Shure orporated ULXD2H50, ULXD1H50 Users manual

ULX-D

ULXD4D Dual Receiver ULXD4Q Quad Receiver

ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System

General Description

Shure ULX-D™ Digital Wireless offers uncompromising 24-bit audio quality and RF performance, with intelligent, encryption-enabled hardware, flexible receiver options, and advanced rechargeability options for professional sound reinforcement.

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. With greater than 120 dB, ULX-D delivers wide dynamic range for excellent signal-to-noise performance. Optimized for any input source, ULX-D eliminates the need for transmitter gain adjustments.

ULX-D sets a new and unprecedented standard for spectral efficiency and signal stability. The intermodulation performance of ULX-D is an incredible advancement in wireless performance, enabling a dramatic increase in the number of simultaneous active transmitters on one TV channel. Rock-solid RF signal with zero audio artifacts extends over the entire range. For applications where secure wireless transmission is required, ULX-D offers Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encrypted signal for unbreakable privacy.

For scalability and modular flexibility, ULX-D receivers come in single, dual, and even quad channel versions. The dual and quad channel receivers offer conveniences such as RF cascade, internal power supply, bodypack frequency diversity, audio output channel summing, and Dante™ digital networking for multi-channel audio over Ethernet. All receivers offer High-Density mode for applications where high channel counts are needed, greatly increasing the amount of simultaneous channels possible over one frequency band.

Advanced Lithium-ion rechargeability provides extended transmitter battery life over alkaline batteries, battery life metering in hours and minutes accurate to within 15 minutes, and detailed tracking of battery health status.

Generations ahead of any other available system in its class, ULX-D brings a new level of performance to professional sound reinforcement.

Features

Uncompromising Digital Wireless Audio

• 24-bit/48 kHz digital audio that delivers incredibly clear and accurate reproduction of the source material

• 20 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range with flat response

• Greater than 120 dB dynamic range through the analog outputs

• Built-in limiter circuitry prevents digital audio clipping from excessive signal levels.

• 130 dB dynamic range (typical) using Dante™ digital networked audio

• 60 dB of adjustable system gain easily accessible from the receiver front panel

• No transmitter gain adjustments needed - optimized for any input source

• Wide selection of trusted Shure Microphones

Extremely Efficient and Reliable RF Performance

• Up to 72 MHz overall tuning range (region dependent)

• Up to 17 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel (22 on an 8 MHz TV channel)

• High Density mode enables up to 47 active transmitters in one 6 MHz TV channel (63 in one 8 MHz TV channel), with no audio quality degradation

• Rock-solid signal stability with no audio artifacts over the entire 100 meter line-of-sight range using standard supplied ½ wave antennas

• Selectable 1, 10, and 20 mW transmitter RF output power

• Optimized scanning automatically finds, prioritizes, and selects the cleanest frequencies available

Scalable, Intelligent Hardware

• Single (half-rack), Dual and Quad (full-rack) receiver form factors for any size installation

• AES 256-bit encryption on all channels

• Ethernet networking for streamlined setup across multiple receivers

• Wireless Workbench® 6 software compatible for advanced frequency coordination, monitoring, and control

• AMX/Crestron control

• AXT600 Axient™ Spectrum Manager compatibility

• Rugged metal housing on both transmitters and receiver

• Dual and Quad receivers additionally feature:

• RF cascade ports, internal power supply, and dual Ethernet ports

• Dante™ digital networked audio over Ethernet

• Bodypack Frequency Diversity ensures uninterrupted audio for mission-critical applications

• Audio summing routes audio signal to multiple outputs

Shure Advanced Power Management

• Adapted from industry-leading Axient™ rechargeable technology

• Lithium-Ion chemistry and intelligent Shure battery circuitry results in rechargeable batteries with zero memory effect and precision metering

• Provides ULX-D transmitters with unmatched 11+ hours of performance time

• Transmitters and receivers display remaining battery life in hours and minutes accurate to within 15 minutes

• AA backwards compatibility

Dual and Quad Receiver Models

The ULXD4 receiver is available in dual channel and quad channel models. Both models share the same feature set and functionality, but differ in the number of channels available and the number of audio outputs.

The descriptions and procedures in this guide are applicable to either the dual or the quad receiver.

