Shure

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

• Support new hardware revisions of ULX-D. New revisions can't be downgraded below version 2.3.4.

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 ULXD4D/Q is on version 1.3.6 or older, first upgrade to version 1.4.8 before upgrading to the latest version of ULX-D. Because version 1.4.8 is no longer available on Shure Update Utility, you will need to download the firmware from Shure's Firmware Archive. Follow these steps:
  1. Download Shure Update Utility
  2. Download ULXD4D version 1.4.8 or ULXD4Q version 1.4.8 to your computer and copy the .pack file to Documents > Shure > Firmware
  3. Launch Shure Update Utility, connect your devices to your computer, and follow SUU instructions on uploading new firmware to devices.
• 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, updates from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Update receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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 ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.4
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.3.4
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.6.19
  • 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.

New Feature

• AES67 support

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands:
  • U.S. 572 – 616 MHz (J50A)
  • U.S. 653 – 663 MHz (L50A)
• Added power supply fail-safe protection
• Bug fixes

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 ULXD4D/Q is on version 1.3.6 or older, first upgrade to version 1.4.8 before upgrading to the latest version of ULX-D. Because version 1.4.8 is no longer available on Shure Update Utility, you will need to download the firmware from Shure's Firmware Archive. Follow these steps:
  1. Download Shure Update Utility
  2. Download ULXD4D version 1.4.8 or ULXD4Q version 1.4.8 to your computer and copy the .pack file to Documents > Shure > Firmware
  3. Launch Shure Update Utility, connect your devices to your computer, and follow SUU instructions on uploading new firmware to devices.
• 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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 ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.2.24
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.2.24
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.5.12
  • 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  • Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  • Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  • Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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.
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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.
    • When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please ensure IR connection is maintained because, in rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
      1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
      2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
      3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
    • 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

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.
• When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
• 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.

• When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
• 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

NEW FEATURES

• 900MHz ISM Site Survey via Wireless Workbench (WWB) for X52, X53, and X54 frequency bands.
• WWB Site Survey (902 - 928 MHz) Utility, which utilizes ISM-band devices to capture long-term scans and generates processed scan data, tailored specifically for coordination in this spectrum. Access this utility by selecting TOOLS > SITE SURVEY (902 - 928 MHz).
  • This utility is designed to use an ISM-band Shure receiver to assess whether a particular venue is well suited for ISM-band operation of fixed frequency microphone systems.
  • This utility includes the “Usability Report”, which runs sample calculations and reports an approximate number of usable channels in the ISM band.
  • For more information, consult the Wireless Workbench 6 Help System in version 6.11.2 or later.

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.
• When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.7 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.7 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.7 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.7 or latest version.
• 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

• Minor bug fixes to support firmware updates with the Shure Update Utility.
• When updating Transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.7 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, please follow the steps below to resolve the issue:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired Transmitter firmware (1.6.7 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.7 or the latest version via IR menu on the receiver by selecting Device Utilities > TX FW Update and aligning the infrared ports with the transmitter before selecting ‘ENTER’.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.7 or latest version.
• 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

IMPROVEMENTS

• Added ability to disable Interference Alerts
  • Default value is Interference Alert: "ON"
  • Can be disabled by navigating to Device Utilities > Advanced RF > Interference and selecting "OFF"

NOTES

• When updating Transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, please follow the steps below to resolve the issue:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired Transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu on the receiver by selecting Device Utilities > TX FW Update and aligning the infrared ports with the transmitter before selecting ‘ENTER’.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
• 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

IMPROVEMENTS

• Added support to repair a rare networking issue with Duplicate Dante MAC Addresses for Dante-enabled ULX-D receivers.

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 1.5.18:
  • 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

IMPROVEMENTS

• Minor factory support release

NOTES

• This update is performed on devices that come from the factory only. Customers will not be able to download this update via the Shure Update Utility, but this new version is completely backwards-compatible with version 1.5.17.
• 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 1.5.17:
  • 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

NEW FEATURES

• Interference Notifications for ULX-D are now displayed in Wireless Workbench 6.10 in the Interference Events dialog.
• ULX-D/QLX-D interoperability support. This release is required to support QLX-D transmitters. ULX-D receivers are compatible with QLX-D transmitters and will display QLXD1 or QLXD2 transmitter type given the following limitations
  • QLX-D transmitters must be manually tuned to the same frequency as ULX-D receivers.
  • ULX-D receivers cannot be in High Density mode (High Density mode is not available on QLX-D receivers)
  • Encryption must be disabled on both systems.

IMPROVEMENTS

• New Home Screen format displayed menu
  • Simplfied the ability to access and name both the Detailed per channel home screen and the ULXD4D/Q Summary screen by creating two separate menu structures.

