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The Shure AD600 Digital Spectrum Manager is a powerful tool for planning and managing frequency coordination. Use the guided coordination features to plan, scan, and deploy frequencies to your entire system. Additional tools are available to analyze the spectrum, capture data, and monitor audio from compatible devices on your network.
The AD600 is a single-tool solution to manage the RF spectrum:
This component is designed to fit into an audio rack.
Warning: To prevent injury this apparatus must be securely attached to the rack.
① Headphone volume knob
Controls headphone volume. Clip indicator warns of signal overload. Press knob to access Dante options and headphone settings.
② Monitor jack, headphone jack
¼” (6.35 mm) audio output jack.
③ Display
Color display to view and analyze RF spectrum.
④ Function buttons
Press to access editing and configuration options. The buttons are named F1, F2, F3, F4 (from top to bottom) and illuminate when options are available.
⑤ ENTER button
Press to save changes.
⑥ EXIT button
Press to cancel changes and return to previous menus.
⑦ Control wheel
⑧ Power switch
Powers the unit on or off.
⑨ AC power input
IEC locking connector, 100-240 V AC.
⑩ AC power cascade (locking)
Use IEC extension cables to cascade power through multiple devices.
⑪ Ethernet ports
Four Ethernet ports carry the following signals:
⑫ Network status LEDs
⑬ USB port
Transfer recorded scan data to and from external storage devices.
⑭ Antenna bias indicator LED (one per antenna)
⑮ Coaxial inputs for antennas A, B, C, D, E, F
RF connection for antennas A, B, C, D, E, F.
⑯ Cooling vents
Vents on the front and rear for cooling.
The home screen displays RF activity for each antenna. From this screen you can access the main menu and the scan tools. Use the control wheel to navigate to the menu choices or to turn the antenna plots on or off.
Note: These options are visual only and don't affect coordination or backup frequency monitoring.
| Icon | Description |
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USB: Appears when a storage drive is attached to the USB port. Select the icon to see more information and eject the USB drive. |
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Alarm: Appears when one or more hardware alarms are present. Select the icon to see any active alarms. |
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Power switch lock: Prevents accidental shutoff. When the power lock is activated and the power switch is toggled, the AD600 remains on. |
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Front panel lock: Prevents menu changes. When the control lock is activated, menu options can't be edited. |
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Access control: Appears if access control is enabled. |
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Network status indicator: Appears if the AD600 sees other devices on the network. |
Use the function buttons, control wheel, ENTER, and EXIT to navigate to menu choices and to set parameters.
① 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.
② Control wheel
③ ENTER
Press to confirm or save changes.
④ EXIT
Press to cancel changes and return to main menu.
In this example, all devices connected to the AD600 operate in the same frequency range:
Tip: Connect the receiver antenna cascade ports to the antenna inputs of the AD600.
In this example, the AD600 is supporting receivers operating in different frequency ranges.
Tip: Connect the receiver antenna cascade ports to the antenna inputs of the AD600.
The AD600 uses up to 6 antennas to support multiple frequency bands and provide greater coverage for complex systems.
The AD600 has 6 antenna ports on the rear panel. Each port can be configured to match the bandwidth of the connected antenna. Bias power can be turned on when using active antennas.
Once you have connected your antennas, you can set the antenna parameters. For example, if your gear operates in a range of 470-534 MHz, choose the appropriate antennas and set the range to 470-534 MHz.
Tip: Set the configuration mode to Paired to set parameters for a pair of antennas (AB/CD/EF).
Note: When using active antennas Total Current appears in the configuration window.
The following examples are common antenna configurations for the AD600.
Wideband coverage supports gear in different frequency bands. Antennas are configured to match the frequency range of each group of devices. In this example, there are 3 pairs of antennas placed to support devices operating in 3 different frequency ranges.
Large area coverage is used in venues such as convention spaces or sports arenas. Antennas are placed strategically to provide RF coverage for the space and minimize dead spots.
