Shure ADX2/B58, ADX2/B87A, ADX2/B87C, ADX2/K8B, ADX2/K8N Specifications

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Axient® Digital Wireless Systems

AXIENT

DIGITAL

WIRELESS SYSTEMS

Incorporating the most innovative wireless audio technology in the world, Axient Digital was engineered from the ground up for professional productions that demand ﬂawless execution.

With an unprecedented level of signal stability and audio clarity, plus ﬂexible hardware options, advanced connectivity, and comprehensive control, it’s a wireless system built to take on the challenges of today—and tomorrow.

RF PROTECTION

With outstanding signal quality in even the most complex, congested environments, Axient Digital ensures maximum stability, range, and clarity for uncompromising audio— anywhere, every time.

AUDIO QUALITY

Axient Digital deﬁes limitations for both RF and audio quality. With industry-leading low latency, transparent frequency response, and wide dynamic range, nothing gets in the way of true, pure sound. No matter the setting, it’s Shure audio quality you can count on.

COMMAND & CONTROL

ShowLink® remote control, Wireless Workbench®, the ShurePlus™ Channels app, and networked battery monitoring provide unmatched control and insight, for seamless performance.

HARDWARE & SCALABILTY

With two transmitter series to choose from—both compatible with a shared receiver platform— Axient Digital is a scalable wireless system that provides incomparable sound for a wide range of applications and settings.

System Speciﬁcations

RF Carrier Range

Working Range

RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region

Image Rejection >70 dB, typical

RF Sensitivity −98 dBm at 10-5 BER

Latency

Audio Frequency Response

Audio Dynamic Range

A-weighted, typical, System Gain @ +10

Total Harmonic Distortion

−6 dBFS input, 1 kHz, System Gain @ +10

System Audio Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) output.

Operating Temperature Range

Storage Temperature Range

Furnished Accessories

Receivers

90XN1371 Hardware Kit

95A8994 BNC Bulkhead Adapter Var. by region ½ Wave Receiver Antenna (2) 95B9023 BNC-BNC Cable (short) 95C9023 BNC-BNC Cable (long) 95N2035 Coaxial RF Cascade Cable Var. by region AC Power Cable, VLock Var. by region AC Power Jumper Cable 95A33402 Ethernet Cable, 3 ft. 95B33402 Ethernet Jumper Cable

Handheld Systems

95B2313 Zipper Bag

31B1856 Euro-threaded Adapter

90F4046 Swivel Adapter, black

80B8201 AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

Bodypack Systems

80B8201 AA Alkaline Batteries (2)

Var. by region ¼ Wave Antenna

WA340 Threaded TA4F Adapter

WA610 Transmitter Carrying Case

26A13 Zipper Bag

44A12547 Belt Clip

Optional Accessories

Battery Chargers

SBRC Rack-Mounted Networked Battery Charger

SBC-AX SBRC Battery Charging Module for SB900A Batteries

SBM910 SBRC Battery Charging Module for SB910 Batteries

SBM910M SBRC Battery Charging Module for SB910M Batteries

SBM920 SBRC Battery Charging Module for SB920 Batteries

SBC240

SBC840

SBC840M 8-Bay Networked Docking Charger for SB910M Batteries

Handheld Systems

WA617M Radome Color ID Kit for AD2 Handheld Transmitter

WA619-A Radome Color ID Kit for ADX Handheld Transmitter (470–636 MHz)

WA619-B Radome Color ID Kit for ADX Handheld Transmitter (606–810 MHz)

WA619-C Radome Color ID Kit for ADX Handheld Transmitter (750–960 MHz)

AD651B Talk Switch Button (black)

WA371 Microphone stand adapter

SBC240 2-Bay Networked Docking Charger 2-Up

2-Bay Networked Docking Charger for ADX1, ADX2 & ADX2FD Transmitters, SB910 & SB920 Batteries

8-Bay Networked Docking Charger for ADX1, ADX2 & ADX2FD Transmitters, SB910 & SB920 Batteries

470–960 MHz

Note: Varies by region (See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table)

100 m (330 ft)

Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reﬂection and interference.

Standard mode: 2.0 ms High Density mode: 2.9 ms

AD1: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) AD2: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) ADX1: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) ADX1M: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) ADX2/ADX2FD: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)

Note: Dependent on microphone type

XLR Analog Output: 120 dB (A-weighted); 117 (unweighted) Dante Digital Output: 130 dB (A-weighted); 126 (unweighted)

<0.01%

−18 °C (0 °F) to 50 °C (122 °F)

Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.

