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SLX-D+ vs. SLX-D: Trusted by Professionals, Designed for Everyone

SLX-D+ takes everything you love about SLX-D and makes it even better. With an expanded wide-tuning range, ShowLink® Ease for remote control, encryption, and digital feedback reduction, SLX-D+ delivers wireless excellence, wherever required. 
January 21, 2026 |
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No matter where you need wireless audio, whether on stage, in a lecture hall, a house of worship, or any performance venue, Shure’s SLX-D Wireless Microphone Systems have been the go-to choice for high-quality, dependable wireless audio.  

SLX-D has been known for its rock-solid RF performance, simple setup, and reliable operation in any environment.

But what if you could make things even easier? What if your wireless system could handle more tasks automatically, provide remote control, and help simplify frequency changes and adjustments? That’s exactly what the new SLX-D+ Wireless Microphone Systems bring to the table. 

Designed with pro audio engineers and seasoned volunteers in mind, SLX-D+ builds on what you already love about legacy SLX-D and adds enhancements that make these systems even more streamlined, secure, and reliable.  

Enjoy smarter, crystal-clear wireless audio with automated tools that let you focus more on what matters most: your performance. 

What’s new in SLX-D+?

  • Expanded 138 MHz Wide Tuning Range on all components for greater flexibility across regions
  • ShowLink® Ease for remote management and powerful automated adjustments
  • Shure Digital Feedback Reduction (DFR) for automatic suppression of unwanted noise
  • AES-256 Encryption on each component for complete security
  • Bluetooth functionality for remote monitoring and management of system status
  • Full complement of components including ½ rack single and dual receivers

 

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Wireless Excellence, Wherever Required

SLX-D+ builds upon a strong foundation, maintaining transparent 24-bit digital audio and reliable RF performance of SLX-D and adds intelligent tools that make setup, monitoring, and management easier and error-free for any skill level. 

Shure has continued to enhance and reinforce SLX-D's capabilities with portable receivers, quad receivers, a wide range of system configurations, and now SLX-D+ is the latest upgrade. With SLX-D+ Wireless, you will get top-tier wireless engineering, and streamlined, automated management that adjusts to confidently fit your live performance, installation, location sound and rental provider needs.  

SLX-D+ offers a wide selection of rack-ready and portable system configurations, microphone options, and rechargeability options, ready for any event.

 

SLX-D+ New Features Explained

Easier Setup & Management

  • Automatic Setup: Once linked, SLX-D+ receivers and transmitters stay connected, even in challenging RF environments. With automatic setup, the need to manually handle transmitters during RF setup is eliminated.
  • ShowLink® Ease: Adjust transmitter settings over the air from the receiver, including:  
    • Automatic scan and deployment of new frequency
    • Adjusting transmitter gain
    • Locking or unlocking controls
    • Updating transmitter firmware
  • Wireless Workbench® & Mobile App: Monitor and manage system status from your desktop or remotely via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or ethernet from an iOS or Android mobile device.

Better Sound & Security

  • Crystal-Clear Digital Audio: Enjoy transparent 24-bit sound quality with an impressive >118 dB dynamic range.
  • Digital Feedback Reduction: Patented Shure DSP automatically suppresses unwanted audio feedback, ensuring uninterrupted sound.
  • Secure Transmission: Every SLX-D+ system includes AES-256 encryption for added privacy and protection  
  • Lower Latency: Faster audio transmission (2.8 ms) for real-time performance.

More Flexibility & Reliability

  • Expanded Tuning Range: Rock-solid RF performance with a 138 MHz wide tuning range for greater coverage and flexibility.
  • Reliable Power Options: Up to 8 hours of use with two AA batteries (included) or optional Shure SB903 Li-ion rechargeable batteries and charging accessories (up to 5.5 hours for SLXD5+ Portable Receiver).
  • Flexible System Configurations: Choose from ½ rack single and dual receivers, full rack quad receivers (standard or Dante), bodypack and handheld transmitters, plus portable receivers and plug-on transmitters for on-the-go applications.
  • Efficient Antenna Management: Cascade antennas to reduce accessory needs and footprint (available on SLXD4Q+ and SLXD4QDAN+ models). Up to three quad receivers (12 channels) can share one pair of antennas.
  • Multi-Mic Mode: Quickly set up, monitor, and manage complex multi-channel configurations (SLXD5+ only).

SLX-D+ vs. SLX-D Comparison  

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SLX-D+ vs. SLX-D: Your Top Questions Answered

Is SLX-D+ backwards compatible? Yes, firmware updates will allow SLX-D and SLX-D+ to be compatible. However, the ShowLink® Ease and DSP updates will not be available when using SLX-D receivers and transmitters.  

Does the audio quality remain identical between SLX-D and SLX-D+? The audio quality between SLX-D and SLX-D+ is identical.  

What is the general latency of SLX-D+? 2.8 milliseconds. This is an improvement over SLX-D which is 3.2 milliseconds.  

Will SLX-D+ be compatible with Wireless Workbench and Shure Update Utility? Yes, SLX-D+ will be compatible with Wireless Workbench and Wireless Workbench Mobile. ShowLink® Ease features can be controlled from Wireless Workbench applications. You can update firmware using Shure Update Utility as well.  

Will there be a clear explanation of how to use SLX-D+ wideband with the legacy SLX-D and which bands will be working together? Yes, there will be detailed information in the SLX-D+ User Guide. Also, due to the ease of use with backwards compatibility, users will be guided by menu on the receiver to change the bands via IR Sync with legacy transmitters (similar to SLXD4Q+ now). 

Enjoy Frequency Freedom With SLX-D+

SLX-D+ Wireless Microphone Systems are designed to inspire confidence in every user, whether you’re a seasoned volunteer managing a busy event or a professional engineer overseeing complex productions. With advanced features and automated management, SLX-D+ streamlines setup and monitoring, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional audio with assurance and ease.

Ready to unlock a new world of hands-free oversight and management with SLX-D+? Learn more at shure.com/slxdplus

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