Shure SLX User Manual

Shure SLX Specifications

General

Operating Range	100 m (300 ft), typical
Dynamic Range	>100 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	<0.5%, typical
RF Output Power	10 mW (region dependent)
Receiver Outputs	XLR and 1/4"
Transmitter Type	Handheld or Bodypack
Microphone Capsule (Handheld)	Shure SM58 or Beta 58A (depending on model)
Power Supply	Transmitter: Batteries
Modulation	FM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>100 dB
Weight (Transmitter)	Handheld: 290 g
Frequency Range	470-952 MHz (region dependent)

Summary

Frequency Band Selection

System Components

SLX4 Receiver Features

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Overview of buttons, indicators, and displays on the front panel.

Back Panel Connections and Controls

Details of audio outputs, power input, and antenna connections.

SLX2 Handheld Transmitter Features

Controls and Indicators

Details on the microphone head, power indicator, LCD screen, switches, and IR port.

Changing Batteries

Adjusting Gain

SLX1 Bodypack Transmitter Features

Components and Controls

Details on antenna, indicator, LCD, switches, input jack, IR port, and gain adjustment.

Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter

Changing Batteries

Adjusting Gain

Single System Setup

Automatic Frequency Selection

Procedure to automatically find and assign a clear RF channel for the receiver.

Automatic Transmitter Setup

Process to link the transmitter to the receiver via infrared sync.

Multiple System Setup

SLX4 Receiver Programming

Group and Channel Selection

Manual methods for selecting frequency groups and channels for optimal operation.

Receiver Settings Management

Features for locking settings, monitoring status, and understanding warnings.

SLX Transmitter Programming

Manual Frequency Selection

Steps to manually set the group and channel on the transmitter.

Settings Management and Warnings

Locking settings, battery status, and handling incompatible frequency warnings.

Master Frequency List Usage

Navigating the Master List

Procedures for selecting frequencies from the master list and exiting it.

Rack-Mounting SLX Receivers

Single Receiver Mounting

Procedure for rack-mounting a single SLX receiver.

Multiple Receiver Mounting Configurations

Guides for mounting two, three, or four receivers, including use of antenna splitters.

Receiver Volume Control

Improving System Performance

Troubleshooting Common Issues

No Sound or Faint Sound

Diagnosing and fixing issues related to missing or low audio signal.

Distortion and Noise Issues

Addressing audio distortion, noise bursts, and gradual distortion problems.

Level Mismatches and Warnings

Resolving sound level differences and handling receiver warnings like 'FULL'.

Transmitter Power Issues

Troubleshooting for the transmitter not turning off or battery-related problems.

System Specifications

System Overview Specs

Details on weight, frequency range, operating range, audio response, distortion, dynamic range, and temperature.

SLX1 Bodypack Transmitter Specs

Technical details for the SLX1 bodypack, including input level, gain, output, dimensions, weight, power, and battery life.

SLX2 Handheld Transmitter Specs

Technical details for the SLX2 handheld, including input level, gain, output, dimensions, weight, power, and battery life.

SLX4 Receiver Specs

Technical details for the SLX4 receiver, including dimensions, weight, audio output, sensitivity, and power.

Replacement Parts and Accessories

General Replacement Parts

List of common parts applicable to all SLX systems.

System-Specific Parts and Accessories

Parts unique to transmitters and receivers, plus optional accessories.

Antenna System Accessories

Details on antenna combiners, distribution amplifiers, and related cables.

Microphone Specifications

Lavalier Microphone Specs (WL183, WL184, WL185)

Frequency response and polar patterns for WL183, WL184, and WL185 lavalier microphones.

Miniature Microphone Specs (WL50, WL51)

Frequency response and polar patterns for WL50 and WL51 miniature microphones.

Microphone Specifications (Continued)

Headset Microphone Specs (WH20, WH30)

Frequency response and polar patterns for WH20 and WH30 headset microphones.

Instrument and Handheld Microphone Specs (BETA98H/C, SM58, SM86)

Frequency response and polar patterns for BETA98H/C, SM58, and SM86 microphones.

Microphone Specifications (Continued)

Handheld Microphone Specs (BETA58, BETA87A, BETA87C)

Frequency response and polar patterns for BETA58, BETA87A, and BETA87C handheld microphones.

Frequency Ranges: H5 Band

Frequency Ranges: J3 Band

Frequency Ranges: L4 Band

Frequency Ranges: P4 Band

Frequency Ranges: R5 Band

Frequency Ranges: S6 Band

Frequency Ranges: Q4 Band

Frequency Ranges: JB Band

Frequency Ranges: R13 Band

Regulatory and Licensing Information

Transmitter Regulatory Compliance

Compliance statements for SLX1 and SLX2 transmitters under various international standards.

Receiver Regulatory Compliance

Compliance statements for the SLX4 receiver under various international standards.

Power Supply Compliance

Information regarding the safety and CE marking compliance of PS 20 power supplies.

European Frequencies by Country

H5 Band Frequency Allocation

Country-specific frequency ranges for the H5 band (518-542 MHz).

J3 Band Frequency Allocation

Country-specific frequency ranges for the J3 band (572-596 MHz).

L4 Band Frequency Allocation

Country-specific frequency ranges for the L4 band (638-662 MHz).

P4 Band Frequency Allocation

Country-specific frequency ranges for the P4 band (702-726 MHz).

European Frequencies by Country (Continued)

R5 Band Frequency Allocation

Country-specific frequency ranges for the R5 band (800-820 MHz).

S6 Band Frequency Allocation

Country-specific frequency ranges for the S6 band (838-865 MHz).

Declarations of Conformity

FCC Declaration for SLX4 Receiver

Statement of compliance with FCC Part 15 rules for the SLX4 receiver.

EU Declaration for SLX Systems

Statement of conformity with European directives for SLX transmitters, receiver, and power supplies.