−29 °C (−20 °F) to 65 °C (149 °F)

Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.

NOTE: This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical professional entertainment and similar applications. This Radio apparatus may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. Please contact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies and RF power levels for wireless microphone products.

Rechargeable Power Management

(sold separately, see individual product pages for speciﬁcations and compatibility information)

SB900A Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery

AD series transmitters are compatible with the SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable

battery, which provides up to 9 hours of continuous use and precise tracking of

remaining life and charge cycle details.

SB910 & SB920 Rechargeable Batteries

ADX1, ADX2 and ADX2FD ShowLink®–Enabled transmitters exclusively use SB910

or SB920 lithium-ion rechargeable batteries

SB910M Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

ADX1M micro bodypack transmitters exclusively use SB910M lithium-ion

rechargeable batteries.

SBRC Networked Shure Battery Rack Charger

This tour-ready modular battery charging station charges a variety of Shure Li-Ion

batteries, with support for up to eight SB900A, AXT910 and AXT920, all in a

single rack-unit space. Wireless Workbench networkability and ShurePlus Channels

compatibilty provides convenient remote monitoring of charge status, and an

easy-to-read front panel display that provides key battery charging and health

metrics, including time-to-full, temperature and charge cycle count.

Battery Runtimes (Note: Frequency Band Dependent)

Battery Type

SB900A

Alkaline

NiMH

Li-primary

SB910

SB910M

SB920

10 mW

up to 9 hours

up to 8 hours

up to 11 hours

up to 14 hours

up to 10 hours

up to 7 hours

up to 9 hours

up to 6.5 hours*

*ADX2FD in Frequency Diversity Mode

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Updated: 04/19

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is correct, we accept no liability in respect of errors or omissions. All speciﬁcations within this document are subject to change without notice.

Component Speciﬁcations

AD4Q Four-Channel Wireless Receiver

Overview

The AD4Q Axient Digital Quad Receiver sets a new standard in transparent digital audio and maximum spectral efﬁciency. Groundbreaking performance features include wide tuning, low latency, High Density (HD) mode, and Quadversity™, ensuring solid performance in the most challenging RF environments. Networked control, AES3 + AES67 + Dante™ and signal routing options bring a new level of management and ﬂexibility to your entire workﬂow. Compatible with all Axient Digital transmitters.

Features

• Wide tuning range up to 184MHz

• True digital diversity reception per channel for drop-out resistance

• Networked control with Wireless Workbench® and ShurePlus™ Channels app

• Quadversity™ mode for extended antenna coverage and improved RF signal-to-noise

• Front panel headphone jack enables Dante Cue and Dante Browse monitoring

• Conﬁgurable Ethernet switch for redundant Dante digital output

• Switchable XLR/AES3 outputs

• Channel Quality meter displays RF signal-to-noise

• Locking AC connectors

• Optional DC module available to support redundant power

Speciﬁcations

Dimensions 44 mm × 483 mm × 333 mm (1.7 in. × 19.0 in. × 13.1 in.), H × W × D Weight 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs), without antennas Housing Steel; Extruded aluminum Power Requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 0.68 A max.

Thermal Dissipation

Audio Output

Gain Adjustment Range –18 to +42 dB in 1 dB steps (plus Mute setting)

Conﬁguration

Impedance

Typical, XLR Line out

Full Scale Output

200 kΩ load

Mic/Line Switch 30 dB pad Phantom Power Protection Yes

Networking

Network Interface 10/100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, Dante Digital Audio

Network Addressing Capability DHCP or Manual IP address

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 100 m (328 ft)

Cascade output

Connector Type

Conﬁguration Unbalanced, passive

Impedance 50 Ω

Insertion Loss 0 dB, typical

RF Input

Spurious Rejection >80 dB, typical

Connector Type BNC

Impedance 50 Ω

Bias Voltage 12–13.5 V DC, 150 mA maximum, per antenna, switchable on/off

RF Carrier Frequency Range

Model-dependent

Maximum: 31 W (106 BTU/hr) Idle: 21 W (72 BTU/hr)

1/4" (6.35 mm): Transformer-coupled Balanced (Tip=audio, Ring=no audio, Sleeve=ground) XLR: Transformer-coupled Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio -)

