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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for
adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat. Do not place any open flame sources on the product.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wider blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Important Product Information
LICENSING INFORMATION
Licensing: A ministerial license to operate this equipment may be required
in certain areas. Consult your national authority for possible requirements.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated
could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wire-
less microphone equipment is the user's responsibility, and licensability de-
pends on the user's classification and application, and on the selected fre-
quency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommu-
nications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and
ordering frequencies.
Information to the user
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
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ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20
ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System
15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal
injury and/or product failure.
21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.
Explanation of Symbols
Caution: risk of electric shock
Caution: risk of danger (See note.)
Direct current
Alternating current
On (Supply)
Equipment protected throughout by DOUBLE INSULATION or
REINFORCED INSULATION
Stand-by
Equipment should not be disposed of in the normal waste stream
WARNING: Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-ser-
viceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. The
safety certifications do not apply when the operating voltage is changed from
the factory setting.
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Page 1: Important Safety Instructions
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wire- television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off less microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability de-... -
Page 2: Australia Warning For Wireless
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this • Do not charge or use battery packs other than Shure rechargeable bat- device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any inter- teries ference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. -
Page 3: Quick Start Instructions
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. -
Page 4: Dual And Quad Receiver Models
Sends IR signal to the transmitter for sync. ② Network Icon Illuminates when the receiver is connected with other Shure devices on the network. IP Address must be valid to enable networked control. ③ Encryption Icon Illuminates when AES-256 encryption is activated. - Page 5 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System ④ LCD Panel Displays settings and parameters. ⑤ Scan Button Press to find the best channel or group. ⑥ Menu Navigation Buttons Use to navigate and select parameter menus.
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Page 6: Receiver Home Screen
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System ② RF Antenna Diversity Input Jack (2) For antenna A and antenna B. ③ RF Cascade Jack (2) Passes the RF signal from Antenna A and Antenna B to one additional receiver. - Page 7 Requires Shure SB900 rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries. ⑧ AA Battery Adapter • Handheld: rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a Shure SB900 battery • Bodypack: remove to accommodate a Shure SB900 battery ⑨ Bodypack Antenna For RF signal transmission.
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Page 8: Boundary And Gooseneck Base Transmitters
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System 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: •... -
Page 9: Advanced Transmitter Features
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Advanced Transmitter Features RF MUTE Use this to turn on a transmitter without interfering with the RF spectrum. Press and hold the exit button during power-on until RF MUTED is displayed. To un-mute, restart the transmitter. -
Page 10: Home Screen Display Options
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System • MENU LOCK: All menu paths are inaccessible. • POWER LOCK: Power switch is disabled Quick-Lock Option: To turn on the transmitter with its power and menu navigation buttons locked, press and hold the ▲ button during power-on until the locked message is displayed. - Page 11 Transmitter Lock Status • Transmitter Mute Status ⑤ Battery Runtime Indicator Shure SB900 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.
- Page 12 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System 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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Page 13: Mute Mode
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System LOCK Sets the lock options: KEEP, Power, Menu, All, None RF POWER Sets the transmitter RF power level: KEEP, 10mW=Nm, 1mW=Lo, 20mW=Hi. BATT Sets the transmitter battery type to ensure accurate metering: KEEP, Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium... - Page 14 • CONFIGURATION: SWITCHED/REDUNDANT AUDIO/SPLIT • SHURE CONTROL: DEVICE ID, Network Mode, Set IP and Subnet values for Ethernet network • DANTE: DANTE DEVICE ID, AUDIO & CNTRL, REDUNDANT AUDIO, Set IP, Subnet, Gateway and Yamaha values for Dante™ network Note: Additional information can be accessed from the selected networking option.
