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BLX -- Wireless System
Online user guide for Shure BLX wireless system.
Version: 2 (2019-D)

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  • Page 1 BLX -- Wireless System Online user guide for Shure BLX wireless system. Version: 2 (2019-D)
  • Page 2 Shure Incorporated Wireless System IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ these instructions. KEEP these instructions. HEED all warnings. FOLLOW all instructions. DO NOT use this apparatus near water. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventilation and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 3: System Components

    WARNING: Danger of explosion if incorrect battery replaced. Operate only with AA batteries. System Components Note: Your system comes with a combination of the following components. • BLX1 Bodypack Transmitter • BLX2 Handheld Transmitter (choice of SM58, BETA58A, or PG58) •...
  • Page 4 Shure Incorporated On the transmitter, set the group and channel to match the receiver. The audio LED on the receiver should illuminate. If setting up additional systems, leave the first transmitter and receiver on. For each additional receiver, manually set the group to match the first receiver. Note: The receiver will automatically perform a channel scan to find an available frequency after the group has been selected.

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    Shure Incorporated Features Front Panel BLX4 BLX88 ① audio LED Indicates strength of incoming audio signal: green for normal and red for overload. ② ready LED Green light indicates system is ready for use and receiving transmitter signal. ③ LED Display Displays group and channel setting.
  • Page 6 Shure Incorporated BLX88 ① DC Power Jack ② Adapter Cord Tie-Off ③ XLR microphone output jack (MIC out) ④ 6.35 mm (1/4") instrument level output jack (instrument out) BLX1 ① LED Indicator Displays power and battery status (see Transmitter LED Indicators). ② power Switch Toggles power on or off.
  • Page 7 Shure Incorporated BLX2 ① LED Indicator Displays power and battery status (see Transmitter LED Indicators). ② power Button Push to turn power on or off. ③ group Button Changes group setting. ④ channel Button Changes channel and gain setting. ⑤ LED Display Displays group and channel setting.

  • Page 8: Single System Set Up

    Shure Incorporated LED Indicator Status Rapidly Flashing Red Controls locked Solid Red Battery power low (less than 1 hour remaining*) Flashing Red and shuts off Batteries dead (change batteries to power on transmitter) *For alkaline batteries only. For rechargeable batteries, solid red means the batteries are dead.

  • Page 9: Multiple System Setup

    Shure Incorporated Multiple System Setup Up to 12 systems can operate simultaneously (band and RF environment dependent). Important: Set up each system one-at-a-time. Once a receiver and transmitter are tuned to the same group and channel, leave the transmitter powered on. Otherwise, scans from the other receivers will not detect that channel as occupied.

  • Page 10: Manually Setting Receiver Group And Channel

    Shure Incorporated Manually Setting Receiver Group and Channel The receiver group may need to be changed as part of a multiple system setup. Group (letter) Hold the group button on the receiver until the display begins to flash. While the display is flashing, press the group button again to advance to the next group.

  • Page 11: Getting Good Sound

    Shure Incorporated Getting Good Sound Correct Microphone Placement • Hold the microphone within 12 inches from the sound source. For a warmer sound with increased bass presence, move the microphone closer. • Do not cover grille with hand. Wearing the Headworn Microphone •...
  • Page 12 Shure Incorporated • Red: excessive sound levels (overload). The red LED should only illuminate infrequently when you speak loudly or play your instrument loudly. BLX1 Rotate the audio gain adjustment to increase (+) or decrease (−) the gain until desired level is reached.

  • Page 13: Wearing The Bodypack Transmitter

    For best results, the belt should be pressed against the base of the clip. Power Off Hold down the power button to power off the BLX2 or BLX4/88. To power off the BLX1, slide the power toggle switch to OFF.

  • Page 14: Removing And Installing Identification Caps

    Shure Incorporated Removing and Installing Identification Caps The BLX2 is equipped with a black identification cap from the factory (dual vocal systems ship with additional gray cap). To remove: Remove battery cover. Squeeze sides and pull off cap. To install: Align the cap and click into place. Replace battery cover.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Shure Incorporated Issue Indicator Status Solution Transmitter indicator LED Replace transmitter batteries (see Changing flashing red Batteries). Audio artifacts or dropouts Ready LED flickering or off • Change receiver and transmitter to a different group and/or channel. • Identify nearby sources of RF interference, and shutdown or remove source.
  • Page 16 Shure Incorporated Dynamic Range 100 dB, A-weighted, typical Operating Temperature -18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F) Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range. Polarity Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm (or positive voltage applied to tip of WA302 phone plug) produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of low-impedance output) and the tip of the high impedance 1/4-inch output.
  • Page 17 Shure Incorporated Battery Life up to 14 hours (alkaline) Audio Input Level -20 dBV maximum -10dB -10 dBV maximum Gain Adjustment Range 10 dB RF Transmitter Output 10 mW, typical varies by region Dimensions 8.82 in. X 2.09 in. (224 mm X 53 mm) L x Dia.
  • Page 18 This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that the radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.shure.com/europe/ compliance (http://www.shure.com/europe/compliance)

  • Page 19: Important Product Information

    Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability depends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency.

  • Page 20: Canada Warning For Wireless

    Shure Incorporated Canada Warning for Wireless This device operates on a no-protection, no-interference basis. Should the user seek to obtain protection from other radio services operating in the same TV bands, a radio licence is required. For further details, consult Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s document Client Procedures Circular CPC-2-1-28, Voluntary...
  • Page 21 Shure Incorporated Band Range Output Power 512 to 542 MHz 10 mW 542 to 572 MHz 10 mW H10E 542 to 572 MHz 10 mW 572 to 596 MHz 10 mW 518 to 530 MHz 10 mW 584 to 608 MHz...

  • Page 22: Frequencies For European Countries

    Shure Incorporated Frequencies for European Countries H8E 518-542 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...
  • Page 23 Shure Incorporated K14 614-638 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 614 - 638 MHz*...
  • Page 24 Shure Incorporated Q25 614-638 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 742 - 766 MHz*...
  • Page 25 Shure Incorporated S8 823-832 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 BG, CH, D, DK, EST, F, FIN, IS, N, NL, S...

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