Description
AD3
Gather and report news. Capture audio for film and television. Secure all the comments from the interview. But do so with impeccable audio quality and RF performance while taking advantage of wide-tuning and encryption with an Axient Digital plug-on transmitter. Take any wired microphone and make it wireless for any number of reasons and purposes. Axient Digital AD3 plug-on wireless transmitter. Portable, professional quality.
The Axient Digital AD3 plug-on transmitter transforms any microphone into an advanced, portable Axient Digital AD Series wireless microphone, delivering impeccable audio quality and RF performance, wide-tuning, and encryption features. Compatible with Axient Digital AD4D and AD4Q receivers in Standard or High Density modes, AD3 features a custom, fast, and secure XLR connector design, support for both 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, moisture, and debris.
FEATURES
- Patent-pending locking XLR connector for secure, wobble-free connection
- OLED display with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
- Rugged metal construction that is resistant to dust and moisture
- Automatic input staging optimizes gain setting
- AES 256-bit encryption-enabled for secure transmission
- 300 feet (100 meter) line-of-sight operating range
- Selectable modulation modes optimize performance for spectral efficiency
- Standard – Optimal coverage, low latency
- High density – Dramatic increase in max system channel count
- Switchable power levels (2/10/35 mW, region dependent)
- AA battery (included) or Shure SB900B rechargeable battery (sold separately) options
- Optional Shure SB900B lithium-ion rechargeable battery option provides up to 8 hours of continuous use, precision metering, and zero memory effect
- External power and charging option over USB-C port
- Switchable phantom power (off, +12V, +48V)
- Included: 2 x AA alkaline batteries, USB-A to USB-C cable, belt clip/pouch, and zippered bag for storage
Specifications
RF
- RF Carrier Frequency Range 470–960 MHz
- Varies by Region.
- Working Range 100 m (330 ft)
- Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.
- RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz
- Varies by region.
- Image Rejection >70 dB typical
- RF Sensitivity −98 dBm at 10-5 BER
AUDIO
- Latency
- Standard mode: 2.0 ms
- High Density mode: 2.9 ms
- Audio Frequency Response
- AD1: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±1 dB)
- AD2: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±1 dB)
- ADX1: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±1 dB)
- ADX1M: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±1 dB)
- ADX2/ADX2FD: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±1 dB)
Note: dependent on microphone type
- Audio Dynamic Range
A-weighted, typical, System Gain @ +10 - XLR Analog Output: 120 dB (A-weighted); 117 dB (unweighted)
- Dante Digital Output: 130 dB (A-weighted); 126 dB (unweighted)
- Total Harmonic Distortion
–6 dBFS input, 1 kHz, System Gain @ +10 - <0.01%
- System Audio Polarity
- Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of XLR output and the tip of the 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) output.
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
- Operating Temperature Range 0 to 122 °F (−18 °C to 50 °C)
- Storage Temperature Range −20 to 149 °F (−29°C to 65°C)
