Shure

Axient AD2

Name: Axient AD2
Brand: Shure

Wireless handheld transmitter

A handheld digital transmitter with an interchangeable capsule and an encrypted link. Used for hosts, panellists and audience questions, where the microphone has to travel around a room rather than stay on a stand.

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What It Is

256 mm long and 51 mm across, so it sits comfortably in one hand. Up to eleven hours from a rechargeable pack, and the capsule is chosen for the voice and the stage rather than fixed.

What It Does

Transmitter typeHandheld for Axient Digital wireless receivers
Occupied bandwidth<200 kHz
Published rechargeable runtimeUp to 11 hours at 10 mW with SB900C
Wireless encryptionEncryption-enabled transmission

Best For

Emcee and awards presentation
Audience question and answer
Product launch interview
Live vocal performance
Backup presenter microphone

Specifications

Frequency response / pickup pattern: Determined by installed microphone cartridge
Modes / channel spacing: 350 kHz Standard; 125 kHz High Density
Mic offset range: −12 to +21 dB in 1 dB steps
Audio input configuration: Unbalanced
Maximum acoustic input reference: 145 dB SPL with SM58, typical
Battery types: Shure SB900C rechargeable lithium-ion or two LR6 AA cells

Audio
Mic offset range	−12 to +21 dB in 1 dB steps
Audio input configuration	Unbalanced
Maximum acoustic input reference	145 dB SPL with SM58, typical
Frequency response / pickup pattern	Determined by installed microphone cartridgeNo capsule response assigned without its model
Environment
Operating temperature	−18 to +50 °CBattery characteristics may limit range
Storage temperature	−29 to +74 °CBattery characteristics may limit range
Interface
Display	Backlit LCD
Switch protection	Low-profile lockable power switch
Physical
Dimensions L × diameter	256 × 51 mmManual reference dimensions; confirm assembled capsule configuration
Weight	340 g without batteryManual reference figure; assembled capsule configuration affects comparison
Housing	Cast aluminium
Power
Battery types	Shure SB900C rechargeable lithium-ion or two LR6 AA cells
Published rechargeable runtime	Up to 11 hours at 10 mW with SB900CManual specification; actual conditions and battery health matter
Published alkaline runtime	Up to 8 hours at 10 mW
Docking charging	External charging contactsRequires a compatible charger and rechargeable battery
RF
Antenna	Integrated single-band helical
Occupied bandwidth	<200 kHz
Modulation	Shure Axient Digital proprietary
Modes / channel spacing	350 kHz Standard; 125 kHz High DensityRegion-dependent
Output settings	2 / 10 / 35 mWBand/region-dependent; some variants have lower maxima
Example band ranges	G56: 470–636 MHz; K55: 606–694 MHzExamples only; stocked RF suffix unknown
Security
Wireless encryption	Encryption-enabled transmission
System
Transmitter type	Handheld for Axient Digital wireless receivers