SHURE AD3
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.
- Axient Digital plug-on wireless transmitter
- 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 SB900B rechargeable battery (sold separately) options
- Optional Shure SB900B 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
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Mic Offset Range: -12 to 21 dB (in 1 dB steps)
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Battery Type: Shure SB900 series Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V
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Battery Runtime (@ 10 mW)
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Shure SB900B
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> 8 hours |
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alkaline
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> 7 hours |
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Dimensions: 126 mm x 44.5 mm x 44.5 mm (5.0in. x 1.8in. x 1.8 in.) H x W x D
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Weight
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Without Battery
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240 g (8.0 oz.), |
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with AA batteries
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263 g |
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with Shure rechargeable battery
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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
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Pad-12 dB
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26.64 kΩ |
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0 dB
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6.64 kΩ |
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Boost12 dB
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6.64 kΩ |
- Maximum Input Level (1 kHz at 1% THD)
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Pad-12 dB
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21 dBV |
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0 dB
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9 dBV |
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Boost12 dB
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-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
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Standard Mode
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350 kHz |
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High Density Mode
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125 kHz |
varies by region
- Modulation Type: Shure Axient Digital Proprietary
- Power: 2 mW, 10 mW, 35 mW
- Specific Absorption Rate (SAR): < 0.12 W/kg