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 1.5.6:
  • 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

IMPROVEMENTS

• Interference Alert Accuracy Improvement: In some situations previous versions of ULX-D could falsely report Interference Alerts when interference was not actually present. This firmware release removes false reporting, but retains the ability to alert the user if interference was the reason why a particluar setup lost RF signal.

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 1.4.18:
  • 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

NEW FEATURES

• Optional Encryption Enhancement
  • On (Auto): Functions the same as all previous versions of ULX-D where there is a new key generated on each sync.
  • On (Manual): New function to support multiple transmitters; useful for situations such as a combo system that needs to be encrypted and have two transmitters ready to use with one receiver.
    • On (Manual): Issues the same key on every sync so you can easily have multiple transmitters (handheld and/or bodypack) synced and ready to use with one receiver.
    • Regenerate Keys: This allows the user of manual mode to ask the receiver to create a new 256 bit encryption key. Note that it is required to sync transmitters to ge the new key.

IMPROVEMENTS

• TV Display format is restored as a part of system reset to factory default, and can be saved/recalled as a preset.
• Group Scan now auto-deploys all custom groups to units within the same frequency band along with the frequency information previously shared
• Completed all Third-Party Control reporting for all features that can be reported via that < GET x ALL > command.
• Dante network configurations changes become functional right away via an auto system reboot.

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 1.4.14:
  • 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 Beta version 6.9.0

NEW FEATURES

• Support of Multiple Simultaneous Third Party Controllers
  • ULX-D now supports for multiple (up to 5) simultaneous of Third Party controllers such as AMX and Crestron. This allows programmers to issue independent commands from any Third Party controller on the network and each other Third Party controller on the network will be provided the response from ULX-D
• TV Channel Format is User Selectable
  • The TV channel reported on ULX-D can be adjusted depending upon regional needs so a particular frequency will display as the appropriate TV channel.
• Custom Group Deploy
  • ULX-D recievers automatically deploy all Custom Groups to recievers within the same frequency band when the user accepts the results of the group scan.

IMPROVEMENTS

• Additional Third Party Control Strings
  • The following strings enable quicker changeovers via networked control instead of manual adjustment on each reciever:
    • High Density: ON/OFF
    • Encryption: ON/OFF
    • Frequency Diversity: OFF, 1+2
    • Audio Summing: OFF, 1+2
• Frequency Diversity Enhancement
  • ULX-D prioritizes the results of a scan such that the two frequencies of a frequncy diversity system are more likely to be spread further appart instead of right next to each other. Note that this is RF environment dependant.

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 1.4.8:
  • 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

• Addition of Dante Device ID modes
  • ID Mode: Sequential - Quick sequential numbering of ULX-D receivers to take advantage of quick device set-up and labeling for Dante digital audio network.
  • ID Mode: Yamaha - specific labeling of ULX-D receiver's Dante Device ID for discovery as "online devices" by Yamaha CL Series consoles with firmware version 1.60 or later.
• Receiver Mute
  • Previously, receiver channels could be muted from Wireless Workbench amd not on device. Mute on/off capability has been added to the device within the AUDIO menu. Receiver mute for a channel can also be disengaged via a two-button combination push of the up/down gain arrows of that channel.
  • When "Rx Mute" has been engaged, the ability to adjust system gain is disabled. Receiver channels must be unmuted in order to adjust system gain.
  • Muting of a receiver channel is non-persistent (i.e. all channels with "Rx Mute" engaged will no longer be muted after the device is power-cycled).
• Device Gateway Address
  • ULX-D receiver's gateway address can now be set to allow for cross-subnet control and monitoring of the receiver with 3rd party control surfaces.
  • NOTE: Wireless Workbench does not function across different subnets. This feature is for 3rd party control surfaces only.
• Hardware Identification in Wireless Workbench
  • Enables the user to trigger a flashing sequence from the physical device to locate the Wireless Workbench representation of that device in the software.

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

• 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

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

• Support new hardware revisions of ULX-D. New revisions can't be downgraded below version 2.3.4.

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 ULXD4D/Q is on version 1.3.6 or older, first upgrade to version 1.4.8 before upgrading to the latest version of ULX-D. Because version 1.4.8 is no longer available on Shure Update Utility, you will need to download the firmware from Shure's Firmware Archive. Follow these steps:
  1. Download Shure Update Utility
  2. Download ULXD4D version 1.4.8 or ULXD4Q version 1.4.8 to your computer and copy the .pack file to Documents > Shure > Firmware
  3. Launch Shure Update Utility, connect your devices to your computer, and follow SUU instructions on uploading new firmware to devices.
• 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, updates from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Update receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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 ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.4
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.3.4
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.6.19
  • 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.

