I have had a 30 year history using Shure wireless. 18 of those years as MLB / NFL stadium house tech. The Axient AD system on a Dante network blew my mind. I was able to control transmitter gain from the channel strip on my Yamaha CL console. Antenna distro and fins up high gave me more than 180 degree line of sight coverage. Basically the entire stadium. Would love Dante and Shure in a bag.
It is absolutely pushing things forward. I love seeing more manufacturers embracing digital and remote control, and other integration. What a time to be alive!
Interesting! Althought, with the Raycom video, Lectro had a similair range, but both were blown away with Wisy. Would have been interesting to seen Wisy in the mix there. What is it exactly that you are limited in termsof remote connection with "only the reciever" and none of the add on rack mounted gadgets?
They are fun to watch, but there are some things to keep in mind with the Raycom Walk Tests... 1) They are using directional Shark-fin antennas mounted up high (2nd story) aiming straight down the route they're walking. My test here is on Whip antennas from a body-worn bag. 2) The Wisycom MCR54 had it's first drop-out at about 670ft according to google maps (this happens at 6:23 into their video (& 7:17 in the Wisy DME test video), near the blue fence at the public restrooms, yet they continue to walk another half mile with dropouts ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The test was OVER at ~670'. Especially if you're using MTP40 Transmitters that don't simultaneously record internally. I can't imagine a scenario where a Mixer hears a drop but tells the talent to keep walking 1500' more feet. 3) The Raycom location (Evesham, UK) is an RF dream come true. If you watch their episode "Shure Axient Digital w/Wireless Workbench" at 4:36 they show a Wideband scan taken there and it's wide open. With an ultra low noisefloor of -100db as far as the eye can see, Evesham is truly a best case scenario for wireless success. It's nothing like what folks in major cities especially NYC or LA are actually up against. 4) They wear the transmitters hanging outward on the side of their body. In my walk test, I purposely had the Beltpacks in the center of the subjects back. It would've been nice to see them do a sound-bag (on whips) test specifically for the Wisycom walk. And tested at the available max of 100mW. However, they did add the tandem whip/bag option to their later walk test with the newer Lectrosonics Digital DCR822 receiver. On whips: Lectro HDM @2mw has it's first hit at ~187'/2:52 and D2/DBSM @50mW takes it's first hit ~275'/3:04. That's in line with what I would expect based on my own tests with the other brands in this video. All 3 in my tests made it 400+ feet before any dropouts and I'd suspect all 3 would do at least 670' on Fins too.
The ADX5D is quite niche so Shure is only selling it through pro dealers (to better support the product). The ADX5D receiver retails for $2500 USD. The backplates are approx $150-200.
@@HubLocationSound why is it niche ? do you think the new lecrosonics dsr system is better than Shure axient adx5d for films and corporate video production ? who do you think is best around same price range when dealing with rf interference and other issues ?
I have had a 30 year history using Shure wireless. 18 of those years as MLB / NFL stadium house tech. The Axient AD system on a Dante network blew my mind. I was able to control transmitter gain from the channel strip on my Yamaha CL console. Antenna distro and fins up high gave me more than 180 degree line of sight coverage. Basically the entire stadium.
Would love Dante and Shure in a bag.
Great video! I love that they are getting more into our game. It will hopefully push the competition to up their game.
It is absolutely pushing things forward. I love seeing more manufacturers embracing digital and remote control, and other integration. What a time to be alive!
Great video Jim!
Thanks for this, Jim!
Great video Jim!!
Thanks, Nick!
Nice work Jim!
Thanks for this! Possible to compare the Shure micro transmitter with the A20-mini / A20-RX? Both look great and looking to upgrade in December.
I'd also be very interested in this shoot-out!
"Clip Never", cheeky.
Really nice video, thanks !
Great video thanks!
Interesting! Althought, with the Raycom video, Lectro had a similair range, but both were blown away with Wisy. Would have been interesting to seen Wisy in the mix there. What is it exactly that you are limited in termsof remote connection with "only the reciever" and none of the add on rack mounted gadgets?
No auto on the fly automatic frequency allocation.
They are fun to watch, but there are some things to keep in mind with the Raycom Walk Tests...
1) They are using directional Shark-fin antennas mounted up high (2nd story) aiming straight down the route they're walking. My test here is on Whip antennas from a body-worn bag.
2) The Wisycom MCR54 had it's first drop-out at about 670ft according to google maps (this happens at 6:23 into their video (& 7:17 in the Wisy DME test video), near the blue fence at the public restrooms, yet they continue to walk another half mile with dropouts ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The test was OVER at ~670'. Especially if you're using MTP40 Transmitters that don't simultaneously record internally. I can't imagine a scenario where a Mixer hears a drop but tells the talent to keep walking 1500' more feet.
3) The Raycom location (Evesham, UK) is an RF dream come true. If you watch their episode "Shure Axient Digital w/Wireless Workbench" at 4:36 they show a Wideband scan taken there and it's wide open. With an ultra low noisefloor of -100db as far as the eye can see, Evesham is truly a best case scenario for wireless success. It's nothing like what folks in major cities especially NYC or LA are actually up against.
4) They wear the transmitters hanging outward on the side of their body. In my walk test, I purposely had the Beltpacks in the center of the subjects back.
It would've been nice to see them do a sound-bag (on whips) test specifically for the Wisycom walk. And tested at the available max of 100mW. However, they did add the tandem whip/bag option to their later walk test with the newer Lectrosonics Digital DCR822 receiver. On whips: Lectro HDM @2mw has it's first hit at ~187'/2:52 and D2/DBSM @50mW takes it's first hit ~275'/3:04. That's in line with what I would expect based on my own tests with the other brands in this video. All 3 in my tests made it 400+ feet before any dropouts and I'd suspect all 3 would do at least 670' on Fins too.
@@AllenCavedo what is that?
Jim, how was the battery life?
Range shoot out shoot out… shoot out. Hahahahaha
Still saving up for that Delay plugin 😛
Any time I can't find the price tag for new gear on google I get nervous...
The ADX5D is quite niche so Shure is only selling it through pro dealers (to better support the product). The ADX5D receiver retails for $2500 USD. The backplates are approx $150-200.
@@HubLocationSound why is it niche ? do you think the new lecrosonics dsr system is better than Shure axient adx5d for films and corporate video production ? who do you think is best around same price range when dealing with rf interference and other issues ?
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Got it. So if I don’t wanna punch a hole through my monitor at the end of the edit, it’s NOT DONE YET. 😂