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Quickstart Instructions

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Front Panel

① Infrared (IR) Sync Window

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.

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.

⑦ Control Wheel

• Push to select a channel or menu item

• Turn to scroll through menu items or to edit a parameter value

⑧ Channel Select Button

Press to select a channel.

⑨ Sync Button

Press the sync button while the receiver and transmitter IR windows are aligned to transfer settings from the receiver to the transmitter.

⑩ RF Diversity LEDs

Indicate antenna status:

• Blue = normal RF signal between the receiver and transmitter

• Red = interference detected

• Off = No RF connection between the receiver and transmitter

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⑪ RF Signal Strength LEDs

Indicate the RF signal strength from the transmitter:

• Amber = Normal (-90 to -70 dBm)

• Red = Overload (greater than -25 dBm)

⑫ Audio LEDs

Indicate average and peak audio levels:

LED Audio Signal Level Description

Red (6) -0.1 dBFS Overload/ limiter Yellow (5) -6 dBFS Yellow (4) -12 dBFS

Normal peaks

Green (3) -20 dBFS

Signal PresentGreen (2) -30 dBFS

Green (1) -40 dBFS

Note: In Frequency Diversity mode, simultaneous blinking of the red and yellow audio LEDs indicates that diversity audio has been routed to this channel.

⑬ Gain Buttons

Press the ▲▼ gain buttons on the front of the receiver to incrementally adjust gain from -18 to +42 dB.

⑭ Power Switch

Powers the unit on or off.

Note: the receiver will not output audio unless one blue LED is illuminated.

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① AC Power Input

IEC Connector, 100 - 240 V AC.

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.

④ Mic/Line Switch (one per channel)

Applies a 30 dB pad in mic position.

⑤ Balanced XLR Audio Output (one per channel)

Connect to a mic or line level input.

⑥ Network Status LED (Green)

One per network port.

• Off = no link

• On = network link

• Flashing = network link active

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⑦ Ethernet/Dante Network Secondary Port

Connect to an Ethernet network to enable remote device control via WWB6 software. Also carries Dante digital audio and control signals for audio distribution, monitoring, and recording - see Dante Network topic.

⑧ Network Speed LED (Amber)

One per network port.

• Off = 10/100 Mbps

• On = 1 Gbps

⑨ Ethernet/Dante Network Primary Port

Transmitters

① Power LED

• Green = unit is powered on

• Red = low battery or battery error (see Troubleshooting)

• Amber = power switch is disabled

② On/Off Switch

Powers the unit on or off.

③ SMA Connector

Connection point for RF antenna.

④ LCD Display:

View menu screens and settings. Press any control button to activate the backlight.

⑤ Infrared (IR) Port

Align with the receiver IR port during an IR Sync for automated transmitter programming.

⑥ Menu Navigation Buttons

Use to navigate through parameter menus and change values.

exit

enter Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes

▼▲

⑦ Battery Compartment

⑧ AA Battery Adapter

⑨ Bodypack Antenna

⑩ Integrated Antenna

Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or parameters without confirming a value change

Use to scroll through menu screens and to change parameter values

Requires Shure SB900 rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries.

• Handheld: rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a Shure SB900 battery

• Bodypack: remove to accommodate a Shure SB900 battery

For RF signal transmission.

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⑪ Microphone Cartridge

See Optional Accessories for a list of compatible cartridges.

⑫ TA4M Input Jack

Connects to a 4-Pin Mini Connector (TA4F) microphone or instrument cable.

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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.

Transmitter Input Clip MIC.OFFSET

The following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel when the transmitter input is clipped:

Tx OVERLOAD

To correct, set MIC.OFFSET to 0 dB and if necessary, attenuate the signal source.

If the source cannot be attenuated while using a bodypack transmitter, select INPUT PAD from the main menu to attenuate the input signal by 12 dB.

MIC.OFFSET compensates for signal level

differences between transmitters that share the same receiver channel.

Set the offset gain on a low signal level transmitter to match a louder transmitter: UTILITY > MIC.OFFSET

Note: For normal gain adjustments, use the receiver gain buttons.

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Menu Screens

Receiver Channel

① Receiver Information

Use DEVICE UTILITIES > HOME INFO to change the home screen display.

