
ADVANCED
MDA500 QD SERIES
PREMIUM AUDIO
PROCESSORS
GREATER INSIGHTS WITH
PLANTRONICS MANAGER PRO*
• Track analytics and gain insights from
both desk phones and softphones with
Plantronics Manager Pro, software-asa-service sold separately
• Benefit from Plantronics software
technology that detects and reports on
call events, revealing insights to help
make operations run more efficiently
MDA500 QD smart audio processors seamlessly integrate mixed call environments and
make it easy for CSRs to provide a better customer experience. Independent volume and
mute controls allow for audio channel mixing to improve customer experience because
customers can hear and be heard clearly. Plantronics Manager Pro also lets IT easily
manage audio device deployment from the cloud and understand system performance
with multiple metrics. Refer to Plantronics Manager Pro supported devices for
full details.*
COMPATIBLE AND ADAPTABLE
• Allows customer service representatives to take calls on desk phones or softphones
• Supports Plantronics standard Quick Disconnect (QD) headsets, Plantronics digital
QD headsets and Y-training cables
• Two models available: MDA524 QD for Plantronics standard 4 pin QD headsets
and MDA526 QD for Plantronics digital 6 pin QD headsets
• Comprehensive desk phone compatibility with electronic hook switch (EHS)
integration (available separately)
• Superior noise and echo cancellation
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MDA500 QD SERIES
SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTS TO
• Traditional desk phones and PC softphones;
Plantronics Quick Disconnect (QD) headsets
(not included)
DESK PHONE COMPATIBILIT Y
• All major desk phones
SOFTPHONE COMPATIBILITY
• Built for UC applications and softphones
from Microsoft, Cisco, Avaya and others
HEADSET COMPATIBILITY
• MDA524 QD: EncorePro 500/ 700
4 pin/QD standard tops
• MDA526 QD: EncorePro 500/ 700 Series
6 pin/QD digital tops
AUDIO PERFORMANCE
• Advanced noise and echo cancellation
ensure a clear and natural sound
MODELS
• MDA524 QD
• MDA526 QD
MDA524 QD HARDWARE FEATURES
• Call answer/end, mute, volume +/-
• Advanced audio processing:
- Noise at Work and G616 support
- Anti-startle
- Automatic gain control
- Transmit noise suppression
• Asset tracking for MDA500 QD Series*
• Weight
- 0.31 lbs/140 g
MDA526 QD HARDWARE FEATURES
• Call answer/end, mute, volume +/-
• Advanced audio processing:
- Noise at Work and G616 support
- Anti-startle
- Automatic gain control
- Transmit noise suppression
• Hi-fi stereo support
• Asset tracking for MDA500 QD Series*
• Asset tracking for MDA500 QD Series
and headset*
• Weight
- 0.31 lbs/140 g
*Plantronics Manager Pro subscription required.
Refer to Plantronics Manager Pro supported
devices for full details. Plantronics.com/manager-
pro-devices.
LEARN MORE
For more information about MDA500 QD Series and Plantronics Manager Pro,
please visit plantronics.com
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