Shure AD1 Manual

Shure AD1 Manual

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AD1 Axient Digital Bodypack Transmitter User Guide
Version: 8 (2020-A)

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  • Page 1 Bodypack Transmitter AD1 Axient Digital Bodypack Transmitter User Guide Version: 8 (2020-A)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Shure SB900A Rechargeable Battery Battery Life Specifications Checking Battery Info Input Connector Diagrams Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge­ Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power able Batteries AA Batteries and Transmitter Runtime LICENSING INFORMATION Australia Warning for Wireless...
  • Page 3: Ad1Bodypack 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: Included Components

    Power • Over 8 hours continuous use with 2 x AA alkaline batteries • Shure SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides extended battery life, precision metering, and zero memory effect • External charging contacts for docked charging Included Components AA alkaline batteries (2) 80B8201 ¼...
  • Page 5: Power Switch

    Use to navigate through parameter menus and to change settings. ⑤ Battery Compartment Requires two AA batteries or Shure SB900A rechargeable battery. ⑥ AA Battery Adapter Use to secure AA batteries. Remove when using a Shure SB900A battery. ⑦ SMA Connector Connection point for RF antenna. ⑧ Power Switch Powers the unit on or off.
  • Page 6: Transmitter Controls

    Shure Incorporated Transmitter Controls Use the controls to navigate through parameter menus and change values. exit Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change enter Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes ∨∧...
  • Page 7: Locking The Interface

    Shure Incorporated Locking the Interface Lock transmitter interface controls to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to parameters. The lock icon appears on the home screen when a lock is enabled. From the Utilities menu, navigate to Locks and select one of the following lock options: ◦...
  • Page 8: Battery Installation

    To ensure accurate display of transmitter runtime, set the battery type in the transmitter menu to match the installed AA battery type. Note: If a Shure SB900A rechargeable battery is installed, selecting a battery type is not necessary and the battery type will display Shure. Navigate to the Utilities and select Battery.
  • Page 9: Shure Sb900A Rechargeable Battery

    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 10: 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 11: Menu Parameters

    Shure Incorporated Battery Runtime ( hours:minutes) Battery Indicator 2  mW 2  mW/10  mW  mW  mW  mW <0:45 <0:45 <0:45 <0:45 <0:15 <0:15 <0:15 <0:15 Menu Parameters The Main menu organizes the available transmitter parameters into three sub-menus: • Radio • Audio •...
  • Page 12: Menu Map

    Shure Incorporated Menu Map Menu Parameter Descriptions Radio Menu Freq Press the enter 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 enter button once to edit the first 3 digits, or twice to edit the second 3 digits.
  • Page 13: Utilities Menu

    Shure Incorporated Selectable polarity assignment for the audio input connector: ◦ Pos: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the TRS output. ◦ Neg: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces negative voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the TRS output.
  • Page 14: Ir Sync

    Shure Incorporated ◦ HW Version: Hardware version ◦ Serial Num: Serial number Reset All Restores all transmitter parameters to factory settings. IR Sync Use IR Sync to form an audio channel between the transmitter and receiver. Note: The receiver band must match the band of the transmitter.
  • Page 15: Updating Firmware

    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 16: Rf Mute

    Shure Incorporated RF Mute RF Mute prevents transmission of the audio by suppressing the RF signal while allowing the transmitter to remain on. The home screen displays RF MUTED in this mode. From the Radio menu, navigate to Output. Choose one of the following options: ◦...
  • Page 17: Input Overload

    Shure Incorporated Safe Start menu options: • RF: Mute or On • Locks: None, Pwr, Menu, All Use the navigation buttons to make changes. Tip: To exit the Safe Start menu, cycle the power or momentarily remove the battery. Note: Previous settings for locks and RF will be retained when the transmitter is powered on in Safe Start.
  • Page 18: Tone Generator

    Turn off the tone by selecting Off from the menu or by cycling the transmitter power. Specifications Mic Offset Range -12 to 21 dB (in 1 dB steps) Battery Type Shure SB900A Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB900A up to 9 hours...
  • Page 19: Audio Input

    Shure Incorporated Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range. Storage Temperature Range -29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range. Audio Input Connector 4-Pin male mini connector (TA4M) or Lemo Connector Configuration Unbalanced Impedance 4-Pin male mini connector (TA4M) 910 kΩ...
  • Page 20: Input Connector Diagrams

    Shure Incorporated Modulation Type Shure Axient Digital Proprietary Power 2 mW, 10 mW, 35 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region Input Connector Diagrams TA4M LEMO Frequency Bands and Transmitter RF Power Band Frequency Range (MHz)
  • Page 21 Shure Incorporated Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** 606 to 694 2/10/35 K56◇ 606 to 714 2/10/35 K57△ 606 to 790 2/10/35 622 to 698 2/10/35 630 to 787 2/10/35 794 to 806 2/10 806 to 810 2/10 925 to 937.5...
  • Page 22: 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 23: Australia Warning For Wireless

    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 24 Shure Incorporated not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: •...

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