Shure Q5X AquaMic Long-Life — Waterproof Wireless Bodypack Transmitter
Q5X AquaMic Long-Life Overview
The Q5X AquaMic Long-Life is a waterproof wireless bodypack transmitter developed through a collaborative technology effort between Q5X and Shure, designed to operate exclusively with Shure Axient Digital wireless receivers. Tested by Q5X to be submersible in water up to 10 meters, it is purpose-built for reality television production, sports broadcasting, and any application where talent or equipment may be exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Paired with Axient Digital, it delivers advanced encryption and superior spectrum efficiency for mission-critical wireless workflows. This transmitter is the Long-Life version, suited for productions requiring extended battery runtime between changes.
The AquaMic Long-Life integrates directly into existing Axient Digital infrastructure, allowing engineers and system integrators to add waterproof transmitter capability without compromising the digital transmission quality or management features of the Axient Digital ecosystem.
Key Features
- Fully Submersible Construction — Tested by Q5X to withstand submersion in water up to 10 meters, enabling deployment in wet, aquatic, and extreme outdoor environments
- Axient Digital Exclusive Compatibility — Modified specifically through a Q5X and Shure collaboration to work exclusively with Shure Axient Digital wireless receivers
- Advanced Encryption — Operates within the Axient Digital platform to deliver secure, encrypted digital transmission for broadcast and high-profile live production
- Superior Spectrum Efficiency — Leverages Axient Digital’s RF architecture for reliable performance in congested RF environments
- Long-Life Battery Configuration — The Long-Life variant is designed for extended operating sessions, reducing battery swap frequency during demanding productions
- Reality TV & Sports Broadcast Ready — Engineered to address the challenging environmental conditions encountered in field production, water-based sports coverage, and unscripted television

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