100Ω

1/4" (6.35 mm): +8 dBV XLR: LINE setting= +18 dBV, MIC setting= –12 dBV

BNC

Note: For connection of one additional receiver in the same band

AD4Q=A: 470–636 MHz AD4Q=B: 606–810 MHz AD4Q=C: 750–960 MHz

AD4Q

Axient Digital Wireless Receiver

AC Power

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PoE

RX 1

A B

SYNC

ctrl 1 Dante 1

ctrl 2 Dante 2

AUDIO

RX 2RF

A B

SYNC

AES3onAES3 3&4 AES3 1&2

thru

output 4

Term 75Ω

word clock

AUDIO

RX 3RF

A B

SYNC

line lift

gnd

mic

-10 dB

output 3

AUDIO

RX 4RF

A B

SYNC

line lift

mic

-10 dB

gnd

output 2

line lift

mic

-10 dB

gnd

output 1

line lift

mic

NAVIGATE

ENTER

PUSH

EXIT

B A

12 V DC out

gnd

150mA

D C

-10 dB

cascade

quadversity

POWER

CONTROL

AD4Q

Quad-Channel Receiver Rear Panel

AD4Q Quad-Channel Receiver Front Panel

Updated: 04/19

Component Speciﬁcations

AD4D Two-Channel Wireless Receiver

Overview

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, AES3 + AES67 + Dante™ and signal routing options bring a new level of management and ﬂexibility to your entire workﬂow. Compatible with all Axient Digital transmitters.

Features

• Wide tuning range up to 184MHz

• True digital diversity reception per channel for drop-out resistance

• Networked control with Wireless Workbench® and ShurePlus™ Channels app

• Front panel headphone jack enables Dante Cue and Dante Browse monitoring

• Conﬁgurable Ethernet switch for redundant Dante digital output

• AES3 output

• Channel Quality meter displays RF signal-to-noise

• Locking AC connectors

Speciﬁcations

Dimensions 44 mm × 483 mm × 333 mm (1.7 in. × 19.0 in. × 13.1 in.), H × W × D Weight 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs), without antennas Housing Steel; Extruded aluminum Power Requirements 100 to 240 V AC, 50–60 Hz; 0.26 A max.

Thermal Dissipation

Audio Output

Gain Adjustment Range –18 to +42 dB in 1 dB steps (plus Mute setting)

Conﬁguration

Impedance

Typical, XLR Line out

Full Scale Output

200 kΩ load

Mic/Line Switch 30 dB pad Phantom Power Protection Yes

Networking

Network Interface 10/100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, Dante Digital Audio

Network Addressing Capability DHCP or Manual IP address

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 100 m (328 ft)

Cascade output

Connector Type

Conﬁguration Unbalanced, passive

Impedance 50 Ω

Insertion Loss 0 dB, typical

RF Input

Spurious Rejection >80 dB, typical

Connector Type BNC

Impedance 50 Ω

Bias Voltage 12–13.5 V DC, 150 mA maximum, per antenna, switchable on/off

RF Carrier Frequency Range

Model-dependent

Maximum: 23 W (78 BTU/hr) Idle: 15 W (52 BTU/hr)

1/4" (6.35 mm): Transformer-coupled Balanced (Tip=audio, Ring=no audio, Sleeve=ground) XLR: Transformer-coupled Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio -)

100Ω

1/4" (6.35 mm): +8 dBV XLR: LINE setting= +18 dBV, MIC setting= –12 dBV

BNC

Note: For connection of one additional receiver in the same band

AD4D=A: 470–636 MHz AD4D=B: 606–810 MHz AD4D=C: 750–960 MHz

AD4D

Axient Digital Wireless Receiver

AC Power

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PoE

RX 1

A B

SYNC

ctrl 1 Dante 1

ctrl 2 Dante 2

AUDIO

RX 2RF

A B

SYNC

AES3 1&2

thru

Term 75Ω

word clock

output 2

line lift

mic

-10 dB

gnd

output 1

line lift

mic

NAVIGATE

PUSH

CONTROL

POWER

AD4D

Dual-Channel Receiver Front Panel

B A

12 V DC out

gnd

150mA

D C

-10 dB

cascade

AD4D Dual-Channel Receiver Rear Panel

Updated: 04/19

Component Speciﬁcations

AD4Q-DC Four-Channel Wireless Receiver

Overview

Features

• DC Power Module supports backup power sources and remote operation

• Wide tuning range up to 184MHz

• True digital diversity reception per channel for drop-out resistance

• Networked control with Wireless Workbench® and ShurePlus™ Channels app

• Quadversity™ mode for extended antenna coverage and improved RF signal-to-noise

