Shure ULX-D User manual

©2013 Shure Incorporated
27A20228 (Rev. 2)
ULX-D
ULX-D Digital Wireless Microphone System
ULXD4D Dual Receiver
ULXD4Q Quad Receiver

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. READ these instructions.
2. KEEP these instructions.
3. HEED all warnings.
4. FOLLOW all instructions.
5. DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
6. CLEAN ONLY with dry cloth.
7. DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Allow sufficient distances for adequate ventila-
tion and install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. DO NOT install near any heat sources such as open flames, radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not place any open
flame sources on the product.
9. DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replace-
ment of the obsolete outlet.
10. PROTECT the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. ONLY USE attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manu-
facturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. UNPLUG this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. REFER all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the ap-
paratus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. DO NOT expose the apparatus to dripping and splashing. DO NOT put objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
16. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
17. The airborne noise of the Apparatus does not exceed 70dB (A).
18. Apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.
19. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
20. Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or
product failure.
21. Operate this product within its specified operating temperature range.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of
electric shock is present within this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and mainte-
nance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

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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
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES-256) for any application where
secure transmission is needed:
• AES algorithm used in Shure ULX-D™ Wireless has been
validated (validation no: 2552) by the National Institute of
Standards and Technology (NIST) as conforming to the Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) Algorithm, as specified in Federal
Information Processing Standard (FIPS) Publication 197,
Advanced Encryption Standard
• Enabled via front panel menu and IR sync
• Added benefit of eliminating stray RF interference by allowing only
encrypted signal through to the receiver
• Built-in limiter circuitry prevents digital audio clipping from excessive
signal levels.
• 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 (region
dependent)
• 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
• Ethernet networking for streamlined setup across multiple receivers
• Wireless Workbench®6 software compatible for advanced frequency
coordination, monitoring, and control
• 130 dB dynamic range (typical) using Dante™ digital networked audio
• Compatible with external controllers such as AMX and Creston. Cross-
subnet control enabled for management between multiple facilities or
venues.
• 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
• ULX-D™ 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
• Lithium-Ion chemistry and intelligent Shure battery circuitry results
in rechargeable batteries with no memory effect. The battery can be
recharged at any time; a complete discharge is never necessary
• 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 greater than 11 hours of continuous
use
• Transmitters and receivers display remaining battery life in hours and
minutes accurate to within 15 minutes
• The SBC200 Dual Docking Charger recharges batteries while in
transmitters or out
• The SBC800 Eight-Bay Charger brings up to eight SB900 batteries to full
charge within three hours and 50% charge in one hour, with charge status
LEDs for each battery
• AA alkaline backwards compatibility
• Both chargers fit in a standard-size rack drawer for easy transport and
storage
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
Note: the receiver will not output audio unless one blue LED is illuminated.
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 Normal peaks
Yellow (4) -12 dBFS
Green (3) -20 dBFS Signal Present
Green (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.
Back Panel
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
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
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.

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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 Acts as a 'back' button to return to previous menus or pa-
rameters without confirming a value change
enter Enters menu screens and confirms parameter changes
▼▲ Use to scroll through menu screens and to change param-
eter values
⑦ Battery Compartment
Requires Shure SB900 rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries.
⑧ AA Battery Adapter
• Handheld: rotate and store in the battery compartment to use a
Shure SB900 battery
• Bodypack: remove to accommodate a Shure SB900 battery
⑨ Bodypack Antenna
For RF signal transmission.
⑩ Integrated Antenna
For RF signal transmission.
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.
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 Audio Mute Mode
Mute Mode reconfigures the transmitter power switch to act a mute switch for
the audio. Using the switch, the audio can be easily turned on or muted by
presenters, sports referees, or anyone who periodically needs to speak. When
the audio is muted, the transmitter RF signal remains on and ready at all times.
Note: Mute Mode can be selected as an IR PRESET option.
To set a transmitter to Mute Mode:
1. From the transmitter menu: UTILITY > MUTE MODE
2. Use the arrows to select ON or OFF.
3. Press enter to save.
Tip: The transmitter LED turns red when audio is muted and turns green when audio is enabled. The display
of the transmitter will show AUDIO MUTED and the receiver display will show Tx Muted.
Note: Mute Mode must be set to OFF in order to use the power switch to turn off the transmitter.
MIC.OFFSET
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.
Transmitter Input Clip
The following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel when the
transmitter input is clipped:
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
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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
• Transmitter Mute 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 Status
The following text or icons report transmitter status to the receiver screen:
Display Icon Transmitter Status
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
MMenu is locked
PPower is locked
TxMuted Displayed when the transmitter audio is set to off using
the MUTE MODE feature
-No Tx- No RF connection between a receiver and transmitter
or transmitter OFF
Transmitter
① Transmitter Information
Scroll ▲▼ at the home screen to change the display
② Power Lock Indicator
Indicates power switch is disabled
③ Transmitter Audio Muted Indicator
Displayed when the transmitter audio is set to off using the
MUTE MODE feature.
