Shure AD4D Axient User Manual

AD4D Axient Digital Dual Receiver

The AD4D Axient Digital Dual Receiver sets a new standard in transparent digital audio and maximum spectral efficiency. Groundbreaking performance features include wide tuning, low latency, and High Density (HD) mode, ensuring solid performance in the most challenging RF environments. Networked control and signal routing options bring a new level of management and flexibility to your entire workflow. Compatible with all Axient Digital transmitters.

Features

Audio

• 60 dB of gain adjustment offers compatibility with a wide range of input sources

• Dante™ networking for quick and easy channel management

• Dante Browse feature for headphone monitoring of all Dante channels, including third party components

• AES 256 encryption to protect audio channels

• Automatic limiter function protects against signal clipping, allowing for higher gain settings and preventing unexpected signal peaks

• Front panel connection for headphones with adjustable volume

I/O

• Two transformer-balanced XLR outputs

• AES3 Digital output

• Two transformer-balanced 1/4'' outputs

• Two Dante-enabled Ethernet ports, two network control Ethernet ports with PoE

⁃ Split-Redundant mode: Two ports of Ethernet, two ports of Dante

⁃ Switched mode: Two ports of Ethernet, four ports of Dante

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• Locking AC power connection

• AC power cascade to additional components

• Optional DC module available to support redundant power

• True digital diversity reception per channel

• Up to 210 MHz of tuning range

• Frequency diversity with selection (bodypack) or combining (handheld)

• Channel Quality meter displays signal-to-noise ratio of RF signal

• Antenna cascade for up to eight channels

• Preprogrammed group and channel maps with options for custom groups

• Search for open frequencies via receiver using group and channel scan

• Perform full bandwidth scan for frequency coordination via Wireless Workbench

• Register up to eight transmitters to one receiver channel

• High Density transmission mode enables up to 47 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel (up to 63 in one 8 MHz TV channel)

Network Control

• Wireless Workbench™ control software

• ShurePlus™ Channels mobile device control

• Console integration

• Control systems support

Included Components

The following components are included with the receiver:

90XN1371Hardware Kit

95A8994Bulkhead Adapter, BNC

Varies by region1/2 Wave Wideband Antenna (2)

BNC-BNC Coaxial RF Cable for Bulkhead

Mounting (short)

95B9023

Mounting Instructions

This component is designed to fit into an audio rack.

Warning: To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the rack.

BNC-BNC Coaxial RF Cable for Bulkhead

Mounting (long)

95C9023

95N2035Coaxial RF Cascade Cable

Varies by regionAC Power Cable, VLock

Varies by regionAC Power Jumper Cable

95A33402Ethernet Cable 3 ft.

95B33402Ethernet Jumper Cable

Hardware

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POWER

PUSH

CONTROL

NAVIGATE

A B

AUDIO

SYNC

RX 2RF

A B

AUDIO

SYNC

RX 1

1110

15 16

4 52 3

7 8

ENTER

EXIT

Receiver Front Panel

① Headphone Volume Knob

Controls headphone volume for the selected channel. Clip indicator warns of signal overload or limiter engagement.

Press knob to access Dante options and headphone settings.

② Monitor Jack

¼" (6.3 mm) output jack.

③ Infrared (IR) Sync LED

The LED will turn red when the transmitter and receiver are correctly aligned for IR sync.

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④ Infrared (IR) Sync Window

Align with IR window on transmitter to sync.

⑤ Ambient Light Sensor

Automatically detects external lighting conditions.

⑥ Channel Select Button

Press to select channel.

⑦ Sync Button

Press to sync when transmitter and receiver are aligned. The IR Sync LED changes to red to indicate correct alignment.

⑧ Antenna Status LEDs

Indicates status for both antennas:

• Blue = Normal RF signal between the receiver and transmitter

• Red = Interference detected

• Off = No RF connection between the receiver and transmitter Note: The receiver will not output audio unless one blue LED is illuminated.

⑨ RF Signal Strength LEDs

Indicate the RF signal strength from the transmitter:

• Orange = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm in 5 dBm increments)

• Red = Overload (greater than -20 dBm)

⑩ Audio LEDs

Red, yellow, and green LEDs indicate average and peak audio levels.

The LED will turn red when the limiter is engaged.

⑪ Display

Displays information for the selected channel.

⑫ Function Buttons

Press to access editing and configuration options. The buttons are named F1, F2, F3, F4 (from top to bottom) and illuminate to when editing options are available.

⑬ ENTER Button

Press to save changes.

⑭ EXIT Button

Press to cancel changes and return to main menus.

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⑮ Control Wheel

thru

word clock

Term 75Ω

output 2

line lift

gnd

-10 dB

mic

output 1

line lift

gnd

-10 dB

mic

AC Power

ctrl 1 Dante 1

ctrl 2 Dante 2

PoE

AES3 1&2

B A

D C

12 V DC out

150mA

cascade

• Push to enter a menu

• Push to select a channel or menu item

• Turn to scroll through menu items or to edit a parameter value

⑯ Power Switch

Powers the unit on or off.

Receiver Back Panel

① AC Power Input

IEC locking connector, 100 - 240 V AC.

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② AC Power Protection Fuse

Protects the AC power cascade from overloads.

③ AC Power Cascade (locking)

Use IEC extension cables to loop power through multiple devices.

