Q5X USER MANUAL: QT-AD10 TRANSMITTER FAMILY
JUNE 2020
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INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the operation of Axient Digital transmitters in the QT-AD10 Family: PlayerMic and AquaMic. All
transmitters operate in conjunction with:
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a Shure Axient Digital receiver,
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a microphone with a special Lemo connector,
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Q5X Gateway (remote control)
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Handheld MicCommander (QG-H2) or
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Network Gateway (QG-N3)
Upon delivery, visit www.Q5X.com/support to:
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update the firmware
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register the warranty
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download the manuals
1.1 TRANSMITTERS
The QT-AD10 series Axient Digital bodypack transmitters deliver impeccable audio quality and RF performance with wide-
tuning, high density (HD) mode and encryption. All transmitters are rugged, small, at least sweatproof and have long
battery life. In addition, the AquaMic is fully waterproof and the PlayerMic is flexible.
1.2 REMOTE CONTROL AUDIO SYSTEM (RCAS)
The Q5X remote control system is referred to as Remote Control Audio System (RCAS). The RCAS manages the transmitter
settings rather than having settings adjusted on the transmitters. RCAS operates via RF and transmits though walls,
clothing, uniforms, costumes and over longer distances than non-RF types of transmitter control. Remote operation
eliminates the need to physically handle the transmitters after they are installed on the user. The RCAS is available in 2
gateway formats described below; Handheld MicCommander (QG-H2) or Network Gateway (QG-N3). Either format can be
connected to MicControl software to allow the interface to manage up to 100 transmitters on a computer. The Network
Gateway can be used to setup different control zones or to extend the control range of the RCAS System. RCAS allows the
user to view, monitor and adjust any transmitter within the control range, specifically:
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the transmitter power state (ON or STBY) to conserve battery life when not in use
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RF power and UHF frequency in the event of RF interference.
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mic mute and mic offset.
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transmitter naming and grouping for easy control
1.3 HANDHELD MICCOMMANDER (QG-H2)
The QG-H2 MicCommander is a handheld, stand-alone device used to control up to 32 Axient Digital QT-AD10 transmitters
(as well as legacy analog QT-5000 and QT-5100 transmitters). A transmitter can be remotely configured using the simple
interface of the MicCommander without physical access to the transmitter. The MicCommander operates independently
from any other gateway or computer but can be connected to a computer by a USB cable to utilize MicControl software
described in section 1.5. It can override any setting made by the MicControl software and vice versa.
1.4 NETWORK GATEWAY (QG-N3)
The RCAS system can also be networked by ethernet using a QG-N3 Network Gateway to remotely control QT-AD10 and
legacy analog transmitters utilizing MicControl software (described in section1.5) running from a computer on the same
network. Multiple QG-N3 gateways can be added to an ethernet network to manage large venue installations. The QG-
N3 is powered through a power over ethernet (PoE) switch or by a micro USB power supply.
1.5 MICCONTROL
MicControl is a Windows based software program used to conveniently setup and control QT-AD10 transmitters through a
friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI). This is particularly useful when dealing with installations of multiple transmitters.
MicControl can comfortably control up to 100 transmitters and can be connected to multiple QG-N3 Network Gateways
via ethernet and QG-H2 MicCommanders via USB to cover large venues.
