ULXD1/2 - Wireless Transmitter

Improvements

• Support for added hardware revisions

Notes

• User Guide
• Information about the hardware revision is displayed in the UTILITY > VERSION menu
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULXD 2.8.6
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.41
  • Shure Update Utility 2.8.3
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.6.1
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.6.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.4 or 7.0.0

Improvements

• Support for added hardware revisions

Notes

• User Guide
• Information about the hardware revision is displayed in the UTILITY > VERSION menu
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.7.3
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.41
  • Shure Update Utility 2.7.2
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.5.2
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.1.1
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.0

Improvements

• Information about the hardware revision is displayed in the UTILITY > VERSION menu

Bug Fixes

• Temperature information is reported accurately across Shure ULX-D hardware and Shure software

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate this version of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of recommended versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.6.3
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.38
  • Wireless Workbench 6.15.0
  • ShurePlus Channels iOS 1.5.2
  • ShurePlus Channels Android 1.1.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.7.1

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate ULX-D version 2.5.0 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.5.0
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.3.24
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.38
  • Wireless Workbench 6.14.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.6.1
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.6

Improvements

• Add support for China 470 MHz – 510 MHz frequency band (G53)

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  • Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  • Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  • Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.4.25 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.4.25
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.3.24
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.31
  • Wireless Workbench 6.14.0
  • Shure Update Utility 2.5.1
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.5

バグ修正

• HDモードで動作している送信機が正しく設定されないことがある問題を修正

注記

• ユーザーガイド
• バージョン2.4.13にアップグレードした送信機は、バージョン1.5.6以前にダウングレードしないでください。
• バージョン2.4.13のULX-Dデバイスを他のShureネットワークシステム / ソフトウェアと運用する場合、以下のバージョン以降が必要です。
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q受信機2.4.9
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2送信機およびQLXD4受信機2.3.22
  • AXT600スペクトラムマネージャー2.1.31
  • Wireless Workbench 6.13.3
  • Shureアップデートユーティリティ(SUU) 2.4.8
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

Improvements

• Support for additional RF bands:
  • Thailand: 694 – 703 MHz frequency band (M19)
  • Thailand: 748 – 758 MHz frequency band (Q12)
• Improved user interface interactions for transmitter power level
• Improved battery runtime accuracy for 900 MHz ISM bands
• Bug fixes

Notes

• User Guide
• To operate ULX-D version 2.4.9 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.4.9
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.3.8
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench 6.13.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.6
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

Important

• New hardware revisions with the ULX-D 2.3.34 firmware version cannot be downgraded to previous firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvement

• Added support for new hardware revisions.

Notes

• User Guide
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.3.34 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.34
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.3.8
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench  6.12.6
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.4
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

重要事項

• ULX-Dファームウェアバージョン2.Xは、ULX-DまたはQLX-Dファームウェアバージョン1.Xと互換性がありません。 
  システム内のすべての受信機および送信機を確実に相互運用するには、すべてのデバイスを同じバージョンの
  ファームウェアにアップデートする必要があります。
• バージョン2.3.21にアップグレードした送信機は、バージョン1.5.6以前にダウンロードしないでください。

改善点

• 新しい周波数バンドのサポート：　タイ 210 MHz (V52)
   

既知の問題点

• 新しいハードウェア機能の補正を含むULX-Dバージョン2.3.21はSystemOn 2.0-3.0.1に対応していません。
• J50AまたはL50A周波数バンドのULX-DデバイスはSystemOn 2.0～3.0.1に対応していません。

注記

• ユーザーガイド
• バージョン2.2.23のULXD1/2送信機をバージョン2.2.24にアップデートすると、
  ULXD1が工場出荷時設定に予期せずリセットされます。その場合、赤外線同期による設定の復旧が必要になります。
   
• バージョン2.3.21にアップグレードした送信機は、バージョン1.5.6以前にダウンロードしないでください。
   
• 受信機と併用されるULXD1/2送信機は、IRでのファームウェア更新が必要となります。
  受信機のファームウェアを更新した後、次の手順で送信機のファームウェア更新を行ってください：
  1. 受信機のメニュー画面で：DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE　を選択します。
  2. 受信機の赤外線同期ウィンドウと、送信機の赤外線ポートを合わせます。
  3. 「ENTER」を押します。
      
• 赤外線同期により送信機のファームウェアアップデートを行っている間は、赤外線接続が中断されないようにします。
  バージョン1.5.6以前からバージョン1.6.6以降にアップデートする場合、まれに送信機が一時的に応答しなくなることがあります。アップデートに失敗し、ユニットが応答しなくなった場合、以下の手順に従って解決してください。
  
  1. Shureアップデートユーティリティを使用して、ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q受信機のファームウェアを1.5.6に戻します。送信機のファームウェアのバージョンは、目的のバージョン（1.6.6以降）のままにしておきます。
  2. 送信機のファームウェアをバージョン1.6.6以降にアップデートします。受信機メニューの［DEVICE UTILITIES］から［TX FW UPDATE］を開きます。送信機と赤外線ポートを向かい合わせにし、ENTERを押します。
  3. 受信機をバージョン1.6.6以降に更新します。

• バージョン2.3.21のULX-Dデバイスを他のShureシステム／ソフトウェアと運用する場合、以下のバージョン以降が必要です。
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q受信機 2.3.21
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 送信機および QLXD4受信機2.2.11
  • AXT AXT600スペクトラムマネージャー2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench  6.12.6
  • Shure アップデートユーティリティ2.4.3
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2
     

Important

• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvement

• Changed version number to allow all ULX-D devices in a configuration to have the same firmware version.

