Shure QLXD2/SM58, QLXD4, QLXD24/B58, QLXD14/83, QLXD1 Specifications

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Wireless Systems

QLX-D

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ULX-D® UHF-R

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AXIENT

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QLX-D

Digital Wireless

QLX-D® Digital Wireless
delivers defined, streamlined
performance with transparent
24-bit digital audio. Combining
professional features with
simplified setup and operation,
QLX-D offers outstanding
wireless functionality for
demanding live sound events
and installations.

APPLICATIONS

Musicians

Presenters

Houses of Worship

Education

Hotels and Conference Centers

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

24-bit Digital Audio

100 meter (330 ft.) Range

Ethernet Networking

Rechargeable Power Options

*Microphone dependent
**Region dependent

Transparent 24-bit digital audio captures every performance detail

• Extended 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range* with flat response

• Over 120 dB of dynamic range eliminates transmitter gain adjustment

Incredibly Efficient Wireless

• Wide 64 MHz tuning bandwidth**

• Up to 17 compatible systems per 6 MHz TV channel

Powerful Networking Features

• Advanced frequency coordination with Wireless Workbench 6

• Remote control from an iOS device via ShurePlus™ Channels mobile app

Rugged, secure systems built to match demanding environments

• AES-256 encryption for secure wireless transmission

• Professional-grade all metal construction

System Specifications

RF Carrier Range 470–937.5MHz, varies by region (See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table)

Working Range 100 m (328 ft)

RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region

Image Rejection >70 dB, typical

RF Sensitivity −97 dBm at 10−5 BER

Latency <2.9 ms

Audio Frequency Response QLXD1: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)

Audio Dynamic Range

System Gain @ +10

Total Harmonic Distortion

−12 dBFS input, System Gain @ +10

System Audio Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) output.

Operating Temperature Range -18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F)

Storage Temperature Range -29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)

Frequency Range

Band Range (MHz) Transmitter Output (mW)

470 - 534 1 or 10

G51 470 - 534 1 or 10

G52 479 - 534 1 or 10

H50 534 - 598 1 or 10

H51 534 - 598 1 or 10

H52 534 - 565 1 or 10

H53 534 - 598 1 or 10

J50 572 - 636 1 or 10

J51 572 - 636 1 or 10

JB 806 - 810 1 or 10

K51 606 - 670 1 or 10

K52 606 - 670 1 or 10

L50 632 - 696 1 or 10

L51 632 - 696 1 or 10

L52 632 - 694 1 or 10

L53 632 - 714 1 or 10

P51 710 - 782 1 or 10

P52 710 - 782 1 or 10

Q51 794 - 806 1 or 10

S50 (823 - 832) (863 - 865) 1 or 10

X51 925 -937.5 1 or 10

X52 902-928 (All Americas except Brazil) 1 or 10

X53 902 – 907.500, 915-928 (Brazil) 1 or 10

X54 915 – 928 (Australia) 1 or 10

Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.

QLXD2: Note: Dependent on microphone type

>120 dB, A-weighted, typical

<0.1%

Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.

Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.

NOTE:
This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical professional entertainment and similar appli­cations. This Radio apparatus may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in
your region. Please contact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies
and RF power levels for wireless microphone products.

Rechargeable Power Management (sold separately)

SB900 Rechargeable Battery

QLX-D transmitters are compatible with the SB900 lithium-ion rechargeable

battery, which provides up to 10 hours of continuous use and precise tracking of

remaining life and charge cycle details.

SBC200 Dual Docking Recharging Station

This compact and portable unit charges batteries while in transmitters or out.

Up to 4 SBC200’s can be chained together to run off one power supply.

SBC800 Eight Battery Recharging Station

This compact and portable unit charges up to 8 SB900 batteries to full capacity

within 3 hours, with status LEDs to indicate power levels. SB900 batteries fit

securely in the charger for easy, efficient storage and transport.