④ Battery Runtime Indicator
• Shure SB900 battery: runtime is displayed in hours:minutes
remaining
• AA Batteries: runtime is displayed with a 5-bar indicator
⑤ Menu Lock Indicator
Indicates menu navigation buttons are disabled
⑥ Mic. Offset
Displays microphone offset gain value
⑦ RF Power
Displays RF power setting
⑧ Bodypack Input Pad
The input signal is attenuated 12 dB
⑨ 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.
Adjusting Receiver Display Brightness and
Contrast
Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST settings to improve visibility in
challenging lighting environments.
1. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > DISPLAY
2. Press the control wheel to select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS.
3. Turn the control to adjust the selected parameter.
4. Press ENTER to save changes.
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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Batteries
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.
Battery Runtime Charts
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.
The tables display the approximate hours and minutes remaining (h:mm).
Alkaline
Battery Indicator RF Power Setting
10 mW 20 mW
>11:00 to 9:35 5:45 to 5:15
9:35 to 6:00 5:15 to 4:00
6:00 to 2:30 4:00 to 2:00
2:30 to 1:00 2:00 to 0:50
1:00 to 0:20 0:50 to 0:10
0:20 to 0:00 0:10 to 0:00
NiMH
Battery Indicator RF Power Setting
10 mW 20 mW
>13:00 to 11:10 9:00 to 7:40
11:10 to 7:00 7:40 to 5:15
7:00 to 2:50 5:15 to 2:05
2:50 to 1:25 2:05 to 1:00
1:25 to 0:20 1:00 to 0:15
0:20 to 0:00 0:15 to 0:00
Shure SB900 Rechargeable Battery
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
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.
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.
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Scan and Sync
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Group Scan
SCANNING
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 receiver channel.
2. Perform a group 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.
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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Setting Receiver Gain
The receiver gain control sets the audio signal level for the entire receiver and transmitter system. Changes to the gain settings occur in realtime allowing for
adjustments during live performances. When adjusting the gain, monitor the audio meter levels to prevent signal overloads.
Receiver Gain Controls
The gain can be adjusted by using the gain▲▼ buttons or by entering the
AUDIO menu and using the control wheel.
Tip: To quickly adjust the gain, press and hold a gain button to enable accelerated scrolling.
Reading the Audio Meter
The audio meter displays yellow, green, and red LEDs to indicate
the audio signal level. Audio peaks illuminate the LEDs for 2
seconds, while the RMS signal is displayed in realtime.
When setting up the receiver, adjust the gain so that the average
signal LED levels are solid green and occasionally yellow, with only
the highest peaks causing the red LED to illuminate.
Tip: If a vocalist is overloading a bodypack transmitter, try lowing the receiver gain. If
additional attenuation is needed, use the transmitter menu to set the INPUT PAD to -12dB.
Note: Illumination of the red OL (overload) LED indicates the internal limiter is engaged to
prevent digital clipping.
Muting a Receiver Channel Audio Output
The audio output of each receiver channel can be independently muted
to prevent audio from passing. Mute status is indicated by Rx MUTED
message appearing on the receiver display in place of the gain value.
Note: Receiver gain is disabled for muted channels to prevent unexpected changes in audio
levels.
To set a receiver channel output to mute:
1. AUDIO > MUTE
2. Use the control wheel to select ON or OFF.
3. Press ENTER to save.
To unmute the receiver output:
Simultaneously press the ▲▼ buttons or select OFF from the MUTE menu
option.
Tip: Audio mute can be enabled remotely from Wireless Workbench or from an external controller.
Important! A power cycle will reset the receiver and unmute the audio output.
Transmitter Input Clip
The following warning displays on the receiver LCD panel when the transmitter
input is clipped:
Editing Receiver Channel Name
To edit a receiver channel name, choose EDIT NAME from the menu.
• Turn the control wheel to edit a highlighted character
• Press the control wheel to advance to the next character
• Press ENTER to save changes
Note: The channel name is transferred to a transmitter during a sync.
Receiver Output Level
The following table describes the typical total system gain from the audio input to
the receiver outputs:
Receiver Output Gain
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.
RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio
ULXD4
Digital Wireless Receiver
sync
push
control
ENTER
EXIT
SCAN
OL
ULXD4Q
Digital Wireless Receiver
push
control
ENTER
EXIT
SCAN
RF
A B
OL
OL
gain power
audio
IR
Tx OVERLOAD
To correct, 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 12 dB.

