ULXD4Q - Quad Channel Digital Wireless Receiver

NOTE: This update is for REV5 devices only.

Improvements

• Support for added hardware revisions

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Known Issues

• Group Scan Deployment and Custom Group Load may not work with other ULXD4/ULXD4D/ ULXD4Q that are running older firmware versions

Notes

• User Guides: ULXD4 | ULXD4D/Q
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULXD 2.8.6
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.41
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.8.6
  • Shure Update Utility 2.8.4
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.6.1
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.6.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.4 or 7.0.1

Improvements

• Support for added hardware revisions

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Known Issues

• Group Scan Deployment and Custom Group Load may not work with other ULXD4/ULXD4D/ ULXD4Q that are running older firmware versions

Notes

• User Guides: ULXD4 | ULXD4D/Q
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULXD 2.8.6
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.41
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.8.6
  • Shure Update Utility 2.8.3
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.6.1
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.6.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.4 or 7.0.0

Improvements

• Fixed distorted audio issue on ULXD4 devices with Dante version REV3
• Fixed issue where ULXD4 devices sometimes disappear from Wireless Workbench® and do not reconnect

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Known Issues

• Group Scan Deployment and Custom Group Load may not work with other ULXD4/ULXD4D/ ULXD4Q that are running older firmware versions

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters 2.7.3
  • ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.7.6
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.41
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.7.3
  • Shure Update Utility 2.8.0
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.6.0
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.6.0
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.3

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Known Issues

• Group Scan Deployment and Custom Group Load may not work with other ULXD4/ULXD4D/ ULXD4Q that are running older firmware versions

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.7.3
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.41
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.7.3
  • Shure Update Utility 2.7.2
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.5.2
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.1.1
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.0

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvements

• Support for added hardware revisions

Known Issues

• Group Scan Deployment and Custom Group Load may not work with other ULXD4/ULXD4D/ ULXD4Q that are running older firmware versions

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.6.3
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.6.3
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.38
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.0
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.5.2
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.1.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.7.1

Important

• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvements

• NEW TCPI commands for ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q:
  • MODEL - Name of the receiver model
  • TX_FW - Firmware version of the received transmitter
• Support added for new ULXD4D/Q devices which ensure that encryption is used
  • At this time, AXT600 Spectrum Manager does not support always encryption DCID

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.5.0 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.5.0
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.4.13
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.38
  • Wireless Workbench 6.14.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.6.1
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.6

Important

• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvements

• Changed the default RF band from AB to JB for ULXD4=-AB receivers
• Add support for China 470 MHz – 510 MHz frequency band (G53)

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  • Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  • Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  • Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.3.25 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.25
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.4.9
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.3.24
  • PSM1000 1.7.10
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.31
  • Wireless Workbench 6.14.0
  • Shure Update Utility 2.5.1
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.5

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvements

• The lock setting for the front panel SCAN button now prevents frequency changes due to group scans initiated by other ULXD4 units
• Support for additional RF bands:
  • Thailand 694 – 703 MHz frequency band (M19)
  • Thailand 748 – 758 MHz frequency band (Q12)
• Bug fixes

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate ULX-D version 2.4.9 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.4.9
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.3.6
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.3.8
  • PSM1000 1.6.21
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench 6.13.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.6
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• New hardware revisions with the ULX-D 2.3.34 firmware version cannot be downgraded to previous firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvement

• Updated the firmware version number for the purpose of keeping all ULX-D firmware version numbers aligned for brand-new system installations.

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.3.34 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.34
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.3.6
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.3.8
  • PSM1000 1.6.21
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12.6
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.4
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvement

• Support for Thailand 174 – 210 MHz frequency band (V52)
• Added separate locks for group scan and transmitter sync
• Enforcement of Access Control via Wireless Workbench to devices with remote connection has been fixed

Known Issue

• New hardware revisions of ULX-D version 2.3.21 are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1.
• ULX-D devices on J50A or L50A frequency bands are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1.

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.3.21 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.21
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.3.6
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.6.21
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12.6
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.3
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvement

• Support new hardware revisions of ULX-D. New revisions can't be downgraded below version 2.3.4.