Furnished Accessories

All Systems

PS23 Power supply

1/2 Wave Receiver Antenna (2)

2' BNC Cable (2)

BNC Bulkhead Adapter (2)

Rackmout Hardware kit

5' ethernet cable

2 × AA batteries (bodypack systems)

Handheld Systems

Microphone Clip (handheld systems)

Handheld Zipper Bag (bodypack systems)

Bodypack Systems

Bodypack Antenna

Bodypack Zipper Bag (bodypack systems)

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Battery Runtime (at 10 mW)

Battery Type Runtime

SB900 up to 9 hours

Alkaline up to 9 hours

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Component Specifications

QLXD4 Digital Wireless Receiver

Overview

Featuring transparent 24 bit digital audio quality and incredibly efficient RF spectrum usage, the QLXD4 is a half-rack digital wireless receiver for use with QLX-D® Digital Wireless
Systems. Ideal for presentation spaces, music venues, and houses of worship, the QLXD4 combines professional features with streamlined setup and operation. Automatic scanning
quickly finds open frequencies and one-touch sync quickly deploys them to transmitters. Ethernet networking enables networked channel scanning across multiple receivers and
Wireless Workbench software integration for remote control of receiver settings from a PC or Mac.

• 64 MHz tuning bandwidth (region dependent)

• More than 60 preset compatible channels per frequency band (region dependent)

• Up to 17 compatible systems per 6 MHz TV channel; 22 systems per 8 MHz channel

• Digital predictive switching diversity ensures solid RF connection

• Automatic channel scan quickly finds the cleanest frequency

• IR sync deploys selected frequency to transmitter

• Ethernet networking provides streamlined setup across multiple receivers

• Networked channel scan configures open frequencies for all connected receivers

• AES 256-bit encryption for secure wireless transmission

• Up to 60 dB of adjustable audio gain

• High-contrast LCD menu and controls with lockout feature

• Audio and RF LED meters with peak indicator

• Detachable ½ wave antennas

• Mic / line switchable XLR output

• ¼” instrument output

• Durable aluminum construction with brushed finish

• Professional-grade rack hardware included

• Compatible with Shure Wireless Workbench® 6 control software

• Remote monitoring and control from iOS devices via ShurePlus™ Channels app

Product Specifications

Dimensions 41 mm × 197 mm × 151 mm (1.63 in. × 7.75 in. × 5.94 in.), H × W × D

Weight 777 g (1.71 lbs), without antennas

Housing Steel

Power requirements 12 V DC @ 0.4 A, supplied by external power supply (tip positive)

RF Input

Spurious Rejection >80 dB, typical

Connector Type BNC

Impedance 50 Ω

Audio Output

Gain Adjustment Range -18 to +42 dB in 1 dB steps
Configuration 1/4" (6.35 mm): Impedance balanced (Tip=audio, Ring=no audio, Sleeve=ground)

Impedance 1/4" (6.35 mm): 100 Ω (50 Ω Unbalanced)

Full Scale Output 1/4" (6.35 mm): +12 dBV

Mic/Line Switch 30 dB pad

Phantom Power Protection 1/4" (6.35 mm): Yes

Networking

Network Interface Single Port Ethernet 10/100 Mbps

Network Addressing Capability DHCP or Manual IP address

Maximum Ethernet Cable Length 100 m (328 ft)

XLR: Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio +, 3=audio −)

XLR: 100 Ω

XLR: LINE setting= +18 dBV, MIC setting= −12 dBV

XLR: Yes

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QLXD4 Front Panel

QLXD4 Back Panel

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Component Specifications

QLXD2 Wireless Handheld Transmitter

Overview

Featuring transparent 24-bit digital audio quality and incredibly efficient RF spectrum usage, the QLXD2 handheld transmitter is ideal for wireless vocals
in presentation spaces, music venues, and houses of worship. Easy to use, the QLXD2 quickly syncs with a wireless receiver over IR at the push of a
button and maintains clear, uninterrupted signal over its entire 100 m (330 ft.) range. All metal construction ensures durability, and a wide selection of
compatible microphone choices offer legendary Shure sound signatures.

• 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range with flat response (actual response is microphone dependent)

• Interchangeable Shure microphone capsules, including the legendary SM58

• AES 256-bit encryption for secure transmission

• Over 120 dB of dynamic range – no transmitter gain adjustment needed

• 1, 10 mW selectable RF output power

• Up to 9 hours continuous use with 2 x AA alkaline batteries

• Optional Shure SB900 lithium ion rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous use
and reports remaining runtime in hours and minutes

• External charging contacts for docked charging

• Backlit LCD with easy to navigate menu and controls

• Selectable display mode showing group/channel, frequency, or battery runtime

• 100 meter (330 ft.) line-of-sight operating range

• Rugged metal construction

• Frequency and power lockout

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QLXD2

Product Specifications

Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps)

Battery Type Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li-Ion or AA batteries 1.5 V

Battery Runtime

@ 10 mW

Dimensions 256 mm × 51 mm (10.1 in. × 2.0 in.) L × Dia.

