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ULX-D Brochure

Broadcast Brochure (TV Studio), English

PSM Brochure

Axient Brochure

<h2>New Features in Version 7.2</h2>

<p><strong>OS-Level&nbsp;Notifications&nbsp;for Alerts:&nbsp;</strong>An enhancement to the Hardware Alerts and Interference&nbsp;Events&nbsp;features that allow users to receive notifications through their operating systems&nbsp;while Wireless Workbench is minimized.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<ul>
	<li>For Mac users, Wireless Workbench alerts and events will be displayed with an OS-level notification on the top right and will be viewable in the Notification Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
	<li>For Windows users, Wireless Workbench alerts and events will be displayed with an OS-level notification on the bottom right in the system tray and will be viewable in the Action Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h2><br />
Inventory Management</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Automatic discovery of networked Shure devices</li>
	<li>Profiles for select third-party wireless devices included</li>
	<li>Label, organize, and configure device parameters</li>
	<li>Configure multiple wireless devices at once with batch edits</li>
	<li>Presets enable users to save sets of parameters to a file and quickly apply them to one or more selected devices.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Frequency Coordination</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Continuously scan from networked Shure scanning hardware</li>
	<li>Frequency plot provides detailed visibility of usable spectrum</li>
	<li>Use Coordination Workspace to analyze, calculate and deploy frequencies to inventory based on scan data</li>
	<li>Prioritize and allocate spectrum for channels with Inclusion Groups</li>
	<li>Assign compatible frequencies to networked Shure wireless devices</li>
	<li>Scan peaks can be managed and classified with greater flexibility and extended equipment profiles.</li>
	<li>Intermod spacings can be ignored for groups of frequencies during frequency coordination.</li>
	<li>Coordination order customization can be performed ad-hoc in the Coordination Workspace.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Live Monitoring</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Real-time audio, RF, and battery metering per channel</li>
	<li>Channel strip designer allows for customization of viewable settings</li>
	<li>Configure and store multiple channel strip arrangements</li>
	<li>Configurable interference and hardware alerts</li>
	<li>Timeline is a new logging utility designed to capture important channel status information over time, such as RF level, audio level, interference detection, ShowLink&reg; Signal Strength, and more. This feature records data for extended durations with efficient file storage, enabling users to accurately archive and review the performance of their wireless systems.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Enterprise Networking</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Remote Device Connection enables users to connect Wireless Workbench to devices across subnets.</li>
	<li>Access Control enables devices to be protected from unauthorized changes via Shure software.</li>
</ul>


Efficient Management

RF Coordination

Data Recording

Why It's Better

Shure Wireless Workbench 7 (WWB7)

Broadcast/ENG

Film & TV production

House of Worship

Theater

Touring/Rental

Wireless Workbench puts a full suite of RF spectrum management tools in one place to give you full command of your compatible wireless devices.

Live Sound Engineering

Frequency Management

How It Works

Networking Wireless Audio Systems – The Basics

Wireless Workbench 7: Training Videos

Quality that’s in the Details

Wireless Workbench is our free software for audio professionals that puts a full suite of RF spectrum management tools in one place to give you full command of your compatible wireless devices. Guarantee that you are prepared to succeed in any RF environment – no matter the location.

Wireless Workbench 7

Wireless Workbench 7, 

Field recording

Broadcast Studio

Hotel & Convention

Stage & Event

Theater Stage

Wireless Workbench 7.2 (macOS 10.13 – 10.15)

Wireless Workbench 7.2 (Windows 7, 8, 10)

<p>Roam your performance space while monitoring key Shure wireless system parameters with ShurePlus<sup>&trade;</sup> Channels. Connect over Wi-Fi to automatically discover and connect to networked, compatible Shure hardware, and monitor critical channel information, including RF signal strength, audio levels, and remaining battery life. Remote control of wireless channel settings can now be added for free. Unlock the feature for each compatible product family to adjust frequency assignments, audio gain, muting, and more. When combined with ShowLink<sup>&reg;</sup> Remote Control for Axient<sup>&reg;</sup> and Axient Digital systems, transmitter and receiver settings can both be adjusted simultaneously &ndash; a powerful addition to the industry-leading feature set.</p>


Channels Mobile App for iOS and Android

Shure Plus Channels Android Beta Release Notes

ShurePlus Channels User Guide

ShurePlus Channel WiFi Guidelines

ShurePlus Channels enables remote, real-time precision monitoring and control of Shure wireless systems.

