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<strong>FOR</strong> <strong>IMMEDIATE</strong> <strong>RELEASE</strong><br />
<strong>Contact</strong>:<br />
<strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Lohman</strong><br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
847-600-6417<br />
lohman_mike@shure.com<br />
Audrey Sahl<br />
Formula PR<br />
212-219-0321<br />
sahl@formulapr.com<br />
SHURE UNVEILS ULX-D DIGITAL WIRELESS SYSTEM AT <strong>NAMM</strong> 2012<br />
NILES, Ill., January 19, 2012—While available spectrum may be shrinking, the demand for<br />
wireless audio in both presentation and performance settings is growing. To meet this need,<br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated is introducing the ULX-D TM Digital Wireless system, offering unmatched<br />
sound quality, improved spectral efficiency, robust encryption, and intelligent rechargeable<br />
batteries for professional sound reinforcement applications. The system is designed for use in<br />
corporate, education, worship, and live performance facilities.<br />
“Until today, digital wireless microphone users have had to accept trade-offs,” said Erik Vaveris,<br />
Category Director for Wireless products at <strong>Shure</strong>. “No digital wireless system has come close to<br />
meeting the performance standard set by <strong>Shure</strong>'s industry leading analog wireless product line -<br />
until now.”<br />
The ULX-D system’s unprecedented combination of audio quality, signal stability, and spectral<br />
efficiency is driven by a unique digital wireless audio technology developed by <strong>Shure</strong>. “The result<br />
is a tremendous breakthrough in wireless audio quality,” said Vaveris. “This is the purest<br />
reproduction of source material ever available in a wireless system.”<br />
The ULX-D system also raises the bar for spectral efficiency and RF signal stability. “The<br />
intermodulation performance of ULX-D enables a dramatic increase in the number of<br />
simultaneous active systems in one TV channel, making the most of the available spectrum,” said<br />
Vaveris. Up to 14 ULX-D systems can operate in one six MHz TV channel, making it easy to use,<br />
even in highly congested urban areas where open TV channels can be scarce. For applications<br />
where secure transmission is required during confidential meetings, the ULX-D system includes<br />
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit encryption for privacy.<br />
While audio and RF quality are always paramount, wireless users are often frustrated by<br />
something more mundane: battery management. Based on the technology used in <strong>Shure</strong>’s Axient<br />
wireless system, the SB900 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack provides ULX-D transmitters<br />
with up to 12 hours of performance time. Transmitters and receivers display remaining battery<br />
life in hours and minutes, accurate to within 15 minutes. The battery can be recharged at any time<br />
with no memory effect, and a complete discharge is never necessary. The SBC200 Dual Docking<br />
Charger recharges batteries while in the transmitter or out, and up to four chargers can be linked<br />
together and powered by one power supply. An SBC800 Eight-Bay Battery Charger is also<br />
available, and both chargers fit in a standard-size rack drawer for easy storage and transport.<br />
ULX-D transmitters can also run on standard AA batteries for up to 11 hours.