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1 + 2 + 3 + 4
1 + 2 + 3 + 4
1 + 2 + 3 + 4
1 + 2 + 3 + 4
1
2
3
4
1 + 2
1 + 2
3 + 4
3 + 4
1
2
3
4
3
4
1 +2
1 +2
1
2
3
4
2
1
3 + 4
3 + 4
1
2
3
4
High Density Mode
High Density mode creates additional bandwidth for more channels in crowded
RF environments. Frequency efficiency is optimized by running at 1 mW RF
transmit power and narrowing the modulation bandwidth, allowing for the channel
spacing to be reduced from 350 kHz to 125 kHz. Transmitters can be positioned
on adjacent channels with unsubstantial intermodulation distortion (IMD).
High Density mode is ideal for applications where many channels are needed in
a confined area, transmission distances are short, and the number of available
frequencies is limited. Up to 30 meters of range is available in High Density
mode.
Setting the Receiver to High Density Mode
To set the receiver to High Density mode:
DEVICE UTILITIES > ADVANCED RF > HIGH DENSITY
Use the control wheel to set HIGH DENSITY to ON.
When prompted, sync the transmitter and receiver to enable HIGH DENSITY
mode.
Note: When the receiver is in HIGH DENSITY mode, the following indicators are shown on the receiver
display:
• The HD icon will appear on the receiver display
• The receiver band name will be shown with an "HD" added. (example: The
G50 band will appear as G50HD)
• The transmitter group and channel are assigned letters instead of numbers
(example: G:AA CH:AA)
Best Practices for High Density Mode
• When band planning, position ULX-D High Density channels in a range of
frequencies separated from other devices.
• Use a separate RF zone for ULX-D High Density channels to prevent
intermodulation distortion from other devices.
• During High Density channel scanning, turn on all other transmitters and
move them to their intended position.
• Perform a walk test to verify transmitter range
• If using custom groups, the groups loaded into the receiver must be
compatible with High Density mode
Frequency Diversity
Frequency Diversity is an advanced ULX-D receiver feature that
safeguards against loss of audio signal caused by RF interference or by
power loss in a transmitter.
In Frequency Diversity mode, the signals from two transmitters from a
common audio source are routed to the outputs of 2 receiver channels. In
the event of interference or power loss, the audio from the good channel is
switched to both outputs to preserve the audio signal. Switching between
channels is seamless and inaudible.
When the receiver senses that the signal quality has improved, audio
routing is restored without interrupting the audio signal.
Note: WWB6 software offers an option to selectively lock the diversity audio source to a specific
transmitter (see Wireless Workbench 6 section).
Best Practices for Frequency Diversity
• Use the same microphone type and model for each transmitter
• Place microphones within close proximity to the source
• Use the gain controls to match the output levels for each receiver
channel
• If Audio Summing is active, use a Y-cable (Shure AXT652) to connect
the bodypacks to a single audio source to prevent comb filtering
Choosing Diversity Output Routing
The following receiver channel routing output options are available:
• 1 + 2
• 3 + 4 (quad only)
• 1 + 2 / 3 + 4 (quad only)
To enable Frequency Diversity and select a routing option:
DEVICE UTILITIES > FREQ DIVERSITY
Use the control wheel to choose a routing option, and then press ENTER.
Note: Choose OFF to disable Frequency Diversity.
Frequency Diversity and Encryption
Enabling Encryption while in Frequency Diversity mode provides an
additional layer of protection by only passing audio from the most recently
synced encrypted transmitter for each receiver channel.
Audio Summing
Audio summing allows the dual and quad receivers to function as a 2 or 4 channel mixer, respectively. All XLR outputs of the selected channels provide the
summed audio. For example, when 1 + 2 is selected (see diagram), the XLR outputs of channels 1 and 2 supply the summed audio of the two channels.
Choosing an Audio Summing Mode
The following Audio Summing mode options are available:
1 + 2 3 + 4 1 + 2 / 3 + 4 1 + 2 + 3 + 4
To select an Audio Summing mode:
1. Menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > AUDIO SUMMING
2. Use the control wheel to select an option, and then press Enter.
Note: When set to OFF, Audio Summing is disabled.
Adjusting Gain for Summed Outputs
Use the gain controls for each channel to create the overall mix balance.
The front panel LEDs indicate the audio level for each channel. If an
overload occurs, the red LEDs will illuminate indicating that the internal
limiter is active and the display will show an overload message. To correct,
adjust the overall gain balance.

