Description
Shure ULX-D – professional wireless audio at a high level
When a wireless microphone system becomes part of a large professional production, every link counts.
Failure is not an option.
Frequencies must work together seamlessly.
Multiple transmitters must be available simultaneously.
And audio quality must remain professional.
That is what Shure ULX-D was developed for.
ULX-D is a professional digital wireless platform used in theaters, concert halls, touring productions, rental companies, convention centers, churches, corporate events, and professional AV installations.
The system combines digital audio transmission with extensive RF functionality and professional network control.
24-bit digital audio
ULX-D utilizes 24-bit digital audio.
This allows the system to transport a highly detailed and transparent audio signal.
This is important for both speech and music.
With vocals, you want to preserve the dynamics and nuances of the singer.
In theater, you want to be able to reproduce every spoken sentence clearly and intelligibly.
For presentations, you primarily want natural and consistent voice reproduction.
ULX-D is designed to provide this at a professional level.
High channel density
One of the biggest advantages of ULX-D is the ability to use many wireless channels within a relatively limited RF bandwidth.
This makes the system particularly interesting for large productions.
Think for example of:
theater → 20+ bodypacks
musical → dozens of wireless microphones
live production → multiple handhelds and instrument transmitters
conference → many simultaneous presenters
As the number of wireless systems increases, frequency planning becomes increasingly important.
ULX-D was developed specifically for these types of professional applications.
Professional RF management
In a professional wireless production, it’s not just about the microphone.
The complete RF infrastructure must be correct.
ULX-D offers extensive possibilities for frequency coordination, monitoring, and network management.
Through professional Shure software, the technician can centrally control multiple systems.
This makes the system highly suitable for:
- FOH technicians
- RF technicians
- Theater technicians
- Rental companies
- Touring companies
- AV speciali
sts
Shure Wireless Workbench
ULX-D works with Shure Wireless Workbench.
This allows technicians to professionally plan, configure, and monitor wireless systems.
You can, among other things:
- Plan frequencies
- Check RF status
- Monitor devices
- Coordinate frequencies
- Manage system parameters
- Identify problems faster
In a production with dozens of wireless channels, this is not a luxury but a vital part of professional RF management.
Dante networking
A key advantage of certain ULX-D receivers is the capability for Dante digital audio networking.
This allows the audio signal to be sent directly via a Dante network to, for example, a digital mixing console or other network equipment.
This means you don’t have to run a separate analog audio cable to the mixer for every wireless channel.
For modern professional installations, this is a huge advantage.
As a result, a ULX-D system can become part of a complete digital audio network.
AES-256 encryption
ULX-D supports AES-256 encryption.
This makes the system suitable for situations where secure wireless communication is required.
For example:
- Government buildings
- Corporate presentations
- Meetings
- Conferences
- Business events
- Professional installations
This allows audio transmission to be secured against unauthorized access.
Handheld systems
Various handheld configurations are available within the ULX-D platform.
The handheld transmitters can be combined with different Shure microphone capsules.
This allows you to adapt a ULX-D system to the vocalist or presenter.
For live vocals, well-known Shure capsules are available, such as:
- SM58
- Beta 58A
- Beta 87A
The choice of capsule naturally influences the sound and character of the microphone.
This allows you to use different microphones for different artists within a single professional wireless platform.
Bodypack systems
For theater, musical, and presentations, the ULXD1 bodypack transmitter is particularly important.
This compact transmitter can be combined with:
- Lavalier microphones
- Headset microphones
- Instrument microphones
- Other compatible microphones
This allows you to use ULX-D for both artists and presenters.
For a musical production, for example, every actor can have their own bodypack.
The technician can then centrally manage the various wireless channels.
Headset microphones
For performers who move a lot, a headset microphone is often the best solution.
A headset stays close to the mouth and therefore offers a very consistent microphone position.
This is ideal for:
- Theater
- Musical
- Presentations
- Worship
- Fitness
- Live entertainment
In combination with ULXD1, a professional wireless headset solution is created.
Lavalier systems
For presenters and speakers, a lavalier microphone is often the most discrete solution.
The microphone is attached to clothing and the bodypack transmitter can be worn on a belt, for example.
This is a commonly used combination for:
conferences, corporate events, training sessions, and presentations.
Wireless instruments
ULX-D can also be used for instruments.
A bodypack transmitter can be connected to a guitar or bass, for example.
This allows an entire band to be equipped with a single professional wireless platform.
Think of:
- Guitar
- Bass guitar
- Instruments
- Special stage applications
ULX-D for theater and musical
Theater is a perfect application for ULX-D.
A professional musical can use dozens of wireless channels.
Actors move across the stage.
Microphones must function reliably.
RF systems must be well-coordinated with each other.
And the technician must maintain full control during the performance.
ULX-D was developed for exactly these types of applications.
In combination with headset microphones, bodypacks, and professional RF coordination, a complete wireless theater platform is created.
ULX-D for touring
Reliability is also crucial for touring.
A production system can be set up at a different location every night.
Conditions are constantly changing.
That’s why a professional RF platform is essential.
ULX-D offers the functionality to professionally plan and manage an extensive wireless system.
This makes the series interesting for:
- Touring bands
- Theater productions
- Festivals
- Corporate tours
- Large events
ULX-D for rental companies
For a rental company, ULX-D is a very interesting investment.
A single system can be used for dozens of different types of assignments.
Today:
a musical.
Tomorrow:
a conference.
After that:
a live band.
And then:
a corporate event.
The combination of professional RF functionality, network management, various transmitters, and Dante makes ULX-D widely applicable.
ULX-D and Dante
For modern digital productions, Dante is a significant addition.
With a Dante version of the ULX-D receiver, the audio signal can be sent digitally over the network.
This offers benefits such as:
- Less analog cabling
- Digital signal transmission
- Easy integration with digital mixers
- Central audio distribution
- Professional network architecture
For an installation with multiple wireless microphones, this can significantly simplify cabling.
ULX-D versus QLX-D
For SpeakerKoning, this comparison is commercially interesting.
QLX-D
Suitable for:
- Professional presentations
- Live sound
- Theater
- Events
- Medium-sized productions
- Professional installations
ULX-D
More focused on:
- Large productions
- Touring
- Theater
- Musical
- Large events
- Rental
- High channel density
- Dante networks
- Professional RF management
In short:
QLX-D is professional. ULX-D is built to scale professionally.
Who is Shure ULX-D suitable for?
ULX-D is ideal for:
- Professional theaters
- Musical productions
- Touring
- Live bands
- Festivals
- Rental companies
- AV companies
- Corporate events
- Convention centers
- Churches
- Large events
- Professional installations
- RF technicians
- FOH technicians
Shure ULX-D at SpeakerKoning
With Shure ULX-D, you get a professional wireless platform designed for productions where reliability, scalability, and control are central.
The combination of 24-bit digital audio, high channel density, AES-256 encryption, professional RF management, network functionality, and Dante makes ULX-D suitable for the most diverse professional applications.
From a single high-quality wireless handheld to a complete system with dozens of bodypacks and multiple receivers: ULX-D can grow with the production.
Shure ULX-D – digital wireless audio for professionals who refuse to compromise.