Pricing and Availability<br />
The <strong>Shure</strong> ULX-D Digital Wireless system is now shipping and available through authorized<br />
<strong>Shure</strong> resellers in numerous configurations with a wide range of <strong>Shure</strong> microphone options.<br />
Some typical systems are shown below:<br />
MODEL MSRP MAP<br />
ULXD14 Instrument Wireless System $1,650.00 $1,320.00<br />
ULXD14/83 Lavalier Wireless System with WL183 lavalier mic $1,746.00 $1,397.00<br />
ULXD24/SM58 Handheld Wireless System with SM58® mic $1,686.00 $1,349.00<br />
ULXD124/85 Combo system with ULXD4 receiver, ULXD2 handheld<br />
transmitter with SM58 mic, and ULXD1 bodypack transmitter with<br />
WL185 lavalier mic<br />
Full product information is available at www.shure.com.<br />
About <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
$2,368.00 $1,894.00<br />
Founded in 1925, <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated (www.shure.com) is widely acknowledged as the world's<br />
leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has<br />
designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have<br />
become legendary for performance, reliability, and value. <strong>Shure</strong>’s diverse product line includes<br />
world-class wired microphones, wireless microphones and in-ear personal monitor systems,<br />
headphones for performers, presenters and recordists, award-winning earphones and headsets<br />
for use with MP3 players and smart phones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional<br />
DJs. Today, <strong>Shure</strong> products are the first choice whenever audio performance is a top priority.<br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated corporate headquarters is located in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. The<br />
Company has additional manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices in China, Germany,<br />
Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United<br />
States.<br />
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<strong>FOR</strong> <strong>IMMEDIATE</strong> <strong>RELEASE</strong><br />
<strong>Contact</strong>:<br />
<strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Lohman</strong><br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
847-600-6417<br />
lohman_mike@shure.com<br />
Audrey Sahl<br />
Formula PR<br />
212-219-0321<br />
sahl@formulapr.com<br />
SHURE AXIENT WIRELESS SYSTEM NOW SHIPPING<br />
NILES, Ill., January 19, 2012—<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated is now shipping the Axient Wireless<br />
Management Network, which can automatically change frequencies to avoid interference. Axient<br />
employs several breakthrough technologies – some offered for the first time in a wireless<br />
microphone system – that work together to deliver interference-free audio in today’s hostile RF<br />
spectrum environment.<br />
“With new unlicensed devices soon to be using the TV band white spaces, volatile spectrum is a<br />
fact of life for professional wireless users,” said Sandy LaMantia, President and CEO of <strong>Shure</strong><br />
Incorporated. “They face increasing pressure to deliver an interference-free performance even<br />
though conditions are more unpredictable than ever before. The Axient system was designed to<br />
perform flawlessly, even while interference sources appear and disappear without warning.”<br />
“Axient delivers a game-changing set of tools for dealing with the challenges faced by wireless<br />
microphone users in critical, high-profile applications,” said Erik Vaveris, Category Director for<br />
Wireless Products at <strong>Shure</strong>. “Of course, for the most demanding customers, Axient also has to be<br />
at the pinnacle of RF and audio performance.” Axient delivers an exceptionally refined, beautifully<br />
tailored sound with detailed transient response and ultra-low noise. Featuring a dramatic<br />
minimization of intermodulation distortion and an exceedingly robust receiver design, Axient was<br />
created to provide rock solid operation in the congested, high-noise spectrum found at major<br />
broadcast events and theatrical centers.<br />
Axient delivers great sound and gives engineers new capabilities to adapt to poor or rapidly<br />
changing conditions during an event: the ability to change frequencies in mid-performance, the<br />
ability to adjust transmitter settings in real time, and the ability to transmit full-fidelity audio on<br />
redundant frequencies for added security.<br />
“Axient defines a new standard for control and confidence in applications with zero tolerance for<br />
failure,” said Vaveris. “This is the first wireless microphone system that can detect interference<br />
and avoid it automatically.”<br />
The Axient system’s agility in difficult RF conditions is driven by four key features:<br />
� Interference Detection and Avoidance detects RF interference and enables the system to<br />