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RF
Transmitter RF Power
Reference the following table for setting RF Power:
RF Power Setting System Range Application
1 mW 33 m (100 ft.) For increased chan-
nel reuse at close
distances
10 mW 100 m (330 ft.) Typical setups
20 mW >100 m (330 ft.) For hostile RF en-
vironments or long-
distance applications
Note: Using the 20 mW setting decreases the transmitter battery runtime and reduces the number
of compatible systems.
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.
RF Cascade Ports
The receiver has 2 RF cascade ports on the rear panel to share the signal
from the antennas with 1 additional receiver.
Use a shielded coaxial cable to connect the RF cascade ports from the
first receiver to the antenna inputs of the second receiver.
Important! The frequency band must be the same for both receivers.
Antenna Bias
Antenna ports A and B provide a DC bias to power active antennas. Set the DC
power to off when using passive (non-powered) antennas.
To turn bias off: DEVICE UTILITIES > ADVANCED RF > ANTENNA BIAS > OFF
Encryption
AES algorithm used in Shure ULX-D™ Wireless has been validated
(validation no: 2552) by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST) as conforming to the Advanced Encryption Standard
(AES) Algorithm, as specified in Federal Information Processing Standard
(FIPS) Publication 197, Advanced Encryption Standard.
1. Enable encryption on the receiver: DEVICE UTILITIES >
ENCRYPTION. The encryption symbol illuminates green and the LCD
displays SYNC NOW FOR ENCRYPTION.
2. Sync the transmitter to the receiver. The encryption symbol displays on
the transmitter.
Note: Any change to the encryption status on the receiver such as enabling encryption or
requesting a new encryption key, requires a sync to send the settings to the transmitter. The
Encryption Mismatch warning will display on the receiver LCD panel if they are not on the same
setting.
Custom Groups
Use this feature to create and export up to 6 groups of manually selected
frequencies to networked receivers prior to a group scan to simplify system set
up.
Tip: Use Wireless Workbench or Wireless Frequency Finder to select the best compatible frequencies. See
www.shure.com for more information.
To create a custom group: DEVICE UTILITIES > ADVANCED RF >
CUSTOM GROUPS > SETUP
Use the control wheel to choose group, channel and frequency values. Press
ENTER to save.
Prior to performing a group scan, export a custom group to networked receivers:
1. Go to DEVICE UTILITIES > ADVANCED RF > CUSTOM GROUPS > EXPORT
2. Press the flashing ENTER button to export all custom groups to all receivers
on the network.
Note: Use the CLEAR ALL option to remove all custom group settings.

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Locking Controls and Settings
Use the LOCK feature to prevent accidental or unauthorized changes to the
hardware.
Receiver
Menu path: DEVICE UTILITIES > LOCK
Use the control wheel to select and lock any of the following receiver functions.
• MENU: All menu paths are inaccessible
• GAIN: Gain adjustment is locked
• POWER: Power switch is disabled
• SCN/SYC: Cannot perform a Scan and Sync
Tip: To unlock, press the EXIT button, turn the control wheel to select UNLOCKED, and then press ENTER
to save.
Transmitter
Menu path: UTILITY > LOCK
Use the transmitter controls to select and lock any of the following transmitter
functions.
• MENU LOCK: All menu paths are inaccessible.
• POWER LOCK: Power switch is disabled
Quick-Lock Option: To turn on the transmitter with its power and menu
navigation buttons locked, press and hold the ▲ button during power-on until the
locked message is displayed.
Tip: To unlock the MENU LOCK, press the ENTER button 4 times to pass through the following screens:
UTILITY > LOCK > MENU UNLOCK
To unlock the POWER LOCK, set the power switch to the off position, then
press and hold the ▲ button while resetting the power switch to the on position.
Creating a System Preset
System Presets allow a current receiver setup to be saved and restored. Presets store all receiver settings to provide a quick way to configure a receiver or
switch between several different setups. Up to 4 presets can be stored in receiver memory.
To save the current receiver setup as a new preset: DEVICE UTILITIES > SYSTEM RESET > SAVE > CREATE NEW PRESET
Use the control wheel to name the preset, and then press Enter to save.
To recall a saved preset: DEVICE UTILITIES > SYSTEM RESET > RESTORE
Use the control wheel to select the preset name, and then press Enter.
System Reset
System Reset clears the current receiver settings and restores the factory
default settings.
To restore factory default settings:
1. Go to DEVICE UTILITIES > SYSTEM RESET > RESTORE.
2. Scroll to the DEFAULT SETTINGS option and press ENTER.
3. Press the flashing ENTER button to return the receiver to the default
settings.
Transmitter IR Presets
Use the IR PRESETS receiver menu to quickly configure transmitter settings
from the receiver screen. When a sync is performed between the receiver and
transmitter, the IR PRESETs automatically configure the transmitter. Each
parameter has the default value KEEP, which leaves that setting unaffected by
a sync.