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Page 15: Transmitter Ir Presets
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System SYSTEM RESET • RESTORE: Default Settings, Presets • SAVE: Create New Preset • DELETE: Delete Preset VERSION • Model • Band • S/N (serial number) • • •... -
Page 16: Battery Runtime Charts
ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System The transmitter runs on two AA batteries or the Shure SB900 rechargeable battery. Use the included AA battery adapter when using batteries other than the Shure SB900. Bodypack: Remove the adapter when using the Shure SB900... -
Page 17: Setting Receiver Gain
>11 hours >7 hour Important Tips for Care and Storage of Shure Rechargeable Batteries Proper care and storage of Shure batteries results in reliable performance and ensures a long lifetime. • Always store batteries and transmitters at room temperature •... - Page 18 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System When setting up the receiver, adjust the gain so that the average signal LED levels are solid green and occasionally yellow, with only the highest peaks causing the red LED to illuminate.
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Page 19: Adjusting Gain For Summed Outputs
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 1 + 2 + 3 + 4... - Page 20 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Note: Networked receivers must all be within the same frequency band. EXIT audio gain power control Networked Receivers ULXD4 ENTER Digital Wireless Receiver SCAN 1. Turn on all receivers.
- Page 21 Use the gain controls to match the output levels for each receiver channel Audio Signal Encryption • If Audio Summing is active, use a Y-cable (Shure AXT652) to connect When encryption is enabled, the receiver generates a unique encryption key the bodypacks to a single audio source to prevent comb filtering which is shared with a the transmitter during an IR sync.
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Page 22: Networking Ulx-D Receivers
ULX-D Dual and Quad receivers feature a Dante dual-port network interface. Dante technology provides an integrated solution to distribute digital audio, manage control signals, and carry Shure Control (WWB and AMX/Crestron) signals. Dante uses standard IP over Ethernet and safely coexists on the same network as IT and control data. -
Page 23: Networking Acronyms
Manual IP Addressing 1. Connect the receivers to an Ethernet switch. 2. Set the IP Mode to Manual for all devices: DEVICE UTILITIES>NETWORK>SHURE CONTROL>NETWORK 3. Use the control wheel to set the mode to Manual. 4. Set valid IP addresses and subnet values for all devices, press ENTER to save. -
Page 24: Network Connection And Configuration Examples
Dante Audio and Shure Control are present on both the Primary and Secondary ports • The Dante IP address and the Shure Control IP address must be on the same subnet. The computer running WWB6 must also be on this subnet. 24/45... - Page 25 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Network Example (Dante Audio + WWB6) ① Computer Connect the computer running the Dante controller and WWB6 to the Primary port. ② DHCP Server Can be configured with or without a DHCP server. Do not route audio through the server.
- Page 26 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System ⑤ Dante Receiver Connect Dante receivers (mixers, recorders, amplifiers) to the Primary port. (AXT620, Wi-Fi router, etc...) Note: Dante controller does not support Wi-Fi network connections. (mixers, recorders, amplifiers, etc...)
- Page 27 Backup Dante audio is present on the Secondary port • The Primary Dante IP address and the Shure Control IP address must be on the same subnet. The computer running WWB6 must also be on this subnet. • The Secondary Dante IP Address must be set to a different subnet Note: Devices connected to the Redundant network must be compatible with Redundant audio.
- Page 28 • Dante Audio is present on the Secondary port • The IP addresses for Dante and Shure Control must be on different subnets Network Example ① Computer (Dante Controller) Connect the computer running the Dante controller to the Secondary port.
- Page 29 Connect the Secondary ports to the Secondary network switch. ⑤ Computer (Shure Control) Connect the computer running the Shure Control to the Primary port. ⑥ DHCP Server (Primary Network) Can be configured with or without a DHCP server. Do not route audio through the server.