ShurePlus Channels App Overview

ShurePlus Channels enables remote, real-time precision monitoring and control of Shure wireless systems. Features include audio metering, RF indicator, ShowLink signal strength, and frequency assignments with band, group, and channel information.

ShurePlus™ Channels

Mobile

ShurePlus-Channels 1.4.1

ShurePlus-Channels 1.4.2

Shure Update Utility

SUU User Guide

SUU User Guide (2.4.8)

SUU Quick Start Guide

SUU Spec Sheet

SUU Quick Start Guide (2.4.8)

SUU Spec Sheet (2.4.8)

<h2>The following Shure hardware can be updated using the Shure Update Utility:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Audio Network Interfaces</li>
	<li>Axient&reg; Digital Wireless System</li>
	<li>Axient&reg; Wireless Management Network</li>
	<li>GLX-D&reg; Digital Wireless System</li>
	<li>GLX-D&reg; Advanced Wireless System</li>
	<li>IntelliMix&reg; P300 Audio Conferencing Processor</li>
	<li>KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System</li>
	<li>Microflex&reg; Advance&trade;</li>
	<li>Microflex&reg; Wireless</li>
	<li>PSM&reg; 1000 Personal Monitor System</li>
	<li>SBC220/240/250/450/850 and MXCWNCS Networked Charging Station</li>
	<li>SBRC Shure Battery Rack Charger</li>
	<li>SCM820 Digital IntelliMix&reg; Automatic Mixer</li>
	<li>SHA900 Portable Listening Amplifier</li>
	<li>QLX-D&reg; Digital Wireless Systems</li>
	<li>UHF-R&reg; Wireless Systems</li>
	<li>ULX-D&reg; Digital Wireless Systems</li>
</ul>

<p>The software is supported on the following operating systems:<br />
Windows 7, 8, and 10<br />
OS X El Capitan (10.11), macOS Sierra (10.12), macOS High Sierra (10.13)</p>

<p>Notes: To install Shure Update Utility&nbsp;on a 32-bit Mac system, download version 2.2.2:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.shure.com/software/shure-update-utility-mac-v2.2.2.8.zip">Mac OS X 10.9 &ndash; 10.11</a></p>


Cross-compatible

Free download

Why It’s Better

How to update Shure firmware using the Shure Update Utility (SUU)

Commercial Installation

Corporate

Education

Government

Shure Update Utility streamlines the process of updating the firmware and software of compatible Shure products.

Maintenance

Shure Update Utility - How to Import & Export Firmware

Shure Update Utility - How To Download & Install

A modern audio network can’t do its job with outdated software (and the time you spend searching for each latest version is time lost). Easy to use and free to download, the Shure Update Utility helps you update compatible Shure products while managing all of your device firmware.  Giving you one less thing to worry about.

SUU, 

 Shure Update Utility 2.4.8 (macOS 10.13 -10.15)

Shure Update Utility 2.4.8 (32-bit Windows 7, 8, 10)

Shure Update Utility 2.4.8 (64-bit Windows 7, 8, 10)

Axient® Digital Wireless Microphone System

AD4D CAD 

Axient Digital Spec Sheet

AD1 CAD

AD2 User Guide

AD1LEMO3 CAD

Axient Digital Frequency Compatibility Chart

AD4Q User Guide

AD2/KSM8 CAD 

AD1 User Guide

Axient Digital ADX Architect Specifications

Axient Digital AD Architect Specifications

AD4Q CAD 

AD2/KSM9 CAD 

ADX2/SM58 W CAD 

ADX2FD User Guide

ADX1M CAD 

Disqualified Network Switches for Shure Dante Devices

Axient Digital Public Safety Notice

AXT600 CAD 

Broadcast Brochure (TV & Film)

