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Axient® Digital
Wireless Microphone System
SKU: Axient Digital
RF Protection
With outstanding signal quality in even the most complex, congested environments, Axient Digital ensures maximum stability, range, and clarity for uncompromising audio—anywhere, every time.
- Next Generation Digital Radio + Channel Quality Metering. A high-performance modulation scheme uses patent-pending technology to provide maximum signal stability. The five-segment Channel Quality meter allows for real-time analysis of RF signal-to-noise, enabling operating range assessments and visibility into potential interference.
- True Digital Diversity. Mounting a better defense against multipath, fading events, and other RF anomalies, Axient Digital combines two discrete RF signals per receiver channel using a quality-based maximal-ratio-combining algorithm.
- Quadversity™. By assigning four antenna inputs to a single channel via patented technology, Quadversity™ can provide extended coverage and the option for separate zones, plus added resistance against multipath interference and RF noise.
- Wide Tuning Receivers and Transmitters. An expansive tuning bandwidth of up to 184 MHz across all receivers and transmitters supplies broad strategic spectrum coverage while simplifying inventories for both sellers and operators.
- Spectral Efficiency. A robust High Density transmission mode increases system channel count dramatically, with up to 47 active channels per 6 MHz TV band (63 channels / 8 MHz)—all while maintaining exceptional audio quality.
- Operating Range. Selectable transmission modes and power levels enable optimum range and audio quality, with analog-type resilience, artifact-free muting, and fast signal recovery at end of range.
- Frequency Diversity. Signal quality is maximized by transmitting two identical signals on independent frequencies. If the active signal degrades, the other takes over automatically. With the ADX2FD handheld transmitter, Axient Digital uses a patented technique to monitor and combine the transmissions for a flawless audio signal.
- Interference Detection & Avoidance. With real-time monitoring via the AXT600 Spectrum Manager, sound engineers can neutralize RF interference by manually switching the signal to a clear backup frequency or by programming the system to do it automatically.
AUDIO QUALITY
Axient Digital defies limitations for both RF and audio quality. With industry-leading low latency, transparent frequency response, and wide dynamic range, Axient Digital lets nothing get in the way of true, pure sound. No matter the setting, you’ll experience dependable Shure audio quality.
- Ultra-low Latency. Impressive 2 milliseconds from microphone transducer to analog output guarantees seamless, cohesive sound. (Latency is transmission mode dependent. High Density mode latency is 2.9 ms.)
- Transparent Sound. A flat frequency response over a wide range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz provides accurate audio reproduction.
- Encryption. An Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encrypted signal ensures that every transmission is secure and unbreachable.
- Dynamic Range. Wide dynamic range of >120 dB yields impressive signal-to-noise performance and accurate transient response.
- Digital Outputs. Dante™ and AES67 digital audio transmits via a configurable four-port switch for combined control / audio or separate streams with redundancy. AES3 output provides an additional option for pristine digital audio.
COMMAND & CONTROL
ShowLink® remote control, Wireless Workbench® software, the ShurePlus™ Channels iOS app, and networked battery monitoring provide unmatched control and insight for seamless performance.
- Wireless Workbench & ShurePlus Channels App. Wireless Workbench offers total control, with an enhanced interface, access to advanced RF spectrum and Timeline plotting, frequency coordination, and live performance monitoring. Control and monitor capabilities also can be extended to a mobile device with the ShurePlus Channels iOS app.
- ShowLink Remote Control. ADX transmitters with ShowLink give engineers comprehensive real-time remote control of all transmitter parameters using a robust 2.4 GHz diversity wireless connection, allowing settings to be changed right from the control booth.
- Dante™ Cue & Dante™ Browse. Dante Cue enables monitoring of every Axient Digital channel on the network through a single headphone output, with the push of a single button. Plus, Dante Browse offers high-fidelity monitoring of any Dante-enabled device on the network.
- Networked Charging. Smart, high-performance batteries and chargers provide detailed visibility and remote monitoring of critical parameters such as remaining runtime in hours and minutes and charging status.
U.S. Patent Nos. 9667216, 9667285. Additional patents pending.
Axient Digital Wireless Systems feature a shared receiver platform compatible with both AD series and ADX series transmitters. These scalable wireless systems provide incomparable sound for a wide range of applications and settings and include a groundbreaking micro-bodypack (ADX1M).
Shure Product Benefits
Complex setups, high channel counts, and constrained spectrum are everyday hurdles for today’s major events and tours. To make sure we could meet the most demanding wireless needs, Axient Digital was developed with input from top audio professionals. Every feature has been stress-tested. Every detail fine-tuned. Designed to maximize stability, quality, control, and scalability, Axient Digital is engineered for the moments that command the highest degree of attention.
- Channel quality metering
- AD and ADX cross-compatibility
- AES-256 encryption
- Dante/AES67 + AES3 digital outputs
- Dante Browse and Dante Cue monitoring
Safeguard your signal
No matter how tough the spectrum environment, Axient Digital is tougher. Next gen digital radio with encryption. True digital diversity. Quadversity and High Density modes. There’s always a way to see through the noise.
True sound
Transparent audio comes through—artifacts and color don’t. With impressively low latency, flat frequency response, and multiple digital audio output options, sound fills every corner of the space—clean and clear.
Streamlined management
Because efficiency is the bedrock of reliability, Axient Digital gives you more command & control. From wide tuning receivers and transmitters, to Wireless Workbench® and ShowLink® control, to networked charging and more, it improves every part of your workflow.
Made for the main stage
Axient Digital has been the wireless solution for some of the biggest spotlights. Major award shows. Halftime performances. Music festivals. Broadcast and Broadway. It’s the system audio professionals count on when sound is critical.

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