Known Issues

• New hardware revisions of ULX-D version 2.3.4 are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1.
• ULX-D devices on J50A or L50A frequency bands are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1.

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.3.4 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.4
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.3.4
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.6.19
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12.6
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.3
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

New Feature

• AES67 support

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands:
  • U.S. 572 – 616 MHz (J50A)
  • U.S. 653 – 663 MHz (L50A)
• Bug fixes, including fixing the issue of ULXD1/2 transmitters on version 2.2.23 getting reset to factory default settings after an update or downgrade.

Known Issue

• ULX-D devices on J50A or L50A frequency bands are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1

Notes

• User Guide
• If your ULXD1/2 transmitter is on version 2.2.23, updating to version 2.2.24 will unexpectedly reset your ULXD1 to its factory default settings and your previous settings will need to be recovered via IR sync.
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• SystemOn 3.0.1 displays "Check system requirements, your current firmware version may not be confirmed compatible" for ULX-D version 2.2.24; however only ULX-D devices on J50A or L50A frequency bands are not compatible with SystemOn 3.0.1.
• To operate ULX-D version 2.2.24 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.2.24
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.11
  • Wireless Workbench  6.12.4
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.2
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.1
  • SystemOn 3.0.1

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvements

• Compatibility with new products:
  • ULXD6 Wireless Boundary Microphone Transmitter
  • ULXD8 Wireless Gooseneck Base Transmitter
  • SBC450 4-Bay Networked Charging Station
  • SBC850 8-Bay Networked Charging Station
• New TPCI commands for charging stations, receivers, and transmitters
• Bug fixes
  • Custom groups for AB/JB bands now correctly transfer via IR sync
  • Antenna power alert will persist until it is cleared
  • Fixed a sporadic issue of transmitter firmware updates failing

Known Issue

• ULX-D version 2.1.16 is not compatible with SystemOn 2.1

Notes

• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D devices on version 2.1.16 with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum software versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 2.1.16
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.1.5
  • SBC450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.1.16
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.3
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.3.1

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.
• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvements

• Improved large-scale network stability: In some cases of very large installations with earlier firmware versions, units occasionally would drop off the network and not be visible via WWB6 or other remote networking access. Version 2.0.28 resolves the issue and increases overall network stability.
• Added new frequency bands:
  • Europe: Z17: 1492 – 1525 MHz
  • Europe: Z18: 1785 – 1805 MHz
  • Australia: Z19: 1785 – 1800 MHz
  • Taiwan
    • Z20: 1790 – 1805 MHz
    • G62: 510 – 530 MHz
• Bug fixes

Notes

• Update all transmitters used with receivers via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 2.0.28:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 2.0.28
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.0.16
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12
  • Shure Update Utility 2.2.2.8
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.3
• ULX-D 2.0.19 (release date: 9/16/2016) is no longer available in the firmware library. Release notes remain available for reference:
  • New Features
    • Support for Access Control, which allows users to specify PINs for networked devices to restrict access to them from unauthenticated Shure control software.
    • AMX/Crestron control string to get the ULXD firmware version.
      • Command: < GET FW_VER >
    • Ability to reverse polarity on ULXD1 and ULXD1LEMO3 bodypacks. To reverse polarity, use these options:
      • Bodypack Utilities menu: UTILITY > POLARITY
      • Save the IR preset on the receiver and then IR sync to the bodypack to incorporate the polarity change: IR PRESETS > BP POLARITY
  • Improvements
    • Added new VHF frequency bands:
      • V50
      • V51
    • Dante™ update to software version 3.9.6.1 and firmware version 4.0.0.6
    • Improved audio stability in marginal RF conditions
  • Known Issues
    • ShurePlus Channels version 1.2 does not support ULX-D firmware version 2.0 or later.
    • QLX-D firmware version 1.1.15 or earlier does not support ULX-D firmware version 2.0 or later.
  • Notes
    • Users must update all transmitters used with receivers via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
      1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
      2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
      3. Press ENTER.
    • For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 2.0.19:
      • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 2.0.19
      • Wireless Workbench 6.12
      • Shure Update Utility 2.2.2.8

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvement

• Added new frequency band Z16 (1240 – 1260 MHz) for Japan

Notes

• Fixed bug relating to encryption mismatch conditions.
• Fixed IR LED behavior when firmware updating transmitters.
• Transmitters to be used with receivers must be updated via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.7.34:
  • QLX-D Receiver 1.0.15

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

New Feature

• ULXD4, ULXD4D, and ULXD4Q receivers can now power two UA864 antennas in parallel per receiver input for a total of four antennas. To view an example of a similar setup, with different antennas, see the FAQ: Antenna Distribution – 2 Rooms, 4 Antennas, which also includes information on how to modify the UA221 passive antenna accessory.