Weight 347 g (12.2 oz.), without batteries

Housing Machined aluminum

Audio Input

Configuration Unbalanced

Maximum Input Level

1 kHz at 1% THD

RF Output

Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical

Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz

X52, X53, X54 Occupied Bandwidth 600 kHz

Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital

Power 1 mW or 10 mW

Shure SB900: up to 10 hours
Alkaline: up to 9 hours

See Battery Runtime Chart

145 dB SPL (SM58), typical

Note: Dependent on microphone type

See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table, varies by region

Microphone Options

QLXD2/SM58

QLXD2/SM86 Handheld Transmitter with SM86 Cartridge

QLXD2/SM87A Handheld Transmitter with SM87A Cartridge

QLXD2/BETA® 58A Handheld Transmitter with Beta 58A Cartridge

QLXD2/BETA® 87A Handheld Transmitter with Beta 87A Cartridge

QLXD2/BETA® 87C Handheld Transmitter with Beta 87C Cartridge

QLXD2/KSM9 Handheld Transmitter with KSM9 Cartridge

QLXD2/KSM9HS Handheld Transmitter with KSM9HS Cartridge

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Handheld Transmitter with SM58 Cartridge

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QLXD2

Wireless Handheld Transmitter

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Component Specifications

QLXD1 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter

Overview

Featuring transparent 24 bit digital audio quality and incredibly efficient RF spectrum usage, the QLXD1 bodypack transmitter is ideal for wireless
vocals and instruments in presentation spaces, music venues, and houses of worship. Easy to use, the QLXD1 quickly syncs with a wireless receiver
over IR at the push of a button and maintains clear, uninterrupted signal over its entire 100 m (330 ft.) range. All metal construction ensures durability,
and a wide selection of compatible microphone choices offer legendary Shure sound signatures..

• 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range with flat response (actual response is microphone dependent)

• Over 120 dB of dynamic range - no transmitter gain adjustments needed

• AES 256-bit encryption for secure transmission

• Up to 9 hours continuous use with 2 x AA alkaline batteries

• Optional Shure SB900 lithium ion rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of
continuous use and reports remaining runtime in hours and minutes

• External charging contacts for docked charging

• Backlit LCD with easy to navigate menu and controls

• Selectable display mode showing group/channel, frequency, or battery runtime

• 100 meter (300 feet) line-of-sight operating range

• 4-Pin male mini connector (TA4M)

• Rugged metal construction

• Detachable ¼ wave antenna

• Frequency and power lockout

Product Specifications

Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps)
Battery Type Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li-Ion or AA batteries 1.5 V
Battery Runtime

@ 10 mW

Dimensions 86 mm × 65 mm × 23 mm (3.38 in. × 2.57in. × 0.92 in.) H × W × D
Weight 138 g (4.9 oz.), without batteries
Housing Cast aluminum

Shure SB900: up to 10 hours
Alkaline: up to 9 hours

QLXD1

Audio Input

Connector 4-pin male mini connector (TA4M)

Configuration Unbalanced

Impedance 1 MΩ

Maximum Input Level

1 kHz at 1% THD

Preamplifier Equivalent Input Noise (EIN)

System Gain Setting ≥ +20

RF Output

Connector SMA

Antenna Type 1/4 wave

Impedance 50 Ω

Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz

X52, X53, X54 Occupied Bandwidth 600 kHz

Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital

Power 1 mW or 10 mW

8.5 dBV (7.5 Vpp)

−120 dBV, A-weighted, typical

See Frequency Range and Ouput Power table, varies by region

Microphone Options (see catalog for more)

SM35 SM35 Performance Headset Condenser Microphone
MX150/O MX150 Subminiature Lavalier Microphone, Omnidirectional
MX150/C MX150 Subminiature Lavalier Microphone, Cardioid
WL183 WL183 Condenser Capsule Lavalier Microphone, Omnidirectional
WL184 WL184 Condenser Capsule Lavalier Microphone, Supercardioid
WL185 WL185 Condenser Capsule Lavalier Microphone, Cardioid
WL93 WL93 Condenser Capsule Lavalier Microphone, Omnidirectional
WB98H/C WB98H/C Condenser Capsule Instrument Clip Microphone, Cardioid
MX153B MX153 Omnidirectional Earset Headworn Microphone, Black

MX153T MX153 Omnidirectional Earset Headworn Microphone, Tan

Wireless Bodypack Transmitter

QLXD1

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