move to a clear and compatible frequency in milliseconds.<br />
� For critical microphones where even the briefest gap in audio is unacceptable, Frequency<br />
Diversity mode transmits full-bandwidth audio on two separate frequencies. If one<br />
frequency is disrupted by interference, the audio from the second frequency is
automatically used.<br />
� ShowLink remote control enables the operator to make real-time remote adjustments<br />
of transmitter settings (such as audio gain, RF output power, and RF mute) while the<br />
microphone is live, without interrupting a performance or disturbing an elaborate<br />
costume. Control coverage extends throughout the entire performance area and can be<br />
extended to include backstage areas.<br />
� The Axient Spectrum Manager scans the spectrum constantly, and monitors, ranks, and<br />
deploys backup frequencies automatically. This ensures that the system uses only the<br />
cleanest frequencies during a performance.<br />
While the technical processes are complex, the transmitters, receivers, access points, and the<br />
spectrum manager operate together seamlessly. “When the receiver’s Interference Detection and<br />
Avoidance feature senses interference, the Spectrum Manager assigns a new frequency that it<br />
knows is clean,” continued Vaveris. “The frequency is deployed to the transmitter by the<br />
ShowLink wireless access point, and the transmitter and receiver execute a synchronized<br />
frequency change in a matter of milliseconds. And with the AXT200 Frequency Diversity<br />
Handheld Transmitter, there is no audible trace whatsoever.”<br />
For ample, reliable power, Axient transmitters rely on high performance Lithium-Ion rechargeable<br />
batteries and smart chargers. Axient batteries provide up to nine hours of run time with zero<br />
memory effect, and remaining battery life – accurate to within 15 minutes – is displayed on the<br />
transmitter, on the receiver, and in the Wireless Workbench® software. The Rack Mount<br />
Charging Station offers touring-ready battery storage and charging for up to eight bodypack or<br />
handheld batteries, and is fully networked for remote monitoring.<br />
Axient takes advantage of Wireless Workbench® 6, a completely new software interface that<br />
enables users to monitor and control the entire system. The software uses scan data, an internal<br />
TV channel database, and advanced compatibility algorithms to create a list of clean, viable<br />
frequencies for any number of primary and backup channels in a system.<br />
The Axient Wireless Management Network is now available through designated <strong>Shure</strong> Axient<br />
dealers. For more information, visit www.axient.net.
About <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
Founded in 1925, <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated (www.shure.com) is widely acknowledged as the world's<br />
leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has<br />
designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have<br />
become legendary for performance, reliability, and value. <strong>Shure</strong>’s diverse product line includes<br />
world-class wired microphones, wireless microphones and in-ear personal monitor systems,<br />
headphones for performers, presenters and recordists, award-winning earphones and headsets<br />
for use with MP3 players and smart phones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional<br />
DJs. Today, <strong>Shure</strong> products are the first choice whenever audio performance is a top priority.<br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated corporate headquarters is located in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. The<br />
Company has additional manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices in China, Germany,<br />
Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United<br />
States.
Page 2—<strong>Shure</strong> Introduces SRH1440 and SRH1840 Open Back Headphones<br />
<strong>Contact</strong>:<br />
<strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Lohman</strong><br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
847-600-6417<br />
lohman_mike@shure.com<br />
Audrey Sahl<br />
Formula PR<br />
212-219-0321<br />
sahl@formulapr.com<br />
SHURE INTRODUCES SRH1440 AND SRH1840 OPEN BACK HEADPHONES<br />
New Models Deliver Unique Sound Signature for Critical Mastering, Monitoring and Unparalleled<br />
Audiophile Listening<br />
NILES, IL, January 19, 2012—<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated announced today the expansion of its<br />
headphone line with the Company’s first open-back models: the SRH1440 and SRH1840<br />
Professional Open Back Headphones. Delivering on customer requests, <strong>Shure</strong>’s open-back<br />
headphones provide an alternate choice, designed for professional engineers who require a<br />
reference sound comparable to near-field monitors to achieve the best mix and production<br />