Feature Setting
BP PAD +0 dB, -12 dB
LOCK Power, Menu, All, None
RF POWER 10mW=Nm (normal), 1mW=Lo
(low), 20mW=Hi (high)
BATT Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium
BP OFFSET 0 dB to +21 dB (in 3 dB increments)
HH OFFSET 0 dB to +21 dB (in 3 dB increments)
MUTE MODE OFF, ON
Cust. Group OFF, ON
Note: When Cust. Groups is set to on, it may take up to 30 seconds to complete an IR sync.
Firmware
Firmware is embedded software in each component that controls
functionality. Periodically, new versions of firmware are developed to
incorporate additional features and enhancements. To take advantage of
design improvements, new versions of the firmware can be uploaded and
installed using the Firmware Update Manager tool available in Shure's
Wireless Workbench®6 (WWB6) software. Software is available for
download from http://www.shure.com/wwb.
Firmware Versioning
When updating receiver firmware, update transmitters to the same
firmware version to ensure consistent operation.
The firmware of all ULX-D devices has the form of MAJOR.MINOR.
PATCH (e.g., 1.2.14). At a minimum, all ULX-D devices on the network
(including transmitters), must have the same MAJOR and MINOR firmware
version numbers (e.g., 1.2.x).
Updating the Receiver
CAUTION! Ensure that receiver power and network connections are maintained during a firmware
update. Do not turn off the receiver until the update is complete.
Once the download is complete, the receiver automatically begins the
firmware update, which overwrites the existing firmware.
1. From Shure Wireless Workbench software, open the Firmware Update
Manager: Tools > Firmware Update Manager.
2. Click Check Now to view new versions available for download.
3. Select the updates and click download.
4. Connect the receiver and computer to the same network.
5. Download the latest firmware to the receiver.
Updating the Transmitter
1. To upload the firmware to the transmitter, go to DEVICE UTILITIES >
TX FW UPDATE on the receiver.
2. Place the transmitter on its side and align the IR ports.
3. Press ENTER on the receiver to begin the download to the transmitter.
IR ports must be aligned for the entire download, which can take 50
seconds or longer.

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Receiver Menu Descriptions
RADIO
Displays Group, Channel, Frequency, and TV
information. Use the control wheel to edit values
G:
Group for the selected frequency
CH:
Channel for the selected frequency
FREQUENCY
Selected frequency (MHz)
TV:
Displays the TV channel for the selected frequency
AUDIO
GAIN
Use the control wheel or gain buttons to adjust the
channel gain from -18 to 42 dB, in 1 dB increments.
MUTE
Mutes the receiver audio output.
EDIT NAME
Use the control wheel to assign and edit the selected
receiver channel name.
IR PRESETS
BP PAD
Sets the audio input attenuation options: KEEP, 0,
-12.
LOCK
Sets the lock options: KEEP, Power, Menu, All,
None
RF POWER
Sets the transmitter RF power level: KEEP,
10mW=Nm, 1mW=Lo, 20mW=Hi.
BATT
Sets the transmitter battery type to ensure accurate
metering: KEEP, Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium
BP OFFSET
Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level
difference between transmitters: KEEP, 0 to 21 dB
in 3 dB increments
HH OFFSET
Adjustable gain to compensate for signal level
difference between transmitters: KEEP, 0 to 21 dB
in 3 dB increments
MUTE MODE
Configures the transmitter power switch to act as
an audio mute switch.
Cust. Group
Create Custom Groups of up to 6 frequencies and
export to networked receivers
BATTERY INFO
HEALTH
Percentage of charge capacity compared to a new
battery
CHARGE
Percentage of charge capacity
CYCLES
Number of charge cycles logged by the battery
TEMP
Battery temperature: °C/°F
DEVICE UTILITIES
FREQ DIVERSITY
• OFF (default)
• 1 + 2
• 3 + 4 (quad only)
• 1 + 2 / 3 + 4 (quad only)
AUDIO SUMMING
• OFF (default)
• 1 + 2
• 3 + 4 (quad only)
• 1 + 2 / 3 + 4 (quad only)
• 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 (quad only)
ENCRYPTION
Set encryption: ON/OFF
ADVANCED RF
• HIGH DENSITY: ON/OFF
• CUSTOM GROUPS: SETUP/EXPORT/
CLEAR
• ANTENNA BIAS: ON/OFF
• SWITCH BAND (Japan AB band only)
LOCK
• MENU: LOCKED/UNLOCKED
• GAIN: LOCKED/UNLOCKED
• POWER: LOCKED/UNLOCKED
• SCN/SYC: LOCKED/UNLOCKED
HOME INFO
Select screen options for Home Menu.
