SHURE SVX Wireless System User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: Shure

SHURE SVX Wireless System User Guide

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The possible results of incorrect use are marked by one of the two symbol —”WARNING” and “CAUTION”— depending on the imminence of the danger and the severity of the damage.

WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation.

CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate injury or property damage as a result of incorrect operation.

WARNING
If water or other foreign objects enter the inside of the device, fire or electric shock may result.
Do not attempt to modify this product. Doing so could result in personal injury and/or product failure.

CAUTION
Never disassemble or modify the device, as failures may result.
Do not subject to extreme force and do not pull on the cable or failures may result.
Keep the microphone dry and avoid exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity

Quick Setup

Setup instruction

Shure SVX Wireless

Congratulations on purchasing your SVX Wireless system from Shure. Shure professional audio products deliver legendary sound quality, stage-proven durability and hassle-free setup. The SVX Wireless System comes with your choice of lavalier, handheld, or headset microphone making it an ideal choice for presentation, karaoke performance, aerobics/fitness instruction or other applications where the freedom of wireless is desired.

Receiver

Power LED light
Audio Frequency LED light
Radio Frequency Diversity lights
Balanced output (XLR connector)
Unbalanced output (6.35mm connector)
Audio output level (line/mic) switch
Channel selection dial
Squelch dial
power adapter input
Antennas

Transmitter

Power button
Channel selection dial
Audio input level (line/mic) switch
Battery compartment
Transmitter gain dial
Belt clip
Mic input (CVL Lavalier or PGA31 Headworn)
Radio Frequency (RF) level switch
Antenna
Color ID rings
Anti-roll ring
Power LED light

System Components

All Systems

SVX Receiver
PS24 Power Supply
Channel Selector Tool
2 AA batteries

Handheld Transmitter

SVX2 Handheld Microphone Transmitter
Microphone Stand Adaptor

Bodypack Transmitter

SVX1 Bodypack Transmitter Microphone
PG185 Lavalier microphone OR
PG30 Headworn microphone

Power

Plug in the power adapter to turn on the receiver. There is no power switch.

Insert 2 AA batteries into the transmitter. Hold the power button for two seconds to turn on.

Connecting to a Sound System

Connect the balanced XLR output on the receiver to a MIC or LINE input. Set the LINE MIC switch accordingly.
If there is no XLR input, connect the unbalanced 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) receiver output to a LINE input. Set the LINE MIC switch to LINE.

Channel

Set the transmitter and the receiver to the same frequency using the channel dial.

Note: If using a dual system (or more than one single system), assign each input to a different channel within the same group (channels 1-4 or channels A-D). For the JB1 band, there are three groups: channels 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8. This ensures the best signal quality.

Bodypack Gain

The gain dial controls the audio volume sent to the receiver.

Turn down the gain if the audio signal sounds distorted.
Turn up the gain if the AF LED light is faint or the audio is too low.

RF Level

This switch sets the RF level of the handheld transmitter. It does not affect the audio volume.

Set to LO to avoid interfering with other receivers when in a building with multiple systems.
Set to HI for transmitting over a greater distance when using a single system.

Squelch

Squelch controls the amount of RF signal that the receiver picks up.

Turn up the squelch dial (clockwise) to remove ambient noise from unwanted RF sources.
Turn down the squelch dial (counterclockwise) if the microphone is not transmitting clearly to the receiver.

Low Battery Indicator

The transmitter power LED flashes to indicate low batteries.

Color ID Rings

Slide these color rings over the handle of the microphone to identify them. (Sold in a package of six as an optional accessory.)

Getting Good Sound

Correct Microphone Placement

Hold the microphone within 12 inches from the sound source. For a warmer sound with increased bass presence, move the microphone closer.
Do not cover grille with hand.

