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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 />

$249.00 $199.00<br />

$374.00 $299.00<br />

$249.00 $199.00<br />

$374.00 $299.00<br />

$249.00 $199.00<br />

$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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