Product Overview
The Shure AXT600 Axient Spectrum Manager delivers wide-band UHF spectrum scanning, spectrum analysis and compatible frequency coordination — all in a single rack unit. By scanning and displaying the RF environment, calculating compatible frequencies and deploying them to Axient receivers easily and efficiently, the Axient Spectrum Manager offers a sophisticated interface and precise information for allocating the best available frequencies to any number of wireless channels. For added flexibility in complex RF environments, the AXT600 also monitors and ranks a live list of backup frequencies — and can deploy them instantly and automatically when an Axient Receiver detects interference. Together with Shure Wireless Workbench 6 software, Axient Spectrum Management tools offer a rich graphical interface for viewing the RF world and choosing the optimal frequencies for all of an event’s wireless channels.
Shure AXT600 Features:
- Coordination:
- Wideband Scanning:
- Scans the global UHF spectrum (470-952) MHz in less than 1 minute
- Scan data is directly matched to Axient receiver parameters and performance; the scan results are stored for later analysis
- On board frequency calculator generates compatible frequencies for all networked Shure wireless devices
- Frequency lists can be exported to the Spectrum Manager from Wireless Workbench 6
- Networked hardware programming simplifies and streamlines setup of multi-channel Axient and UHF-R systems
- Advanced User Controls:
- Adjustable threshold excludes frequencies above a selected noise level
- Known TV channels or frequency ranges to avoid can be input quickly and easily
- Viewable and editable frequency list
- Analysis of a modified frequency list to verify compatibility
- Analysis:
- Backup frequency monitoring continuously evaluates backup frequencies in real time
- Backup frequency ranking evaluates the quality of backup frequencies and determines which are most viable for use
- Frequency list management maintains knowledge of all devices on the network
- On-demand frequency server delivers a clean, compatible frequency when a change is required
- Visibility:
- Spectrum display provides a front-panel spectrum plot with Cursor, Zoom and Peak Find
- Backup frequency display quantifies backup frequencies ready for use by Axient channels
- “Listen” feature demodulates FM signals for headphone monitoring and displays real-time signal strength
- Connectivity:
- RF signal cascade connects up to 5 receivers using 1 RF signal source
- 2 Ethernet ports allow convenient computer and ShowLink® Access Point connection
- IEC in/out power ports enable daisy-chaining of AC power
Shure AXT600 Specifications:
- RF Tuning Frequency Range: 470 - 865, 925 - 952 MHz
- RF Tuning Step Size: 25, 200, 1000 kHz
- Scan Time: The spectrum manager scans the entire RF tuning frequency range in 64 seconds using 8 scanning modules in parallel. Scan time per 60 MHz may be less for specified ranges that allow scanning modules to work in parallel.
- Step Sizes/Scan Times:
- 25 kHz, 48 seconds maximum scan time per 60 MHz
- 200 kHz*, 7 seconds maximum scan time per 60 MHz
- 1000 kHz*, 1 second maximum scan time per 60 MHz
- *NOTE: Available only with WWB6 control
- Noise Floor:
- 25 kHz: -110 dBm
- 200 kHz: -100 dBm
- 1000 kHz: -90 dBm
- Image Rejection: > 110 dB, typical
- Spurious Response: < -100 dBm, typical
- Ultimate Quieting: > 90 dB, A-weighted
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.7" x 19.0" x 14.4" (44mm x 483mm x 366mm)
- Weight: 12.0 lbs (5.5 kg)
- Housing: Steel; Extruded aluminum
- Power Requirements: 100 to 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
- Current Drain: 0.8 A RMS (reference at 120 V AC)
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°F to 145°F (-18°C to 63°C)
- RF Input:
- Connector Type: BNC
- Configuration: Unbalanced, active
- Maximum Input Level: -20 dBm
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Bias Voltage: 12 V DC, 150 mA (300 mA maximum)
- Cascade Output:
- Connector Type: BNC
- Configuration: Unbalanced, active
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Insertion Loss: < 5 dB
- Monitor Audio Output:
- Audio Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 18 kHz, +/- 3 dB
- Configuration: Unbalanced mono, 1/4" (will drive stereo phones)
- Impedance: 50 Ohms
- Maximum Signal Level (45 kHz max. deviation): 1 W @ 63 Ohms
- Pin Assignments:
- Tip: Audio +
- Ring: Audio -
- Sleeve: Ground
- Networking:
- Power Over Ethernet (PoE): 50 V DC, Class 1
- Network Interface: Dual Port Ethernet 10/100
- Network Addressing Capability: DHCP or Manual IP Address