• Front panel headphone jack enables Dante Cue and Dante Browse monitoring

• Conﬁgurable Ethernet switch for redundant Dante digital output

• Switchable XLR/AES3 outputs

• Channel Quality meter displays RF signal-to-noise

• Locking AC connectors

Speciﬁcations

Thermal Dissipation

DC Input Voltage Range 10.9–14.8 V DC Maxiumum DC Input Current AD4Q: 4.0 A Protection Modes Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Reverse Polarity 4-Pin XLR Pin 1: Negative; Pin 2: No Connection; Pin 3: No Connection; Pin 4: Positive

Audio Output

Gain Adjustment Range –18 to +42 dB in 1 dB steps (plus Mute setting)

Conﬁguration

Impedance

Typical, XLR Line out

Full Scale Output

200 kΩ load

Mic/Line Switch 30 dB pad Phantom Power Protection Yes

Networking

Network Interface 10/100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, Dante Digital Audio

Network Addressing Capability DHCP or Manual IP address

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 100 m (328 ft)

Cascade output

Connector Type

Conﬁguration Unbalanced, passive

Impedance 50 Ω

Insertion Loss 0 dB, typical

RF Input

Spurious Rejection >80 dB, typical

Connector Type BNC

Impedance 50 Ω

Bias Voltage 12–13.5 V DC, 150 mA maximum, per antenna, switchable on/off

RF Carrier Frequency Range

Model-dependent

AD4Q

Axient Digital Wireless Receiver

Maximum: 31 W (106 BTU/hr) Idle: 21 W (72 BTU/hr)

1/4" (6.35 mm): Transformer-coupled Balanced (Tip=audio, Ring=no audio, Sleeve=ground) XLR: Transformer-coupled Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio -)

100Ω

1/4" (6.35 mm): +8 dBV XLR: LINE setting= +18 dBV, MIC setting= –12 dBV

BNC

Note: For connection of one additional receiver in the same band

AD4Q=A: 470–636 MHz AD4Q=B: 606–810 MHz AD4Q=C: 750–960 MHz

AUDIO

RX 1

A B

SYNC

AUDIO

RX 2RF

A B

SYNC

AUDIO

RX 3RF

A B

SYNC

AUDIO

RX 4RF

A B

SYNC

NAVIGATE

ENTER

POWER

CONTROL

PUSH

EXIT

AD4Q-DC

Quad-Channel Receiver Front Panel

AC Power

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PoE

ctrl 1 Dante 1

ctrl 2 Dante 2

AES3onAES3 3&4 AES3 1&2

thru

Term 75Ω

word clock

line lift

mic

output 4

line lift

gnd

output 3

mic

-10 dB

gnd

-10 dB

output 2

line lift

mic

gnd

output 1

-10 dB

line lift

mic

B A

12 V DC out

gnd

150mA

D C

cascade

-10 dB

quadversity

AD4Q-DC

Quad-Channel Receiver Rear Panel

Updated: 04/19

Component Speciﬁcations

AD4D-DC Two-Channel Wireless Receiver

Overview

Features

• DC Power Module supports backup power sources and remote operation

• Wide tuning range up to 184MHz

• True digital diversity reception per channel for drop-out resistance

• Networked control with Wireless Workbench® and ShurePlus™ Channels app

• Front panel headphone jack enables Dante Cue and Dante Browse monitoring

• Conﬁgurable Ethernet switch for redundant Dante digital output

• AES3 output

• Channel Quality meter displays RF signal-to-noise

• Locking AC connectors

Speciﬁcations

Thermal Dissipation

DC Input Voltage Range 10.9–14.8 V DC Maxiumum DC Input Current AD4D: 3.3 A Protection Modes Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Reverse Polarity 4-Pin XLR Pin 1: Negative; Pin 2: No Connection; Pin 3: No Connection; Pin 4: Positive

Audio Output

Gain Adjustment Range –18 to +42 dB in 1 dB steps (plus Mute setting)

Conﬁguration

Impedance

Typical, XLR Line out

Full Scale Output

200 kΩ load

Mic/Line Switch 30 dB pad Phantom Power Protection Yes

Networking

Network Interface 10/100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, Dante Digital Audio

Network Addressing Capability DHCP or Manual IP address

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 100 m (328 ft)

