Why won't my Shure Receiver gain control adjust?
- SShannon WilliamsAug 25, 2025
If the receiver gain control on your Shure device cannot be adjusted, check the transmitter. The transmitter must be on to enable gain changes.

Why won't my Shure Receiver gain control adjust?
If the receiver gain control on your Shure device cannot be adjusted, check the transmitter. The transmitter must be on to enable gain changes.
What to do if the receiver gain control cannot be adjusted on my Shure Receiver?
If the receiver gain control cannot be adjusted, check the transmitter. The transmitter must be on to enable gain changes.
| Impedance | 50 Ω |
|---|---|
| Antenna type | Removable |
| Display type | LCD |
| Mounting type | Rack mount |
| Product color | Black |
| Scan features | Channel scan, Group scan |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Antennas quantity | 2 |
| Channels quantity | 11 channels |
| High density mode | No |
| Antenna connector type | SMA |
| Operating frequency type | Ultra High Frequency (UHF) |
| Radio Frequency (RF) range | 2404 - 2478 MHz |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | -18 - 57 °C |
| Microphone frequency response | 20 - 20000 Hz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.2 % |
| Input voltage | 14 - 18 V |
| Power supply type | AC |
| Battery life (max) | 16 h |
| Current consumption | 550 mA |
| XLR out | 1 |
| Depth | 163 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 197 mm |
| Height | 42 mm |
| Weight | 907 g |
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