Notes

• Transmitters to be used with receivers must be updated via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.11:
  • QLX-D receiver 1.0.15

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

New Features

• 900MHz ISM Site Survey via Wireless Workbench (WWB) for X52, X53, and X54 frequency bands.
• WWB Site Survey (902 - 928 MHz) Utility, which utilizes ISM-band devices to capture long-term scans and generates processed scan data, tailored specifically for coordination in this spectrum. Access this utility by selecting TOOLS > SITE SURVEY (902 - 928 MHz).
  • This utility is designed to use an ISM-band Shure receiver to assess whether a particular venue is well suited for ISM-band operation of fixed frequency microphone systems.
  • This utility includes the “Usability Report”, which runs sample calculations and reports an approximate number of usable channels in the ISM band.
  • For more information, consult the Wireless Workbench 6 Help System in version 6.11.2 or later.

Improvements

• Added new frequency bands:
  • Americas (except Brazil): X52: 902-928 MHz
  • Brazil: X53: 902-907.5, 915-928 MHz
  • Australia: X54: 915-928 MHz

Notes

• Transmitters to be used with receivers must be updated via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.10:
  • QLX-D receiver 1.0.15

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvements

• Minor bug fixes to support firmware updates with the Shure Update Utility.

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.7:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 1.5.6
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers and AXT600 Spectrum Managers 1.15.3
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.3

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvements

• Added ability to disable Interference Alerts
  • Default value is Interference Alert: "ON"
  • Can be disabled by navigating to Device Utilities > Advanced RF > Interference and selecting "OFF"

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.6:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 1.5.6
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers and AXT600 Spectrum Managers 1.15.3
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.3

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvements

• Added support to repair a rare networking issue with Duplicate Dante MAC Addresses for Dante-enabled ULX-D receivers.

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.5.18:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 1.5.6
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers and AXT600 Spectrum Managers 1.15.3
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.3

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

New Features

• Interference Notifications for ULX-D are now displayed in Wireless Workbench 6.10 in the Interference Events dialog.
• ULX-D/QLX-D interoperability support. This release is required to support QLX-D transmitters. ULX-D receivers are compatible with QLX-D transmitters and will display QLXD1 or QLXD2 transmitter type given the following limitations
  • QLX-D transmitters must be manually tuned to the same frequency as ULX-D receivers.
  • Encryption must be disabled on both systems.

Improvements

• New Home Screen format displayed menu
  • Simplified the ability to access and name both the Detailed per channel home screen and the ULXD4D/Q Summary screen by creating two separate menu structures.

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.5.6:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 1.5.6
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers and AXT600 Spectrum Managers 1.15.3
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.0

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

Improvements

• Interference Alert Accuracy Improvement
  • In some situations previous versions of ULX-D could falsely report Interference Alerts when interference was not actually present. This firmware release removes false reporting, but retains the ability to alert the user if interference was the reason why a particular setup lost RF signal.

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.4.18:
  • ULXD1/2 ULX-D Transmitters 1.4.18
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.4.18
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.14.6
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.9.0

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

New Features

• Optional Encryption Enhancement
  • On (Auto): Functions the same as all previous versions of ULX-D where there is a new key generated on each sync.
  • On (Manual): New function to support multiple transmitters; useful for situations such as a combo system that needs to be encrypted and have two transmitters ready to use with one receiver.
  • On (Manual): Issues the same key on every sync so you can easily have multiple transmitters (handheld and/or bodypack) synced and ready to use with one receiver.
  • Regenerate Keys: This allows the user of manual mode to ask the receiver to create a new 256 bit encryption key. Note that it is required to sync transmitters to ge the new key.

