Product Summary

Shure QLXD2/SM87 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter


Overview


The Shure QLXD2/SM87 is a digital handheld wireless microphone transmitter that works seamlessly with QLX-D receivers. It comes equipped with the SM87A supercardioid condenser capsule, known for its ability to handle extreme sound pressure levels while delivering a smooth frequency response ideal for vocal performers and presenters. The supercardioid polar pattern effectively rejects off-axis background noise, reducing feedback.

Key Features


Superior Audio Quality



  • Frequency Response: The SM87A capsule is designed to provide a smooth frequency response with a gradual presence rise and controlled proximity effect, tailored specifically for vocals.

  • High SPL Handling: Capable of handling sound pressure levels up to 140 dB without distortion.

  • Noise Rejection: The supercardioid polar pattern minimizes background noise and helps reduce feedback.


Extensive Tuning Range and Long Battery Life



  • Tuning Range: Operates on a 64 MHz UHF tuning range with 2560 selectable frequencies, allowing for flexible and reliable operation.

  • Battery Life: Provides up to 9 hours of continuous use with two AA batteries.

  • Transmission Range: Offers a robust transmission range of up to 330 feet.

  • RF Power Output: Features selectable 1/10mW RF power output to optimize range and the number of microphones that can operate simultaneously.


Rugged and Secure Design



  • Durability: Constructed with a rugged yet lightweight aluminum housing for durability and ease of use.

  • Secure Transmission: Includes AES 256-bit encryption to ensure secure and interference-free transmission.

  • Versatility: Ideal for medium-sized venues, houses of worship, conferences, educational, and corporate facilities.


Clear, Accurate Audio with Interchangeable Capsule



  • Digital Audio: Delivers clear, reliable 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio for professional sound quality.

  • Interchangeable Capsule: Allows for easy replacement with other Shure capsules such as SM58, KSM8, SM86, Beta 58A, Beta 87C, KSM9, and more, making it adaptable to various applications.


User-Friendly Features



  • Easy Syncing: Quickly syncs with a wireless receiver via infrared at the touch of a button.

  • Input Sensitivity: Adjustable input sensitivity to accommodate different vocal levels.

  • Lockout Functions: Frequency and power lockout functions prevent accidental changes during use.

  • LCD Display: Backlit LCD with an intuitive menu for easy access to settings such as frequency, group, channel, mute, lock status, and RF output.

  • Selectable RF Output Power: Allows customization of the transmitter's range and the number of mics in use simultaneously.


Convenient Power Management



  • Battery Options: Operates for up to 9 hours on two AA batteries, with the option to use the Shure SB900A lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack for over 10 hours of battery life.

  • Charging Options: Features external charging contacts for docked battery charging with the SBC200 dual-docking charger.

  • Remote Monitoring: The networkable SBC220 charger enables remote power monitoring via Shure’s Wireless Workbench software.

Shure QLXD2/SM87 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter with SM87A Capsule (G50: 470 to 534 MHz)

SKU: QLXD2SM87G50 | UPC: 42406468992
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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
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
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid
Frequency Range
50 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
140.5 dB SPL
Sensitivity
-52.5 dBV/Pa
Dynamic Range
116.5 dB
Shure QLXD2 SM87 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter with SM87A Capsule (G50 470 to 534 MHz)
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Shure QLXD2/SM87 Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone Transmitter with SM87A Capsule (G50: 470 to 534 MHz)

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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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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<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">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>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<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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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<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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<tr class="pair_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableRow">
<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Frequency Response</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<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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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Power Requirements</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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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Microphone Type</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv " data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<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">Condenser</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Polar Pattern</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">Supercardioid</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Frequency Range</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">50 Hz to 20 kHz</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Maximum SPL</td>
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<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">140.5 dB SPL</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">-52.5 dBV/Pa</div></td>
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<td class="label_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnLabel">Dynamic Range</td>
<td class="value_KqJ3Q3GPKv" data-selenium="specsItemGroupTableColumnValue">
<div class="expandableValue_KqJ3Q3GPKv">116.5 dB</div></td>
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