AD3
Axient Digital Plug-On Wireless Transmitter
Gather and report news. Capture audio for film and television. Secure all the comments from the interview. But do so with impeccable audio quality and RF performance while taking advantage of wide-tuning and encryption with an Axient Digital plug-on transmitter. Take any wired microphone and make it wireless for any number of reasons and purposes. Axient Digital AD3 plug-on wireless transmitter. Portable, professional quality.
Product Details
The Axient Digital AD3 plug-on transmitter transforms any microphone into an advanced, portable Axient Digital AD Series wireless microphone, delivering impeccable audio quality and RF performance, wide-tuning, and encryption features. Compatible with Axient Digital AD4D and AD4Q receivers in Standard or High Density modes, AD3 features a custom, fast, and secure XLR connector design, support for both AA and Shure SB900-series rechargeable battery options, and simple, user-friendly controls and menus. The AD3 is housed in a lightweight, rugged, metal chassis and is designed to resist sweat, moisture, and debris.
• Patent-pending locking XLR connector for secure connection
• OLED display with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
• Rugged metal construction that is resistant to dust and moisture
• Automatic input staging optimises gain setting
• AES 256-bit encryption-enabled for secure transmission
• 300 feet (100 meter) line-of-sight operating range
• Selectable modulation modes optimise performance for spectral efficiency
o Standard – Optimal coverage, low latency
o High density – Dramatic increase in max system channel count
• Switchable power levels (2/10/35 mW, region dependent)
• AA battery (included) or Shure SB900 rechargeable battery (sold separately) options
• Optional Shure SB900 lithium-ion rechargeable battery option provides up to 8 hours of continuous use, precision metering, and zero memory effect
• External power and charging option over USB-C port
• Included: 2 x AA alkaline batteries, USB-A to USB-C cable, belt clip/pouch, and zippered bag for storage
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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