Note: only compatible with GLXD+ series.
The Shure GLXD1+ is a bodypack transmitter for the GLXD+ series of digital wireless systems which is capable of transmitting both instrument and microphone sounds wirelessly. When used with a compatible receiver, a dual-band transmission path is created that works in the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequency ranges and can be operated both cost and license-free. The transmitter also provides a maximum range of up to 60 metres courtesy of a transmission output of 10mW. The system's automatic frequency management technology means that the compatible receivers always select the signal frequency with the best reception, and the system can also switch to interference-free carrier frequencies automatically during operation without any loss of audio signal. The transmitter also comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
The Shure GLDX1+ is equipped with an input in the form of a four-pin mini XLR socket for connecting an instrument or microphone cable. The removable battery can be conveniently charged via the transmitter’s USB-C socket or by using the battery charging socket on the front of the stationary receiver. The transmitter is fitted with a painted metal clasp, which serves as a belt clip, to ensure a secure fit and, thanks to its weight of just 430 grams, can be worn comfortably on a waistband or guitar strap even over longer periods.
The Shure GLXD1+ system's simple and intuitive operation make it a good choice for newcomers to the world of wireless systems, but its design and features, such as the particularly robust metal construction of the transmitter, also make it an interesting proposition for more advanced users who plan to use it frequently. In addition to a plastic desktop receiver with front antennae, a stationary receiver made from metal and complete with rear-mounted antennae is available, which also includes a rack-mounting kit. Those looking for an easy-to-use wireless system that can be operated with up to 16 transmission paths at once can achieve this courtesy of the Shure GLXD1+ by utilising the 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz frequency bands simultaneously. Alternatively, up to eleven transmitter/receiver combinations can be operated at the same time using just the 2.4GHz setting.
The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne - known to many as the "Elvis microphone" - and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.
The Shure GLXD1+ bodypack transmitter is not only suitable for use with instruments but also compatible with both lavalier and handheld microphones as well as headsets, which makes it ideal for guitarists, bassists, and singers performing in rehearsal rooms and on the stage, for speakers and presenters, and also for use in fitness studios and dance schools. Top-40 bands and solo entertainers who perform for lengthy periods can also look forward to up to 12 hours of operation on a single battery charge, and the battery level indicator on the receiver makes it easy to see when the next recharge is needed. Even if only one transmitter can be used with a compatible receiver at once, it is still possible to couple it with two transmitters simultaneously, allowing the user to change microphones or instruments and switch transmitters much more quickly. In this case, an ID, which allows the user to distinguish between the transmitters, is made available and can be read off the receiver.