AD2/KSM8
Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter
AD2/KSM8 delivers impeccable audio quality and RF performance with wide-tuning, High Density mode, and encryption. Features durable metal construction, rechargeable power with dockable charging, and black or nickel finish options.
Product Details
The AD2/KSM8 is a handheld wireless microphone transmitter compatible with Axient® Digital Wireless Systems.
With breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz, the AD2/KSM8 puts professional-quality wireless digital audio within reach.
Note: When purchasing separate wireless components, please match their frequency bands to ensure proper system operation.
- Works with Axient® Digital Wireless Systems
- Features the KSM8 cartridge
- Offers more than 11 hours of continuous battery life with Shure lithium-ion rechargeable batteries or 8 hours with AA batteries at 10 mW
- Includes AD2/KSM8, microphone clip, zipper bag, 2 AA batteries, and user guide
- Two transmission modes: Standard for optimal coverage and new High Density for maximum system channel count and robust coverage
- Rugged metal construction in black or nickel finish
- Backlit LCD with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
- Low-profile, lockable power switch
- Encryption-enabled, secure transmission
- AA or SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for convenient power options
- External contacts for docked charging
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Further Reading
Case Studies
Axient Digital passes the test for Henry Cohen of CP Communications
CP Communications is a full service RF production provider for major sports and special events broadcasting. With the 600 MHz UHF spectrum being significantly reduced, and the 500MHz band experiencing repacking of the remaining DTV broadcasters, finding robust, reliable wireless solutions is a critical need.
Hillsong Brisbane Production Manager shares his Axient Digital experience
A sound engineer by trade, Reid Wall is Production Manager for all nine Hillsong Church locations in the states of Queensland and Northern Territories, Australia. Working with Shure distributor JANDS, he was given the opportunity to test the new Axient Digital wireless system.
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Accessories
SBRC
Shure Battery Rack Charger
SBC-AX
Charging module
SBC800
8-Up Battery Charger
SBC200
Dual Docking Recharging Station
SBC220
2-Bay Networked Docking Charger
SBM920
Charging Module
SBC10-100
USB single battery charger for SB900 or SB900B Battery
SBC210
2-Bay Battery Charger
RPW120
Wireless Beta 87A Cartridge
RPW114
Wireless SM86 Cartridge
RPW118
Wireless Beta 58A Cartridge
RPW116
Wireless SM87A Cartridge
RPW122
Wireless Beta 87C Cartridge
RPW112
Wireless SM58 Cartridge
RPW124
Omnidirectional Condenser Capsule (RPW124)
RPW170
KSM8 Wireless Capsule for Nickel Shure Transmitters
RPW184
Wireless KSM9 Cartridge
RPW174
KSM8 Wireless Capsule for Black Shure Transmitters
WA653
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Tools
Wireless Frequency Finder
This tool provides recommended frequencies for Shure Wireless System use in the United States.
Wireless Accessory Wizard
With a few simple inputs, this selection wizard provides recommended items for your wireless microphone setup, and/or a diagram on how the antennas and antenna distribution are connected.
Wireless Mic Remote Antennas Tool
Enter distance between antenna and receiver to get setup recommendations for the receiver.
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