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Handheld Transmitter
User guide for the ADX2 Axient Digital transmitter
Version: 9 (2020-G)

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  • Page 1 ADX2 Handheld Transmitter User guide for the ADX2 Axient Digital transmitter Version: 9 (2020-G)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Utilities Menu Performance IR Sync Design Power Setting the Frequency Manually Included Components RF Mute Choice of (1) of the following Shure microphone car­ tridges: Safe Start Optional Accessories Input Overload Optional Shure microphone cartridges: Tone Generator ADX2 Transmitter Overview...
  • Page 3: Adx2Handheld Transmitter

    Do not short circuit; may cause burns or catch fire • Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable batteries • Dispose of battery packs properly. Check with local vendor for proper disposal of used battery packs.
  • Page 4: Design

    Rugged metal construction • Menu and power lockout Power • Shure SB920 rechargeable batteries for up to 9 hours of runtime, precision metering, and zero memory effect • External charging contacts for docked charging Included Components SB920 Shure Rechargeable Battery...
  • Page 5: Optional Shure Microphone Cartridges

    Shure Incorporated Microphone stand adapter WA371 Shure Networked Docking Charger 2-Up SBC240 Optional Shure microphone cartridges: SM58 (RPW112) SM86 (RPW114) SM87A (RPW116) BETA 58A (RPW118) BETA 87A (RPW120) BETA 87C (RPW122) VP68 (RPW124) KSM9 Nickel (RPW188) KSM9HS Nickel (RPW190) KSM9 Black (RPW184)
  • Page 6: Transmitter Controls

    Shure Incorporated Transmitter Controls Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values. Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes ∨∧ Use to scroll through menu screens and to change parameter values Tip: Use the following shortcuts for quick setup: Hold the ∧...
  • Page 7: Home Screen Display

    Shure Incorporated Home Screen Display The home screen shows transmitter information and status. There are four pieces of information that you can choose to see on the home screen. Use the arrow buttons to select one of the following choices:...
  • Page 8: Shure Rechargeable Batteries

    Caution: Only charge Shure rechargeable batteries with a Shure battery charger. Checking Battery Info When using a Shure rechargeable battery, the receiver and transmitter home screens display the number of hours and minutes remaining. Detailed information for the battery is displayed Battery menu of the transmitter: Utilities > Battery •...
  • Page 9: Important Tips For Care And Storage Of Shure Rechargeable Batteries

    Shure Incorporated Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Rechargeable Batteries Proper care and storage of Shure batteries results in reliable performance and ensures a long lifetime. • Always store batteries and transmitters at room temperature • Ideally, batteries should be charged to approximately 40% of capacity for long-term storage •...
  • Page 10: Adx2 Sb920 Battery Runtime

    Shure Incorporated ADX2 SB920 Battery Runtime Note: Higher RF power levels decrease battery runtime. Battery runtime varies with battery age and environmental conditions. 2 mW 10 mW 40 mW 11.0 to 12.0 hours 9.0 to 11.0 hours 6.0 to 8.0 hours Installing the Battery Contact Cover Use battery contact covers to prevent reflections from the battery contacts during broadcasts or live performances.
  • Page 11: Tips For Editing Menu Parameters

    Shure Incorporated Tips for Editing Menu Parameters • To access the menu options from the home screen, press O . Use the arrow buttons to access additional menus and para­ meters. • A menu parameter will blink when editing is enabled •...
  • Page 12: Audio Menu

    Shure Incorporated Audio Menu Offset Adjust Offset level to balance mic levels when using two transmitters for frequency diversity or when assigning multiple transmitters to receiver slots. Adjustment range: -12 dB to +21 dB. Mute When enabled, the power switch is configured as a mute switch for the audio: ◦...
  • Page 13: Ir Sync

    Shure Incorporated ◦ Cycle Count: Total of the number of charging cycles for the installed battery ◦ Temperature: Battery temperature reported in Celsius and Fahrenheit Talk Sw Press ENTER to add control from a talk switch. Press the button on the talk switch twice to complete the link.
  • Page 14: Setting The Frequency Manually

    Shure Incorporated Setting the Frequency Manually The transmitter can be manually tuned to a specific group, channel, or frequency. Navigate to the Radio menu and select Freq. Scroll to select G: and C: to edit the group and channel, or select the frequency parameter (MHz). When editing the fre­...
  • Page 15: Input Overload

    Shure Incorporated Safe Start menu options: • RF: Mute or On • Locks: None, Pwr, Menu, All Use the navigation buttons to make changes. To exit the Safe Start menu, cycle the power or momentarily remove the battery. Previous settings for locks and RF will be retained when the transmitter is powered on in Safe Start.
  • Page 16: Tone Generator

    Shure Incorporated Tone Generator The transmitter contains an internal tone generator that produces a continuous audio signal. The tone is helpful when conduct­ ing a sound check or for troubleshooting the audio signal chain. The level of the tone is adjustable from -60 dB to 0 dB and the frequency can be set to 400 Hz or 1000 Hz.
  • Page 17: Showlink Test

    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 18: Updating The Transmitter

    Press ENTER on the receiver to begin the download to the transmitter. The receiver will display the progress of the up­ date as a percentage. Specifications Mic Offset Range -12 to 21 dB (In 1 dB steps) Battery Type Shure SB920 Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB920 up to 9 hours See Battery Runtime Chart Dimensions 254 mm x 51 mm (10.0 in.
  • Page 19 350 kHz High Density Mode 125 kHz varies by region Modulation Type Shure Axient Digital Proprietary Power 2 mW, 10 mW, 40 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) < 0.19 W/kg...
  • Page 20: Frequency Bands And Transmitter Rf Power

    Shure Incorporated ShowLink Network Type IEEE 802.15.4 Antenna Type Zigbee Dual Conformal Frequency Range 2.40 to 2.4835 GHz (24 Channels) RF Output Power 10 dBm (ERP) varies by region Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)***...
  • Page 21 Shure Incorporated Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** 941 to 960 2/10/40 960 to 1000 2/10/40 *with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz. **with a gap between 608 to 614 MHz and a gap between 616 to 653 MHz.
  • Page 22: Australia Warning For Wireless

    Shure Incorporated Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich M, N, NL, P, PL, RO, S, SK, SLO, TR all other countries * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
  • Page 23: Certifications

    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 24 Shure Incorporated Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa­...

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