Your Full Shure Wireless Mic Systems Comparison
Posted on: 19th September 2024
This feature comparison matrix supports our "Shure Wireless Mic Systems - Which is Best for You?". We've written a full guide to Shure's comprehensive range of Wireless Microphone Systems, explaining their key features, technology and applications and which is best for you.
Check out the blog post via the link above and then pop back here to see a visual comparison of all their features.
If you have any questions or need assistance in picking the right Shure Wireless Mic System for you, don't hesitate to call us on 01525 850085 or email sales@leisuretec.co.uk.
| Feature | BLX | GLX-D+ Dual Band | SLX-D | QLX-D | ULX-D |
|
Analogue or Digital
|
Analogue
|
Digital
|
Digital
|
Digital
|
Digital
|
|
Handheld Configurations
|
PG58, SM58, Beta 58A
|
SM58, Beta 58A, Beta 87A
|
SM58, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, SM86, KSM8
|
SM58, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C, SM86, SM87A, KSM9, KSM9HS, KSM8
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SM58, Beta 58A, Beta 87A, Beta 87C, SM86, SM87A, KSM9, KSM9HS, KSM8
|
|
Interchangeable Capsules
|
No (fixed Head)
|
No (fixed Head)
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
Transmitter Form Factors
|
BLX1 Bodypack BLX2 Handheld
|
GLXD1+ Bodypack GLXD2+ Handheld
|
SLXD1 Bodypack SLXD2 Handheld
|
QLXD1 Bodypack QLXD2 Handheld ULXD6 Boundary Mic ULXD8 Gooseneck Base
|
ULXD1 Bodypack ULXD2 Handheld ULXD6 Boundary ULXD8 Gooseneck
|
|
Compatible Systems Per Band
|
Up to 12
|
Up to 4 in typical environments / Up to 16 with Frequency Manager |
Up to 32 per band
- 10 per 6MHz TV Channel |
Up to 60 per band - 17 per 6 MHz TV Channel
|
Up to 60 per band - 17 per 6 MHz TV Channel (Standard) - 47 per 6 MHz TV Channel (HD)
|
|
HD Mode (High-Density Mode)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Yes
|
|
Channels Per 8mhz TVBand
|
12
|
-
|
12
|
22
|
22
|
|
Channels Per 8mhz TVBand (HD Mode)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
63
|
|
HD (High Density Mode)
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Yes
|
|
Range
|
300ft (90 metres)
|
100ft (30 metres)
|
330ft (100 metres)
|
330ft (100 metres)
|
330ft (100 metres)
|
|
Spectrum
|
UHF
|
2.4 GHz + 5.8GHz (Wifi)
|
UHF
|
VHF, UHF, 900 MHz ISM
|
VHF, UHF, 900 MHz ISM
|
|
CH38 Compatible
|
Yes
|
No
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
2.4 / 5.8GHz (Wifi Bands)
|
-
|
Yes
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
UHF Frequency Variants
|
H8E: 518 – 542 MHz J10: 584 – 608 MHz M17: 662 – 686 MHz
|
-
|
G59: 470-514 MHz H56: 518-562 MHz J53: 562-606MHz *K59: 606-650MHz
|
G51: 470-534 MHz H51: 534-598 MHz *K51: 606-670 MHz
|
G51: 470-534 MHz H51: 534-598 MHz *K51: 606-670 MHz
|
|
VHF Frequency Variants
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
V51: 174-216 MHz
|
V51: 174-216 MHz
|
|
1.8GHz Frequency Variants
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Z18: 1785-1805 MHz
|
Z18: 1785-1805 MHz
|
|
Tuning Bandwidth
|
24 MHz
|
-
|
44 MHz
|
64 MHz
|
64 MHz
|
|
Batteries
|
AA Batteries
|
SB904 Rechargeable Lithium Ion (Included)
|
AA Batteries, SB903 Rechargeable Lithium Ion
|
AA Batteries, SB900B Rechargeable Lithium Ion
|
AA Batteries, SB900B Rechargeable Lithium Ion
|
|
Alkaline Battery Life
|
2AA = 14 hours
|
-
|
2AA = 8 hours
|
2AA = 9 hours
|
2AA = 11 hours
|
|
Rechargeable Battery Life
|
-
|
SB904 = 12 hours
|
SB903 = 8 hours
|
SB900B = 10 hours
|
SB900B = 11 hours
|
|
Receiver Options
|
Single / Dual
|
Single
|
Single / Dual
|
Single / Dual
|
Single / Dual / Quad
|
|
Receiver Networking
|
-
|
-
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
Display
|
Backlit Icon LCD
|
Backlit Icon LCD
|
OLED
|
High contrast LCD
|
Backlit LCD
|
|
Dante
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
No
|
Yes - Dual and Quad Only
|
|
Rechargeable Batteries
|
-
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
Selectable Frequencies
|
Group / Channel Only
|
Auto / Manual 2.4 or 5.8 GHz
|
Tune in 25 KHz steps
|
Tune in 25 KHz steps
|
Tune in 25 KHz steps
|
|
Auto Setup Features
|
Quickscan
|
Channel Scan, Group Scan
|
Channel Scan, Group Scan, Guided Frequency Setup
|
Scan, Network Scan
|
Scan, Network Scan
|
|
IR Features
|
-
|
-
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
Multi-System Management
|
-
|
Yes - Automatic Frequency
|
Yes - WWB/ShurePlus Channels
|
Yes - WWB/ShurePlus Channels
|
Yes - WWB/ShurePlus Channels
|
|
Easy Setup
|
Manual Scan
|
Automatic Scan and Sync
|
Ethernet Control/ deploy Frequencies by IR
|
Ethernet Control/ deploy Frequencies by IR
|
Ethernet Control/ deploy Frequencies by IR
|
|
AMX / Crestron
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
|
Encryption
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
AES-256
|
AES-256
|
|
Intelligent Spectrum Management
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Yes
|
|
Portable Receiver Option
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Yes
|
-
|
|
Plug-on Transmitter
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
Yes
|
-
|
|
Rack Hardware
|
BLX4/BLX88 - optional (URT2) BLX4R - Included
|
GLXD4+ optional (URT2) GLXD4R+ Included GLXD6+ N/A
|
Included
|
Included
|
Included
|
|
Furnished Antennas
|
BLX4/BLX88 - internal BLX4R - removeable 1/4 wave
|
GLXD4+ Fixed 1/2 wave GLXD4R+ Removable 1/2 wave GLXD6+ Internal
|
Removable 1/4 wave
|
Removable 1/2 wave
|
Removable 1/2 wave
|
|
Legendary Shure Mic Options (SM58)
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
Yes
|
