Capture any audio with impeccable audio quality and RF performance while taking advantage of wide-tuning and encryption with the Axient Digital plug-on transmitter. Take any wired microphone and make it wireless for whatever you need. The AD3 is available in a variety of frequency options.
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.
Shure AD3 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 Mode (optimal coverage, low latency), High Density Mode (dramatic increase in max system channel count)
- Switchable power levels (2/10/35 mW, region dependent)
- Compatible with Shure's SB900B rechargeable battery for 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)
- AD3 Axient digital plug-on transmitter1
- USB-A to USB-C cable1
- AA batteries2
- Belt clip/pouch1
- Zippered bag1
- Mic offset range-12 to 21 dB (in 1 dB steps)
- Battery runtime @ 10 mWapproximately 7 hours
- Audio input
- Connector: 3-pin female XLR
- Configuration: balanced
- Impedance
- Pad (-12dB): 26.64 kΩ
- 0dB: 6.64 kΩ
- Boost (12dB): 6.64 kΩ
- Max input level (1kHz at 1% THD)
- Pad (-12dB): 21 dBV
- 0dB: 9 dBV
- Boost (12dB): -3 dBV
- Preamp EIN system gain setting ≥+20: -115dBV typical, A-weighted
- High pass filter: two-pole (12dB per octave), cutoff frequency selectable from 40 to 240 Hz 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
- Specific absorption rate: <0.24W/kg
- Operating temperature range-14°F to 122°F (-10° to 50°C)
- Housingcast metal
- Dimensions5" x 1.8" x 1.8"
- Weight8 oz (240 g) without batteries)