② Gain Setting

−18 to +42 dB, or Mute.

③ Mic. Offset Indicator

Indicates offset gain is added to the transmitter.

④ Transmitter Settings

The following information cycles when a transmitter is tuned to the receiver's frequency:

• Transmitter Type

• Input Pad (Bodypack only)

• RF Power Level

• Transmitter Lock 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.

⑦ High Density Mode Icon

Displayed when High Density mode is enabled.

Transmitter Setting Icons

Display Icon Transmitter Setting

Bodypack input is attenuated 12 dB

Offset gain is added to the transmitter

Lo 1 mW RF power level Nm 10 mW RF power level Hi 20 mW RF power level M Menu is locked P Power is locked

-No Tx-

No RF connection between a receiver and transmitter or transmitter OFF

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① Transmitter Information

Scroll ▲▼ at the home screen to change the display.

② Power Lock Indicator

Indicates power switch is disabled.

③ Battery Runtime Indicator

Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in minutes remaining. AA Batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator.

④ Menu Lock Indicator

Indicates menu navigation buttons are disabled.

⑤ Mic. Offset

Displays microphone offset gain value.

⑥ RF Power

Displays RF power setting or High Density mode icon (if enabled).

⑦ Bodypack Input Pad

The input signal is attenuated 12 dB.

⑧ Encryption Icon

Indicates encryption is enabled on the receiver and has been transferred to the transmitter from a sync.

Receiver Home Screen

The home screen displays the following information for each receiver channel:

• Group and Channel

• Transmitter Status: NoTx or TxOn, battery icon/remaining battery life

Press the SEL button to access a channel menu screen.

1 G:01 CH:01 TxOn 2 G:01 CH:02 TxOn 3 G:01 CH:03 TxOn 4 G:01 CH:04 TxOn

Home Screen Display Options

Receiver

The HOME INFO menu provides options to change the information shown on the receiver home screen:

DEVICE UTILITIES > HOME INFO

Use the control wheel to select one of the following screen displays.

Transmitter

Home Screen: Press the ▲▼ arrows at the home menu to display one of

the following screens:

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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.

AA SB900

AA Batteries

A 5-segment icon on the receiver and transmitter menu screens indicates battery charge.

For accurate battery runtime monitoring, set the transmitter to the appropriate battery type: UTILITY > BATTERY > SET.AA.TYPE.

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When using an SB900 rechargeable battery, the receiver and transmitter home screens display the number of hours and minutes remaining.

Detailed information for the SB900 is displayed in the receiver BATTERY

INFO menu and the transmitter menu: UTILITY > BATTERY > BATT. STATS

AA Alkaline Battery Runtime Chart (h:mm)

Battery Indicator

AA Battery Adapter

Handheld: Rotate and store the

adapter in battery door when using

Shure SB900

RF Power Setting

1/10 mW 20 mW

11:00 to 9:35 5:30 to 4:55 9:35 to 7:15 4:55 to 4:00 7:15 to 4:45 4:00 to 2:30 4:45 to 2:25 2:30 to 1:45 2:25 to 00:45 1:45 to 0:25 00:45 to 00:20 00:25 to 00:10

Bodypack: Remove the adapter when using the

Shure SB900

HEALTH: Displays battery health as a

percentage of the charge capacity of a new battery.

CHARGE: Percentage of a full charge CYCLES: Number of times the battery

has been charged

TEMP: Battery temperature in Celsius

and Fahrenheit

Note: For additional rechargeable battery information, visit www.shure.com.

Shure SB900 Runtime

1 mW 10 mW 20 mW

>11 hours >11 hours >7 hour

Installing the Battery Contact Cover

Install the included battery contact cover (65A15947) on the handheld transmitter to prevent light reflection in broadcast and performance situations.

1. Align the cover as shown.

2. Slide the cover over the battery contacts until it is flush with the transmitter body.

Note: Slide the cover off before inserting the transmitter in the battery charger.

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Setting Gain

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Adjust gain at the receiver so that the average signal levels are solid green and yellow with peaks that occasionally trigger the red overload LED. Attenuate the gain if the signal overloads repeatedly.

Set the XLR output to line-level when possible to optimize sound system noise performance.

