SHURE AD8C Digital PSM Wireless Dual Transmitter
Specifications
- Model: AD8C
- Manufacturer: Shure
- Online User Guide: https://shure.com/en-US/docs/guide/ADPSM
Product Information
The Shure AD8C is a high-quality audio device designed for professional use. It features advanced technology to deliver clear and crisp sound for various applications.
Product Usage Instructions
Important Note
The complete Regulatory Notices for this product are available online. For com-plete Regulatory Information for your product, please check the soft copy of the product user guide at https://www.shure.com/docs.
Safety Instructions
- READ these instructions.
- KEEP these instructions.
- HEED all warnings.
- FOLLOW all instructions.
- DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
- CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
- DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accor-dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
- DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
- REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
- The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
- The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
- Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.
- Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.
- Follow local regulations and consult qualified ppersonnelif if the product installation or relocation requires construction work. Choose mounting hardware and an installation location that can support the weight of the product. Avoid locations subject to constant vibration. Use the required tools to install the product properly. Inspect the product periodically.
WARNING:
- Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from the factory setting.
- If water or other foreign objects enter the inside of the device, fire or electric shock may result.
Important Safety Information
The following components are included with the combiner:
| Power cable VLOCK | 95N32543 |
| Power jumper cable VLOCK* | 95A34666 |
| Ethernet cable | 95A33402 |
| Ethernet jumper cable | 95B33402 |
| BNC cable 22″ (×8) | 95K2035 |
| Hardware kit | 90XN1371 |
AC module variant only
Products with AC Adapters
- Use only Shure AC adapter that is provided with your product.
- If this product is powered by an AC adapter other than the AC adapter that comes with your product, it could result in personal injury and/or product failure. This symbol represents protective earth or protective ground and should General Description.
Front Panels
- Display View and configure device settings.
- Function Button: Press to access editing and configuration options. The buttons are named F1, F2, F3, F4 (from top to bottom) and illuminate when editing options are available.
- ENTER Button: Press to save changes.
- EXIT Button: Press to cancel changes and return to main menus.
- Control Wheel :
- Push to enter a menu
- Push to select a menu item
- Turn to scroll through menu items or to edit a parameter value
- Power Switch Powers the unit on or off.
Rear Panels
- AC Power Input
IEC locking connector, 100 – 240 V AC. - AC Power Cascade
AC module version uses IEC extension cables to loop power through multiple devices. - DC Power Input
DC module version available to support redundant power supplies. - Ethernet Ports
Two RJ45 ports carry network control signals. Network Status LEDs:
Off: no network link
– On green: network link active
– Flashing green: network link active, rate corresponds to traffic volume Flashing amber: indicates the connection is 1 Gbps, rate corresponds to traffic volume - RF Inputs
Connect up to 8 transmitter outputs. - Antenna Outputs
Connect Shure passive antenna that matches the RF operating range of the transmitter. - Exhaust Air Vents
For system cooling.
Menus and Configuration
Combiner settings relate to RF combining and input port termination for specific channels. Device settings affect the overall performance of the combiner, and apply to all channels globally.
Navigation and Controls
Use the function buttons, control wheel, ENTER, and EXIT to navigate to menu choices and to set parameters.
- Function buttons
Press to access editing and configuration options. The buttons are named F1, F2, F3, F4 (from top to bottom) and illuminate when editing options are available. - Control wheel
- Push to enter a menu
- Push to select a menu item
- Turn to scroll through menu options or to edit a parameter
- ENTER Press to confirm or save changes.
- XI T :Press to cancel changes and return to main menu.
Specification
Frequency Range
| AD8C | 470 – 960 MHz |
| AD8CX | 960 – 1260 MHz |
AC Power Requirements
|
AC Input |
100 to 240 V AC, 50-60 Hz,
0.76 A max (5.76 A max outlet loaded) |
| DC Input* | 12-48 V DC, 4 A max |
| Output | 100-240 V AC, 5A max, 50/60 Hz UNSW |
AD8CDC only
RF Input
| Peak | 36 dBm (4W) |
| Average | 27 dBm (0.5W) |
RF Connector Type
| Input | BNC (×8) |
| Output | BNC (×3) |
RF Input/Output Configuration: Passive
RF Gain
| 4:1 | -8 dB (typical) |
| 8:1 | -12 dB (typical) |
- RF Port to Port Isolation 20 dB (25 dB typical)
- Fuse T5A
- Operating Temperature Range : -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F)
General Description
The Shure AD8C antenna combiner passively combines RF outputs from multiple wireless IEM transmitters.
Features
- Passive combiner, with selectable 1x (8:1) or 2x (4:1) modes
- Automatically compensates for combiner loss by increasing power from Shure ADTQ/ADTD transmitters
- C module version available for power redundancy
Chad Ayers
01 February 2024 Niles, Illinois Senior Director, Global Compliance
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device under Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference with radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the antenna of the radio/television receiver.
- Increase the separation between this equipment and the radio/television receiver.
- Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and the ra-dio/television receiver are on different power mains branch circuits.
- Consult a representative of Shure or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment. For information regarding responsible party and other matters relating to FCC compliance, please contact Shure Incorporated, 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, Illinois 60714-4608 U.S.A. shure.com/contact
Canada, ISED Notice
Notice: The Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Regulatory Information for Wireless Products
Industry Canada (IC) Notices
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Regulatory Information for Wireless Products Utilizing TV Frequency Bands
EU/UK Non-Harmonized Frequency Information
| Country Code Code de Pays Codice di paese Código de país Länder-Kürzel | Frequency Range Gamme de frequences Gamme di frequenza Gama de frequencias Frequenzbereich |
| A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST, F, GB,
GR, H, I, IS, L, LT, NL, P, PL, S, SK, SLO, DK, FIN, M, N, HR, E, IRL, LV, RO, TR |
xxx – xxx MHz* |
| UK | xxx – xxx MHz* |
| all other countries | * |
This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. See Licensing Information.
Canada Warning for Wireless
This device operates on a no-protection, no-interference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary Licensing of Licence-Exempt Low-Power Radio Apparatus in the TV Bands.
ACMA Notice
WARNING: This device operates under an ACMA class license and must comply with all conditions of that license including operating frequencies.
Environmental Regulatory Information
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive In the European Union and the United Kingdom, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling. Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals (REACH) Directive
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals) is the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) chemical substances regulatory framework. Information on substances of very high concern contained in Shure products in a concentration above 0.1% weight over weight (w/w) is available upon request.
Recycling Information
Please consider the environment, electric products and packaging are part of regional recycling schemes and do not belong to regular household waste.
FAQs
Q: Where can I find the complete regulatory information for the product?
The complete regulatory notices and information for the 1product are available online. Please visit the provided link in the user manual to access this information.
Q: Can I clean the AD8C with a wet cloth?
No, it is recommended to clean the device only with a dry cloth to prevent any damage due to moisture.
Documents / Resources
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SHURE AD8C Digital PSM Wireless Dual Transmitter [pdf] User Guide ADTD G57, ADTQ K54, ADTQ X55, ADTQ G57, ADTD K54, AD8C Digital PSM Wireless Dual Transmitter, AD8C, Digital PSM Wireless Dual Transmitter, PSM Wireless Dual Transmitter, Wireless Dual Transmitter, Dual Transmitter |