Wearing the Headworn Microphone

Position the headworn microphone 13 mm (1/2 in.) from the corner of your mouth.
Position lavalier and headworn microphones so that clothing, jewelry, or other items do not bump or rub against the microphone

Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter

Clip the transmitter to a belt or pocket.
For best results, the belt should be pressed against the base of the clip.

Wireless Tips to Improve System Performance

If you encounter wireless interference or dropouts, try the following suggestions:

Replace the transmitter batteries
Choose a different frequency channel
Reposition the antennas so there is nothing obstructing a line of sight to the transmitter (including the audience)
Avoid placing transmitter and receiver where metal or other dense materials may be present
Move the receiver to the top of the equipment rack
Remove nearby sources of wireless interference, such as cell phones, two-way radios, computers, media players, and digital signal processors
Keep transmitters more than two meters (6 feet) apart
Keep the transmitter and receiver more than 5 meters (16 feet) apart
Keep them away from large metal objects
During sound check, mark trouble spots and ask presenters or performers to avoid those areas

Troubleshooting

Problem	Solution
No sound	Check the power supply of the microphone and receiver. Ensure

that the batteries are inserted correctly.

Set the transmitter and receiver to the same channel.

Check that the receiver is connected to the input on the audio mixer or amplifier. Check that the transmitter is not too far away from the receiver.

Decrease (counterclockwise) the squelch. Set the bodypack audio input switch to MIC.

Make sure that the receiver has a clear, line-of-sight path to the transmitter. Keep the receiver away from metal objects.

Noise from RF interference| Replace the transmitter batteries.

Check the receiver antenna location. Make sure there is a clear path between the receiver and the transmitter.

| When using two or more systems simultaneously, chose different channels within the same group (channels 1-4 or channels A-D). For the JB1 band, there are three groups: channels 1-3, 4-6, and 7-8.
Turn off or relocate possible sources of interference such as cell phones, radios, or other electronic devices.
Increase squelch (clockwise) to restrict the receiver from picking up ambient noise. Unplug any unused receivers
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Audio distor tion| Adjust levels on the mixer board or sound system.

Make sure all cables are securely connected from the receiver to the sound system. If using a bodypack transmitter, lower the gain settings.

Optional Accessories

Color Rings (6)	WACR
Single Channel Rack Mount Kit	WASRM
Dual Channel Rack Mount Kit	WADRM

Replacement Parts

Channel Key	53A14226
Microphone Stand Adapter	95A14227
Power Supply	PS24
See your local Shure distributor for assistance

Frequency Range

Band	Frequency Range ( MHz )
P12	698 to 710
P14	710 to 726
P16	726 to 742
Q16	742 to 758
Q18	758 to 774
R23	774 to 787
R25	794 to 806
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JB1	806 to 810
X7	925 to 937.5
X9	925 to 932
J9	558 to 570

NOTE: This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical professional entertainment and similar applications. This Radio apparatus may be capable of operating on some frequencies not authorized in your region. Please contact your national authority to obtain information on authorized frequencies and RF power levels for wireless microphone products.

Australia Warning for Wireless

This device operates under an ACMA class licence and must comply with all the conditions of that licence including operating frequencies. Before 31 December 2014, this device will comply if it is operated in the 520-820 MHz frequency band.

WARNING: After 31 December 2014, in order to comply, this device must not be operated in the 694-820 MHz band.

Specifications

SVX

Working Range
Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.
Note: Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference

HI power mode: 75 m (250 ft) (Line of Sight)
LO power mode: 18 m (60 ft) (Line of Sight)

Audio Frequency Response

50–15000 Hz

(Note: Dependent on microphone type)

Modulation

FM, Ref. ±48 kHz deviation with 1 kHz tone

Total Harmonic Distortion

<0.5%

Dynamic Range

90 dB, Aweighted, typical

Operating Temperature Range

-10°C (0°F) to 50°C (122°F) (Note: Battery characteristics may limit this range.)

Transmitter Audio Polarity

Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 (with respect to pin 3 of XLR output) and the tip of the 6.35 mm (1/4-inch) output.