The Q Mini Shotgun, Q The Talent, and Q Performance Series Microphones utilize the Q Compact Connection System allowing for a wide range of connector and cable options.
The QCCS allows rock solid twist-on connection options for many of the popular wireless transmitters, as well as for phantom powered balanced low-impedance XLR audio output. The QCCS adapters are sold separately unless noted accordingly.
The Q Compact Connection System Adapters include:
Model No. – Description
DAAD AKL – AKG Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD ATL – Audio Technica Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD CHL – Chaiyo Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD EVL – Electrovoice Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD LEL – Lectrosonics Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD MIL – Mipro Adapter Black (Compact Thread) – Discontinued
DAAD SEL – Sennheiser Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD SKL – Sennheiser SK 50 Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD SHL – Shure Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD SOL – Sony Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD TOL – TOA Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
DAAD TRL – TRS 3.5mm Adapter Black (Compact Thread)
Other Q Adapters:
QAD2 – 3.5mm (female) to XLR (male). Passive unit bypasses phantom power
QAD3 – Q compact thread (female) to 90 degree (male) XLR adapter – 48V phantom powered, balanced / low-impedance XLR audio output
QAD3 – Q Compact Thread adapter (female) to 90 degree XLR (male) with electronic balancing circuit, black. Allows phantom power operation and increased gain/sensitivity of the Q Mini Shotgun mic (batteries need to remain in mic). Also works to phantom power and operate the Que The Talent headworn earpiece mic, and the DA04, DA12, and DA15 Q Performance Series Mics.
A wide range of Q Adapters are available, including those using The Q Compact Connection System (QCCS) for easy twist-on conection to all the popular wireless transmitters, and 48V balanced low-impedance XLR.
Features:
The benefits of the QCCS include the ability to use different twist-on cables and adapter options for different applications.
The QCCS – Adapters
QAD3 – Q compact thread (female) to 90 degree (male) XLR adapter – 48V phantom powered, balanced / low-impedance XLR audio output for the Q Mini Shotgun microphone, Q The Talent headworn microphone, DA-04 Lavalier microphone, DA-12 headworn microphone, and DA-15 headworn microphone with in-ear monitor piece. Connect to digital recorders, standard or camera-mount audio mixers, and pro video camcorders. (Sound device must have 48V phantom power enabled.) The QAD3 also delivers increased gain/sensitivity from the Q Mini Shotgun Microphone. (Batteries must remain in the Q Mini Shotgun microphone.)
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QCBL2 – Q 2 meter compact thread (male) to compact thread (male) straight black cable – Longer 2 meter cable attaches to the Q Mini Shotgun, Q The Talent, DA-12, and DA15 microphones, and any of the Q compact connection system adapters including the QAD3, DAAD TRL 3.5mm connector that ships with the DSLR-Video Kit, or any of our wireless connectors for all of the popular wireless transmitters. Perfect for use with the Q Mini Shotgun and Q Mini Boom Pole when connecting directly to a digital recorder, an on/off camera mixer, a pro video camcorder, or wireless transmitter. The QCBL2 also ships in the SNIPER KIT (1) and PRODUCTION KIT (3)
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QAD2 – 3.5mm (female) to XLR (male) straight passive adapter black. Use with the DAAD TRL 3.5mm connector that ships with the DSLR-Video Kit, for non phantom powered connection to audio devices/recorders. The QAD2 also ships in the SNIPER KIT (1) and PRODUCTION KIT (3). Can be connected to any other 3rd party 3.5cm audio plugs separately.
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QBA2 – Stock up with a 10-pack of 1.5V AG4 batteries. The Q Mini Shotgun operates using two of these batteries for a minimum of 100 hours of continuous use.
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Q Compact Connection System
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