Known Issues

• New hardware revisions of ULX-D version 2.3.4 are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1.
• ULX-D devices on J50A or L50A frequency bands are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1.

Notes

• User Guide
• If your ULXD1/2 transmitter is on version 2.2.23, updating to version 2.2.24 will unexpectedly reset your ULXD1 to its factory default settings and your previous settings will need to be recovered via IR sync.
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D version 2.3.4 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.4
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.22
  • Wireless Workbench  6.12.6
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.3
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.2

Important

• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands:
  • U.S. 572 – 616 MHz (J50A)
  • U.S. 653 – 663 MHz (L50A)
• Bug fixes, including fixing the issue of ULXD1/2 transmitters on version 2.2.23 getting reset to factory default settings after an update or downgrade.

Known Issue

• ULX-D devices on J50A or L50A frequency bands are not compatible with SystemOn 2.0-3.0.1

Notes

• User Guide
• If your ULXD1/2 transmitter is on version 2.2.23, updating to version 2.2.24 will unexpectedly reset your ULXD1 to its factory default settings and your previous settings will need to be recovered via IR sync.
• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• SystemOn 3.0.1 displays "Check system requirements, your current firmware version may not be confirmed compatible" for ULX-D version 2.2.24; however only ULX-D devices on J50A or L50A frequency bands are not compatible with SystemOn 3.0.1.
• To operate ULX-D version 2.2.24 devices with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.2.24
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • Axient AXT600 Spectrum Manager 2.1.11
  • Wireless Workbench  6.12.4
  • Shure Update Utility 2.4.2
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.4.1
  • SystemOn 3.0.1

Important

• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvements

• Compatibility with new products:
  • ULXD6 Wireless Boundary Microphone Transmitter
  • ULXD8 Wireless Gooseneck Base Transmitter
  • SBC450 4-Bay Networked Charging Station
  • SBC850 8-Bay Networked Charging Station
• New TPCI commands for charging stations, receivers, and transmitters
• Bug fixes
  • Custom groups for AB/JB bands now correctly transfer via IR sync
  • Antenna power alert will persist until it is cleared
  • Fixed a sporadic issue of transmitter firmware updates failing

Known Issue

• ULX-D version 2.1.16 is not compatible with SystemOn 2.1

Notes

• ULXD1/2 transmitters used with receivers must be updated via IR sync. After a receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER
• To operate ULX-D devices on version 2.1.16 with other Shure networked systems and software, see the following list of minimum software versions:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 2.1.16
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.1.5
  • SBC450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.1.16
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12.1
  • Shure Update Utility 2.3
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.3.1

Important

• ULX-D 2.X firmware versions are incompatible with ULX-D or QLX-D 1.X firmware versions. To ensure all receivers and transmitters in a configuration function with each other, update all devices to the same firmware version.

Improvements

• Improved large-scale network stability: In some cases of very large installations with earlier firmware versions, units occasionally would drop off the network and not be visible via WWB6 or other remote networking access. Version 2.0.28 resolves the issue and increases overall network stability.
• Added new frequency bands:
  • Europe: Z17: 1492 – 1525 MHz
  • Europe: Z18: 1785 – 1805 MHz
  • Australia: Z19: 1785 – 1800 MHz
  • Taiwan
    • Z20: 1790 – 1805 MHz
    • G62: 510 – 530 MHz
• Bug fixes

Notes

• Update all transmitters used with receivers via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 2.0.28:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 2.0.28
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.0.16
  • Wireless Workbench 6.12
  • Shure Update Utility 2.2.2.8
  • ShurePlus Channels 1.3
• ULX-D 2.0.19 (release date: 9/16/2016) is no longer available in the firmware library. Release notes remain available for reference:
  • New Features
    • Support for Access Control, which allows users to specify PINs for networked devices to restrict access to them from unauthenticated Shure control software.
    • AMX/Crestron control string to get the ULXD firmware version.
      • Command: < GET FW_VER >
    • Ability to reverse polarity on ULXD1 and ULXD1LEMO3 bodypacks. To reverse polarity, use these options:
      • Bodypack Utilities menu: UTILITY > POLARITY
      • Save the IR preset on the receiver and then IR sync to the bodypack to incorporate the polarity change: IR PRESETS > BP POLARITY
  • Improvements
    • Added new VHF frequency bands:
      • V50
      • V51
    • Dante™ update to software version 3.9.6.1 and firmware version 4.0.0.6
    • Improved audio stability in marginal RF conditions
  • Known Issues
    • ShurePlus Channels version 1.2 does not support ULX-D firmware version 2.0 or later.
    • QLX-D firmware version 1.1.15 or earlier does not support ULX-D firmware version 2.0 or later.
  • Notes
    • Users must update all transmitters used with receivers via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
      1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
      2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
      3. Press ENTER.
    • For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 2.0.19:
      • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 2.0.19
      • Wireless Workbench 6.12
      • Shure Update Utility 2.2.2.8