quality, and passionate audiophiles seeking an enhanced listening experience with professional<br />
sound quality. Leveraging superior sound, comfort, sleek design, and legendary <strong>Shure</strong> quality,<br />
the SRH1440 and SRH1840 are engineered to withstand the rigors of everyday use, while<br />
creating an exceptionally natural sound, wide stereo image, and increased depth of field.<br />
The open-back, circumaural design of the new SRH models enables sound to move more freely<br />
and with minimal distortion. This contributes to increased audio fidelity and a unique listening<br />
experience when compared to closed-back headphones. Customers will now engage in a more<br />
immersive listening experience, whether at home or in a professional mastering or post/editing<br />
studio.<br />
SRH1840: Unparalleled Acoustic Performance with Smooth, High-End Extension<br />
The SRH1840 model features:<br />
� Individually matched 40mm neodymium drivers for unparalleled acoustic performance<br />
with smooth, high-end extension<br />
� Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy yoke and stainless steel grilles for enhanced durability and<br />
custom-crafted lightweight design<br />
� Steel driver frame with a vented center pole piece to improve linearity and eliminate<br />
internal resonance for consistent performance at all listening levels<br />
� Ergonomic dual-frame, padded headband is lightweight and fully adjustable for hours of<br />
listening comfort<br />
SRH1440: Full Range Audio with Rich Bass and Detailed Highs<br />
The SRH1440 model features:<br />
� 40mm neodymium drivers, to deliver full-range audio with rich, controlled bass and<br />
detailed highs in a sleek, attractive design<br />
� Optimized impedance for a direct connection to a wide range of portable audio devices<br />
� A premium-padded headband with a steel frame for a comfortable fit
Page 2—<strong>Shure</strong> Introduces SRH1440 and SRH1840 Open Back Headphones<br />
“As with our existing headphones, <strong>Shure</strong> developed these two new models with audio production<br />
and critical listening in mind,” said Matt Engstrom, Category Director for Monitoring Products at<br />
<strong>Shure</strong>. “All <strong>Shure</strong> earphones and headphones are designed to not color or change the sound, to<br />
give artists and engineers an accurate representation of their work. The SRH1840 and SRH1440<br />
continue that tradition. They reveal every detail, no matter how subtle, making them an ideal fit for<br />
the most demanding audio applications.”<br />
Both models feature a dual-side detachable cable with Kevlar® reinforced jacket and gold-plated<br />
MMCX connectors enabling secure connection and easy replacement. Other accessories include<br />
a storage case, replacement set of velour earpads, and an extra cable—promising years of<br />
uninterrupted listening enjoyment.<br />
Pricing and Availability<br />
SRH1440: $399<br />
SRH1840: $699<br />
The SRH1440 and SRH1840 headphones carry a two-year limited warranty and will be available<br />
for purchase from select retailers beginning January 2012. For a complete list of where <strong>Shure</strong><br />
products are sold, please visit www.shure.com. Connect with <strong>Shure</strong> on Facebook at<br />
www.facebook.com/shureinc, or on Twitter: @shureinc.<br />
About <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
Founded in 1925, <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated (www.shure.com) is widely acknowledged as the world's<br />
leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has<br />
designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have<br />
become legendary for performance, reliability, and value. <strong>Shure</strong>’s diverse product line includes<br />
world-class wired microphones, wireless microphones and in-ear personal monitor systems,<br />
headphones for performers, presenters and recordists, award-winning earphones and headsets<br />
for use with MP3 players and smart phones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional<br />
DJs. Today, <strong>Shure</strong> products are the first choice whenever audio performance is a top priority.<br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated corporate headquarters is located in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. The<br />
Company has additional manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices in China, Germany,<br />
Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United<br />
States.<br />
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<strong>FOR</strong> <strong>IMMEDIATE</strong> <strong>RELEASE</strong><br />
<strong>Contact</strong>:<br />
<strong>Mike</strong> <strong>Lohman</strong><br />
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
847-600-6417<br />
lohman_mike@shure.com<br />
Audrey Sahl<br />
Formula PR<br />
212-219-0321<br />
sahl@formulapr.com<br />
SHURE ADDS LAVALIERS, EARSET TO MICROFLEX® LINE<br />
New Models Designed For Presenters<br />
