ADX2 Handheld Transmitter User guide for the ADX2 Axient Digital transmitter Version: 9 (2020-G)
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents ADX2Handheld Transmitter 3 WARNING 3 ADX2 Handheld Transmitter 3 Features 3 Performance 3 Design 4 Power Included Components Choice of (1) of the following Shure microphone car tridges: Optional Accessories Optional Shure microphone cartridges: ADX2 Transmitter Overview Transmitter Controls Home Screen Display 11 Menu Parameter Descriptions 11 Radio Menu 11 Audio Menu 12 Utilities Menu 12 4 Setting the Frequency Manually 14 4 RF Mute 14 4 S
Shure Incorporated ADX2 Handheld Transmitter WARNING • Battery packs may explode or release toxic materials. Risk of fire or burns. Do not open, crush, modify, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate. • Follow instructions from manufacturer • Only use Shure charger to recharge Shure rechargeable batteries • WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with same or equivalent type. • Never put batteries in mouth.
Shure Incorporated • Selectable modulation modes optimize performance for spectral efficiency or audio quality: ◦ Standard – optimal coverage, low latency ◦ High density – dramatic increase in max system channel count • Switchable Power Levels = 2/10/40 mW (region dependent) • Built-in tone generator and RF markers to facilitate range-testing Design • • • • Interchangeable Shure microphone cartridges Backlit LCD with easy to navigate menu and controls Rugged metal construction Menu and power lockout Pow
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) KSM9HS Black (RPW186) ADX2 Transmitter Overview ① Microphone Cartridge See Optional Accessories for a list of compatible cartridges. ② Display View menu screens and settings.
Shure Incorporated Transmitter Controls Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values. X Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change O 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 ∧ button while powering on to lock or unlock the transmitter controls.
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: Name Frequency Setting Group (G) and Channel (C) Device ID The following icons indicate transmitter settings: Battery runtime in hours and minutes or bar display Key: Displayed when encryption is enabled Lock: Displayed when controls are locked.
Shure Incorporated 1. From the Utilities menu, navigate to Locks and select one of the following lock options: ◦ None: The controls are unlocked ◦ Power: The power switch is locked ◦ Menu: The menu parameters are locked ◦ All: The power switch and menu parameters are locked 2. Press O to save. To quickly unlock a transmitter: Press O twice, select None, and press O. Shure Rechargeable Batteries Shure lithium-ion batteries offer a rechargeable option for powering the transmitters.
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.
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.
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.
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: ◦ Power switch on: audio signal on ◦ Power switch off: audio signal muted Tone Gen Transmitter will generate a continuous test tone: ◦ Freq: The tone can be set to 400 Hz or 1000 Hz.
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. Identify When enabled, Identify flashes the transmitter icon in Wireless Workbench Inventory or Monitor tabs.
Shure Incorporated Setting the Frequency Manually The transmitter can be manually tuned to a specific group, channel, or frequency. 1. Navigate to the Radio menu and select Freq. 2. Scroll to select G: and C: to edit the group and channel, or select the frequency parameter (MHz). When editing the fre quency, press O once to edit the first 3 digits, or twice to edit the last 3 digits. 3. Use the ∧∨ buttons to adjust the group, channel, or frequency. 4. Press O to save, and then press X when finished.
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. Input Overload The OVERLOAD message appears when the audio input experiences a highlevel signal. The power LED turns red as an addi tional indicator of an overload.
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. Always start with the level set to -60 dB to avoid overloading speakers or headphones. 1. From the Audio menu select Tone Gen. 2. Set the frequency to 400 Hz or 1000 Hz. 3.
Shure Incorporated 3. If there is an audible difference in the sound level between the transmitters, navigate to the Offset menu (Audio > Offset) in the transmitter to increase or decrease the Offset in realtime to match the audio levels. ShowLink Test The ShowLink Test is a tool to find the boundaries of the ShowLink coverage area. When the ShowLink test is activated, a fivebar display indicating the link quality is shown on the screen.
Shure Incorporated Updating the Transmitter 1. Download the firmware to the receiver. 2. Access the following menu from the receiver: Device Configuration > Tx Firmware Update. 3. Align the IR ports between the transmitter and the receiver. IR ports must be aligned for the entire download, which can take 50 seconds or longer. The red alignment LED will turn on when the alignment is correct. 4. Press ENTER on the receiver to begin the download to the transmitter.
Shure Incorporated Housing Cast Aluminum Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) 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.
Shure Incorporated ShowLink Network Type IEEE 802.15.4 Antenna Type Zigbee Dual Conformal Frequency Range 2.40 to 2.
Shure Incorporated Band Frequency Range (MHz) RF Power (mW)*** X55 941 to 960 2/10/40 X56 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. ***power delivered to the antenna port. †operation mode varies according to region. In Brazil, High Density mode is used. △Output power limited to 10 mW above 608 MHz. ◇Korea defines power as conducted (ERP) which is 1dB less then declared in table.
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.
Shure Incorporated 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。 Certifications Certified under FCC Part 15 and FCC Part 74. Certified by ISED in Canada under RSS-210. FCC ID: DD4ADX2G57, DD4ADX2K54, DD4ADX2X55. IC: 616A-ADX2G57, 616A-ADX2K54.
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 tion. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
