The first wieless microphone system that can detect interference and avoid automatically.
At the 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim/USA, Shure introduces its Axient wireless management network which can automatically change frequencies, undetected by the user, to avoid interference. Axient defines a new standard for control and confidence in applications with zero tolerance for failure.
“Uncertainty and volatility in the RF spectrum are the new reality for professional wireless users.” said Sandy LaMantia, President and CEO of Shure Incorporated. “They face increasing pressure to deliver interference-free performance in the most critical live broadcast, theater, music and corporate events, even though conditions are more unpredictable than ever before. Axient was designed from the outset to withstand interference from the analog and digital sources that exist today and will exist in the future.”
The Axient wireless management network includes several innovative features providing flawless RF performance, stellar audio quality, and unparalleled user control:
The Axient Spectrum Manager constantly scans the RF environment and performs frequency compatibility calculations to assign clear frequencies to each wireless transmitter. It permanently monitors, ranks and deploys backup frequencies. If the Interference Detection & Avoidance feature detects RF interference it moves to a clear and compatible frequency and deploys it to the transmitter in milliseconds via ShowLink remote control. Frequency Diversity goes even further. It transmits full-bandwidth audio on two separate frequencies to ensure uninterrupted audio for mission-critical channels. The new software interface Shure Wireless Workbench 6 offers sweeping functionality that optimizes the power of Axient enabling users to monitor and control the entire network. Furthermore touring-grade Axient rechargeable batteries and chargers deliver real-time intelligence about power levels and charge history for all power platform devices.
“The Spectrum Manager functions as an air traffic controller for the system.” said Erik Vaveris, Category Director for Wireless Products at Shure. “When the receiver’s Interference Detection & Avoidance feature senses interferences, the Spectrum Manager assigns a new frequency that it knows is clean. The frequency is deployed to the transmitter by the ShowLink wireless access point, and the transmitter and receiver execute a synchronized frequency change in a matter of milliseconds, making it virtually undetectable. And with Frequency Diversity enabled, there is no audible trace whatsoever.”
The Shure Axient wireless management network will become available in Europe in the second half of 2011.
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