Linear coverage is used in areas such as long hallways, runways, or roads. Antennas are spaced to prevent gaps in coverage along the route.
The AD600 features a 4-port network interface. Dante technology provides an integrated solution to monitor digital audio. Dante uses standard IP over Ethernet and safely coexists on the same network as IT and control data. Selectable networking modes route port signals for flexible network setup.
The following signal types are supported on the network:
The AD600 offers guided setup to simplify networking of your gear.
Setup includes the following:
The networking mode determines the type of signals that are routed to the ports.
Switched Mode Port Signals
① Shure control and Dante primary
② Shure control and Dante primary
③ Shure control and Dante primary
④ Shure control and Dante primary
Split/Redundant Mode Port Signals
① Shure control
② Shure control
③ Dante primary
④ Dante secondary
An IP address must be assigned to each device in the network to ensure communication and control between components. Valid IP addresses can be assigned automatically using a DHCP server or manually from a list of valid IP addresses. If using Dante audio, a separate Dante IP address must also be assigned to each Dante device.
Automatic
Manual
Use the network browser tool to view Shure devices on the network. Access the tool from and use the control wheel to select a device.
Identify All
Flashes the front panel LED of all devices on the network to verify connectivity.
Refresh
Updates the device list.
FW Version
Displays the firmware versions of devices found on the network. Select Model to view the device model.
Tip: Press the control wheel to view the device IDs and IP addresses of these devices.
The AD600 offers guided frequency coordination to simplify the process of finding frequencies for your system.
Two options are available for setting up or modifying a coordination:
To begin a coordination, go to and choose to create a new coordination or modify an existing coordination.
Note: Regular coordination is appropriate in most situations. Use the advanced option or Wireless Workbench if you need to add virtual channels, manually set exclusions or thresholds, or otherwise customize your coordination.
Follow the prompts and choose Next to move through each step.
Step 1: Choose devices
Use the control wheel to select devices to include in your coordination.
Step 2: Scan
Select Start scan and monitor the display. Longer scans can provide more data for your coordination. Select Stop scan when the plot has stabilized.
Step 3: Calculate
The AD600 will automatically calculate a frequency coordination for your system. Select Deploy to assign the frequencies to your devices and complete the coordination.
Tip: Re-sync portables if necessary.
Use the advanced coordination option when the regular coordination doesn't meet your needs. In an advanced coordination, you manually set additional parameters such as exclusions, thresholds, user groups, and TV channels.
Tip: You can also use Wireless Workbench for an advanced coordination.
Go to and choose the advanced options to create or modify a coordination. Follow the prompts and choose Next to move through each step.
Step 1: Choose devices
Use the control wheel to select devices to include in your coordination. Add virtual channels if you need to coordinate frequencies for devices that are not on the network.
Step 2: Frequency requests
Select a compatibility level and the desired number of backup frequencies for each device.
Step 3: Exclusions
Select Settings to choose any of the following exclusions:
Select Start scan and monitor the display. Longer scans can provide more data for your coordination. Select Stop scan when the plot has stabilized.
Step 4: Advanced options
Select a user group: Choose regional user lists and groups.
Change the coordination order: Move devices to change priority.
Analyze frequency list: Select Analyze to check frequencies for compatibility in your RF environment. Select Lock compat. to lock all compatible frequencies.
Step 5: Calculate
Select Start to calculate frequencies for your system.
Step 6: Assign and deploy
Select Deploy to assign the frequencies to your devices and complete the coordination.
Tip: Re-sync portables if necessary.
The AD600 includes an array of tools to analyze the spectrum, capture data, and customize your display. Access the scan tools from the tab on the home screen.
Cursor
Cursor places a movable vertical line on the RF plot. Use the control wheel to position the cursor at any point in the plot. The frequency value and signal strength for the selected point are shown next to the cursor.
Zoom
Zoom magnifies the RF plot to allow for detailed analysis of a portion of the spectrum. Use Zoom to identify individual frequencies in crowded RF environments.
