Product Details

Features
The QLXD2/SM87A Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter works with QLX-D Digital Wireless Systems.
 
Note: When purchasing separate wireless components, please match their frequency bands to ensure proper system operation.

Features

  • 24-Bit digital audio quality
  • Incredibly efficient RF spectrum usage
  • Quick syncing with a wireless receiver over IR at the push of a button
  • Clear, uninterrupted signal over the entire operating range 
  • 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
  • Optional Shure SB900A lithium ion rechargeable battery 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
  • Rugged metal construction
  • Frequency and power lockout
 
Applications
Specifications
Radio Frequency Range 20 Hz–20 kHz
Rechargeable components? Yes
Battery Requirements 2 AA alkaline batteries or SB900A Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Battery
Battery Life Shure SB900A: Up to 10 hours, Alkaline: Up to 9 hours
Typical Operating Distance 100 m (330 ft) line of sight

Additional specifications are available in the user guide.

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    Software & Downloads

    Brochures

    File Language Type File Size
    QLX-D Digital Wireless Brochure English PDF 578 kb

    CAD Drawings

    File Language Type File Size
    QLXD2 HH CAD English ZIP 211 kb

    Specification Sheets

    File Language Type File Size
    QLX-D Specification Sheet English PDF 510 kb

    User Guides

    File Language Type File Size
    QLX-D Wireless Quick Start User Guide
    QLX-D Wireless User Guide

    Firmware

    To install firmware for this product, Shure Update Utility is required. For more information, reference the Quick Start Guide for Shure Update Utility.

    Version

    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted May 19, 2017 Download PACK (262 kb)

    IMPORTANT

    QLX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Support for new frequency bands:
      • Europe: Z17: 1492 – 1525 MHz
      • Europe: Z18: 1785 – 1805 MHz
      • Australia: Z19: 1785 – 1800 MHz
      • Taiwan
        • Z20: 1790 – 1805 MHz
        • G62: 510 – 530 MHz
    • Compatibility with new products:
      • ULXD6 Wireless Boundary Microphone Transmitter
      • ULXD8 Wireless Gooseneck Base Transmitter
      • SBC450 4-Bay Networked Charging Station
      • SBC850 8-Bay Networked Charging Station
    • Bug fixes

    NOTE

    • To operate QLX-D transmitters with ULX-D receivers and ULX-D transmitters with QLX-D receivers, all devices must be on version 2.X firmware or later.
    • To operate QLX-D version 2.1.5 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted January 05, 2017 Download PACK (261 kb)

    IMPORTANT

    QLX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Support for new VHF frequency bands:
      • V50
      • V51
    • Update to the low-battery alert:
      • The receiver LCD reports the transmitter low-battery status by flashing the LCD on the receiver.
      • Threshold to trigger the alert
        • SB900: less than 30 minutes
        • Alkaline: around 30 minutes
        • NiMH and Lithium: around 20 minutes
      • Alert can be disabled via the advanced menu on the receiver. To enter the advanced menu, press the enter and menu buttons together.
    • Improved audio stability in marginal RF conditions

    NOTES

    • For discovery of QLX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with QLX-D version 2.0.16:
      • Wireless Workbench 6.12.0.88
      • ULX-D receiver 2.0.19
      • AXT600 Spectrum Manager 1.15.3
      • PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.12
    • For operation of QLX-D transmitters with ULX-D receivers and ULX-D transmitters with QLX-D receivers, all devices must be on 2.0 firmware or later.
    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted December 10, 2015 Download PACK (262 kb)

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Added new frequency bands:
      • Americas (except Brazil): X52: 902-928 MHz
      • Brazil: X53: 902-907.5, 915-928 MHz
      • Australia: X54: 915-928 MHz

    NOTES

    • For operation of QLX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with QLX-D version 1.1.15:
      • ULXD1/2 ULX-D Transmitters 1.6.10
      • Wireless Workbench 6.11.3
    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted September 09, 2014 Download PACK (255 kb)

    NOTES

    • Initial release
    • For operation of QLX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with QLX-D version 1.0.15:
      • ULXD1/2 ULX-D Transmitters 1.5.6
      • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.0

    Latest is 2.1.5

    Version

    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - 900 MHz ISM Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted May 19, 2017 Download PACK (261 kb)