ADX2 User Guide

Axient Digital Network Command Strings

ADX1 CAD 

SBC220 CAD

AD2/B87 CAD 

ADX2/K9 CAD 

AD2/SM58 CAD 

ADX1 with Clip CAD 

AD4D User Guide

ADX2/B58 CAD 

ADX1M User Guide

ADX1 User Guide

ADX2/B87 CAD 

Axient Digital Brochure

<ul>
	<li>Up to 184 MHz tuning bandwidth across all receivers and transmitters</li>
	<li>Up to 17 channels / 6 MHz or 23 channels / 8 MHz of TV band in Standard Mode; up to 47 channels / 6 MHz or 63 channels / 8 MHz High Density Mode</li>
	<li>Transmitter form factors include handheld, bodypack, and micro bodypack (micro bodypack with ADX series only)</li>
	<li>Powered by Shure lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (AD series transmitters also powered by AA batteries)</li>
</ul>

<h2>RF PROTECTION</h2>

<ul>
	<li>With outstanding signal quality in even the most complex, congested environments, Axient Digital ensures maximum stability, range, and clarity for uncompromising audio&mdash;anywhere, every time.</li>
	<li>Next Generation Digital Radio + Channel Quality Metering. A high-performance modulation scheme uses patent-pending technology to provide maximum signal stability. The five-segment Channel Quality meter allows for real-time analysis of RF signal-to-noise, enabling operating range assessments and visibility into potential interference.</li>
	<li>True Digital Diversity. Mounting a better defense against multipath, fading events, and other RF anomalies, Axient Digital combines two discrete RF signals per receiver channel using a quality-based maximal-ratio-combining algorithm.</li>
	<li>QuadversityTM. By assigning four antenna inputs to a single channel, Quadversity can provide extended coverage and the option for separate zones, plus added resistance against multipath interference and RF noise.</li>
	<li>Wide Tuning Receivers and Transmitters. An expansive tuning bandwidth of up to 184 MHz across all receivers and transmitters supplies broad strategic spectrum coverage while simplifying inventories for both sellers and operators.</li>
	<li>Spectral Efficiency. A robust High Density transmission mode increases system channel count dramatically, with up to 47 active channels per 6 MHz TV band (63 channels / 8 MHz)&mdash;all while maintaining exceptional audio quality.</li>
	<li>Operating Range. Selectable transmission modes and power levels enable optimum range and audio quality, with analog-type resilience, artifact-free muting, and fast signal recovery at end of range.</li>
	<li>Frequency Diversity. Signal quality is maximized by transmitting two identical signals on independent frequencies. If the active signal degrades, the other takes over automatically. With the ADX2FD handheld transmitter, Axient Digital monitors and combines the transmissions for a flawless audio signal.</li>
	<li>Interference Detection &amp; Avoidance. With real-time monitoring via the AXT600 Spectrum Manager, sound engineers can neutralize RF interference by manually switching the signal to a clear backup frequency or by programming the system to do it automatically.</li>
</ul>

<h2>AUDIO QUALITY</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Axient Digital defies limitations for both RF and audio quality. With impressive low latency, transparent frequency response, and wide dynamic range, Axient Digital lets nothing get in the way of true, pure sound. No matter the setting, you&rsquo;ll experience dependable Shure audio quality.</li>
	<li>Ultra-low Latency. An impressive 2 milliseconds from microphone transducer to analog output guarantees seamless, cohesive sound. (Latency is transmission mode dependent. High Density mode latency is 2.9 ms.)</li>
	<li>Transparent Sound. A flat frequency response over a wide range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz provides accurate audio reproduction.</li>
	<li>Encryption. An Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encrypted signal ensures that every transmission is secure and unbreachable.</li>
	<li>Dynamic Range. Wide dynamic range of 120 dB(A) yields impressive signal-to-noise performance and accurate transient response.</li>
	<li>Digital Outputs. Dante&trade; and AES67 digital audio transmits via a configurable four-port switch for combined control / audio or separate streams with redundancy. AES3 output provides an additional option for pristine digital audio.</li>
</ul>