Range
Use the control wheel to define the plot limits for the display or select one of the following presets:
Capture
The AD600 can scan and store periods of RF activity to provide a record of activity in the RF spectrum. Scan files can be saved for later reference or loaded for advanced frequency coordination.
Open scan
Use the control wheel to load saved or captured scans from the internal drive or USB drive.
Live scan
Returns the display to show real-time scan activity if you are viewing a saved file.
Listen
Listen to RF activity in the spectrum using headphones. Use the control wheel to select an antenna and to define the signal type.
Save snapshot
Saves the scan data on the current display. Use the control wheel to save the file to a directory or drive.
Markers
Adds color-coded markers on the display to align with in-use frequencies (white), backup frequencies (green), and degraded backup frequencies (red). Use the control wheel to select the types of markers to display.
The listen feature allows you to monitor demodulated audio for compatible devices from the headphone jack.
The listen feature can monitor the following signal types:
From the scan tools menu or the frequency list, select Listen. Use the control wheel to select an antenna and to navigate to a point on the spectrum. The frequency number appears next to the cursor.
Use Dante browse to listen to the audio from the Dante-enabled devices on your network.
The Frequency list monitor displays devices on the network and the status of their assigned frequencies. Devices on the network appear in the frequency pool along with the status of the frequencies:
You can perform the following tasks from the Frequency list monitor:
You can save scan data or import scan files from the internal drive of the AD600 or from an external drive connected to the USB port.
Tip: To eject an external storage device, select the USB icon on the home screen and then press the control wheel.
The AD600 can scan and capture periods of RF activity to document the RF spectrum. Scan files can be saved for later reference or loaded as part of an advanced coordination.
Tip: Use the Save snapshot scan tool to quickly capture the display screen. Snapshots are helpful to capture momentary events or document a point in time.
The AD600 can load scan files and snapshots from its internal drive or to an external drive connected to the USB port.
Tip: Press the control wheel to access scan tools and choose Live scan to return to live scanning or choose Open scan to load another file.
The AD600 has an internal clock that adds time stamps to scan files, snapshots, and event log entries.
Use the control locks to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to controls and settings. The front panel and power switch can be independently locked or unlocked.
The AD600 includes a headphone jack for monitoring audio signals.
Press the headphone knob or navigate from the main menu:
Brightness and sleep time are adjustable.
The following display options are available:
Note: Sleep will only activate from the home screen.
Tip: View the internal temperature on the screen.
Use only one DHCP server per network.
All devices must share the same subnet mask.
All devices must have the same level of firmware revision installed.
Look for the network icons on the display of each device:
Use the Find All utility () to view devices on the network:
To solve network issues related to Wireless Workbench, see the Networking section of the Wireless Workbench help system.
The event log records the actions of the Spectrum Manager and the devices it manages. Each event contains an ID, timestamp, category, and description to help with troubleshooting. The log stores up to 9999 events. The most recent events appear at the top of the log. When the storage limit is reached, the oldest events are overwritten.
Use the control wheel to scroll through events. Use the function keys to export the log or to clear the log.
Note: Log entries are not affected by power cycles.
Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are developed to incorporate additional features and enhancements. You can install firmware using Shure Update Utility.
Download Shure Update Utility at shure.com.
To restore all parameters to factory settings:
Access control
Allows for the assignment of PINs, which protect against unauthorized access to networked components from a computer running Wireless Workbench or other Shure control software.
Backup frequency
A frequency that is compatible with the RF environment and isn't assigned to a device. A backup frequency can be deployed in the event of interference. Frequency statuses:
Compatible frequency
A frequency that does not conflict with other frequencies being used in your environment.
Compatibility level
Adjusting the compatibility level allows you to dictate the spacing between synthesized frequencies and other frequencies, including intermodulation products. Sometimes called compatibility settings or compatibility profiles. There are 3 compatibility levels:
Equipment profile
A group of coordination settings that apply to all devices of a certain make and model. Equipment profiles can be edited in Wireless Workbench. Sometimes called a device profile.
