The Shure QLXD14/85 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System can be used for mid-size events and installations in businesses, hotels, government offices, schools, houses of worship, live performance spaces, and more. It features 24-bit digital audio, network control, and AES-256 encryption. The QLX-D wireless system is built with switching diversity and automatic channel scan, and has IR sync capabilities to make finding an open frequency quick. Featuring a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz, it offers more than 60 available channels per frequency band. The receiver and beltpack also feature a backlit LCD display to allow for navigation though the menus and controls. With clearly defined performance the QLX-D wireless delivers clean audio and provides professional features for demanding live sound events and installations.

The QLXD14/85 system includes a QLXD4 receiver, QLXD1 Transmitter with WL185 microphone, PS23 power supply, two 1/2 wave antennas, two 2' BNC cables with bulkhead adapters, a zipper bag, two AA Alkaline batteries, and rackmount hardware.

Shure QLXD14/85 Features:

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

  • 120 dB dynamic range

  • Digital predictive switching diversity receiver to capture the clearest sound

  • 64 MHz tuning bandwidth

  • Up to 17 compatible systems per 6 MHz TV band, and 22 systems per 8 MHz band

  • Easy pairing of transmitters and receivers over IR scan and sync

  • Automatic channel scan

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

  • Rugged metal construction

System Specifications
RF Carrier Frequency Range J50: 572 to 636 MHz
Working Range 330' (100 m) Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference
RF Tuning Step Size: 25 kHz, varies by region
Image Rejection Greater than 70 dB, typical
RF Sensitivity -97 dBm at 10-5 BER
Latency Less than 2.9 ms
Audio Frequency Response QLXD1: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (±1 dB)
Audio Dynamic Range System Gain @ 10: Greater than 120 dB, A-weighted, typical
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) -12 dBFS Input, System Gain @ 10: Less than 0.1%
Polarity System Audio: Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the 1/4" (6.35 mm) output
Operating Temperature Range 0 to 122°F (-18 to 50°C) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range
Storage Temperature Range -20 to 165°F (-29 to 74°C) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.
Receiver
Housing Steel
Power Requirement 12 VDC @ 0.4 A, supplied by external power supply (tip positive)
RF Input Spurious Rejection: Greater than 80 dB, typical Connector Type: BNC Impedance: 50 ohms
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) XLR: Balanced (1=ground, 2=audio , 3=audio -) Impedance 1/4" (6.35 mm), 100 ohms (50 ohms Unbalanced) XLR: 100 ohms Full Scale Output: 1/4" (6.35 mm), 12 dBV XLR: LINE setting= 18 dBV, MIC setting= -12 dBV Mic/Line Switch: 30 dB pad Phantom Power Protection: 1/4" (6.35 mm), Yes XLR: Yes
Networking Network Interface: Single Port Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Network Addressing Capability: DHCP or Manual IP address Maximum Ethernet Cable Length: 328' (100 m)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.63 x 7.75 x 5.94" (41 x 197 x 151 mm)
Weight 1.71 lb (777 g)
Bodypack Transmitter
Housing Cast aluminum
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 At 10 mW: Shure SB900: up to 10 hours Alkaline: up to 9 hours
Audio Input Connector: 4-pin male mini connector (TA4M) Configuration: Unbalanced Impedance: 1 MOhm Maximum Input Level 1 kHz at 1% THD: 8.5 dBV (7.5 Vpp) Preamplifier Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) System Gain Setting ? 20: -120 dBV, A-weighted, typical
RF Output Connector: SMA Antenna Type: 1/4 wave Impedance: 50 ? Occupied Bandwidth: Less than 200 kHz Modulation Type: Shure proprietary digital Power: 1 mW or 10 mW Varies by region
Dimensions (H x W x D) 3.38 x 2.57 x 0.92" (86 x 65 x 23 mm)
Weight 4.9 oz (138 g), without batteries
Microphone
Model WL185 with TA4F connector
Packaging Info
Package Weight 8.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) 19.4 x 17.6 x 4.0"
List price: $1,427.00
Price: $1,149.00