SHURE ADTQ
Axient® Digital PSM Wireless Quad Transmitter
The ADTQ Wireless Quad Transmitter reimagines in-ear monitoring wireless transmission. Groundbreaking performance features – including scalable channel count*, Multichannel Wideband RF, and Spatial Diversity Transmission – ensures faultless performance in the most challenging RF environments. ShowLink® remote control, networkable monitoring with Wireless Workbench®, analog and digital (AES3, AES67, Dante) inputs, and internal antenna combining, bring a new level of management and flexibility to your entire in-ear monitor workflow. Axient Digital PSM ADTQ is compatible with the Axient Digital PSM ADXR Bodypack Receiver. * Available in planned firmware update, date TBD.
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Expandable. Flexible. Unstoppable.
Powered by Shure WMAS innovation*, Axient Digital PSM transforms in-ear monitoring with its unparalleled wireless quality and flexibility, enabling engineers and artists to set new benchmarks for creativity in live performances.
Welcome to a new era of live performance with Axient Digital PSM.
*The availability of WMAS features is subject to regional regulations and may vary accordingly. Contact your Shure local representative for specific details in your area.
**Available in planned firmware update, date TBD
Features
- Four-radio, digital wireless stereo transmitter for Shure Axient Digital PSM in-ear monitoring system
- Powered by Shure WMAS innovation*, ADTQ delivers flexible, pioneering spectral efficiency and access to scalable channel count**
- Patented Spatial Diversity transmission defends against multipath interference
- Four different transmission modes to choose from:
- Multichannel Wideband – Shure WMAS innovation* powers the ADTQ to deliver up to four stereo audio channels, not just one, with each ADTQ radio
- Narrowband – Access more RF output power for greater range with this traditional option
- Analog FM – Achieve virtually zero latency performance with updated hybrid technology
- Axient Digital Standard** – Turn the ADTQ into an AD series Axient Digital transmitter and send high-quality, long-distance wireless audio to any Axient Digital wireless receiver
- Wide tuning range to cover more cities, festivals, and events on tour
- Real-time remote control of all ADXR bodypack wireless receiver parameters from the monitor mix position and elsewhere with exclusive ShowLink technology

- Encrypted RF signal ensures every transmission is secure
- Five-segment Channel Quality meter displays RF signal-to-noise
- Large, 6.6-inch front panel color display
- Networked control with Shure Wireless Workbench for extended and enhanced RF monitor and management
- Optional internal antenna combining reduces or eliminates external combiners
- 8 x switchable combo connectors for analog or AES3 digital options
- 4 x Ethernet ports for network control and Dante/AES67 digital input options
- 4 x coaxial RF antenna output connectors
- 1 x 3.5mm front-panel headphone connector with adjustable volume
- Locking AC power connection that cascades to additional components
- C module version available to support redundant power
System Specifications
RF Carrier Frequency Range
470 to 1260 MHz, varies by region (see frequency tables)
Working Range
100 m (330 ft)
Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.
RF Tuning Step Size
25 kHz (typical)
Sensitivity
Analog FM -94 dBm (typical) at 27 dB SINAD
Digital -93 dBm (typical) at 10e-5 BER
Latency (Analog Input)
Analog FM 1.29 ms
Digital ≤2.8 ms
Audio Frequency Response
20 Hz ‒ 15 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Digital 110 dB (typical)
Total Harmonic Distortion
Analog FM < 0.5% (typical)Ref. at ±34 kHz deviation @1 kHz Ref. at ±34 kHz deviation @1 kHz
Digital < 0.01% (typical)Ref. at ±18 dBv, 1 kHz, digital gain @ 0 dB Ref. at ±18 dBv, 1 kHz, digital gain @ 0 dB
MPX Pilot Tone (Analog FM)
19 kHz
System Audio Polarity
Not inverted
ADTQ (Quad) and ADTD (Dual) Transmitters
Dimensions
44 mm × 482 mm × 385 mm (1.7" × 19.0" × 15.2") H × W × D
Weight
ADTQ 4.7 kg (10.4 lb)
ADTQDC 5.0 kg (11.1 lb)
ADTD 4.7 kg (10.1 lb)
ADTDDC 4.9 kg (10.8 lb)
Housing
Steel; Extruded aluminum
AC Power Requirements
AC Input 100 to 240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.2 A max (6.2 A max outlet loaded)
AC Output 100-240 V AC, 5A max, 50/60 Hz UNSW
DC Input* 12-48 V DC, 10.1 A max
* ADTQDC and ADTDDC only
RF Connector Type
BNC
RF Output Impedance
50 Ω
Network Interface
10/100 Mbps, 1Gbps, Dante Digital Audio
Fuse
T5A
Operating Temperature Range
-18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Storage Temperature Range
-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)
Audio Input
Polarity
Positive
Nominal Input Level
Switchable +4 dB u, -10 dBV
Maximum Input Level
+4 dBV 28 dBV
-10 dBV 16 dBV
Connector Types and Pin Assignments
Analog XLR 1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold
6.35mm (¼") TRS Tip = hot, Ring = cold, Sleeve = ground)
AES3 XLR 1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold dig audio
Impedance
32.59 K Ω
Gain Adjustment Range
Analog 12 dB analog (auxiliary mode)
Digital −16 to +20 dB
Phantom Power Protection
Analog 50 V DC
AES3 100 V DC
AES3
48, 96 and 192 KHz sample rates
Dante Digital Audio
Min. Latency 250 µs
Supported Sample Rates 48K, 96K
Bit Depth 24bit
Audio Output (Headphone)
Connector Type
Locking 3.5mm (⅛") TRS
Minimum Load Impedance
2 Ω
Output Impedance
<1 Ω
Audio Output Power
100 mW @ 32 Ω
L/R Stereo Separation
300 Ω >75 dB
600 Ω >90 dB
1 kΩ >100 dB
Dynamic Range
110 dB, A-weighted
RF Carrier Frequency Range
470 to 1260 MHz, varies by region (see frequency tables)
Working Range
100 m (330 ft)
Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.
