Shure ADX5D=-A Axient 2-Channel Portable Wireless Receiver

Cut through the Noise with the Shure ADX5D=-A Axient 2-Channel Portable Wireless Receiver

You make your living on a sound stage, in a sports arena, or wherever "on location" takes you. You depend on your wireless system to handle each and every situation with ease. Compatible with all AD series and ADX series transmitters, the Axient Digital ADX5D dual-channel wireless receiver delivers superior RF performance, spectral efficiency, and transparent audio quality in a portable, slot-in design. Sound and performance that the touring industry has adopted as industry standard is now available to audio professionals in film and broadcast. Wireless pinnacle. Now portable.

• Dual-channel slot-in form wireless receiver
• Impeccable audio quality
• Wide tuning range up to 184 MHz (region dependent)
• High spectral efficiency due to advanced digital modulation scheme offers more wireless channels in available RF space
• High Density (HD) mode provides even higher spectral efficiency (application dependent)
• True digital diversity reception per channel for drop-out resistance and excellent range
• Networked control with Wireless Workbench® software and ShurePlus™ Channels app
• 5-segment Channel Quality meters display per-channel RF link quality
• ADX series receiver with ShowLink Direct Mode allows remote control of Axient Digital transmitters without the need of external equipment
• Third-party integration and control from select portable mixers and recorders for RF scan and deployment, audio gain adjustments, transmitter battery life monitoring, and more
• Party Dial feature enables users to quickly switch between RF channels from a pre-selected group of frequencies
• Optimized Menu Structure places the most commonly used features within a few clicks of each other
• Enhanced Shortcut Menu provides rapid access to only a few critical features and menus
• Aux 3.5mm audio output provide connection to headphones or to a balanced line-level input
• Accessory Mount with cold shoe adapter (sold separately)
• Removable antennas with standard SMA connectors
• High-resolution OLED display
• USB-C port for firmware upgrades
• Streamline user interface
• Low latency, down to 2 milliseconds

SPECIFICATIONS

UHF

• Working Range (line of sight)
• Standard Density Mode: 75 m (246 ft)
• High Density Mode: 40 m (131 ft)
• Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection, and interference
• RF Sensitivity: −90 dBm at 10-5 BER
• RF Tuning Step Size: 25 kHz, varies by region
• Image Rejection: greater than 70 dB, typical
• Spurious Rejection: greater than 80 dB, typical
• Connector Type: SMA (Shell=Ground, Center=Signal)
• Impedance: 50 Ω

ShowLink

• Frequency Range: 2.40 to 2.4835 GHz (16 Channels)
• Working Range: 30m (actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection, and interference)
• Connector Type: SMA (Shell=Ground, Center=Signal)
• Impedance: 50 Ω
• ShowLink® Antenna Power: 2.5 dBm EIRP
• Antenna Type: 1 Omni 2.4 GHz
• Network Type: IEEE 802.15.4

Audio Output

• Gain Adjustment Range: −18 to +42 dB, in 1 dB steps (plus Mute setting)
• Impedance: 66 Ω, Typical, TA3 Out
• Full Scale Output (200 KΩ load): +9 dBV
• Phantom Power Protection: Yes (3.5mm output does not have phantom power protection)
• Audio Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (Dependent on microphone type)
• Dynamic Range: 129 dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0006% at -6 dBFS, 1 kHz
• System Audio Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on audio+ with respect to audio-
• Analog Output Latency
• Standard Density Mode: 2.08 ms
• High Density Mode: 2.96 ms

USB Input (used for firmware updates)

• Connector Type: USB-C
• USB Protocol: USB 2.0
• USB Role: Peripheral (upstream-facing port)
• USB Power Delivery: None

Power

• DC Power Requirements: 6V DC to 18V DC
• Thermal Power Dissipation
• Maximum: 4.8 W (18 V in, full brightness, all audio full scale out, and RF channels active)
• Nominal: 4 W (12 V in, no outputs, no linked transmitters)
• Minimum: 2.3 W (6.5V in, both channels in standby)

Mechanical

• Operating Temperature Range: -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) - Battery characteristics may limit this range
• Storage Temperature Range: -29°C (-20°F) to 65°C (149°F)
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.14 x 3.46 x 4.25 inch / 29 x 88 x 108 mm (without backplate)
• Weight: 0.53 lb / 0.24 kg (without antennas or backplate)
• Housing: Machined aluminum

Manufacturer: Shure
Model: ADX5DUS=-A
SKU: I669867-N-0-WHXA
UPC: 042406696463

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