 mW RF output power. See Power
• Unit can be completely powered off remotely via app or via NexLink to extend battery runtime

Environmental

• Operating: -10° C to 40° C
• Storage: -40° C to 85° C

Chapter 19: CD1 (Capsule) Specifications

Type

• Dynamic mic, moving coil
• Dual diaphragm, dual voice coil
• 100% swept and calibrated at factory

Polar pattern

• Cardioid

Frequency response

• 50 – 15,000 Hz

Output Impedance

• 600 ohms

Sensitivity

• -54 dBV/Pa

Max Acoustic Level

• >140 dB SPL

Chapter 20: Servicing the Astral HH

Do not attempt to service the Astral HH. The case is water-sealed and needs to have new gaskets installed if taken apart. The internal parts are microscopic and not user serviceable. Please send to Sound Devices for any service needs. https://service.sounddevices.com/contact-support/

Chapter 21: Warranty

Sound Devices, LLC warrants the items listed above against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ONE (1) year from date of original retail purchase. Users who register their product directly with Sound Devices Technical Support using the online form or by phone, will receive an additional ONE (1) year of warranty coverage, extending the complete warranty period to TWO (2) years from the date of original retail purchase. To extend the warranty coverage period, registration must be completed within the initial ONE (1) year warranty period. Products must be purchased through authorized Sound Devices resellers to qualify for Warranty coverage. Damage resulting from the opening of a Sound Devices product or attempted repairs by a non-authorized Sound Devices repair technician will void warranty coverage.

This is a non-transferable warranty that extends only to the original purchaser. Sound Devices, LLC will repair or replace the product at its discretion at no charge. Warranty claims due to severe service conditions will be addressed on an individual basis.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOUND DEVICES, LLC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Because some jurisdictions do not permit the exclusion or limitations set forth above, they may not apply in all cases.

For all service, including warranty repair, please contact Sound Devices for an RMA (return merchandise authorization) before sending your unit in for repair. Product returned without an RMA number may experience delays in repair. When sending a unit for repair, please do not include accessories, including SSD drives, CF cards, batteries, power supplies, carry cases, cables, or adapters unless instructed by Sound Devices. Sound Devices repairs and replacements may be completed using refurbished, returned or used parts that have been factory certified as functionally equivalent to new parts.

Sound Devices, LLC

Services Repair RMA #XXXXX

E7556 State Road 23 and 33
Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA
Telephone: +1-608-524-0625

Chapter 22: Patents

This product is covered under patent number 9,654,134 and other patents pending.

Chapter 23: Legal Notices

Product specifications and features are subject to change without prior notification. Read and fully understand this manual before operation.

Copyright© 2024 Sound Devices, LLC. All rights reserved. This product is subject to the terms and conditions of a software license agreement provided with the product and may be used in accordance with the license agreement. This document is protected under copyright law. An authorized licensee of this product may reproduce this publication for the licensee’s own personal use. This document may not be reproduced or distributed, in whole or in part, for commercial purposes, such as selling copies or providing educational services or support. This document is supplied as a technical guide. Special care has been taken in preparing the information for publication; however, since product specifications are subject to change, this document might contain omissions and technical or typographical inaccuracies. Sound Devices, LLC does not accept responsibility for any losses due to the use of this guide.