DISPLAY
• CONTRAST
• BRIGHTNESS: LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH
NETWORK
• CONFIGURATION: SWITCHED/
REDUNDANT AUDIO/SPLIT
• SHURE CONTROL: DEVICE ID, Network
Mode, Set IP and Subnet values for
Ethernet network
• DANTE: DANTE DEVICE ID, AUDIO &
CNTRL, REDUNDANT AUDIO, Set IP,
Subnet, Gateway and Yamaha values for
Dante™ network
Note: Additional information can be accessed from the
selected networking option.
TX FW UPDATE
IR DOWNLOAD, Tx Firmware Version
SYSTEM RESET
• RESTORE: Default Settings, Presets
• SAVE: Create New Preset
• DELETE: Delete Preset
VERSION
• Model
• Band
• S/N (serial number)
• Ver
• Mcu
• FPGA
• Boot
RADIO
AUDIO
EDIT NAME
IR PRESETS
BATTERY INFO
DEVICE ULTILITES
G:
CH:
FREQUENCY
TV
GAIN
MUTE
HEALTH
CHARGE
CYCLES
TEMP
FREQ DIVERSITY
AUDIO SUMMING
ENCRYPTION
ADVANCED RF
LOCK
HOME INFO
DISPLAY
NETWORK
TX FW UPDATE
SYSTEM RESET
VERSION
BP PAD
LOCK
RF POWER
BATT
BP OFFSET
HH OFFSET
Cust. Group
MUTE MODE
Channel Home Screen

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Networking ULX-D Receivers
ULX-D Dual and Quad receivers feature a Dante dual-port network interface. Dante technology provides an integrated solution to distribute digital audio,
manage control signals, and carry Shure Control (WWB and AMX/Crestron) signals. Dante uses standard IP over Ethernet and safely coexists on the same
network as IT and control data. Selectable Dante networking modes route port signals for flexible network set up.
Network Control Software
The ULX-D receivers can be controlled by Shure Control (WWB6) for remote management and monitoring and the Dante Controller to manage digital audio
routing. Signals for AMX and Crestron controllers are carried on the same network as Shure Control.
Shure Control
Wireless Workbench 6 (WWB6) software provides comprehensive control for
wireless audio systems. Wireless Workbench enables live remote adjustments
to networked receivers for real-time changes to gain, frequency, RF power,
and control locks. A familiar channel strip interface displays audio meters,
transmitter parameters, frequency settings and network status.
Wireless Workbench 6 is available for Windows or Mac and can be
downloaded at: www.shure.com/wwb
Dante
The Dante controller is a free software program created by Audinate™
to configure and manage a network of Dante enabled devices. Use the
controller to create audio routes between networked components and to
monitor the status of online devices.
Visit www.audinate.com for download and installation instructions.
IP Address Configuration
An IP address must be assigned to each device in the network to ensure communication and control between components. Valid IP addresses can assigned
automatically using a DHCP server or manually from a list of valid IP addresses. If using Dante audio, a separate Dante IP address must also be assigned to
the receiver.
Automatic IP Addressing
1. If using a DHCP capable Ethernet switch, set the DHCP switch to
ON.
2. Set the IP Mode to Automatic for all receivers: DEVICE UTILITIES >
NETWORK > SHURE CONTROL > NETWORK
3. Use the control wheel to set the mode to Automatic, press ENTER
to save.
Note: Use only one DHCP server per network.
Manual IP Addressing
1. Connect the receivers to an Ethernet switch.
2. Set the IP Mode to Manual for all devices: DEVICE UTILITIES >
NETWORK > SHURE CONTROL > NETWORK
3. Use the control wheel to set the mode to Manual.
4. Set valid IP addresses and subnet values for all devices, press ENTER
to save.
Dante IP Addressing
IP addresses for a Dante network can assigned automatically using a
DHCP server or manually from a list of valid IP addresses
To select the Dante IP addressing mode (Automatic or Manual):
DEVICE UTILITIES > NETWORK > DANTE > AUDIO & CNTRL
Use the control wheel to select the mode, and then press ENTER to save.
Networking Acronyms
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
LAN: Local Area Network
MCU: Micro Controller Unit
RJ45: Ethernet Connection
RX: Receiver
TX: Transmitter
WWB6: Wireless Workbench 6 Software
VLAN: Virtual Local Area Network
MAC: Machine Access Code
ON OFF
DHCP
ULXD4
DigitalWireless Receiver
push
control
ENTER
EXIT
SCAN
power
RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio
RX1 RX2 RX3 RX4
ULXD4
DigitalWireless Receiver
push
control
ENTER
EXIT
SCAN
power
RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio
RX1 RX2 RX3 RX4
ULXD4
DigitalWireless Receiver
push
control
ENTER
EXIT
SCAN
power
RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio RF
A B
OL
OL
gainaudio
RX1 RX2 RX3 RX4

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CONFIGURATION
SWITCHED (default)
Overview of Dante Network Modes
The Dante network interface has two ports (Primary and Secondary) to provide flexible routing and configuration options for network signals.
