General Description; Additional Resources; Component Overview; Microphone Transmitters - Shure MICROFLEX MXW Quick Start Manual

General Description

The Shure Microflex Wireless Series (MXW) is a complete microphone solution for flexible meeting rooms and boardrooms. It features automatic
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RF channel management, rechargeable encrypted (AES256) wireless microphones, and digital audio networking (Dante
station charges boundary and gooseneck microphones for tabletop applications, as well as handheld and bodypack solutions for corporate training and
presentations. The MXW Access Point mounts to a ceiling or wall for discreet communication between the wireless microphones and the digital audio
network. Multiple access points can be used for installations that require simultaneous operation of up to 40* microphones in the same area (*region
dependant). Web-browser based control software is used for remote monitoring and control from any computer connected to the network.

Additional Resources

This Quickstart guide contains the essential information to set up a basic, eight-
channel MXW system. The following is a list of additional resources for the
MXW Series:
Full MXW Manual: The full manual provides comprehensive MXW System
information, such as detailed component descriptions, network topologies, RF
management best-practices and control software navigation. It can be found on
www.shure.com and the USB drive supplied with the Access Point Transceiver.
Shure Support: For Troubleshooting assistance or consultation on complex
installations, contact Shure to speak with a support representative. In the
Americas region, call the Systems Support group at 847-600-8541. For users in
other locations, go to www.shure.com to find support contact for your region.
Audinate: For digital audio networking help, advanced networking guidelines,
and Dante software troubleshooting, visit Audinate's website at www.audinate.
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Component Overview

MXW1 MXW2 MXW6 MXW8

Microphone Transmitters

MXW microphones transmit an encrypted,
wireless audio signal to the access point. Four
form factors are available:
Hybrid Bodypack (MXW1)
The bodypack secures to a belt or strap
for hands-free, mobile communication. It
features a TQG input for lavalier connection
and an integrated omnidirectional
microphone.
Handheld (MXW2)
The handheld enables presenters to
communicate using legendary Shure SM58,
SM86, BETA58 and VP68 microphone
cartridges.
Boundary (MXW6/C, MXW6/O)
The boundary transmitter sits on a table
or desk to transmit speech while discreetly
blending into any conference environment.
Desktop Gooseneck Base (MXW8)
The gooseneck base is compatible with
5, 10, and 15" Microflex gooseneck
microphones.
The MXW1, MXW6, and MXW8 microphones
include a headphone output for monitoring audio,
such as a translation channel.
Access Point Transceiver
(MXWAPT4, MXWAPT8)
The Access Point Transceiver (4 and 8 channel
units) mounts to a wall or ceiling to manage
encrypted, wireless audio connections with
microphones. As a system hub, it transports
digital audio between the wireless microphones
and other Dante devices on the same network.
The APT includes a webserver that hosts
the MXW System control software, used for
monitoring, configuration, and remote control of
the system.
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Audio Network Interface
(MXWANI4, MXWANI8)
The Audio Network Interface (4 and 8 channel)
is a Dante network device that provides analog
audio input and outputs for the MXW system.
It has a 4-port Gigabit Ethernet switch that
enables the connection of an MXW access
point, a computer and up to two MXW networked
charging stations.
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Networked Charging Station
(MXWNCS4, MXWNCS8)
The Networked Charging Station (4 and 8 slot
varieties) is capable of simultaneous charging
up to 4 (or 8) MXW microphones. It also
Links microphones to access point channels
and networks battery statistics to the control
software.
Important: Desktop Gooseneck Base
Microphones (MXW8) occupy two charging
slots. For example, eight MXW8 microphones
require two MXWNCS8 charging stations (16
charging slots total).
MXW Control Software
The MXW control software offers comprehensive
remote control of key setup, monitoring and
management functions. The software is
accessible from any PC or Mac on the network,
and opens in a web-browser using Adobe
Flash .
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