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ULX-D Wireless Microphone System User guide for Shure ULXD Single wireless system. Includes setup instructions, specifications, and troubleshooting. Version: 6.1 (2021-I)
Locking Controls and Settings Updating the Transmitter Batteries Managing Your System with Shure Software Battery Indicator Shure SB900 Series Rechargeable Battery Troubleshooting Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Recharge Power able Batteries Gain Installing the Battery Contact Cover Cables Audio...
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Shure Incorporated Specifications IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Receiver Output Level WARNING ULXD1 Important Product Information ULXD2 LICENSING INFORMATION Tables and Diagrams Australia Warning for Wireless Batteries Certifications Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power Information to the user Frequencies for European Countries...
A breakthrough in wireless audio quality, Shure digital processing enables ULX-D to deliver the purest reproduction of source material ever available in a wireless system, with a wide selection of trusted Shure microphones to choose from. Extended 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range and flat response captures every detail with clarity, presence, and incredibly accurate low end and transient response.
• Optimized scanning automatically finds and deploys the cleanest frequencies available • Proprietary Shure Gain Ranging optimizes system dynamic range for any input source, eliminating the need for transmitter gain adjustments • Up to 60 dB of adjustable system gain is easily accessible from the receiver front panel •...
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② Infrared (IR) Sync Window Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync ③ Network Icon Illuminates when the receiver is connected with other Shure devices on the network. IP Address must be valid to enable networked control ④ Encryption Icon Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is activated: Utilities >...
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Shure Incorporated Audio Signal Level Description Yellow (5) -6 dBFS Normal peaks Yellow (4) -12 dBFS Green (3) -20 dBFS Green (2) -30 dBFS Signal Present Green (1) -40 dBFS ⑫ Gain Buttons Adjust channel gain ⑬ Power Switch Powers the unit on or off Back Panel ①...
Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change enter Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes ▼▲ Use to scroll through menu screens and to change parameter values ⑦ Battery Compartment Requires Shure rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries. 9/50...
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Shure Incorporated ⑧ AA Battery Adapter ◦ Handheld: rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a Shure rechargeable battery ◦ Bodypack: remove to accommodate a Shure rechargeable battery ⑨ Bodypack Antenna For RF signal transmission. ⑩ Integrated Antenna For RF signal transmission.
Shure Incorporated Boundary and Gooseneck Base Transmitters ① Power Button Press to power on; press and hold to power off. ② Mute/Active Button Four settings are available for the mute/active button: ◦ Toggle: Press to switch between active and mute states ◦...
Shure Incorporated ◦ On (green) = Microphone docked on charging station ◦ On (amber) = Battery is missing or is not inserted correctly ⑤ Infrared (IR) Port Align with receiver IR port to send settings to transmitter. ⑥ Charge Connector Connects to networked chargers and USB power supply.
Transmitter Lock Status ◦ Transmitter Mute Status ⑤ Battery Runtime Indicator Shure rechargeable battery: runtime is displayed in minutes remaining. AA batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator. ⑥ TV Channel Displays the TV channel that contains the tuned frequency.
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Displayed when the transmitter audio is set to off using the MUTE MODE feature. ④ Battery Runtime Indicator ◦ Shure rechargeable battery: runtime is displayed in hours:minutes remaining ◦ AA Batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator ⑤ Menu Lock Indicator...
Shure Incorporated ⑥ Mic. Offset Displays microphone offset gain value ⑦ RF Power Displays RF power setting ⑧ Bodypack Input Pad The input signal is attenuated 12 dB ⑨ Encryption Icon Indicates encryption is enabled on the receiver and has been transferred to the transmitter from a sync Adjusting Receiver Display Brightness and Contrast Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST settings to improve visibility in challenging lighting environments.
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Shure Incorporated Receiver home screen view 3 Transmitter Home Screen: Press the ▲▼ arrows at the home menu to display one of the following screens: Transmitter home screen view 1 Transmitter home screen view 2 Transmitter home screen view 3...
Shure Incorporated Editing Receiver Channel Name To edit a receiver channel name, choose EDIT NAME from the menu. • Turn the control wheel to edit a highlighted character • Press the control wheel to advance to the next character • Press ENTER to save changes Note: The channel name is transferred to a transmitter during a sync.
Batteries The transmitter runs on two AA batteries or a Shure SB900 series rechargeable battery. Use the included AA battery adapter when using batteries other than the Shure rechargeable battery. Bodypack: Remove the adapter when using the Shure rechargeable battery...
Replace Shure SB900 Series Rechargeable Battery When using a Shure rechargeable battery, the receiver and transmitter home screens display the number of hours and minutes remaining. Detailed information for the rechargeable battery is displayed in the receiver BATTERY INFO menu and the transmitter menu: UTILITY >...
Shure Incorporated Note: Slide the cover off before inserting the transmitter in the battery charger. Audio Setting Receiver Gain The receiver gain control sets the audio signal level for the entire receiver and transmitter system. Changes to the gain settings occur in realtime allowing for adjustments during live performances.
Shure Incorporated To set a receiver channel output to mute: AUDIO > MUTE Use the control wheel to select ON or OFF. Press ENTER to save. To unmute the receiver output: Simultaneously press the ▲▼ buttons or select OFF from the MUTE menu option.
Shure Incorporated Regenerating Encryption Keys Periodically regenerating the encryption key maintains security for transmitters and receivers that are paired for extended peri ods. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > ENCRYPTION > ON (Manual) > REGENERATE KEYS. Press ENTER. Perform an IR Sync to share the encryption key with the first transmitter.