Three selectable Dante network modes are available to control signal routing from the receiver ports to the Dante network.
Network Mode Port Function and Signals Application
Secondary Primary
SWITCHED Shure Control
Dante Audio and Control
Shure Control
Dante Audio and Control
For single network Installations of star or daisy-chained networks.
REDUNDANT
AUDIO
Dante Redundant Audio Shure Control
Dante Audio and Control
Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate networks.
The Secondary port carries a backup copy of the Primary digital audio
signal.
SPLIT Dante Audio and Control Shure Control Primary and Secondary ports are configured are 2 separate networks to
provide isolation between control signals and audio signals.
Setting the Dante Networking Mode
Select a Dante mode to configure network signal routing on the Primary and Secondary ports.
Set all receivers on the network to the same mode.
Note: Remove network connections from the receiver before changing the mode.
1. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > NETWORK > CONFIGURATION
2. Use the control wheel to select a mode (SWITCHED, REDUNDANT AUDIO, SPLIT)
3. Press ENTER to save.
4. Cycle receiver power to enable the mode change.

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①②
②
③
③
④⑤
①
Network Connection and Configuration Examples
Note: Use shielded Cat5e cable for network connections to ensure reliable performance.
Switched Mode
Switched mode is typically used for single network installations of star or
daisy-chained networks. Switched mode is recommended for installations
that don't require Dante audio.
Network Characteristics:
• Dante Audio and Shure Control are present on both the Primary and
Secondary ports
• The Dante IP address and the Shure Control IP address must be on the
same subnet. The computer running WWB6 must also be on this subnet.
Network Example (Dante Audio + WWB6)
① Computer
Connect the computer running the Dante controller and WWB6 to
the Primary port.
② DHCP Server
Can be configured with or without a DHCP server. Do not route
audio through the server.
③ Gigabit Ethernet Switch
• Do not connect both network ports to the same Ethernet switch
• Use a star network topology to minimize audio latency
④ Receiver Connection
Connect receivers to the Primary port
⑤ Dante Receiver
Connect Dante receivers (mixers, recorders, amplifiers) to the
Primary port.
Network Example (WWB6 Only)
① Computer
Connect the computer running WWB6 to the Primary port.
② DHCP Server
Can be configured with or without a DHCP server.
③ Receiver Connection
Connect receivers to the Primary port
(AXT620, Wi-Fi router, etc...)
(mixers, recorders,
amplifiers, etc...)
(AXT620, Wi-Fi router, etc...)
Note: Dante controller
does not support Wi-Fi
network connections.

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①
②
③
③
④
⑤
Redundant Audio Mode
Use Redundant mode to carry a backup copy of the Dante audio on the
Secondary network in case the audio on the primary network is interrupted.
Network Characteristics:
• Dante Primary Audio and Shure Control are present on the Primary port
• Backup Dante audio is present on the Secondary port
• The Primary Dante IP address and the Shure Control IP address must
be on the same subnet. The computer running WWB6 must also be on
this subnet.
• The Secondary Dante IP Address must be set to a different subnet
Note: Devices connected to the Redundant network must be compatible with Redundant audio.
Network Example
① Computer
Connect the computer running the Dante
controller and WWB6 to the Primary port.
② DHCP Server
Can be configured with or without a DHCP
server. Do not route audio through the server.
③ Gigabit Ethernet Switches
• Use dedicated switches for the Primary and
Secondary networks
• Do not connect both network ports to the same
Ethernet switch
• Use a star network topology to minimize audio
latency
④ Receiver Connection
Connect Primary and Secondary ports to
dedicated switches.
Note: The Secondary port only supports manual IP or automatic
Link-Local configuration. The Link-Local Dante Secondary address
subnet is preset to 172.31.x.x (255.255.0.0)
⑤ Dante Receiver
Connect Dante receivers (mixers, recorders,
amplifiers) to the Primary or Secondary ports.
Note: Dante controller does not support Wi-Fi network connections.
(AXT620, Wi-Fi router, etc...)
(mixers, recorders,
amplifiers, etc...)

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①②
③④
⑤
⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨
Split Mode
Use Split Mode to isolate control signals from audio signals by placing
them on two separate networks.