RF Tuning Step Size
25 kHz (typical)
Sensitivity
Analog FM -94 dBm (typical) at 27 dB SINAD
Digital -93 dBm (typical) at 10e-5 BER
Latency (Analog Input)
Analog FM 1.29 ms
Digital ≤2.8 ms
Audio Frequency Response
20 Hz ‒ 15 kHz (±1 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Digital 110 dB (typical)
Total Harmonic Distortion
Analog FM < 0.5% (typical)Ref. at ±34 kHz deviation @1 kHz Ref. at ±34 kHz deviation @1 kHz
Digital < 0.01% (typical)Ref. at ±18 dBv, 1 kHz, digital gain @ 0 dB Ref. at ±18 dBv, 1 kHz, digital gain @ 0 dB
MPX Pilot Tone (Analog FM)
19 kHz
System Audio Polarity
Not inverted
ADTQ (Quad) and ADTD (Dual) Transmitters
Dimensions
44 mm × 482 mm × 385 mm (1.7" × 19.0" × 15.2") H × W × D
Weight
ADTQ 4.7 kg (10.4 lb)
ADTQDC 5.0 kg (11.1 lb)
ADTD 4.7 kg (10.1 lb)
ADTDDC 4.9 kg (10.8 lb)
Housing
Steel; Extruded aluminum
AC Power Requirements
AC Input 100 to 240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 1.2 A max (6.2 A max outlet loaded)
AC Output 100-240 V AC, 5A max, 50/60 Hz UNSW
DC Input* 12-48 V DC, 10.1 A max
* ADTQDC and ADTDDC only
RF Connector Type
BNC
RF Output Impedance
50 Ω
Network Interface
10/100 Mbps, 1Gbps, Dante Digital Audio
Fuse
T5A
Operating Temperature Range
-18°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F)
Storage Temperature Range
-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)
Audio Input
Polarity
Positive
Nominal Input Level
Switchable +4 dB u, -10 dBV
Maximum Input Level
+4 dBV 28 dBV
-10 dBV 16 dBV
Connector Types and Pin Assignments
Analog XLR 1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold
6.35mm (¼") TRS Tip = hot, Ring = cold, Sleeve = ground)
AES3 XLR 1 = ground, 2 = hot, 3 = cold dig audio
Impedance
32.59 K Ω
Gain Adjustment Range
Analog 12 dB analog (auxiliary mode)
Digital −16 to +20 dB
Phantom Power Protection
Analog 50 V DC
AES3 100 V DC
AES3
48, 96 and 192 KHz sample rates
Dante Digital Audio
Min. Latency 250 µs
Supported Sample Rates 48K, 96K
Bit Depth 24bit
Audio Output (Headphone)
Connector Type
Locking 3.5mm (⅛") TRS
Minimum Load Impedance
2 Ω
Output Impedance
<1 Ω
Audio Output Power
100 mW @ 32 Ω
L/R Stereo Separation
300 Ω >75 dB
600 Ω >90 dB
1 kΩ >100 dB
Dynamic Range
110 dB, A-weighted
Sell Sheet
ADTQ Sell Sheet en (en)- 1 ADTQ
- 1 Rackmount Kit
- 1 Locking Power Cable
- 1 Locking Power Jumper Cable
- 2 BNC Cables
- 2 BNC Cable Assemblies
- 2 BNC Bulkhead Adapters
- 2 Half-wave Antennas
- 1 Ethernet Cable
- 1 Ethernet Jumper Cable