Cascade output

Connector Type

Conﬁguration Unbalanced, passive

Impedance 50 Ω

Insertion Loss 0 dB, typical

RF Input

Spurious Rejection >80 dB, typical

Connector Type BNC

Impedance 50 Ω

Bias Voltage 12–13.5 V DC, 150 mA maximum, per antenna, switchable on/off

RF Carrier Frequency Range

Model-dependent

Maximum: 23 W (78 BTU/hr) Idle: 15 W (52 BTU/hr)

1/4" (6.35 mm): Transformer-coupled Balanced (Tip=audio, Ring=no audio, Sleeve=ground) XLR: Transformer-coupled Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio -)

100Ω

1/4" (6.35 mm): +8 dBV XLR: LINE setting= +18 dBV, MIC setting= –12 dBV

BNC

Note: For connection of one additional receiver in the same band

AD4D=A: 470–636 MHz AD4D=B: 606–810 MHz AD4D=C: 750–960 MHz

AD4D

Axient Digital Wireless Receiver

AC Power

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PoE

RX 1

A B

SYNC

ctrl 1 Dante 1

ctrl 2 Dante 2

AUDIO

RX 2RF

A B

SYNC

AES3 1&2

thru

Term 75Ω

word clock

output 2

line lift

mic

gnd

output 1

-10 dB

line lift

mic

NAVIGATE

PUSH

B A

12 V DC out

gnd

150mA

D C

cascade

-10 dB

POWER

CONTROL

AD4D-DC

Dual-Channel Receiver Rear Panel

AD4D-DC

Dual-Channel Receiver Front Panel

Updated: 04/19

Component Speciﬁcations

AD1 Bodypack Transmitter

Overview

AD series bodypack transmitters deliver impeccable audio quality and RF performance with wide-tuning, High Density (HD) mode, and encryption. Features durable metal construction, AA or SB900A rechargeable power (with dockable charging), and TA4 or LEMO3 connector options.

Features

• Two transmission modes:

- Standard for optimal coverage

- New High Density mode for maximum system channel count and robust coverage

• Encryption-enabled, secure transmission

• External contacts for docked charging

• AA or SB900A Li-ion rechargeable batteries

• Detachable ¼ wave antenna

• LEMO3 and TA4 connector options

Speciﬁcations

Gain Offset Range –12 to 21 dB (in 1 dB steps) Battery Type Shure SB900A Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V

Battery Runtime @ 10 mW

Dimensions 86 mm × 66 mm × 23 mm (3.4 in. × 2.6 in. × 0.9 in.) H × W × D

Weight 155 g (5.47 oz.), without batteries

Housing Cast Aluminum

Audio Input

Connector

See drawing for details

Conﬁguration Unbalanced Impedance

See drawing for details

Maximum Input Level

1 kHz at 1% THD

Preampliﬁer Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)

System Gain Setting ≥ +20

RF Output

Connector SMA

Antenna Type 1/4 wave

Impedance 50 Ω

Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz

Modulation Type Shure Axient Digital Proprietary

Power

Shure SB900A: up to 9 hours Alkaline: up to 8 hours

See Battery Runtime Chart

4-Pin male mini connector (TA4M) LEM03 connector

TA4M: 910 kΩ LEMO: 8.2 MΩ

Pad Off: 8.5 dBV (7.5 Vpp) Pad On: 20.5 dBV (30 Vpp)

–120 dBV, A-weighted, typical

2 mW, 10 mW, 35 mW

See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table, varies by region

AD1

Bodypack Transmitter

Available Models

AD1 Axient Digital Bodypack, TQG (TA4F) Connector

AD1LEMO3 Axient Digital Bodypack, LEMO3 Connector

Updated: 04/19

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Available Frequency Bands

Band Range (MHz)

G53 470 to 510 2/10/35

G54 479 to 565 2/10/20

G55 470 to 636* 2/10/35

G56 470 to 636 2/10/35

G57 470 to 616* 2/10/35

G62 510 to 530 2/10/35

H54 520 to 636 2/10/35

K53 606 to 698* 2/10/35

K54 606 to 663** 2/10/35

K55 606 to 694 2/10/35

K56 606 to 714 2/10/35

K57 606 to 790 2/10/35

K58 622 to 698 2/10/35

L54 630 to 787 2/10/35

R52 794 to 806 2/10/35

JB 806 to 810 2/10

X51 925 to 937.5 2/10

X55 941 to 960 2/10/35

Note: Not all frequencies available in all regions. Contact your authorized Shure dealer for availability. * with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz ** with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz and a gap between 616 to 653 MHz

Transmitter

Output (mW)

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