Firmware

AD1, ADX1, ADX1M, AD2, ADX2, ADX2FD, AD3, and ADX3 - Axient Digital Transmitters

Versions

Date Posted

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1.4.16

April 18, 2024

Download with SUU

Recommendation

Update all Axient Digital devices in a configuration to the same firmware version

Improvements

Bug fixes

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | ADX1 | ADX1M | AD2 | ADX2 | ADX2FD | AD3 | ADX3
To operate this version of Axient Digital transmitters with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
- Axient Digital Receivers 1.4.15
- ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.6.1
- ShurePlus Channels Android 1.6.2
- Shure Update Utility 2.8.5
- Wireless Workbench 6.15.4 or 7.1.0

1.4.15

February 26, 2024

Download with SUU

Recommendation

Update all Axient Digital devices in a configuration to the same firmware version

Improvements

Bug fixes

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | ADX1 | ADX1M | AD2 | ADX2 | ADX2FD | AD3 | ADX3
To operate this version of Axient Digital transmitters with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
- Axient Digital Receivers 1.4.15
- ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.6.1
- ShurePlus Channels Android 1.6.2
- Shure Update Utility 2.8.4
- Wireless Workbench 6.15.4 or 7.0.1

1.4.9

March 24, 2023

Download with SUU

Recommendation

Update all Axient Digital devices in a configuration to the same firmware version.

Improvements

Bug fixes and performance improvements

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD | AD3
To operate this version of Axient Digital transmitters with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.4.9
- ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.6.0
- ShurePlus Channels Android 1.6.0
- Shure Update Utility 2.8.1
- Wireless Workbench 6.15.3

1.4.7

December 9, 2022

Recommendation

Update all Axient Digital devices in a configuration to the same firmware version.

Improvements

Support for added hardware revisions

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD | AD3
To operate this version of AD1/2, ADX1/1M/2/2FD, and AD3 with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.4.7
- ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.5.2
- ShurePlus Channels Android 1.1.1
- Shure Update Utility 2.7.2
- Wireless Workbench 6.15.2

1.3.45

July 12, 2022

Recommendation

Update all Axient Digital devices in a configuration to the same firmware version.

Improvements

Improved ShowLink stability and performance
Bug fixes

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD | AD3
To operate this version of AD1/2, ADX1/1M/2/2FD, and AD3 with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2, ADX1/1M/2/2FD and AD3 Transmitters 1.3.45
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.3.45
- Shure Update Utility 2.7.1
- Wireless Workbench 6.15.0
- ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.5.2
- ShurePlus Channels Android 1.1.1

1.3.26

August 23, 2021

Recommendation

Update all Axient Digital devices in a configuration to the same firmware version.

Improvements

Bug fixes

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD | AD3
To operate AD1/2, ADX1/1M/2/2FD and AD3 version 1.3.26 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2, ADX1/1M/2/2FD and AD3 Transmitters 1.3.26
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.3.26
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.38
- SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.3.26
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.6
- Shure Update Utility 2.6.1
- Wireless Workbench 6.14.1
- ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.4.6
- ShurePlus Channels Android (Beta) 1.0.1

1.3.6

May 11, 2021

Recommendation

Update all Axient Digital devices in a configuration to the same firmware version.

Improvements

Bug fixes

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD
To operate AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.3.6 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 Transmitters 1.3.6
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.3.6
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.38
- SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.3.6
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.6
- Shure Update Utility 2.6.0
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4.5
- Wireless Workbench 6.14.0

1.2.109

November 10, 2020

Improvements

Updated the firmware version number for the purpose of keeping all Axient Digital firmware version numbers aligned for brand-new system installations

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD
To operate version 1.2.109 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 Transmitters 1.2.109
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.2.83
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.31
- SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.2.109
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.5
- Shure Update Utility 2.4.8
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4.5
- Wireless Workbench 6.13.3

1.2.83

August 17, 2020

Improvements

Support for G56 AD3 band variants for Indonesia and Vietnam
Support for G55 and K53 AD3 band variants for Brazil

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD
We recommend updating all devices used together to the same firmware version.
To operate AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.2.83 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
Axient Digital AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 Transmitters 1.2.83
Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.2.83
Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.31
SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.2.73
SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.5
Shure Update Utility 2.4.8
ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
Wireless Workbench 6.13.3

1.2.73

June 1, 2020

Improvements

Support for new frequency bands:
- Indonesia: G63 487 MHz – 636MHz
- Thailand: P55 694 MHz – 806 MHz
Improved mitigation against ShowLink connection failures