Improvements

• TV Display format is restored as a part of system reset to factory default, and can be saved/recalled as a preset.
• Group Scan now auto-deploys all custom groups to units within the same frequency band along with the frequency information previously shared
• Completed all Third-Party Control reporting for all features that can be reported via that < GET x ALL > command.
• Dante network configurations changes become functional right away via an auto system reboot.

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.4.14:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.4.14
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.4.14
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.14.6
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.9.0

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

New Features

• Support of Multiple Simultaneous Third Party Controllers
  • ULX-D now supports for multiple (up to 5) simultaneous of Third Party controllers such as AMX and Crestron. This allows programmers to issue independent commands from any Third Party controller on the network and each other Third Party controller on the network will be provided the response from ULX-D
• TV Channel Format is User Selectable
  • The TV channel reported on ULX-D can be adjusted depending upon regional needs so a particular frequency will display as the appropriate TV channel.
• Custom Group Deploy
  • ULX-D receivers automatically deploy all Custom Groups to receivers within the same frequency band when the user accepts the results of the group scan.

Improvements

• Additional Third Party Control Strings
  • The following strings enable quicker changeovers via networked control instead of manual adjustment on each receiver:
    • High Density: ON/OFF
    • Encryption: ON/OFF
    • Frequency Diversity: OFF, 1+2, 3+4, 1+2/3+4
    • Audio Summing: OFF, 1+2, 3+4, 1+2/3+4, 1+2+3+4
• Frequency Diversity Enhancement
  • ULX-D prioritizes the results of a scan such that the two frequencies of a frequency diversity system are more likely to be spread further apart instead of right next to each other. Note that this is RF environment-dependent.

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.4.8:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.4.8
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.4.8
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.13.5
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.8.1

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

New Features

• Addition of Dante Device ID modes
  • ID Mode: Sequential - Quick sequential numbering of ULX-D receivers to take advantage of quick device set-up and labeling for Dante digital audio network.
  • ID Mode: Yamaha - specific labeling of ULX-D receiver's Dante Device ID for discovery as "online devices" by Yamaha CL Series consoles with firmware version 1.60 or later.
• Receiver Mute
  • Previously, receiver channels could be muted from Wireless Workbench amd not on device. Mute on/off capability has been added to the device within the AUDIO menu. Receiver mute for a channel can also be disengaged via a two-button combination push of the up/down gain arrows of that channel.
  • When "Rx Mute" has been engaged, the ability to adjust system gain is disabled. Receiver channels must be unmuted in order to adjust system gain.
  • Muting of a receiver channel is non-persistent (i.e. all channels with "Rx Mute" engaged will no longer be muted after the device is power-cycled).
• Device Gateway Address
  • ULX-D receiver's gateway address can now be set to allow for cross-subnet control and monitoring of the receiver with 3rd party control surfaces.
  • NOTE: Wireless Workbench does not function across different subnets. This feature is for 3rd party control surfaces only.
• Hardware Identification in Wireless Workbench
  • Enables the user to trigger a flashing sequence from the physical device to locate the Wireless Workbench representation of that device in the software.

Improvements

• Added support for the X51 frequency band for use in Korea
• Minor UI text changes for consistency across wireless lines and in Wireless Workbench.

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.3.6:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.3.6
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.3.6
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.10.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.6.1

Important

• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware prior to 1.4.8 must be updated to 1.4.8 before updating to newer versions.
• ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers running firmware between 1.4.8 and 2.0.28 must be updated to 2.0.28 before updating to newer versions.
• After 2.0.28 is installed, ULXD4D and ULXD4Q receivers can be updated to the latest available firmware version.
• ULX-D devices that are downgrading to 1.5.6 may report a false failure.
  • Workaround: Because this is a false failure, closing the send updates window and going to the main page, Shure Update Utility will show green for the firmware version.

New Features

• AMX/Crestron control (full documentation here)
• High Density mode (notes on Frequency Coordination for ULX-D High Density channels)
• Dual and Quad receiver compatibility

Improvements

• Extended control of several parameters within Wireless Workbench, including Frequency Diversity Bodypack Source Indication (for ULX-D Dual and Quad receivers only)
• Various system and component bug fixes and improvements

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.2.14:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.2.14
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.2.14
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.4.0