LIMITATION ON SOUND DEVICES’ LIABILITY. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SOUND DEVICES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THE END USER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR COSTS, EXPENSES, DIRECT DAMAGES, INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, SPECIAL DAMAGES, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS, THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OR THE PARTIES’ RELATIONSHIP, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM OR RELATED TO THE DELETION OR OTHER LOSS OF AUDIO RECORDINGS OR DATA, REDUCED OR DIMINISHED AUDIO QUALITY OR OTHER SIMILAR AUDIO DEFECTS ARISING FROM, RELATED TO OR OTHERWISE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE PRODUCTS OR THE END USER’S USE OR OPERATION THEREOF, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARE CLAIMED UNDER CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY. “CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES” FOR WHICH SOUND DEVICES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE SHALL INCLUDE, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, PENALTIES, DELAY DAMAGES, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES AND OTHER DAMAGES AND LIABILITIES WHICH END USER SHALL BE OBLIGATED TO PAY OR WHICH END USER OR ANY OTHER PARTY MAY INCUR RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF ITS CONTRACTS WITH ITS CUSTOMERS OR OTHER THIRD PARTIES. NOTWITHSTANDING AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL SOUND DEVICES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF AMOUNTS PAID BY THE END USER FOR THE PRODUCTS AS TO WHICH ANY LIABILITY HAS BEEN DETERMINED TO EXIST. SOUND DEVICES AND END USER EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THE PRICE FOR THE PRODUCTS WAS DETERMINED IN CONSIDERATION OF THE LIMITATION ON LIABILITY AND DAMAGES SET FORTH HEREIN AND SUCH LIMITATION HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY BARGAINED FOR AND CONSTITUTES AN AGREED ALLOCATION OF RISK WHICH SHALL SURVIVE THE DETERMINATION OF ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION THAT ANY REMEDY HEREIN FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

The “wave” logo is a registered trademark of Sound Devices, LLC. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth LE is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Android is a registered trademark of Google. iPad, iPhone, and iOS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners.

FCC Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Warning! Any modifications or changes made to this device, unless explicitly approved by Sound Devices may invalidate the authorization of this device. Operation of an unauthorized device is prohibited under Section 302 of the Communications act of 1934, as amended, and Subpart 1 of Part 2 of Chapter 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

This device must be installed by trained professionals.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for portable conditions. In accordance with FCC requirements, this device has been tested and found to comply with radiation exposure limits for portable conditions.

ISED Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for portable conditions. This device complies with the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) requirements at a distance of 0mm.

Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour des conditions portables. Cet appareil est conforme aux exigences de débit d'absorption spécifique (SAR) à une distance de 0 mm.

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Industry Canada Conformity

This device operates on a no-interference, no-protection basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio license is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary Licensing of Licence-Exempt Wireless Microphones in the TV Bands.

This Device complies with Industry Canada Licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Conformité à Industrie Canada

Cet appareil opère selon un régime de non-brouillage et de non-protection. Si l’utilisateur veut obtenir une protection par rapport aux autres services radio opérant sur les mêmes bandes TV, une licence radio est requise. Pour plus de détails, veuillez consulter le circulaire de procédures client CPC-2-1-28 Délivrance de licenses sur une base volontaire pour les microphones sans fils exempts de licence exploités dans les bandes de télévision, publié par Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada.

Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:

1) ce dispositif ne peut pas causer d’interférences, et
2) ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l’appareil.

 

USA White-Space Operation

For USA operation in the 600 MHz guard band (614-616 MHz) and 600 MHz duplex gap (657 - 663 MHz) users are advised to register with and check a white-space database to determine available channels prior to operation at a given location.

Japanese Compliance 

The Japanese MIC regulatory compliance mark and certification number is displayed in the Astral HH’s Menu Settings System Info screen.

 

Chapter 24: Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer’s Name: Sound Devices, LLC
Manufacturer’s Address: E7556 State Road 23 and 33 Reedsburg, WI 53959 USA 

We, Sound Devices, LLC, declare under our sole responsibility that the product

Product Name: Astral HH

Model Number: Astral HH

Description: Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone Transmitter

is in conformity with the essential requirements of the following relevant Union harmonization legislation:

Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU 

The following harmonized standards and/or normative documents were applied: 

Health & Safety (Article 3.1(a) of RED) EN 62368-1:2014

EN 50566:2017 

EMC (Article 3.1(b) of RED)                  EN 301-489-1 v2.2.3:2019

EN 301-489-9 v2.1.1:2019
EN 301-489-17 v3.2.4:2020 

RF Spectrum (Article 3.2 of RED)         EN 300 422-1 v2.2.1:2021

EN 300 328 v2.2.2:2019
EN 300 440 v2.1.1:2017

 

Signed for and on behalf of Sound Devices LLC: 

Nov 20, 2024                     

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Date                                             Matt Anderson - Sound Devices, LLC President