Network Characteristics:
• Shure Control is present on the Primary port
• Dante Audio is present on the Secondary port
• The IP addresses for Dante and Shure Control must be on different
subnets
Network Example
① Computer (Dante Controller)
Connect the computer running the Dante
controller to the Secondary port.
② DHCP Server (Secondary Network)
Can be configured with or without a DHCP
server. Do not route audio through the
server.
③ Gigabit Ethernet Switch (Secondary
Network)
• Use dedicated switches for the Primary and
Secondary networks
• Do not connect both network ports to the
same Ethernet switch
• Use a star network topology to minimize
audio latency
④ Receiver Connections (Dante Audio)
Connect the Secondary ports to the
Secondary network switch.
⑤ Computer (Shure Control)
Connect the computer running the Shure
Control to the Primary port.
⑥ DHCP Server (Primary Network)
Can be configured with or without a DHCP
server. Do not route audio through the
server.
⑦ Gigabit Ethernet Switch (Primary Network)
• Use dedicated switches for the Primary and
Secondary networks
• Do not connect both network ports to the
same Ethernet switch
• Use a star network topology to minimize
audio latency
(AXT620, Wi-Fi router, etc...) (AXT620, Wi-Fi router, etc...)
(mixers, recorders,
amplifiers, etc...)
⑧ Receiver Connections (Shure Control)
Connect the Primary ports to the
Primary network switch.
⑨ Dante Receiver
Connect Dante receivers (mixers, recorders,
amplifiers) to the Primary port.
Note: Dante controller does not support Wi-Fi network connections.

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Assigning Network Device IDs for Shure Control and Dante Control
When using the receiver in a network with Shure Control (WWB6) and a Dante Controller, two Device IDs are required: one for Shure Control and one for
Dante Control. Device IDs are used to identify devices on the network and for creating Dante digital audio routes.
Best Practices
Using the following best practices will help to organize network setup and ease troubleshooting.
• For consistency, convenience, and easy troubleshooting, use the same device ID for both WWB6 (Shure Control) and for the Dante network.
• The Dante network requires unique Dante device IDs to prevent a loss of audio signal routing. Any duplicate IDs on the network will be tagged with a
number such as -1, -2, -3, etc.... and must be changed to a unique value.
• WWB6 (Shure Control) does not require unique device IDs and duplicates do not affect the Dante network; however, a best practice is to use unique
device IDs.
Setting the Shure Control Device ID
1. Launch WWB6.
2. Open the Inventory View.
3. Click on the Device ID to
enable editing.
Tip: Click on the device icon next to the
channel name to identify the receiver using
the Flash function.
Creating a Dante Device ID
There are two ways to create a Dante ID:
1. Enter the ID using the receiver menu.
2. Enter the ID using a keyboard from the Dante controller.
If entering IDs from the receiver menu, additional ID modes are available for
quickly adding sequential numbering to multiple receivers or adding a prefixes for
network discovery by Dante enabled Yamaha mixing consoles.
Note: Changing the Dante ID will cause a loss of audio signal. After an ID has been changed, use the Dante
controller to restore audio route subscriptions using the new ID.
Setting the Device ID from the receiver menu:
1. DEVICE UTILITIES > NETWORK > DANTE > Dev. ID
2. Use the control wheel to select an ID MODE:
• Off: Manually enter an ID by using the control wheel. Press ENTER to save.
• Sequential: Adds a 3-digit numerical prefix to the receiver model name
to create the device ID. (ex: 001-Shure-ULXD). Use the control wheel to
increment the prefix value. Press ENTER to save.
• Yamaha: Adds a prefix starting with "Y" followed by 3-digits to the receiver
model name to create a device ID that allows Dante enabled Yamaha mixing
consoles to discover ULX-D receivers on a Dante network. (ex: Y001-Shure-
ULXD). Use the control wheel to increment the prefix numerical value. Press
ENTER to save.
Entering the Device ID from the Dante controller:
1. Open the Device View and select the receiver from the pulldown menu.
2. Click on the Device Config tab.
3. Enter the ID in the Rename Device box and press ENTER.
Viewing Dante Device IDs in the Dante Controller
Dante device IDs are displayed in the Network View window in the
Dante Controller.
1. Launch the Dante controller and open the Network View window.
2. Verify that the Dante device IDs match the IDs entered in the
receiver.
Identify Device Feature
The Dante controller's Identify Device feature flashes the front panel
LEDs of a selected receiver to provide identification when multiple
receivers are in use.
Open the Device View in the Dante controller and click on the identify
icon (eye). The front panel LEDs of the selected receiver will respond
by flashing.
Optionally, the Shure Control Device ID can be entered from the receiver front
panel:
1. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > NETWORK >
SHURE CONTROL > Dev. ID
2. Use the control wheel to edit the ID.
3. Press ENTER to save.