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD
AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.2.73 is compatible with devices on version 1.2.73 and below, but it is recommended to update all devices used together to the same firmware version.
To operate AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.2.73 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 Transmitters 1.2.73
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.2.73
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.31
- SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.2.73
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.5
- Shure Update Utility 2.4.7
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
- Wireless Workbench 6.13.2

1.2.34

December 27, 2019

Improvements

Support for RF band Z16 (Japan): 1240 MHz – 1260 MHz
Support for G56 (Indonesia, limited to 10mW)

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD
AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.2.34 is compatible with devices on version 1.2.34 and below, but it is recommended to update all devices used together to the same firmware version.
To operate AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.2.34 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 Transmitters 1.2.34
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.2.34
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
- SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.2.34
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.5
- Shure Update Utility 2.4.6
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
- Wireless Workbench 6.13.1

1.1.62

January 18, 2019

New Features

Initial firmware for ADX2FD
Safe Start menu
- The Safe Start menu powers on the unit with the RF muted to prevent interference to other nearby transmitters. Next, a Safe Start menu appears to quickly configure the RF and the available lock options.
- To initiate the Safe Start menu for AD1, AD2, ADX1, ADX2, and ADX2FD, hold down EXIT during boot up. For ADX1M, hold down EXIT + UP during boot up.

Improvements

Updated the 794 – 806 MHz (R52) frequency band for Israel
Optimized performance of automatic interference avoidance for ADX2FD in the G56 and K56 bands when operating in Frequency Diversity combining mode.

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2 | ADX1 | ADX1M | ADX2 | ADX2FD
AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.1.62 is compatible with devices on version 1.1.62 and below, but it is recommended to update all devices used together to the same firmware version.
To operate AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.1.62 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 Transmitters 1.1.62
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.1.62
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
- SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.1.62
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.2
- Shure Update Utility 2.4.3
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
- Wireless Workbench 6.12.6

1.1.43

September 5, 2018

Important

This version applies to AD1, AD2, ADX1, ADX1M, and ADX2 transmitters

New Feature

Initial firmware for ADX1, ADX1M, and ADX2 transmitters.

Improvements

Support for new or changed frequency bands:
- Israel (R52) 794 MHz – 806 MHz
- U.S. (G57) 470 MHz – 608 MHz: Now excludes 600 MHz guard bands
- U.S. (G57+) 470 MHz – 608 MHz and 614 – 616 MHz: Includes UHFTV + Guard bands.
Menu UI improvements
Bug fixes

Notes

User Guides: AD1 | AD2
AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.1.43 is compatible with devices on version 1.1.43 and below, but it is recommended to update all devices used together to the same firmware version.
To operate AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 version 1.1.43 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 and ADX1/1M/2 Transmitters 1.1.43
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.1.43
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
- SBC240/840/840M Chargers 1.1.43
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.1.X
- Shure Update Utility 2.4.2
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
- Wireless Workbench 6.12.5

1.0.29

June 18, 2018

Important

This version applies to AD1 and AD2 transmitters

Improvement

Resolves intermittent issue in which frequency on transmitter could reset to default value (Group 1, Channel 1) when batteries are fully drained.

Notes

AD1/2 version 1.0.29 is compatible with AD1/2 devices on version 1.0.29 and below, but it is recommended to update all devices used together to the same firmware version.
To operate AD1/2 version 1.0.29 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.0.27
- Shure Update Utility 2.4.2
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4
- Wireless Workbench 6.12.2

1.0.21

November 20, 2017

Important

This version applies to AD1 and AD2 transmitters

Improvements

Adds support for transmitter SKUs sold in Brazil
Improved user interface

Notes

AD1/2 version 1.0.21 is compatible with AD1/2 devices on version 1.0.21 and below, but it is recommended to update all devices used together to the same firmware version.
To operate AD1/2 version 1.0.21 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 Transmitters 1.0.21
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.0.21
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.0.27
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.0.1
- Shure Update Utility 2.4.1
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4
- Wireless Workbench 6.12.2

1.0.17

August 3, 2017

Important

This version applies to AD1 and AD2 transmitters

Initial Release

Notes

To operate AD1 and AD2 version 1.0.17 devices with other Shure systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
- Axient Digital AD1/2 Transmitters 1.0.17
- Axient Digital AD4D/Q Receivers 1.0.17
- Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.0.27
- SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger 1.0.1
- Shure Update Utility 2.4
- ShurePlus Channels 1.4
- Wireless Workbench 6.12.2

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