NILES, Ill., January 19, 2012—<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated has added new models to its Microflex<br />
microphone line. The new models include the MX150 subminiature lavalier microphone and the<br />
MX153 subminiature earset microphone. With discreet, low profile designs and CommShield®<br />
technology to resist noise from smartphones and other wireless devices, Microflex microphones<br />
are ideal for use in meeting facilities, houses of worship, and other sound reinforcement<br />
applications.<br />
“Most events are recorded on video for online distribution, so appearance has become an<br />
important factor,” said Chad Wiggins, Category Director for Wired Microphones at <strong>Shure</strong>. “The<br />
MX150 lavalier and MX153 earset are designed to deliver excellent sound quality with very low<br />
visibility on camera and to the audience.”<br />
The MX150 subminiature lavalier microphone is available with either an omnidirectional or<br />
cardioid polar pattern, and in wired or wireless configurations. A new snap-fit foam windscreen is<br />
included, which locks securely to the microphone and reduces plosives and wind noise. A new<br />
multi-position tie-clip reduces cable noise by routing the cable in loops, and can be mounted<br />
horizontally or vertically for ease of use on different types of clothing. The same clip can<br />
accommodate single or dual microphones for applications where redundancy is required.<br />
The MX153 subminiature earset microphone is ideal for speech reinforcement in situations where<br />
a lavalier mic does not provide sufficient gain-before-feedback. The MX153 features a padded<br />
earloop for excellent comfort, and a flexible boom for easy microphone placement. The MX153 is<br />
available in black, tan, or cocoa to match typical skin tones.<br />
In TV show production, sound, versatility, and visibility are equally important. “The MX150 is a<br />
great improvement in cable and handling noise, and the reversible tie clip makes it easy to<br />
configure for men’s or women’s clothing,” said John Christie, RF Coordinator for So You Think<br />
You Can Dance Canada. Christie also likes the windscreen: “I love the snap lock that keeps it<br />
securely in place. It’s visually appealing on television, and less foam means less coloration of the<br />
sound.”<br />
Both the MX150 and MX153 feature <strong>Shure</strong> CommShield Technology. CommShield consists of<br />
robust shielding and RF filtering that makes the microphone highly resistant to intense RF<br />
interference from nearby smartphones or other digital wireless devices, often called “GSM buzz.”
Pricing and Availability<br />
The MX150 lavalier and MX153 earset are available now in a variety of configurations as shown<br />
below.<br />
MODEL DESCRIPTION MSRP MAP<br />
MX150B/O-TQG 5mm Subminiature Lavalier, Black,<br />
Omnidirectional, TQG connector for wireless<br />
MX150B/O-XLR 5mm Subminiature Lavalier, Black,<br />
Omnidirectional, Inline XLR Preamp<br />
MX150B/C-TQG 5mm Subminiature Lavalier, Black, Cardioid,<br />
TQG connector for wireless<br />
MX150B/C-XLR 5mm Subminiature Lavalier, Black, Cardioid,<br />
Inline XLR Preamp<br />
MX153B/O-TQG 5mm Subminiature Earset, Black,<br />
Omnidirectional, TQG connector for wireless<br />
MX153T/O-TQG 5mm Subminiature Earset, Tan, Omnidirectional,<br />
TQG connector for wireless<br />
MX153C/O-TQG 5mm Subminiature Earset, Cocoa,<br />
Omnidirectional, TQG connector for wireless<br />
For a complete list of <strong>Shure</strong> dealers, please visit www.shure.com.<br />
About <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated<br />
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$249.00 $199.00<br />
$249.00 $199.00<br />
Founded in 1925, <strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated (www.shure.com) is widely acknowledged as the world's<br />
leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the Company has<br />
designed and produced many high-quality professional and consumer audio products that have<br />
become legendary for performance, reliability, and value. <strong>Shure</strong>’s diverse product line includes<br />
world-class wired microphones, wireless microphones and in-ear personal monitor systems,<br />
headphones for performers, presenters and recordists, award-winning earphones and headsets<br />
for use with MP3 players and smart phones, and top-rated phonograph cartridges for professional<br />
DJs. Today, <strong>Shure</strong> products are the first choice whenever audio performance is a top priority.
<strong>Shure</strong> Incorporated corporate headquarters is located in Niles, Illinois, in the United States. The<br />
Company has additional manufacturing facilities and regional sales offices in China, Germany,<br />
Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, The United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the United<br />
States.<br />
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