Shure AD3 User Manual

Shure AD3 User Manual

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Plug-On Transmitter
User guide for the AD3 Axient Digital plug-on transmitter.
Version: 2.1 (2020-H)

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  • Page 1 Plug-On Transmitter User guide for the AD3 Axient Digital plug-on transmitter. Version: 2.1 (2020-H)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the AA Battery Type Matching Audio Levels with Offset Shure Rechargeable Battery Menu Item Descriptions Power Over USB Radio Menu Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge­ able Batteries Audio Menu AA Batteries and Transmitter Runtime Utilities Menu Transmitter Controls...
  • Page 3: Ad3 Plug-On Transmitter

    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, mois­ ture, and debris.
  • Page 4: Features

    Menu and power lockout Power • Over 8 hours continuous use with Shure rechargeable battery • Shure lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides extended battery life, precision metering, and zero memory effect • External power and charging over USB-C Included Components AA alkaline batteries (2)
  • Page 5 Red, yellow, and green LEDs indicate average and peak audio levels. The LED will turn red when the limiter is engaged. ⑧ USB-C port Supplies power or charges Shure rechargeable battery. LED indicates charging status when connected to a power supply. ◦ Red = Charging ◦...
  • Page 6: Setup

    AA batteries: Place batteries (note polarity markings) and AA adapter as shown below and close the door. ◦ Shure rechargeable battery: Place battery as shown below (note polarity markings). Remove the AA adapter and close the door to secure the battery.
  • Page 7: Setting The Aa Battery Type

    To ensure accurate display of transmitter runtime, set the battery type to match the battery you have installed. Note: If a Shure rechargeable battery is installed, selecting a battery type is not necessary and the battery type will display Shure.
  • Page 8: Power Over Usb

    Temperature: Battery temperature reported in Celsius and Fahrenheit Power Over USB When operated with AA batteries, or without batteries, the AD3 transmitter can be powered by connecting the USB-C port on the bottom of the transmitter to a suitable power source.
  • Page 9: Transmitter Controls

    Shure Incorporated Alkaline Batteries Battery Runtime ( hours:minutes) Battery Indicator 2 mW 2 mW/10 3:30 3:45 5:30 to 8:00 to 6:00 4:15 3:00 3:00 3:00 3:00 4:15 to 6:00 to 4:00 3:00 2:00 2:15 2:00 2:15 3:00 to 4:00 to 1:45...
  • Page 10: Menu Overview

    Shure Incorporated Tip: Hold the ∧ button while powering on to enter safe start mode. Menu Overview Menu Map Tips for Editing Menu Parameters • To access the menu options from the home screen, press O. Use the arrow buttons to see additional menus and parame­...
  • Page 11: Locking The Interface

    Shure Incorporated Battery runtime in hours and minutes or bar display Key: Displayed when encryption is enabled Lock: Displayed when controls are locked. Icon flashes if you attempt to access a locked control (power or menu). STD: Standard Transmission Mode...
  • Page 12: Setting The Frequency Manually

    To take advantage of design improvements, you can upload and in­ stall new versions of the firmware by using the Shure Update Utility. The Shure Update Utility is available for download from http://www.shure.com/.
  • Page 13: Rf Mute

    Shure Incorporated RF Mute RF mute prevents transmission of the audio by suppressing the RF signal while the transmitter remains powered-on. The home screen displays RF Muted in this mode. From the Radio menu, navigate to Output. Choose one of the following options: ◦...
  • Page 14: Input Overload

    Shure Incorporated Input Overload The Tx Overload message appears when the audio input experiences a high­level signal. The audio LED turns red as an addi­ tional indicator of an overload. Reduce the input signal or enable the input pad to remove the overload condition.
  • Page 15: Menu Item Descriptions

    Shure Incorporated Menu Item Descriptions Radio Menu Freq Press the O button to enable editing of a group (G:) channel (C:) or frequency (MHz). Use the arrow buttons to adjust the values. To edit the frequency, press the O button once to edit the first 3 digits, or twice to edit the second 3 digits.
  • Page 16: Utilities Menu

    Battery Displays battery information: ◦ Battery Life: Runtime reported in bar display and time (hours:minutes) ◦ Battery Time to Full (only appears when Shure rechargeable battery is being externally charged): Time remaining until bat­ tery is fully charged ◦ Charge: Percentage of charge capacity ◦...
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Restores all transmitter parameters to factory settings. 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 >...
  • Page 18 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 18/23...
  • Page 19: Frequency Bands And Transmitter Rf Power

    Shure Incorporated Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** 470 to 510 2/10/35 479 to 565 2/10/20 G55† 470 to 636* 2/10/35 G56†† 470 to 636 2/10/35 470 to 616* 2/10/35 510 to 530...
  • Page 20 Shure Incorporated 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功 能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使 用。前項合法通信,指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機 設備之干擾。 เครื ่ อ งโทรคมนาคมและอุ ป กรณ์ น ี ้ ม ี ค วามสอดคล้ อ งตามมาตรฐานหรื อ ข้ อ กำหนดทางเทคนิ ค ของ กสทช. K55 606-694 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays...
  • Page 21: Licensing Information

    Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability de­ pends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and ordering frequencies.
  • Page 22: Information To The User

    This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.shure.com/europe/compliance...
  • Page 23: Contact Customer Support

    Shure Incorporated L’émetteur/récepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : L’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;...

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