<h2>COMMAND &amp; CONTROL</h2>

<ul>
	<li>ShowLink&reg; remote control, Wireless Workbench&reg; software, the ShurePlus&trade; Channels iOS app, and networked battery monitoring provide unmatched control and insight for seamless performance.</li>
	<li>Wireless Workbench &amp; ShurePlus Channels App. Wireless Workbench offers total control, with an enhanced interface, access to advanced RF spectrum and Timeline plotting, frequency coordination, and live performance monitoring. Control and monitor capabilities also can be extended to a mobile device with the ShurePlus Channels iOS app.</li>
	<li>ShowLink Remote Control. ADX transmitters with ShowLink give engineers comprehensive real-time remote control of all transmitter parameters using a robust 2.4 GHz diversity wireless connection, allowing settings to be changed right from the control booth.</li>
	<li>DanteTM Cue &amp; DanteTM Browse. Dante Cue enables monitoring of every Axient Digital channel on the network through a single headphone output, with the push of a single button. Plus, Dante Browse offers high-fidelity monitoring of any Dante-enabled device on the network.</li>
	<li>Networked Charging. Smart, high-performance batteries and chargers provide detailed visibility and remote monitoring of critical parameters such as remaining runtime in hours and minutes and charging status.</li>
</ul>

<p>*U.S. Patent Nos. 9667216, 9667285. Additional patents pending.</p>


Safeguard your signal

True sound

Streamlined management

Made for the main stage

Shure Axient Digital pushes the limits of RF

Performance

Recording

Shure Axient Digital Wireless Microphone System delivers world-class sound for the most critical broadcasts and live sound events. Learn more today.

TV/Film & ENG

Vocals

Speech

Presentation

Axient Digital

Shure Axient Digital

Shure Axient Digital Training

"The most compact, discrete and ergonomic transmitter married with a very smart RF system makes the Axient Digital an obvious choice."

PLASA Innovation Award

On the biggest stages in the world, when thousands, even millions are watching, the wireless microphone has an enormous job to do. The audio must be clear. It must be true. This is your moment in the spotlight. No other system is up to the challenge quite like Axient® Digital.

Brass

Choir

Electric Bass / Amp

Electric Guitar / Amp

Harmonica

Woodwinds

Axient Digital, 

Auditorium

Lecture Hall

Live Performance

Place of worship

Rehearsal Space

Stadium

Wireless Microphone System

SLX-D CAD Files

SB903 User Guide

SLX-D Frequency Compatibility Chart

SLX-D Spec Sheets

SLX-D Quick Start Guide

SBC10-903 User Guide

SBC203 User Guide

SLX-D User Guide

SLX-D Command Strings

SLX-D Architect Specifications

<p>Always come through clear in front of an audience, clarity is simply essential. SLX-D provides crystal-clear digital audio quality with &gt;118 dB dynamic range.</p>

<p>Dropouts are out. From the leader in digital wireless technology, SLX-D maintains stable signals with high efficiency for rock-solid, reliable performance.</p>

<p>Switch on. Sync up. Go. Designed to make managing system setups easy. Use RF scan and IR sync and be ready to go at the push of a button. Or follow the guided frequency setup tool embedded in every SLX-D receiver.</p>

<p>Built to go big. SLX-D can handle a wide range of wireless demands with a first-class selection of handheld, lavalier and headset microphones for up to 32 compatible systems per 44 Mhz band.* *Performance may vary depending on country regulations and operating environment.</p>

<p>Keep the show going. Ready to perform for all-day conferences and nighttime performances&mdash;up to 8 hours of use from either 2 AA batteries (included) or optional Shure SB903 Li-ion rechargeable batteries and charging accessories.</p>

<p>Ready-to-go sound. Install-friendly, with a clean profile&mdash;rack hardware included. Manage multiple system group scans, firware updates and local setup and control via Ethernet. Use with Wireless Workbench&reg; and ShurePlus&trade; Channels for critical, real-time control (SLXD4/SLXD4D only).</p>

<p>Flexibility, to-go. Portable receiver and plug-on transmitter form factors that videographers and field producers demand. Quickly set up, monitor and manage complex multi-channel configurations with Muti-Mic Mode (SLXD5 only).</p>


Always come through clear 

Dropouts Are Out 

Keep the show going 

Why it’s better

Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless Overview

The Shure SLX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System delivers premium digital audio and network control that easily scales to match your production needs.

