Shure AD3-X55 Axient Digital Plug-On Wireless Transmitter – 941-960 MHz

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.

Features:

• Patent-pending locking XLR connector for secure, wobble-free connection
• OLED display with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
• Rugged metal construction that is resistant to dust and moisture
• Automatic input staging optimizes gain setting
• AES 256-bit encryption-enabled for secure transmission
• 300 feet (100 meter) line-of-sight operating range
• Selectable modulation modes optimize 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 SB900A rechargeable battery (sold separately) options
• Optional Shure SB900A 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
• Switchable phantom power (off, +12V, +48V)
• Included: 2 x AA alkaline batteries, USB-A to USB-C cable, belt clip/pouch, and zippered bag for storage

Specifications:

• Specifications
• Mic Offset Range: -12 to 21 dB (in 1 dB steps)
• Battery Type: Shure SB900 series Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V
• Battery Runtime: @ 10 mW – Shure SB900B > 8 hours, alkaline > 7 hours
• Dimensions HxWxD: 5.0in. x 1.8in. x 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)
• Storage Temperature Range: -40°C (-40°F) to 74°C (165°F)

  Audio Input

• Connector: 3-pin female XLR
• Configuration: Balanced

  Impedance

• Pad -12 dB: 26.64 kΩ
• 0 dB: 6.64 kΩ
• Boost 12 dB: 6.64 kΩ

  Maximum Input Level: 1 kHz at 1% THD

• Pad -12 dB: 21 dBV
• 0 dB: 9 dBV
• Boost 12 dB: -3 dBV

  Preamplifier Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): System Gain Setting >/- +20: -115 dBV, A-weighted, 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
• Modulation Type: Shure Axient Digital Proprietary
• Power: 2 mW, 10 mW, 35 mW
• Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): < 0.12 W/kg

Item Includes:

• 1x AD3-X55 Transmitter
• 2x AA Alkaline Batteries
• 1x USB-A To USB-C Cable
• 1x Belt Clip/Pouch
• 1x Zippered Bag For Storage