With breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz, AD series wireless handheld and bodypack transmitters put professional quality digital audio within reach.
AD Series Transmitters
AD1 Bodypack Transmitter
A lightweight yet durable bodypack.
AD2 Handheld Transmitter
A smart and sturdy handheld transmitter in black or nickel.
AD1 Bodypack Transmitter
With breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz, the AD series wireless bodypack transmitter puts professional quality digital audio within reach.
Two transmission modes: Standard for optimal coverage and new High Density for maximum system channel count and robust coverage
Encryption-enabled, secure transmission
Two connector options: TA4 and LEMO3
Detachable ¼-wave antenna
AA or SB900A Li-ion rechargeable batteries for convenient power options
External contacts for docked charging
AD2 Handheld Transmitter
With breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz, the AD series wireless handheld transmitter puts professional quality digital audio within reach.
Available with these cartridge options:
KSM8
KSM9, KSM9HS
BETA®87A, BETA®87C
BETA 58A®
SM58®
Backlit LCD with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
AA or SB900A Li-ion rechargeable batteries for convenient power options
Rugged metal construction in black or nickel finish
Low-profile, lockable power switch
External contacts for docked charging
Two transmission modes: Standard for optimal coverage and new High Density for maximum system channel count and robust coverage
Encryption-enabled, secure transmission
Axient Digital Receivers
RIGHT-SIZED RECEIVER SOLUTIONS.
Dual and quad receiver options open the gateway to the full range of features, from high-performance RF and transparent digital audio to software control. With Quadversity™, the AD4Q can assign four antennas to a single channel for greater coverage and signal quality.
AD4D Two-Channel Digital Receiver & AD4Q Four-Channel Digital Receiver
Compatible with all AD and ADX transmitters.
Wide tuning range up to 184 MHz
True digital diversity reception per channel for drop-out resistance
Networked control with Wireless Workbench software and ShurePlus Channels app
DC module version available to support redundant power
Quadversity mode for extended antenna coverage and improved RF signal-to-noise (AD4Q only)
1Front panel headphone jack enables Dante Cue and Dante Browse monitoring
2Locking AC connectors
3Configurable Ethernet switch for redundant Dante or AES67 digital output
4AES3 output
5Switchable XLR and AES3 outputs
6Channel Quality meter displays RF signal-to-noise
7Cascade antenna ports can be switched to Quadversity inputs
Networked Rechargeability
SBRC RACKMOUNT CHARGING STATION
A range of networked battery solutions features the rack-mounted SBRC and also includes a series of units that support individual and docked charging.
SBRC Rackmount Charging Station
Compatible with AD and ADX series transmitter batteries
Remote monitoring via Shure Wireless Workbench® software
Front-panel display for battery parameters including time-to-full in hours and minutes, and percent-of-capacity
Accomodates eight Li-ion batteries in a single rack space
Additional Charging Modules
SBC-AX
Charging Module for SB900A
SBM910
Charging Module for SB910
SBM920
Charging Module for SB920
SBM910M
Charging Module for SB910M
Additional Docking Chargers
SBC200 2-Bay Dock Charger
SB900A batteries (AD1 and AD2)
SBC240 2-Bay Dock Charger
SB910 batteries (ADX1)
SB920 batteries (ADX2 and ADX2FD)
Remote monitoring via Shure Wireless Workbench
SBC240 2-Bay Dock Charger
SB910 batteries (ADX1)
SB920 batteries (ADX2 and ADX2FD)
SBC800 8-Bay Charger
SB900A batteries (AD1 and AD2)
SBC840 8-Bay Charger
SB910 batteries (ADX1)
SB920 batteries (ADX2 and ADX2FD)
Remote monitoring via Shure Wireless Workbench
SBC840M 8-Bay Charger
SB910M batteries (ADX1M)
Remote monitoring via Shure Wireless Workbench
Other Accessories
Battery sleds
Radome covers
Locking power cords
ShowLink talk switches for handhelds and bodypacks
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Axient Digital with AD Series Transmitters
Axient Digital with ADX Series Transmitters
Axient (Analog)
ULX-D™
UHF-R®
System Technology
Digital
Digital
Analog
Digital
Analog
Receiver Formats
Dual / Quad
Dual / Quad
Dual
Single / Dual / Quad
Single / Dual
Maximum Transmitter Tuning Range
184 MHz
184 MHz
80 MHz
64 MHz
80 MHz
Transmission Modes
Standard, High Density
Standard, High Density
Standard
Standard, High Density
Standard
Channel Quality Metrics
No
No
No
Antenna Diversity
True Diversity
True Diversity
True Diversity
Antenna Switching Diversity
True Diversity
Quadversity™
No
No
No
Latency (Transmitter to Receiver Analog Out)
Standard mode: 2ms
High Density Mode: 2.9ms
Standard mode: 2ms
High Density Mode: 2.9ms
<1ms
<2.9ms
Near 0ms
Transmitter Frequency Diversity
No
Transmitter Remote Control
No
Monitor & Control up to 24 transmitters per AD610 ShowLink access point
Monitor & Control up to 24 transmitters per AD610 ShowLink access point
No
No
Micro-bodypack Transmitter
No
ADX1M
UR1M
No
UR1M
Channels per TV Band
Standard mode:
17 ch / 6 MHz, 23 ch / 8 MHz
High Density Mode:
47 ch / 6 MHz, 63 ch / 8 MHz
Standard mode:
17 ch / 6 MHz, 23 ch / 8 MHz
High Density Mode:
47 ch / 6 MHz, 63 ch / 8 MHz
15 ch / 6 MHz
19 ch / 8 MHz
Standard mode:
17 ch / 6 MHz, 23 ch / 8 MHz
High Density Mode:
47 ch / 6 MHz, 63 ch / 8 MHz
10 ch / 6 MHz
13 ch / 8 MHz
Interference Detection
No
Automatic Interference Avoidance
No
No
No
Dynamic Range
Analog output (XLR): >120 dB, A-weighted, system gain @ +10
Digital output (Dante, AES3, AES67): >125 dB, A-weighted
Analog output (XLR): >120 dB, A-weighted, system gain @ +10
Digital output (Dante, AES3, AES67): >125 dB, A-weighted
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