Shure AD3 Axient Digital Plug-On Transmitter

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)