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Shure – AD3 Axient® Digital Plug-On Wireless Transmitter

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Gather and report news. Capture audio for film and television. Secure all the comments from the interview. But do so with impeccable audio quality and RF performance while taking advantage of wide-tuning and encryption with an Axient Digital plug-on microphone transmitter. Take any wired microphone and make it wireless for any number of reasons and purposes. Axient Digital AD3 plug-on wireless transmitter. Portable, professional quality.

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Description

The Axient Digital AD3 plug-on wireless transmitter transforms any microphone into an advanced, portable Axient Digital AD Series wireless microphone, delivering impeccable audio quality and RF performance, wide-tuning, and encryption features. Compatible with Axient Digital AD4D and AD4Q receivers in Standard or High Density modes, AD3 plug-on microphone transmitter features a custom, fast, and secure XLR connector design, support for both AA and Shure SB900-series rechargeable battery options, and simple, user-friendly controls and menus. The AD3 is housed in a lightweight, rugged, metal chassis and is designed to resist sweat, moisture, and debris.

Features

  • Patent-pending locking XLR connector for secure connection
  • OLED display with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
  • Rugged metal construction that is resistant to dust and moisture
  • Automatic input staging optimises gain setting
  • AES 256-bit encryption-enabled for secure transmission
  • 300 feet (100 meter) line-of-sight operating range
  • Selectable modulation modes optimise performance for spectral efficiency
    • Standard – Optimal coverage, low latency
    • High density – Dramatic increase in max system channel count
  • Switchable power levels (2/10/35 mW, region dependent)
  • AA battery (included) or Shure SB900 rechargeable battery (sold separately) options
  • Optional Shure SB900 lithium-ion rechargeable battery option provides up to 8 hours of continuous use, precision metering, and zero memory effect
  • External power and charging option over USB-C port
  • Included: 2 x AA alkaline batteries, USB-A to USB-C cable, belt clip/pouch, and zippered bag for storage

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Shure Axient Digital AD3 Product Overview

The Axient® Digital AD3 plug-on transmitter transforms any microphone into an advanced, portable Axient Digital AD Series wireless microphone, delivering impeccable audio quality and RF performance, wide-tuning, and encryption features. Compatible with Axient Digital AD4D and AD4Q receivers in Standard or High Density modes, AD3 features a custom, fast, and secure XLR connector design, support for both AA and Shure SB900-series rechargeable battery options, and simple, user-friendly controls and menus. The AD3 is housed in a lightweight, rugged, metal chassis and is designed to resist sweat, moisture, and debris.

Additional information

Mic Offset Range

-­12 to 21 dB (in 1 dB steps)
Battery Type

Shure SB900 series rechargeable
li-ion or AA batteries 1.5 V
Battery Runtime @ 10 mW

Shure SB900A: over 8 hours
Alkaline: over 7 hours
Dimensions

126 × 44.5 × 44.5 mm (5.0 × 1.8 ×
1.8 in.)
Weight

Without Battery: 240 g (8.0 oz.),
with AA batteries: 263 g
with Shure rechargeable battery: 280 g
Housing

Cast metal
Operating Temperature Range

-10°C (-14°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
Storage Temperature Range

-40°C (-40°F) to 74°C (165°F)
Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
Audio Input

Connector: 3-pin female XLR
Configuration: balanced
Impedance
Pad: -12 dB 26.64 kΩ
0 dB: 6.64 kΩ
Boost12 dB: 6.64 kΩ
Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1% THD
Pad-12 dB: 21 dBV
0 dB: 9 dBV
Boost12 dB: ­3 dBV
Preamplifier Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)
System Gain Setting ≥ +20:
­115 dBV, A­weighted, typical
Phantom Power: +48 V(7 mA maximum) , +12 V(15 mA maximum)
High Pass Filter: Two-pole (12 dB per octave), cut off frequency selectable from 40 to 240 in 20 Hz increments
RF Output

Antenna Type: Dipole
Impedance: 50 Ω
Occupied Bandwidth: <200 kHz
Channel-to-Channel Spacing:
Standard Mode: 350 kHz
High Density Mode: 125 kHz
varies by region
Modulation Type: Shure Axient Digital Proprietary
Power: 2 mW, 10 mW, 35 mW
See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): < 0.12 W/kg

Downloads

User Guide Download
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