Axient Digital
Axient® Digital Wireless Microphone System

On the biggest stages in the world, when thousands, even millions are watching, the wireless microphone has an enormous job to do. The audio must be clear. It must be true. This is your moment in the spotlight. No other system is up to the challenge quite like Axient® Digital.
Complex setups, high channel counts and constrained spectrum are everyday hurdles for today’s major events and tours. To make sure we could meet the most demanding wireless needs, Axient Digital was developed with input from working audio professionals. Every feature has been stress-tested. Every detail fine-tuned. Designed to maximise stability, quality, control and scalability, Axient Digital is engineered for the moments that command the highest degree of attention.
Safeguard your signal
No matter how tough the spectrum environment, Axient Digital is tougher. Next gen digital radio with encryption. True digital diversity. Quadversity and high-density modes. There’s always a way to see through the noise.
True sound
Transparent audio comes through — artefacts and colour don’t. With impressively low latency, flat frequency response and multiple digital audio output options, sound fills every corner of the space — clean and clear.
Streamlined management
Because efficiency is the bedrock of reliability, Axient Digital gives you more command and control. From wide-tuning receivers and transmitters, to Wireless Workbench® and ShowLink® control, to networked charging, and more, every part of your workflow is improved.
Made for the main stage
Axient Digital is the wireless solution for some of the world’s biggest events. Major award shows. Half-time performances. Music festivals. Broadcast and Broadway. It’s the system audio professionals count on when sound is critical.
- Channel quality metering
- AD and ADX cross-compatibility
- AES-256 encryption
- Dante/AES67 and AES3 digital outputs
- Dante Browse and Dante Cue monitoring
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Axient Digital Videos
Case Studies

Chicago Lyric Opera taps Axient® Digital for Jesus Christ Superstar
The first North American production of the acclaimed 2016 London revival of Jesus Christ Superstar took place at Chicago Lyric Opera for a four-week run.

Shure delivers flawless audio for “jagged little pill” musical
The American Repertory Theater at Harvard University (A.R.T.) and renowned sound designer Jonathan Deans selected the Shure Axient® Digital wireless microphone system and ADX series transmitters to provide clear and precise audio support for the world premiere of the rock musical, “Jagged Little Pill.”

Shure Axient Digital in use on the mainstage of Roskilde Festival
The city of Roskilde is known all around for two reasons mainly, a worldclass exhibition of genuine viking ships, and one of the biggest festivals in Europe.
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Components
AD1
AD1 Bodypack Transmitter
Lightweight, durable bodypack with optional rechargeability and TA4 connector option.
ADX1
ADX1 Bodypack Transmitter
A slim, light ShowLink-enabled bodypack with powerful features and options.
ADX1M
ADX1M Micro Bodypack Transmitter
Incredibly small, smooth bodypack with internal antenna for better concealment and more comfortable wear in theater productions and other applications requiring discreet placement.
AD2/KSM8
AD2/KSM8 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a KSM8 cartridge. Black or nickel finish.
AD2/KSM9
AD2/KSM9 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a KSM9 cartridge. Black or nickel finish.
AD2/KSM9HS
AD2/KSM9HS Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a KSM9HS cartridge. Black or nickel finish.
AD2/B58A
AD2/B58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a BETA 58A® cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/B87A
AD2/B87A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a BETA®87A cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/B87C
AD2/B87C Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a BETA®87C cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/SM58
AD2/SM58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and an SM58® cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/VP68
AD2/VP68 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a VP68 cartridge. Available in black.
ADX2/K8
ADX2/K8 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. KSM8 cartridge, black or nickel finish.
ADX2/K9
ADX2/K9 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. KSM9 cartridge, black and nickel finish.
ADX2/K9HS
ADX2/K9HS Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. KSM9HS cartridge, black and nickel finish.
ADX2/B58
ADX2/B58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. Beta 58A® cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/B87A
ADX2/B87A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. Beta®87A cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/B87C
ADX2/B87C Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. Beta®87C cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/SM58
ADX2/SM58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. SM58® cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/VP68
ADX2/VP68 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. VP68 cartridge, black finish.
ADX2FD/K8
ADX2FD/K8 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity and ShowLink remote control. KSM8 cartridge, black or nickel finish.
ADX2FD/K9
ADX2FD/K9 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity and ShowLink remote control. KSM9 cartridge, black or nickel finish.
ADX2FD/K9HS
ADX2FD/K9HS Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity and ShowLink remote control. KSM9HS cartridge, black or nickel finish.
ADX2FD/B58
ADX2FD/B58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity and ShowLink remote control. Beta58A® cartridge, black finish.
ADX2FD/B87C
ADX2FD/B87C Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity and ShowLink remote control. Beta®87C cartridge, black finish.
ADX2FD/B87A
ADX2FD/B87A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity and ShowLink remote control. Beta®87A cartridge, black finish.
ADX2FD/SM58
ADX2FD/SM58 Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with Frequency Diversity and ShowLink remote control. SM58® cartridge, black finish.
Q5X AquaMic™
Waterproof* Bodypack Wireless Transmitter
AquaMic waterproof bodypack transmitter from Q5X to work exclusively with Shure Axient Digital wireless receivers
AD3
Axient Digital Plug-On Wireless Transmitter
The Axient Digital AD3 plug-on transmitter transforms any microphone into an advanced, portable Axient Digital AD Series wireless microphone.
AD4Q
AD4Q Four-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver
Compatible with all AD series and ADX series transmitters.
AD4D
AD4D Two-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver
Compatible with all AD series and ADX series transmitters.
Accessories
AD610
AD610 Diversity ShowLink® Access Point
AXT600
AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager
SB900A
SB900A Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
SB910
SB910 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
SB910M
SB910M Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
SB920
SB920 Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
SBC-AX
SBC-AX Charging module
SBRC
SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger
SBC200
SBC200 Dual Docking Recharging Station
SBC210
SBC210-UK 2-Bay Battery Charger
SBC220
SBC220 2-Bay Networked Docking Charger
SBC800
SBC800-UK 8-Up Battery Charger
SBC240
SBC240 Two-bay networked docking charger
SBC840
SBC840 Eight-bay networked charger
SBC840M
SBC840M Eight-bay networked charger for SB910M batteries
SBM910
SBM910 Charging Module
SBM910M
SBM910M Charging Module
SBM920
SBM920 Charging Module
UA845UWB
UA845UWB Antenna Distribution System
UA845UWB/LC
UA845UWB/LC Antenna Distribution System
UA860SWB
UA860 Omnidirectional Antenna
UA834
UA834 In-Line Antenna Amplifier
LPC
LPC Locking AC Power Connector
AXT630
AXT630 Axient Antenna Distribution System
WA617M
Radome Color ID Kit
WA308
WA308 LEMO Instrument Cable
WA309
WA309 Right-Angle LEMO Instrument Cable
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Software & Firmware
WWB6
RF can be both your sound system’s best friend and worst enemy. But there’s a software solution to keep the signal on your side, in any environment. Command your entire system with Wireless Workbench® 6.
ShurePlus™ Channels
ShurePlus Channels enables remote, real-time precision monitoring and control of Shure wireless systems. Features include audio metering, RF indicator, ShowLink signal strength, and frequency assignments with band, group, and channel information.
SUU
A modern audio network can’t do its job with outdated software (and the time you spend searching for each latest version is time lost). Easy to use and free to download, the Shure Update Utility helps you update compatible Shure products while managing all of your device firmware. Giving you one less thing to worry about.
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