Shure Incorporated Multiple System Setup A setup using networked receivers is the fastest and easiest way to distribute the best open channel to each system. See Net working ULX-D Receivers for networking details. Note: Networked receivers must all be within the same frequency band.
Shure Incorporated When the scan is complete, use the control wheel to scroll through each group. Press ENTER to select a group that has enough available frequencies for all channels in the system. Sync a transmitter to each receiver channel.
Shure Incorporated Transmitter RF Power Reference the following table for setting RF Power: RF Power Setting System Range Application 1 mW 33 m (100 ft.) For increased channel reuse at close distances 10 mW 100 m (330 ft.) Typical setups For hostile RF environments or longdistance ap...
Networking Receivers The receiver uses an Ethernet connection to network with other components. For automatic network configuration, use a DHCP enabled Ethernet switch such as the Shure AXT620. Use multiple Ethernet switches to extend the network for larger in stallations.
Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are devel oped to incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage of design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be uploaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility tool available on the Shure Update Utility page.
Connect the receiver and computer to the same network. From the Update Devices tab, download the latest firmware to the receiver. For more information on the Shure Update Utility, visit the Shure Update Utility user guide.
Shure Incorporated Issue See Solution... Transmitter battery hot message Tx Battery hot Power Make sure that the receiver and transmitter are receiving sufficient voltage. Use the 15 V DC power supply furnished with the ULXD4 receiver. Check the battery indicators and replace the transmitter batteries if necessary.
Shure Incorporated Reducing Interference • Perform a group or channel scan to find the best open frequency. Perform a sync to transfer the setting to the transmitter. • For multiple systems, check that all systems are set to channels in the same group (systems in different bands do not need to be set to the same group).
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Cable, Instrument, 2.5 foot (.75 m), 4 Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) WA302 to 1/4-inch Connector. Instrument Clip-on microphone Beta 98H/C Lavalier microphone MX150, MX153, WL183, WL184, WL185 Cable, Instrument, 2-foot (0.7m), 4-pin Mini Connector (TA4F) with Right-Angle 1/4-inch Connector, used with Shure Wireless WA304 Bodypack Transmitters 31/50...
Shure Incorporated Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.Note: Actual range depends on RF signal ab sorption, reflection and interference. RF Tuning Step Size 25 kHz, varies by region Image Rejection >70 dB, typical RF Sensitivity −98 dBm...
Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Audio Frequency Response 20 – 20 kHz (±1 dB) Battery Type Shure SB900B Rechargeable LiIon or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB900B >8 hours...
Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Audio Frequency Response Note: Dependent on microphone type Battery Type Shure SB900B Rechargeable LiIon or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB900B >8 hours...
RF Output Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW, 10 mW, 20 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region Tables and Diagrams TA4M Connector 37/50...
>6 >4:30 Note: The SB900B Shure rechargeable battery uses SBC200, SBC800 and SBC220 chargers. The values in this table are typical of fresh, high quality batteries. Battery runtime varies depending on the manufacturer and age of the battery. Frequency Range and Transmitter Output Power...
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Shure Incorporated Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range ( MHz ) (Lo/Nm/Hi) 479 to 534 1/10 470 to 510 1/10/20 510 to 530 1/10/20 534 to 598 1/10/20 534 to 598 1/10/20 534 to 565 1/10 572 to 636 1/10/20 J50A△...
Shure Incorporated Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range ( MHz ) (Lo/Nm/Hi) 915 to 928 0.25/10/20 1240 to 1260 1/10/20 1492 to 1525 1/10/20 1785 to 1805 1/10/20 1785 to 1800 1/10/20 1790 to 1805 1/10/20 △Output power limited to 10 mW above 608 MHz.
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Shure Incorporated Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT M, N, NL, P, PL, RO, S, SK, SLO, TR All other countries * This equipment may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region.
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Shure Incorporated K51 606-670 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST 606 - 670 MHz*...
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Shure Incorporated P51 710-782 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, EST, F, GB 710 - 782 MHz*...
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Shure Incorporated R51 800-810 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich 800 - 810 MHz* A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, E, EST...
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Shure Incorporated V51 174-216 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, E, EST F, FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT...
Shure Incorporated Z18 1785-1805 MHz Country Code Frequency Range Code de Pays Gamme de frequences Codice di paese Gamme di frequenza Código de país Gama de frequencias Länder-Kürzel Frequenzbereich A, B, BG, CH, CY, CZ, D, DK, E, EST F, FIN, GB, GR, H, HR, I, IRL, IS, L, LT...
WARNING: Danger of explosion if incorrect battery replaced. Operate only with AA batteries. Note: Use only with the included power supply or a Shure-approved equivalent. WARNING •...
Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability de pends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and ordering frequencies.
Shure Incorporated FCC: DD4ULXD1G50, DD4ULXD1H50, DD4ULXD1J50, DD4ULXD1L50; DD4ULXD2G50, DD4ULXD2H50, DD4ULXD2J50, DD4ULXD2L50, DD4ULXD1-G50, DD4ULXD1-H50, DD4ULXD1-J50A, DD4ULXD1-X52, DD4ULXD2-G50, DD4ULXD2-H50, DD4ULXD2-J50A, DD4ULXD2-X52 . IC: 616A-ULXD1X52, 616A-ULXD2X52 FCC: DD4ULXD1X52, DD4ULXD2X52 IC: 616A-ULXD1V50, 616A-ULXD2V50 FCC: DD4ULXD1V50, DD4ULXD2V50 Note: For transmitters operating in the V50 and V51 bands: nominal free space antenna gain at middle of the band is typically -6 dBi, and rolls off at the band edges an additional -4 dB.
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Shure Incorporated Canada Warning for Wireless This device operates on a noprotection, nointerference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio ser vices operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Econom...