Exclusions
As part of frequency coordination, you can define single frequencies and ranges to avoid in the frequency calculation. These are called exclusions.
Frequency list
A list of available primary and backup frequencies calculated in Wireless Workbench or a Spectrum Manager. Sometimes called a compatible frequency list, or CFL.
Frequency pool
The frequency list is organized into pools, which are groups of frequencies that are compatible with certain devices. Frequencies in a pool share a common device series (ULX-D, QLX-D, etc.), band, and sometimes RF profile, inclusion group, or zone. Because of these commonalities, the frequency server can deploy any frequency from a device’s pool to that device.
Frequency server
AD600 and AXT600 act as frequency servers to deploy compatible frequencies to devices and respond to device requests for new frequencies (for example, in the event of interference).
Intermodulation products
Small RF spikes that are a by-product of modulation and can potentially cause interference. Also called intermods, these are extra frequencies that take up space in your spectrum.
Managed device
A managed device is a device served by the Spectrum Manager. Monitor the device list in the Wireless Workbench properties panel to make sure your RF channels are operating on planned frequencies.
Monitoring threshold
The level at which a frequency is considered degraded (not suitable for use). Frequencies above this level are marked as degraded.
Re-calculate
Runs the calculation again to find different frequencies for your devices.
Re-deploy
Delivers coordination changes to your hardware.
RF zones
A tool that helps you maximize the number of available frequencies when you’re coordinating RF across multiple areas in a large venue. They are commonly used in sports arenas, campuses, and corporate environments.
RF zones rely on distance between devices to allow for frequency reuse. For example, if you have systems in 2 buildings in separate parts of a campus, you can reuse frequencies as long as there is enough distance between them. Each building would be its own zone in a coordination.
AD600 is set up to manage a single zone. To coordinate multiple zones, use in conjunction with Wireless Workbench.
RSSI
Received signal strength indicator, or how much RF energy is present at a given frequency.
Scan peak threshold
The frequency at which the calculation will assume an active transmitter is present. RF signals that surpass the scan peak threshold are classified as Generic – IMD source (spacing parameters: 800 kHz channel-to-channel and 400 kHz 2T30).
Shure control
Software from Shure that allows for control of devices, such as Wireless Workbench.
User groups
Predefined sets of frequencies designed to control where wireless systems can operate within a region or country.
Virtual channel
Virtual channels are created to represent offline devices that you plan to add to your network or non-networkable (and third-party) equipment that will never come online. A virtual channel acts as a placeholder during a coordination so that the offline device will have a frequency included for it in a coordination. Sometimes called virtual devices.
174 - 2000 MHz
25 kHz / 200kHz
Resolution Bandwidth
| 25 KHz | -109 dBm, typical |
| 200 KHz | -100 dBm, typical |
> 90 dB
< -100 dBm, typical
43.2 x 482.6 x 285.7 mm (1.7 x 19.0 x 11.25 inches), H x W x D
3.7 kg (8.15 lbs)
Steel
110 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
1.2 A
-18°C - 50°C (0°F - 122°F)
-29°C - 74°C (-20°F - 165°F)
BNC
50 Ω
+10 dBm
12 - 13.5 V DC
150 mA maximum per antenna, 450 mA maximum per device
20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 3 dB
¼" / 6.3 mm connector, unbalanced stereo
63 Ω
350 mW
Tip: Audio + , Left: | , Ring: Audio + , Right: | , Sleeve: Ground
Quad Port Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps
Redundant Dante support
PoE supported on the control ports
DHCP or Manual IP address
10.9 - 16V
5.5 A
Reverse Polarity, Over Voltage
4-pin XLR (male)
The shell of the DC inlet XLR connector is connected to Chassis Ground.
| 6 feet or less | 18 AWG (1 mm2) |
| 7 to 15 feet | 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) |
| 16 to 25 feet | 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) |
Important: Total cable length should not exceed 25 feet.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception.
Notice: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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