SLX-D

SLX-D How To: Set Up and Use

SLX-D How To: Add a Receiver

SLX-D How To: Lock and Unlock

How to Use SLX-D With ShurePlus Channels™ App

How to Use SLX-D with Wireless Workbench® Part 1

How to Use SLX-D with Wireless Workbench® Part 2

Shure SLX-D Portable Digital Wireless Overview

Quality in the Details

From lecture halls to houses of worship to performance venues, SLX-D delivers transparent, 24-bit digital audio and rock solid RF performance with easy setup and rechargeability options in a suite of versatile wireless system configurations. It features single half-rack, dual full-rack and portable receiver options, handheld, bodypack and plug-on transmitters, and a wide selection of vocal, lavalier, headset and instrument microphone system configurations.

Compatible with Shure UHF wireless antenna distribution and remote antenna accessories.

SLX-D, 

Club

SystemOn

<h4>What digital wireless audio quality does it offer?</h4>

<p>Shure digital processing enables ULX-D to deliver pure, clear, and accurate reproduction of source material. &nbsp;An extended 20 Hz &ndash; 20 KHz frequency range with totally flat response, combined with 24 bit / 48 kHz digital audio, captures every detail with clarity and presence, plus an incredibly accurate low end and transient response. A wide dynamic range of over 120 dB offers excellent signal to noise performance.<br />
Proprietary Shure Gain Ranging optimises the system&rsquo;s dynamic range for any level of input source, eliminating the need for transmitter gain adjustments.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Which components does the ULX-D comprise?</h4>

<p>Receiver options</p>

<ul>
	<li>Ethernet networking allows for streamlined setup across multiple receivers.
	<ul>
		<li>ULXD4 Wireless Receiver: Half rack</li>
		<li>ULXD4D Dual Channel Wireless Receiver: Full rack</li>
		<li>ULXD4Q Quad Channel Wireless Receiver: Full rack</li>
		<li>ULXD4D (Dual) and ULXD4Q (Quad) receivers incorporate an extensive set of additional features:
		<ul>
			<li>Bodypack Frequency Diversity</li>
			<li>RF cascade ports</li>
			<li>Internal power supply</li>
			<li>Audio output channel summing, to route audio to multiple outputs</li>
			<li>Dante&trade; digital networking for multi-channel audio over Ethernet</li>
			<li>Dual Ethernet ports</li>
			<li>Bodypack Frequency Diversity safeguards against loss of audio signal, whether caused by RF interference or by power loss in a transmitter, to ensure uninterrupted audio for mission critical applications. The same audio source is sent from two transmitters with different radio frequencies. If problems occur with the reception of one frequency, ULX-D dual and quad receivers continue to provide flawless audio by automatically switching to the clean frequency. Switching between channels occurs in milliseconds, without any perceivable interruption for users.</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>Transmitter options</p>

<ul>
	<li>ULXD1 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter: The ULXD1 is compatible with a selection of Shure lavalier, headset, and clip-on instrument microphones.</li>
	<li>ULXD2 Wireless Handheld Transmitter: To tailor sound for specific purposes, the ULXD2&rsquo;s microphone cartridge is interchangeable with the full range of Shure dynamic and condenser cartridges, which offer a diverse set of sound characteristics and polar patterns.</li>
</ul>

<p>Other components</p>

<p>Wireless Workbench 6: The ULX-D is compatible with Wireless Workbench 6 software, for advanced frequency coordination, monitoring, and control.</p>

<h4>What third party systems is it compatible with?</h4>

<p>The ULX-D offers seamless integration with AMX and Crestron media control systems.</p>