Recommendation

Update all ULX-D devices in a configuration to the same firmware version

Improvement

• Added new frequency band Z16 (1240 – 1260 MHz) for Japan

Notes

• Fixed bug relating to encryption mismatch conditions.
• Fixed IR LED behavior when firmware updating transmitters.
• Transmitters to be used with receivers must be updated via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.7.34:
  • QLX-D receiver 1.0.15

New Feature

• ULXD4, ULXD4D, and ULXD4Q receivers can now power two UA864 antennas in parallel per receiver input for a total of four antennas. To view an example of a similar setup, with different antennas, see the FAQ: Antenna Distribution – 2 Rooms, 4 Antennas, which also includes information on how to modify the UA221 passive antenna accessory.

Notes

• Transmitters to be used with receivers must be updated via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.11:
  • QLX-D receiver 1.0.15

Improvements

• Added new frequency bands:
  • Americas (except Brazil): X52: 902-928 MHz
  • Brazil: X53: 902-907.5, 915-928 MHz
  • Australia: X54: 915-928 MHz

Notes

• Transmitters to be used with receivers must be updated via IR. After the receiver is updated, follow these steps:
  1. Go to the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE
  2. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter
  3. Press ENTER.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.10:
  • QLX-D receiver 1.0.15

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.7:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 1.5.6
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers and AXT600 Spectrum Managers 1.15.3
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.3

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.6.6:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 1.5.6
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers and AXT600 Spectrum Managers 1.15.3
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.3

New Features

• ULX-D/QLX-D Interoperability support. This release is required to support using ULX-D transmitters with QLX-D receivers. The following limitations apply:
  • QLX-D transmitters must be manually tuned to the same frequency as ULX-D receivers.
  • Encryption must be disabled on both systems.
  • QLX-D will not display transmitter type, but Wireless Workbench 6 will display the transmitter type as ULXD1/ULXD2.

Notes

• After updating the ULXD4 Single Receiver the user is required to reset the unit to Default Settings (DEVICE UTILITIES/SYSTEM RESET/RESTORE/DEFAULT SETTINGS).
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.5.6:
  • ULX-D ULXD1/2 Transmitters and ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q Receivers 1.5.6
  • Axient AXT400 Receivers and AXT600 Spectrum Managers 1.15.3
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.10.0

Notes

• After updating the ULXD4 Single Receiver the user is required to reset the unit to Default Settings (DEVICE UTILITIES/SYSTEM RESET/RESTORE/DEFAULT SETTINGS).
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.4.18:
  • ULXD1/2 ULX-D Transmitters 1.4.18
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.4.18
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.14.6
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.9.0

Notes

• After updating the ULXD4 Single Receiver the user is required to reset the unit to Default Settings (DEVICE UTILITIES/SYSTEM RESET/RESTORE/DEFAULT SETTINGS).
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.4.14:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.4.14
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.4.14
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.14.6
  • Wireless Workbench 6 version 6.9.0

Notes

• Transmitters to be used with receivers must be updated via IR. After updating the receiver, select Device Utilities>TX FW Update> from the receiver menu and align the infrared ports with the transmitter before selecting ‘ENTER’.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.4.8:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.4.8
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.4.8
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.13.5
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.8.1

New Features

• Transmitter "Mute Mode"
  • A mode that changes the functionality of transmitter power switch from "power on/off" to "mute on/off". This feature is enabled/disabled through the transmitter menu, within the UTILITIES section of the menu structure. This functionality as also been added to the IR PRESETS list.
  • Transmitters will communicate via the side channel when/if Mute Mode has been engaged (displayed in Wireless Workbench) and when/if the transmitter has been muted (displayed in Wireless Workbench and the receiver).

Improvements

• Added support for the X51 frequency band for use in Korea
• Minor UI text changes for consistency across wireless lines and in Wireless Workbench.

Notes

• After updating a ULX-D transmitter from any firmware version to 1.3.6, the transmitter will factory reset itself automatically.
• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.3.6:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.3.6
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.3.6
  • AXT400 Axient Receiver 1.10.2
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.6.1

New Features

• AMX/Crestron control (full documentation here)
• High Density mode (notes on Frequency Coordination for ULX-D High Density channels)
• Dual and Quad receiver compatibility

Improvements

• Extended control of several parameters within Wireless Workbench, including Frequency Diversity Bodypack Source Indication (for ULX-D Dual and Quad receivers only)
• Various system and component bug fixes and improvements

Notes

• For operation of ULX-D devices with other Shure networked systems, see the following list of minimum firmware versions that are supported with ULX-D version 1.2.14:
  • ULXD1/2 ULXD Transmitters 1.2.14
  • ULXD4, ULXD4D, ULXD4Q ULX-D Receivers 1.2.14
  • Wireless Workbench 6 Beta version 6.4.0