GLXD24R+/SM58

Wireless microphone technology emerged in the 1940s, with early commercial uses documented in 1947 and 1951. Shure pioneered the first practical wireless microphone system in 1953 with the Vagabond “88,” a handheld transmitter operating in the 2 MHz band, marketed as offering freedom of movement without cables or licenses. Despite its innovative design, the Vagabond faced limitations such as short range, fragile vacuum tubes, and high cost, leading to its discontinuation around 1960. Modern wireless systems, like Shure Axient Digital introduced in 2017, build on these early concepts with advanced digital technology, frequency agility, and superior reliability for professional audio applications.