System Gain Control

The gain control on the receiver sets the audio signal level for the entire system. This allows adjustments to be made during a live performance. It is not necessary to change the gain on the transmitter (mic offset) to optimize the gain structure. Any required changes to gain should be made from the receiver.

Adjusting Gain

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Press the ▲▼ gain buttons on the front of the

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dB.

Reading the Audio Meter

Audio peaks illuminate the LEDs for 1 second hold time. The RMS signal is displayed in real time.

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OL (Overload) LED: Illuminates red when the internal limiter is

engaged, preventing digital clipping.

Mute

To mute the audio, use Shure Wireless Workbench® software or a thirdparty control device.

Receiver Output Level

The following table describes the typical total system gain from the audio input to the receiver outputs:

Large Gain Adjustments

Use the control wheel in

the AUDIO menu

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Output Jack System Gain (gain control = 0dB)

XLR (line setting) +24 dB XLR (mic setting) -6 dB*

*This setting matches a typical wired SM58 audio signal level.

Transmitter RF Power

Reference the following table for setting RF Power:

RF Power Setting System Range Application

1 mW 33 m (100 ft.)

10 mW 100 m (330 ft.) Typical setups

20 mW >100 m (330 ft.)

Note: Using the 20 mW setting decreases the transmitter battery runtime and reduces the number of compatible systems.

For increased channel reuse at close distances

For hostile RF environments or long-distance applications

Interference Detection

Interference Detection monitors the RF environment for potential sources of interference which can cause audio dropouts.

When interference is identified, the RF LEDs illuminate red and the following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel.

If the warning display persists or the audio drops out repeatedly, perform a Scan and Sync at the first opportunity to find a clear frequency.

Scan and Sync

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Use this procedure to tune a receiver and transmitter to the best open channel.

Important! Before you begin: Turn off all transmitters for the systems you are setting up. (This prevents

them from interfering with the frequency scan.) Turn on the following potential sources of interference so they are operating

as they would be during the presentation or performance (the scan will detect and avoid any interference they generate).

• Other wireless systems or devices

• Computers

• CD players

• Large LED panels

• Effects processors

1. Press the SEL button to select a channel.

2. Perform a channel scan on the receiver: SCAN > GROUP SCAN.

3. Press SCAN to start the scan. SCANNING appears on the LCD during the scan.

4. After the scan completes, the receiver displays the group with the most available frequencies. Press the flashing ENTER button to deploy frequencies to each receiver channel.

5. Power on the ULXD transmitter.

6. Press the sync button on the receiver.

7. Align the IR windows until the receiver IR port illuminates red.

8. When complete, SYNC SUCCESS! appears. The transmitter and receiver are now tuned to the same frequency.

Manual Frequency Selection

To manually adjust group, channel, or frequency:

1. Press SEL to choose a receiver channel and navigate to the RADIO menu.

2. Use the control wheel to adjust the group, channel, or frequency.

3. Press ENTER to save changes.

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Multiple System Setup

A setup using networked receivers is the fastest and easiest way to distribute the best open channel to each system. See Networking ULX-D Receivers for networking details.

Note: Networked receivers must all be within the same frequency band.

Networked Receivers

1. Turn on all receivers.

2. Conduct a group scan on the first receiver to find available frequencies in each group: SCAN > GROUP SCAN.

3. Press ENTER to accept the group number and automatically assign the next best channel to each receiver on the network. The receiver LEDs will flash when a frequency has been assigned.

4. Turn on a transmitter and sync to the receiver.

Important! Leave the transmitter on and repeat this step for each additional system.

Non-networked Receivers

1. Turn on all receivers.

2. Conduct a group scan on the first receiver to find available frequencies in each group: SCAN > SCAN > GROUP SCAN > SCAN

3. 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.

4. Sync a transmitter to each receiver channel.

Important! Leave all transmitters on use the following steps to set up additional receiver channels:

1. Set each additional receiver channel to the same group as the first receiver: RADIO > G:

2. Conduct a channel scan to find available frequencies within the group:

SCAN > SCAN > CHANNEL SCAN > SCAN

3. When the scan is complete, press ENTER to assign frequencies to each receiver channel.

4. Sync a transmitter to each receiver channel.

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