Shure AD2/K8-N Digital Handheld Transmitter with KSM8 Mic Capsule, Nickel

Shure's Axient® Digital Wireless Systems are engineered to deliver on powerful possibilities. The AD2 is one of the AD Series of Transmitters that bring professional-quality wireless digital audio within reach, with breakthrough RF performance and wide tuning up to 184 MHz. The AD series of transmitters provide compatibility with a shared Axient Digital receiver platform.

The RF landscape is ever-changing—jammed with TV transmissions, mobile devices, and other wireless equipment, as well as becoming more congested and unpredictable every day. Incorporating the most innovative wireless audio technology in the world, Shure's Axient Digital was engineered from the ground up for professional productions that require flawless execution for a wide range of applications and settings.

The Shure KSM8 features a Dualdyne™ design delivering 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.

Includes

• AD2 Handheld Wireless Transmitter
• KSM8 Dualdyne™ Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Capsule
• Microphone clip
• Zipper bag
• (2) AA batteries

Features

• Works with Axient® Digital Wireless Systems
• Features the KSM8 Dualdyne™ Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Capsule with Brushed Nickel finish
• Offers more than 11 hours of continuous battery life with Shure lithium-ion rechargeable batteries or 8 hours with AA batteries at 10 mW
• Two transmission modes:
  • Standard for optimal coverage
  • High Density for maximum system channel count and robust coverage
• Rugged metal construction in nickel finish
• Backlit LCD with easy-to-navigate menu and controls
• Low-profile, lockable power switch
• Encryption-enabled, secure transmission
• External contacts for docked charging

Specifications

• Mic Offset Range: –12 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps)
• Battery Type / Runtime:
  • Shure SB900A Rechargeable Li-Ion / >11 hours @ 10 mW
  • LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V / 8 hours
• Dimensions (L × D): 256 × 51 mm (10.1 × 2.0 in.)
• Weight: 340 g (12.0 oz.), without batteries
• Housing: Cast aluminum
• Audio Input
  • Configuration: Unbalanced
  • Maximum Input Level, 1 kHz at 1% THD: 145 dB SPL, typical (dependent on microphone type)
• RF Output
  • Antenna Type: Integrated Single-Band Helical
  • Occupied Bandwidth:
  • Modulation Type: Shure Axient Digital Proprietary
• Power: 2 mW, 10 mW, 35 mW