Overview
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Shure AD1 Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter with TA4, X55 (941-960MHz)
The Shure AD1 is a digital wireless bodypack transmitter compatible with Axient Digital series receivers.
The AD1 operates in a single 146 MHz ultrawide UHF bandwidth. It provides up to 8 hours of operation on two AA batteries and up to 9 hours of operation on an SB900A (available separately) rechargeable battery, with a selectable 2/10/35mW RF output power and a transmission range up to 330
- The unit quickly syncs with a wireless receiver via infrared at the touch of a button.
- Automatic Gain adjusts the mic input level for you.
- The power button conveniently doubles as mute switch, while preserving RF lock.
- Frequency and power lockout functions prevent accidental or unauthorized changes during events.
- A backlit LCD with easy-to-navigate menu and controls lets you quickly access frequency, group, and channel settings, along with mute and lock status, RF output, and remaining battery life.
- Offset function lets you balance mic levels when assigning multiple transmitters to a single receiver slot.
- Adjustment range: -12 to +21 dB.
- 2/10/35mW selectable RF output power allows you to increase either the transmitter's range or the number of mics operating simultaneously.
- Two transmission modes: Standard for optimal coverage and High Density for maximum system channel count and robust coverage.
Specifications / Documents
- Wireless Technology: Digital UHF
- RF Frequency Band: 941-960 MHz
- RF Bandwidth: 146 MHz
- Frequency Step Size: 25 kHz
- Max Operating Range: 328.1' / 100 m (Line of Sight)
- Latency: 2 to 2.9 ms (Selectable)
- Encryption: AES 256
- Modulation: Proprietary
Transmitter
- Transmitter Type: Bodypack
- RF Output Power: 2 / 10 / 35 mW
- Audio I/O: 1 LEMO 3-Pin Female Unbalanced Input (Lockable) or TA4M
- Pad: 12 dB
- Muting: Off/On Switch
- Audio Input Level
- 8.5 dBV / 7.5 Vpp (Pad Off)
- 20.5 dBV / 30 Vpp (Pad On)
- Gain Range: -12 to +21 dB (1 dB Steps)
- Sync Method: IR
- Antenna: 1 1/4 Wave Flexible Whip, Detachable (Beltpack)
- Power Requirements: Battery
- Battery Type:
- 2 AA (Included, Replaceable)
- 1xRechargeable (Not Included, Replaceable)
- Approx. Battery Life
- 8 Hours (Alkaline)Med
- 9 Hours (Lithium Rechargeable)
- Display & Indicators:1 xBacklit LCD (Battery Status, Channel, Group, Signal Strength)
- Housing: Aluminum
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 122°F / -17 to 50°C
- Storage Temperature: -20 to 165°F / -28 to 73°C
- Dimensions: 2.6 x 3.4 x 0.9" / 66 x 86 x 23 mm (without Antennas)
- Weight: 5.5 oz / 155 g (without Batteries)