④ Ethernet Ports

Four Ethernet ports carry the following signals:

• ctrl 1: Network control

• ctrl 2: Network control

• Dante Primary: Dante digital audio

• Dante Secondary: Dante digital audio

Network Status (green) LEDs:

• Off: no network link

• On: network link active

• Flashing: network link active, rate corresponds to traffic volume

Network Speed (amber) LEDs:

• Off = 10/100 Mbps

• On = 1 Gbps

⑤ Word Clock Input and Thru Ports

• Input: Connect to an external word clock to resolve the AES3 digital output

• Thru: Passes word clock signal to additional components

⑥ Word Clock Termination Switch

• Set to Thru when passing signal to additional components

• Set to Term 75 when Thru connection is not used

⑦ AES3 Digital Audio Output

Connector for AES3 Digital Audio.

⑧ Balanced XLR Audio Output (one per channel)

• Transformer Balanced

• Connect to a mic or line level input.

⑨ Mic/Line Switch and Ground Lift Switch (one per channel)

• Mic/Line: Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position.

• Ground Lift: Lifts the ground from pin 1 of the XLR connector and the sleeve of the ¼" Audio Output

⑩ ¼" Audio Output (one per channel)

Transformer Balanced

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⑪ Coaxial inputs from Antenna A and Antenna B

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POWER

PUSH

EXIT

ENTER

CONTROL

NAVIGATE

A B

AUDIO

SYNC

RX 2RF

A B

AUDIO

SYNC

RX 1

Device Configuration Menu

Channel Configuration Menu

PUSH

ENTER

EXIT

CONTROL

NAVIGATE

RF Connection for Antenna A and Antenna B.

⑫ RF Cascade Connectors C and D

Passes the RF signal from Antenna A and Antenna B to one additional receiver.

⑬ Antenna Bias Indicator LED

• Green: Antenna bias enabled

• Red: Antenna fault

• Off: Antenna bias disabled

Menus and Configuration

The receiver uses a two-tier menu structure to support multiple channels in a single rack space:

• Device Configuration Menu: Items in this menu affect the overall performance of the receiver and apply to all channels globally

• Channel Configuration Menus: Each channel has its own menu allowing for independent channel configuration

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Accessing the Device Configuration Menu or Channel Menus

From the home screen, use the following methods to access the Device Configuration menu or to enter one of the channel menus.

• To enter the Device Configuration menu, press the control wheel

• To enter a Channel menu, select the channel number, and then press the control wheel to access the channel menu

Home Screen

From the home screen you can view the status of all four channels.

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FD-C

FD-S

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You can rotate the control wheel to choose different views of the information shown on the home screen, including channel name, group and channel, quality meter, gain, and frequency.

View 4View 3View 2View 1

Screen Icons

The following screen icons indicate receiver modes or settings:

STD

G: C:

TV:

AES3

View

Standard Transmission Mode

High Density Transmission Mode

Frequency Group

Channel

TV band for selected frequency

AES3 Output Selected

Selected Home Screen View

Scroll Up for More Choices

Scroll Down for More Choices

Scroll Right for More Choices

Scroll Left for More Choices

Network Connection Present tor Other Shure Devices or WWB

Power Switch Locked

Front Panel Controls Locked

Indicates ShowLink control active between the receiver and the linked

transmitter

Combining Frequency Diversity Enabled

Selection Frequency Diversity Enabled

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Device Configuration Menu and Parameters

Device RF

Encryption

RF Band

Transmission Mode

Custom Groups

AES3 Audio Dante Names

Antenna Bias TV Format

Restore User Preset Save User Preset Delete User Preset

Show Flash All F.W. Version

Device Audio

Device ID

Network Conguration

Network Browser

Locks

Fan

Display

Power Management

Tx Firmware Update

User Presets

Factory Reset

About

SETUP ACCESS

FAN MODE TEMPERATURE

POWER SWITCH FRONT PANEL

BRIGHTNESS INVERT DISPLAY SLEEP

Use the following menu items and parameter settings to configure the receiver at the device level. Tip: Use the ENTER button to save changes or press EXIT to cancel without saving.

Device Configuration Menu Screen

From the home screen, press the control wheel to access the Device Configuration menu.

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Encryption Enabled

Access Control Enabled

Device Configuration Menu Map

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Device RF

RF Band

Select the tuning band for the receiver.

Encryption

Enables encryption of the RF signal.

Transmission Mode

Select Standard or High Density transmitter spacing.

Custom Groups

Configure, edit, or load custom frequency groups.

Antenna Bias

Enable antenna bias for active RF antennas.

TV Format

Adjust TV bandwidth to match regional standards.

Device Audio

AES3 Audio

Configure AES3 audio parameters.

Dante Names

View, edit, and copy names for networked Dante components.

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Device ID

Use the control wheel to assign or edit an ID.

Network Configuration

Configure IP, network, and Dante settings.

Setup

Configure Ethernet ports and IP settings.

Access

View the status of Access Control (Enabled or Disabled). Use Wireless Workbench or other Shure control software to enable or disable Access Control.

Network Browser

Use to discover Dante devices on your network.

Show

Display all devices on the network.

Flash All

Flash the front panel LED of all devices on the network to verify connectivity.

F.W. Version

Displays the installed firmware version of the selected network component.

Locks

Power Switch

• Locked

• Unlocked

Front Panel

• Locked

• Unlocked

Fan

Fan Mode

• Auto: The fan will automatically turn on if the receiver temperature rises

• On: The fan will run continuously to offer maximum cooling in warm environments

Temperature

Displays internal receiver temperature.

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