Product Summary

Shure QLXD2/KSM8: Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter


Superior Sound Quality


Experience pristine audio reproduction with the Shure QLXD2/KSM8. Featuring a KSM8 dual-diaphragm dynamic capsule, it ensures consistent sound quality, minimizing proximity effect for clear and detailed vocals in live venues.

  • Clean, Rich Signal: The cardioid polar pattern reduces feedback, providing a clean and richly detailed sound ideal for speech and vocals.


Reliable Performance and Flexibility


Operating within a 64 MHz UHF tuning range with 2560 selectable frequencies, the QLXD2/KSM8 offers reliable performance in diverse environments.

  • Extended Battery Life: Enjoy up to 9 hours of continuous operation on two AA batteries, ensuring uninterrupted performance throughout your event.

  • Robust Transmission Range: Transmit up to 330 feet, providing seamless coverage in medium-sized venues.


Rugged Design, Secure Transmission


Crafted with a rugged yet lightweight aluminum housing, the QLXD2/KSM8 guarantees durability and reliability. AES 256-bit encryption ensures secure transmission, safeguarding your audio content.

  • Hydrophobic Grille: The KSM8's hardened, dent-resistant grille lined with hydrophobic woven fabric rejects moisture and plosives, maintaining optimal performance in challenging conditions.


User-Friendly Features for Seamless Operation


Engineered with intuitive features, the QLXD2/KSM8 simplifies setup and enhances user experience.

  • Effortless Syncing: Quickly synchronize with a wireless receiver via infrared, minimizing setup time.

  • Adjustable Input Sensitivity: Accommodate mic levels ranging from booming voices to quiet speech, ensuring optimal audio performance in any situation.

  • Frequency and Power Lockout: Prevent accidental or unauthorized changes during events, ensuring seamless operation.


Advanced Power Management Options


Benefit from flexible power management options to suit your needs and ensure uninterrupted performance.

  • Long Battery Life: Operates for up to 9 hours on two AA batteries, providing reliable performance throughout your event.

  • Optional Rechargeable Battery Pack: Choose the Shure SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack for over 10 hours of battery life and intelligent power management.

  • Convenient Charging: External charging contacts allow for easy docked battery charging with the SBC200 dual-docking charger (available separately), while the networkable SBC220 charger enables remote power monitoring via Shure’s Wireless Workbench software.


The Shure QLXD2/KSM8 transmitter is the ultimate solution for sound reinforcement in medium-sized venues, houses of worship, conference rooms, educational facilities, and corporate settings, offering unparalleled audio quality, reliable RF performance, and intuitive operation.

Shure QLXD2/KSM8 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter with KSM8 Capsule (G50: 470 to 534 MHz)

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Technical Details

Specifications

General
RF Frequency Band
G50: 470 to 534 MHz
RF Bandwidth
64 MHz
Frequency Step Size
25 kHz
RF Channel Scanning
Auto-Scan
Max Operating Range
330' / 100.6 m
Sample Rate/Resolution
48 kHz / 24-Bit
Latency
< 2.9 ms
Encryption
AES 256
Modulation
Proprietary
Transmitter
Transmitter Type
Handheld
RF Output Power
1 / 10 mW
Audio I/O
No
Gain Range
0 to 21 dB (3 dB Steps)
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 20 kHz
Sync Method
IR
Antenna
1x 1/4 Wave
Power Requirements
Battery
Battery Type
2x AA (Included) 1x Shure SB900A (Not Included, Replaceable)
Approx. Battery Life
9 Hours (Alkaline)
Display & Indicators
1x Backlit LCD (Channel, Group, RF Output Power)
Housing
Aluminum
Dimensions
2 x 10.1" / 51 x 256 mm
Weight
12.2 oz / 347 g (without Batteries)
Microphone
Microphone Type
Handheld Capsule
Sound Field
Mono
Capsule
Dynamic
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Frequency Range
40 Hz to 16 kHz
Sensitivity
-51.5 dBV/Pa
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
12.6 x 4.8 x 3.2"
Shure QLXD2 KSM8 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter with KSM8 Capsule (G50 470 to 534 MHz)
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Shure QLXD2/KSM8 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter with KSM8 Capsule (G50: 470 to 534 MHz)

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Wireless Networking

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Speakers

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General

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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">RF Frequency Band</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv"><b>G50:</b> 470 to 534 MHz</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">RF Bandwidth</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">64 MHz</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Frequency Step Size</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">25 kHz</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">RF Channel Scanning</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Auto-Scan</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Max Operating Range</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">330' / 100.6 m</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Sample Rate/Resolution</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">48 kHz / 24-Bit</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Latency</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">&lt; 2.9 ms</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Encryption</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">AES 256</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Modulation</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Proprietary</div></td>
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<div class="name_fDXOr6EpR9" data-selenium="specsItemGroupName">Transmitter</div>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Transmitter Type</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Handheld</div></td>
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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">RF Output Power</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">1 / 10 mW</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Audio I/O</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">No</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Gain Range</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">0 to 21 dB (3 dB Steps)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Frequency Response</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">30 Hz to 20 kHz</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Sync Method</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">IR</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Antenna</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">1x 1/4 Wave</div></td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Battery</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Battery Type</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">2x AA (Included)
1x Shure SB900A (Not Included, Replaceable)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Approx. Battery Life</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">9 Hours (Alkaline)</div></td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">1x Backlit LCD (Channel, Group, RF Output Power)</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Housing</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Aluminum</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Dimensions</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">2 x 10.1" / 51 x 256 mm</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Weight</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">12.2 oz / 347 g (without Batteries)</div></td>
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<div class="name_fDXOr6EpR9" data-selenium="specsItemGroupName">Microphone</div>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Microphone Type</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Handheld Capsule</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Sound Field</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Mono</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Capsule</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Dynamic</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Polar Pattern</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Cardioid</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Frequency Range</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">40 Hz to 16 kHz</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Sensitivity</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">-51.5 dBV/Pa</div></td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">0.75 lb</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Box Dimensions (LxWxH)</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">12.6 x 4.8 x 3.2"</div></td>
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