    IMPORTANT

    QLX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Support for new frequency bands:
      • Europe: Z17: 1492 – 1525 MHz
      • Europe: Z18: 1785 – 1805 MHz
      • Australia: Z19: 1785 – 1800 MHz
      • Taiwan
        • Z20: 1790 – 1805 MHz
        • G62: 510 – 530 MHz
    • Compatibility with new products:
      • ULXD6 Wireless Boundary Microphone Transmitter
      • ULXD8 Wireless Gooseneck Base Transmitter
      • SBC450 4-Bay Networked Charging Station
      • SBC850 8-Bay Networked Charging Station
    • Bug fixes

    NOTE

    • To operate QLX-D transmitters with ULX-D receivers and ULX-D transmitters with QLX-D receivers, all devices must be on version 2.X firmware or later.
    • To operate QLX-D version 2.1.5 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - 900 MHz ISM Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted January 05, 2017 Download PACK (260 kb)

    IMPORTANT

    QLX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Support for new VHF frequency bands:
      • V50
      • V51
    • Update to the low-battery alert:
      • The receiver LCD reports the transmitter low-battery status by flashing the LCD on the receiver.
      • Threshold to trigger the alert
        • SB900: less than 30 minutes
        • Alkaline: around 30 minutes
        • NiMH and Lithium: around 20 minutes
      • Alert can be disabled via the advanced menu on the receiver. To enter the advanced menu, press the enter and menu buttons together.
    • Improved audio stability in marginal RF conditions

    NOTES

    • For discovery of QLX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with QLX-D version 2.0.16:
      • Wireless Workbench 6.12.0.88
      • ULX-D receiver 2.0.19
      • AXT600 Spectrum Manager 1.15.3
      • PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.12
    • For operation of QLX-D transmitters with ULX-D receivers and ULX-D transmitters with QLX-D receivers, all devices must be on 2.0 firmware or later.
    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - 900 MHz ISM Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted December 10, 2015 Download PACK (262 kb)

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Added new frequency bands:
      • Americas (except Brazil): X52: 902-928 MHz
      • Brazil: X53: 902-907.5, 915-928 MHz
      • Australia: X54: 915-928 MHz

    NOTES

    • For operation of QLX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with QLX-D version 1.1.15:
      • ULXD1/2 ULX-D Transmitters 1.6.10
      • Wireless Workbench 6.11.3

    Latest is 2.1.5

    Version

    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - Extended Bands Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted May 19, 2017 Download PACK (262 kb)

    IMPORTANT

    QLX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Support for new frequency bands:
      • Europe: Z17: 1492 – 1525 MHz
      • Europe: Z18: 1785 – 1805 MHz
      • Australia: Z19: 1785 – 1800 MHz
      • Taiwan
        • Z20: 1790 – 1805 MHz
        • G62: 510 – 530 MHz
    • Compatibility with new products:
      • ULXD6 Wireless Boundary Microphone Transmitter
      • ULXD8 Wireless Gooseneck Base Transmitter
      • SBC450 4-Bay Networked Charging Station
      • SBC850 8-Bay Networked Charging Station
    • Bug fixes

    NOTE

    • To operate QLX-D transmitters with ULX-D receivers and ULX-D transmitters with QLX-D receivers, all devices must be on version 2.X firmware or later.
    • To operate QLX-D version 2.1.5 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
    File Date Download Size
    QLXD1/2 - Extended Bands Wireless Transmitters See release notes Posted January 05, 2017 Download PACK (261 kb)

    IMPORTANT

    QLX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

    IMPROVEMENTS

    • Support for new VHF frequency bands:
      • V50
      • V51
    • Update to the low-battery alert:
      • The receiver LCD reports the transmitter low-battery status by flashing the LCD on the receiver.
      • Threshold to trigger the alert
        • SB900: less than 30 minutes
        • Alkaline: around 30 minutes
        • NiMH and Lithium: around 20 minutes
      • Alert can be disabled via the advanced menu on the receiver. To enter the advanced menu, press the enter and menu buttons together.
    • Improved audio stability in marginal RF conditions

    NOTES

    • For discovery of QLX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with QLX-D version 2.0.16:
      • Wireless Workbench 6.12.0.88
      • ULX-D receiver 2.0.19
      • AXT600 Spectrum Manager 1.15.3
      • PSM1000 Transmitter 1.3.12
    • For operation of QLX-D transmitters with ULX-D receivers and ULX-D transmitters with QLX-D receivers, all devices must be on 2.0 firmware or later.

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