System information

RF Linearity and Selectivity

Ultra-linear transmitter RF design and custom-made receiver filtering combine to deliver superior RF performance. The

Axient transmitters are designed with highly-linearized, custom RF power amplifiers to enable the industry’s first frequency

diversity transmitter that can deliver an interference-free show while minimizing the loss of valuable spectrum caused by

typical intermodulation distortion (IMD).

Axient receivers are designed with custom, matched IF filters at both IF frequencies, that are only as wide as the

transmitter signal, and no wider. State-of-the-art semiconductor technology is the foundation of the amplifiers in the

receiver which has an unprecedented compression point and signal handling capability. This receiver design delivers

microphone channel spacing down to 250 kHz to maximize the number of microphones on the air while rejecting strong

adjacent TV stations, unwanted interference, and other wireless signals at high antenna power levels.

Power Management

Power management provides a comprehensive suite of smart, high performance batteries and chargers, with detailed

visibility of critical battery parameters.

• View remaining battery life accurate to within 15 minutes on transmitters, receivers and Wireless Workbench

• Monitor percentage of capacity and time to full charge, visible on the Rack Mount Charging Station and WWB6

• Track battery health using charging cycle count and percentage of original capacity

Axient batteries seamlessly and securely lock into the transmitter body. Advanced battery chemistry provides up to 9

hours of run-time with zero-memory effect. Batteries charge to 50% capacity in one hour and to full capacity in three

hours.

Charging options start with the Rack Mount Charging Station, which offers touring-ready battery storage and charging

solutions with comprehensive status display. Configurable for up to 8 bodypack or handheld batteries, it provides easy

metering of all battery status parameters on the front panel display, and is fully networkable for monitoring of all charging

status parameters via WWB6. Portable chargers are a compact alternative that allow for convenient charging anytime,

anywhere.

Wireless Workbench

Shure Wireless Workbench 6 (WWB6) is the most comprehensive wireless system control available. It provides a

rich interface to manage every facet of a performance over the network, from pre-show planning to live performance

monitoring.

Before the show, Wireless Workbench 6 utilizes saved scan files to provide detail about the RF environment and also

includes a database of TV channels based on location to help with the planning process. When connected to the Axient

Spectrum Manager, Wireless Workbench performs live RF scans and analysis, with detailed graphic overlays and device

markers on a high-resolution frequency plot.

Comprehensive frequency coordination uses the scan data, TV channel database, and advanced compatibility algorithms

to create and assign a list of clean, viable frequencies for any number of channels in a system, plus backup frequency

management.

During the show, Wireless Workbench 6 enables live remote adjustments to networked hardware for instant changes to

frequency, gain, RF output power, and more. Customize controls in a familiar channel strip interface to show audio and

RF meters, battery life, and volume control for each channel of a wireless system. User alerts provide quick response

options through the software to solve interference issues when detected, or for battery life and RF signal strength

conditions.

Part 1: Introduction