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Page 30: Assigning Network Device Ids For Shure Control And Dante Control
Assigning Network Device IDs for Shure Control and Dante Control When using the receiver in a network with Shure Control (WWB6) and a Dante Controller, two Device IDs are required: one for Shure Control and one for Dante Control. Device IDs are used to identify devices on the network and for creating Dante digital audio routes. -
Page 31: Configuring Audio Routes With The Dante Controller
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Configuring Audio Routes with the Dante Controller Devices that appear in the Dante controller are categorized as "Transmitters" and "Receivers" In order for audio to flow in the network, audio routes (subscriptions) must be configured between transmitters and receivers. -
Page 32: Network Troubleshooting
IP address mode revert to AUTO. Restoring Receiver and Dante Card Factory Settings Performing a reset from the receiver restores the factory settings and configures the Shure Control and Dante IP address mode to AUTO. 1. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES>SYSTEM RESET>RESTORE DEFAULT SETTINGS 2. -
Page 33: Connecting To An External Control System
The ULX-D receiver is compatible with external control systems such as AMX Note: A gateway address is an advanced network setting. In most network or Crestron via the Ethernet, using on the same cables used to carry Shure configurations, the setting does not need to be changed. - Page 34 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System ② Transmitter Settings Displays: RF Power, Tx Type, Tx Offset, Tx Lock ③ Frequency Settings Use drop-down to edit value ④ Encryption Icon Illuminates when Encryption is enabled ⑤...
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Page 35: Viewing The Receiver In Wwb6 Inventory
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Viewing the Receiver in WWB6 Inventory Click on the Inventory tab to view the receiver channels. Double-click on parameters to enable editing. Tip: Clicking on the receiver Icon next to the Model flashes the front panel LEDs for remote identification. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Troubleshooting two of the amber RF LEDs are still illuminated while the transmitter is off, Issue See Solution... then that channel has too much interference, and you should try a different channel. -
Page 37: Ulxd1, Ulxd2
1 kHz at 1% THD 145 dB SPL (SM58), typical Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Battery Type Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW Shure SB900 >11 hours... - Page 38 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Housing Cast aluminum RF Output Antenna Type Integrated Single Band Helical Occupied Bandwidth <200 kHz Modulation Type Shure proprietary digital Power 1 mW, 10 mW, 20 mW Audio Input...
- Page 39 ULXD2 Mic Offset Range 0 to 21 dB (in 3 dB steps) Battery Type Shure SB900 Rechargeable Li-Ion or LR6 AA batteries 1.5 V Battery Runtime @ 10 mW See Frequency Range and Output Power table, varies by region 2017/06/09...
- Page 40 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Shure SB900 >11 hours alkaline 11 hours Dimensions VHF V50 and V51 278 mm x 51 mm (10.9 in. x 2.0 in.) L x Dia. Other frequency bands 256 mm x 51 mm (10.1 in.
- Page 41 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Bias Voltage 12 to 13 V DC, 150 mA maximum, per antenna ULX-DSpecifications RF Carrier Frequency Range 470–932 MHz, varies by region (See Frequency Range and Output Power table)
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Page 42: Frequency Range And Transmitter Output Power
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Tables and Diagrams TA4M Connector 5 V DC 100 µF 1µF Audio Input 12dB 440 pF Active Load Ground ① Ground ② Bias Voltage ③ Audio Input ④ Active Load LEMO Connector XLR to ¼... - Page 43 Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Power ( mW RMS )* Band Frequency Range ( MHz ) (Lo/Nm/Hi) 479 to 534 1/10 510 to 530 1/10/20 534 to 598 1/10/20 534 to 598 1/10/20...
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Page 44: Furnished Accessories
Shure Incorporated ULX-D Dual and Quad Z16-20 ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System Furnished Accessories 95AA9279 95G9043 (Yellow) 95AA9279 95G9043 (Yellow) Furnished Accessories 95AL9279 95D9043 (Gray) 95AL9279 95D9043 (Gray) All Systems 95AK9279 95E9043 (Black) Receiver ULXD4D (Dual Receiver), 95AJ9279 95E9043 (Black) - Page 45 Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG8X/U type, 50 Ohm, 50 UA850 ft length (15 m) Coaxial Cable, BNC-BNC, RG213/U Type, 50 Ohm, UA8100 100 ft length (30 m) Shure Incorporated 5800 West Touhy Avenue Niles, IL 60714-4608 USA Phone: +1-847-600-2000 Email: info@shure.com 45/45...