<h4>What are the ULX-D&rsquo;s wireless features?</h4>

<p>The ULX-D delivers class leading wireless channel efficiency (region dependent) and signal stability. Minimised intermodulation distortion allows significantly more transmitters to operate simultaneously on each channel.<br />
In standard mode, up to 22 transmitters can operate in an 8 MHz TV channel. However, all receivers offer High Density mode for applications where high channel counts are needed, greatly increasing the amount of simultaneous channels possible over one frequency band. In High Density mode, up to 63 active transmitters can operate in an 8 MHz TV channel, with no audio quality degradation.<br />
For ease of use, optimised scanning automatically finds, prioritises, and selects the cleanest frequencies available. Interference detection provides instant alerts if the system encounters interference.<br />
For applications where secure transmission is required, ULX-D offers Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256 bit encrypted signal for complete privacy. This helps to reduce RF interference by only allowing the encrypted signal through to the receiver.<br />
Advanced lithium ion battery technology provides an extended run time over alkaline batteries, up to 12 hours of continuous use, with detailed tracking of battery health status. Lithium ion chemistry and intelligent Shure battery circuitry results in rechargeable batteries with no memory effect, such that a complete discharge is never necessary to maintain battery health. Transmitters and receivers display remaining battery life in hours and minutes accurate to within 15 minutes.</p>


ULX-D® Digital Wireless Systems

ULX-D Spec Sheet

ULX-D User Guide

ULXD8 CAD

ULX-D Command Strings

ULXD6 CAD

ULXD2/SM58 CAD

ULX-D CAD

ULXD4D ULXD4Q User Guide

ULX-D Frequency Compatibility Chart

ULX-D Architect Specifications

Wireless Systems Comparison Chart

<ul>
	<li>Extended 20 Hz &ndash; 20 KHz frequency range with totally flat response</li>
	<li>24 bit / 48 kHz digital audio</li>
	<li>Over 120 dB dynamic range, 130 dB (typical) using Dante&trade; digital networked audio</li>
	<li>Shure Gain Ranging optimizes dynamic range for any level of input source</li>
	<li>Built-in limiter circuitry prevents digital audio clipping</li>
	<li>Compatible with Wireless Workbench&reg; 6 software, for advanced frequency coordination, monitoring, and control</li>
	<li>Wireless channel efficiency &ndash; 22 active transmitters per 8 MHz TV channel. In High Density mode, up to 63 active transmitters per 8 MHz TV channel, with no audio quality degradation</li>
	<li>Optimised scanning automatically finds, prioritises, and selects the cleanest available frequencies</li>
	<li>Interference detection provides instant alerts</li>
	<li>AES-256 bit encryption offers unbreachable privacy, and eliminates stray RF interference by only allowing the encrypted signal through to the receiver</li>
	<li>Advanced lithium ion battery technology provides up to 9&nbsp;hours of continuous use, with detailed tracking of battery health status, and no memory effect</li>
	<li>Transmitters and receivers display remaining battery life accurate to within 15 minutes</li>
	<li>Ethernet networking for streamlined setup across multiple receivers</li>
	<li>Removable half wave antennas</li>
	<li>Up to 72 MHz overall tuning range (region dependent)</li>
	<li>Up to 60 dB of adjustable system gain</li>
	<li>Rugged metal housing on both transmitters and receiver</li>
	<li>Selectable 1, 10, and 20 mW transmitter RF output power</li>
	<li>Transmitters offer AA alkaline backwards compatibility</li>
</ul>


True to the source

Scalable control

Secure sound

Networked, intelligent charging

Digital wireless system offers a mix of 24-bit digital audio quality and scalability to meet the demands of installed applications.

Conference

Large conference and convention installations come with unique wireless challenges. A campus-wide solution, ULX-D® Digital Wireless is secure, scalable and durable. From managing diverse sound sources to protecting RF from smartphones and other stray signals, this intelligent system solves wireless problems of all sizes.

ULX-D

ULX-D, 

WAVETOOL

Shure Product Benefits

Centralised Monitoring

Made for High Stakes Productions

Ensure Optimal Monitoring Convenience

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Using WAVETOOL for Superior Mic Monitoring in High-Stakes Productions