Press
Shure wins two Red Dot Awards in 2018
Microflex® Advance™ and ULX-D® Digital Wireless Recognized By Expert Judging Panel for Exceptional Innovation and Design
The ULXD8 Desktop Base Transmitter delivers uncompromising audio quality and RF performance, and AES-256 encryption for secure transmission.
Coming in Fall 2025 - Expanded Frequency Bands for ULX-D
As announced in June 2025, ULX-D components will ship with expanded frequency bands for greater geographical coverage - up to 166 MHz wide (regionally dependent).
ULX-D components with expanded frequency bands, including ULXD1 bodypack transmitters, ULXD2 handheld microphone transmitters, ULXD4D Dual Receivers and ULXD4Q Quad Receivers will be shipping in Fall 2025, for use in more locations with fewer frequency variations to manage.
Main Features
Main Features
- Compatible with ULX-D and QLX-D receivers
- Available in UHF TV band, 900 MHz and 1.2/1.5/1.8 GHz bands
- AES 256-bit encryption for applications for which secure transmission is needed
- Convenient gooseneck form factor for meetings and events where quick setup and teardown is important
- Designed for use with Shure Microflex MX405, MX410 and MX415 gooseneck microphones
- Very short latency (<3 msec)
- Long transmission range (up to 300 feet/91 meters) for reliable performance
- Rechargeable SB900B battery pack provides up to 9 hours of battery life
- Standard AA alkaline batteries are additional power options
- SBC450 (4-bay) and SBC850 (8-bay) Networked Charging Stations for docked charging of 4 or 8 ULXD6 or ULXD8 transmitters
- Compatible with the full line of Shure antennas and distribution components
- Configurable Mute button (Toggle, Push-to-Mute, Push-to-Talk, disabled) and Mute LED behavior
- Adjustable RF power, high-pass filter, and power lock settings
- Available in black or white finishes to complement any meeting room aesthetic
Description
The ULXD8 Gooseneck Base Transmitter offers a flexible gooseneck mic form factor that is ideal for use at meetings and events where wired microphones are impractical. Paired with a ULX-D or QLX-D digital receiver, the ULXD8 creates a system with low latency, long transmission range, and high channel count, delivering exceptional performance in large meeting venues where live sound reinforcement is required.
Note: When purchasing separate wireless components, please match their frequency bands to ensure proper system operation.
Available Variants
Available Variants
Specs
Specs
Technical specifications
Weight:
293
g
Height x Width x Depth:
136.94 × 78.27 × 40.77
mm
Transmitter weight:
293
g
Battery life lithium:
9
h
Battery life alkaline:
8
h
Form Factor:
Desktop Base
Audio Mute:
Yes
Detachable Antennas:
No
Switchable RF power:
Yes
Batteries:
AA, Shure Lithium-Ion battery
Encryption:
256 Bit AES
Frequency Diversity:
No
Functionality:
Transmitter
High Density Mode:
Yes
Input impedance:
20
kΩ
Transmission:
Digital in UHF, 900MHz ISM
Compatible Software
Compatible Software
Downloads
Downloads
User Guides
Architect Specs
Brochures
Declaration of Conformity
Comparable products
Comparable products
Optional accessories
Optional accessories
Related Content
Related Content
Press
Shure wins two Red Dot Awards in 2018
Microflex® Advance™ and ULX-D® Digital Wireless Recognized By Expert Judging Panel for Exceptional Innovation and Design