ADX5D
Axient® Digital Dual-Channel Portable Wireless Receiver







You make your living on a sound stage, in a sports arena, or wherever “on location” takes you. You depend on your wireless system to handle each and every situation with ease. Compatible with all AD series and ADX series transmitters, the Axient® Digital ADX5D dual-channel wireless receiver delivers superior RF performance, spectral efficiency, and transparent audio quality in a portable, slot-in design. Sound and performance that the touring industry has adopted as industry standard is now available to audio professionals in film and broadcast. Wireless pinnacle. Now portable.



Product Details
The dual-channel ADX5D portable wireless receiver sets a new standard in spectral efficiency. Groundbreaking performance features include wide tuning, low latency, and High Density (HD) mode, ensuring solid performance in the most challenging RF environment. As an Axient Digital ADX Series wireless receiver, the ADX5D features ShowLink® Direct Mode that allows remote control of Axient Digital transmitters without the need of external equipment.* Robust RF. Impeccable audio. Axient Digital quality and performance. All in a portable, slot-in design. Premium portable wireless.
Note: When purchasing separate wireless components, please match their frequency bands to ensure proper system operation.
* Country-Specific Functionality Restrictions
- Interference avoidance is only available in Manual mode when using DB15 or DB25 backplates with United States models
- ShowLink is not available when ADX5D is used with third-party control devices in the United States models.
- Dual-channel slot-in form wireless receiver
- Impeccable audio.
- Wide tuning range up to 184 MHz (region dependent)
- High spectral efficiency due to advanced digital modulation scheme offers more wireless channels in available RF space
- High Density (HD) mode provides even higher spectral efficiency (application dependent)
- True digital diversity reception per channel for drop-out resistance and excellent range
- Networked control with Wireless Workbench® software and ShurePlus™ Channels app
- 5-segment Channel Quality meters display per-channel RF link quality
- As an Axient Digital ADX Series wireless receiver, the ADX5D features ShowLink® Direct Mode that allows remote control of Axient Digital transmitters without the need of external equipment.* Robust RF.
- Third-party integration and control from select portable mixers and recorders for RF scan and deployment, audio gain adjustments, transmitter battery life monitoring, and more.*
- Party Dial feature enables users to quickly switch between RF channels from a pre-selected group of frequencies
- Optimised Menu Structure places the most commonly used features within a few clicks of each other
- Enhanced Shortcut Menu provides rapid access to only a few critical features and menus
- Aux 3.5mm audio output provide connection to headphones or to a balanced line-level input
- Accessory Mount with cold shoe adapter (sold separately)
- Removable antennas with standard SMA connectors
- High-resolution OLED display
- USB-C port for firmware upgrades
- Streamline user interface
- Low latency, down to 2 milliseconds
- 1 - ADX5D
- 1 - USB-A to USB-C cable
- 2 - UHF Antenna
- 1 - ShowLink (2.4GHz) antenna
- 1 - Screwdriver
- 1 - ADX5D
- 1 - USB-A to USB-C cable
- 2 - UHF Antenna
- 1 - ShowLink (2.4GHz) antenna
- 1 - Screwdriver
- 1 - ADX5D
- 1 - USB-A to USB-C cable
- 2 - UHF Antenna
- 1 - ShowLink (2.4GHz) antenna
- 1 - Screwdriver
Accessories
ADX5BS-AA
AA Battery Sled for Axient® Digital ADX5D
ADX5BP-DB15
DB15 Backplate for Axient® Digital ADX5D
ADX5BP-DB25
DB25 Backplate for Axient® Digital ADX5D
ADX5BS-L
L-Type Battery Sled for Axient® Digital ADX5D
ADX5-MOUNT
Cold Shoe for Axient® Digital ADX5D
ADX5BP-TA3
TA3 Backplate for Axient® Digital ADX5D
Reviews
Compatible Transmitters
AD1
Bodypack Transmitter
Lightweight, durable bodypack with optional rechargeability and TA4 connector option.
AD2/B58A
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a BETA 58A® cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/B87A
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a BETA®87A cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/B87C
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a BETA®87C cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/KSM8
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a KSM8 cartridge. Black or nickel finish.
AD2/KSM9
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a KSM9 cartridge. Black or nickel finish.
AD2/KSM9HS
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a KSM9HS cartridge. Black or nickel finish.
AD2/SM58
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and an SM58® cartridge. Available in black.
AD2/VP68
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A rugged metal handheld transmitter with powerful features and a VP68 cartridge. Available in black.
The Axient Digital AD3 plug-on transmitter transforms any microphone into an advanced, portable Axient Digital AD Series wireless microphone.
ADX1
Bodypack Transmitter
A slim, light ShowLink-enabled bodypack with powerful features and options.
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.
ADX2/B58
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. Beta 58A® cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/B87A
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. Beta®87A cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/B87C
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. Beta®87C cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/K8
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. KSM8 cartridge, black or nickel finish.
ADX2/K9
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. KSM9 cartridge, black and nickel finish.
ADX2/K9HS
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. KSM9HS cartridge, black and nickel finish.
ADX2/SM58
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. SM58® cartridge, black finish.
ADX2/VP68
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
A sleek metal handheld transmitter with ShowLink remote control. VP68 cartridge, black finish.
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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.
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.