Model Number

SLX24/Beta58a

Shure SLX24/Beta58 Handheld Wireless System

SLX Wireless Handheld System, includes SLX2/Beta58 Handheld Transmitter and SLX4 Diversity Receiver.  Preferred by touring vocalists and sound professionals.

Components

SLX2/Beta58 with Beta 58A Microphone

SLX Wireless Handheld Transmitter with Beta 58A Supercardioid Microphone.

Features

Beta 58A® Vocal Microphone

The Beta 58A microphone accentuates the warmth and clarity of lead and backup vocals. Its supercardioid design provides maximum isolation from other onstage sounds.

• Supercardioid, Dynamic
• Frequency response: 50 to 16,000 Hz
• Neodymium magnet for high signal–to–noise output

SLX2 Handheld Transmitter

SLX4 Wireless Receiver

The SLX4 receiver brings unprecedented ease of use to wireless with Automatic Frequency Selection and Automatic Transmitter Setup. With included rack hardware and detachable antennas, it is ready for immediate installation right out of the box.  Model SLX4L available with logic output for use with software echo cancellation and remote battery life monitoring. 

Features

SLX Wireless Systems feature Shure's patented Audio Reference Companding for crystal-clear sound beyond the limits of conventional wireless technology.

• Automatic Frequency Selection
• Automatic Transmitter Setup
• 960 Selectable frequencies across 24 MHz bandwidth
• Detachable 1/4 wave antennas
• Microprocessor-controlled diversity
• RF presence LED
• 5-segment audio meter
• Multi-function, backlit LCD
• Low battery indicator
• Frequency and power lockout
• Rugged metal chassis
• Volume control on rear of unit
• 1/2 rack design
• Furnished rack hardware
• Non-slip bumpers for use out of rack
• XLR and 1/4" outputs
• Optional logic functionality for software echo cancellation and remote battery life monitoring (SLX4L only)

Specifications

Dimensions

42 mm H x 197 mm W x 134 mm D (1.65 x 7.76 x 5.28 in.)

Weight

816 g (1 lb. 13 oz.)

Housing

Galvanized steel

Audio Output Level (ref. +/– 38 kHz deviation with 1 kHz tone)

XLR connector (into 600 Ω load): –13 dBV

1/4 inch connector (into 3000 Ω load): –2 dBV

Output Impedance

XLR connector: 200 Ω

1/4 inch connector: 1kΩ

XLR output

Impedance balanced

Pin 1: Ground

Pin 2: (+)

Pin 3: (-)

Sensitivity

–105 dBm for 12 dB SINAD, typical

Image Rejection

>70 dB, typical

Power Requirements

12–18 Vdc at 150 mA, supplied by external power supply

Operating Range Under Typical Conditions

100m (300 ft.)

Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection, and

interference

Audio Frequency Response (+/– 2 dB)

Minimum: 45 Hz

Maximum: 15 kHz

Note: Overall system frequency depends on microphone element.

Total Harmonic Distortion (ref. +/– 38 kHz deviation, 1 kHz tone)

0.5%, typical

Dynamic Range

>100 dB A-weighted

Operating Temperature Range

–18°C (0°F) to +50°C (+122°F)

Note: battery characteristics may limit this range

Transmitter Audio Polarity

Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm (or positive voltage applied

to tip of WA302 phone plug) produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with

respect to pin 3 of low impedance output) and the tip of the high

impedance 1/4-inch output.

Logic Connections (SLX4L only)

Pin 1: Logic output, Transmitter Mute Status. Mute=low (0 V). Sinks up to 100 mA.

Absolute maximum -0.7 to 5.5V DC
Pin 2: Logic ground
Pin 3: Logic output, Battery Status. Good=low (0 V). Sinks up to 100 mA.

Absolute maximum -0.7 to 5.5V DC