Product Description
Shure AD2/K8B Axient Digital Handheld Transmitter with KSM8B Mic Capsule - Black
The Shure AD2/KSM8B is a Shure AD2 wireless handheld transmitter with a KSM8 capsule. It's part of Shure's Axient Digital series.
Axient Digital employs the most innovative wireless audio technology in the world, and was engineered by Shure from the ground up for professional productions that require top-quality execution. Delivering an unprecedented level of signal stability and audio clarity plus flexible hardware options, advanced connectivity, and comprehensive control, it's a wireless system made to meet the challenges of today—and tomorrow.
AD series handheld and bodypack transmitters bring professional-quality wireless digital audio within reach, with breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz.
Shure's KSM8 mic capsule features a Dualdyne design that delivers the quality sound demanded by elite performers and venues. It has a patented cartridge design with 2 ultra-thin diaphragms and groundbreaking reverse airflow technology.
Features
- Works with Axient Digital Wireless Systems
- Features the KSM8 cartridge
- Offers more than 11 hours of continuous battery life with Shure lithium-ion rechargeable batteries or 8 hours with AA batteries at 10 mW
- Includes AD2/KSM8, microphone clip, zipper bag, 2 AA batteries, and user guide
- Two transmission modes: Standard for optimal coverage and new High Density for maximum system channel count and robust coverage
- Rugged metal construction in black or nickel finish
- Backlit LCD with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
- Low-profile, lockable power switch
- Encryption-enabled, secure transmission
- AA or SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable batteries for convenient power options
- External contacts for docked charging
Specs
System
| Wireless Transmission | Digital UHF |
| RF Frequency Band | 417 to 616 MHz |
| RF Bandwidth | 146 MHz |
| Frequency Step Size | 25 kHz |
| Max Operating Range | 328.1' / 100 m (Line of Sight) |
| Latency | 2 to 2.9 ms (Selectable) |
| Encryption | AES 256 |
| Modulation | Proprietary |
Transmitter
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| RF Output Power | 2 / 10 / 35 mW |
| Audio I/O | None |
| Muting | Mute Switch |
| Audio Input Level | 145 dB |
| Gain Range | -12 to +21 dB (3 dB Steps) |
| Sync Method | IR |
| Antenna | 1 x Internal Single-Band Helical (Handheld) |
| Power Requirements | Battery |
| Battery Type | 2 x AA (Included) |
| Approx. Battery Life | Med.: |
| Display & Indicators | 1 x LCD (Battery Status, Channel, Group, Signal Strength) |
| Housing | Aluminum |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 122°F / -17 to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 165°F / -28 to 73°C |
| Dimensions | 2 x 10.1" / 51 x 256 mm |
| Weight | 12 oz / 340 g (without Batteries) |
Microphone
| Form Factor | Handheld Capsule |
| Sound Field | Mono |
| Capsule | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Range | 40 Hz to 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | -51.5 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