New Feature

• AES67 support

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands:
  • U.S. 572 – 616 MHz (J50A)
  • U.S. 653 – 663 MHz (L50A)
• Added power supply fail-safe protection
• Bug fixes

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 ULXD4D/Q is on version 1.3.6 or older, first upgrade to version 1.4.8 before upgrading to the latest version of ULX-D. Because version 1.4.8 is no longer available on Shure Update Utility, you will need to download the firmware from Shure's Firmware Archive. Follow these steps:
  1. Download Shure Update Utility
  2. Download ULXD4D version 1.4.8 or ULXD4Q version 1.4.8 to your computer and copy the .pack file to Documents > Shure > Firmware
  3. Launch Shure Update Utility, connect your devices to your computer, and follow SUU instructions on uploading new firmware to devices.
• 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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 ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.2.24
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.2.24
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.5.12
  • 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  • Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  • Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  • Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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.
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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.
    • When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please ensure IR connection is maintained because, in rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
      1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
      2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
      3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
    • 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

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.
• When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
• 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.

• When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
• 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

NEW FEATURES

• 900MHz ISM Site Survey via Wireless Workbench (WWB) for X52, X53, and X54 frequency bands.
• WWB Site Survey (902 - 928 MHz) Utility, which utilizes ISM-band devices to capture long-term scans and generates processed scan data, tailored specifically for coordination in this spectrum. Access this utility by selecting TOOLS > SITE SURVEY (902 - 928 MHz).
  • This utility is designed to use an ISM-band Shure receiver to assess whether a particular venue is well suited for ISM-band operation of fixed frequency microphone systems.
  • This utility includes the “Usability Report”, which runs sample calculations and reports an approximate number of usable channels in the ISM band.
  • For more information, consult the Wireless Workbench 6 Help System in version 6.11.2 or later.

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.
• When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.7 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.7 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.7 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.7 or latest version.
• 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

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

• Support new hardware revisions of ULX-D. New revisions can't be downgraded below version 2.3.4.

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 ULXD4D/Q is on version 1.3.6 or older, first upgrade to version 1.4.8 before upgrading to the latest version of ULX-D. Because version 1.4.8 is no longer available on Shure Update Utility, you will need to download the firmware from Shure's Firmware Archive. Follow these steps:
  1. Download Shure Update Utility
  2. Download ULXD4D version 1.4.8 or ULXD4Q version 1.4.8 to your computer and copy the .pack file to Documents > Shure > Firmware
  3. Launch Shure Update Utility, connect your devices to your computer, and follow SUU instructions on uploading new firmware to devices.
• 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, updates from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Update receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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 ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.3.4
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.3.4
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.6.19
  • 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.

New Feature

• AES67 support

Improvements

• Support for new frequency bands:
  • U.S. 572 – 616 MHz (J50A)
  • U.S. 653 – 663 MHz (L50A)
• Added power supply fail-safe protection
• Bug fixes

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 ULXD4D/Q is on version 1.3.6 or older, first upgrade to version 1.4.8 before upgrading to the latest version of ULX-D. Because version 1.4.8 is no longer available on Shure Update Utility, you will need to download the firmware from Shure's Firmware Archive. Follow these steps:
  1. Download Shure Update Utility
  2. Download ULXD4D version 1.4.8 or ULXD4Q version 1.4.8 to your computer and copy the .pack file to Documents > Shure > Firmware
  3. Launch Shure Update Utility, connect your devices to your computer, and follow SUU instructions on uploading new firmware to devices.
• 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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 ULXD1/2/6/8 Transmitters and ULXD4/4D/4Q Receivers 2.2.24
  • SBC250/450/850 Networked Charging Stations 2.2.24
  • QLX-D QLXD1/2 Transmitters and QLXD4 Receivers 2.2.11
  • PSM1000 1.5.12
  • 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
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  • Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  • Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  • Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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.
• Maintain an IR connection when updating transmitter firmware via IR sync. In rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to become non-responsive temporarily. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or later).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or later via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or later.
• 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.
    • When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please ensure IR connection is maintained because, in rare occasions, upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later can cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
      1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
      2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
      3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
    • 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

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.
• When updating transmitter firmware via IR sync, please use caution to not lose IR connection, as it’s possible in rare occasions for upgrades from 1.5.6 or earlier to 1.6.6 or later to cause transmitters to temporarily become non-responsive. If the update fails and the unit is non-responsive, resolve the issue by following these steps:
  1. Using the Shure Update Utility, downgrade the firmware for the ULXD4/ULXD4D/ULXD4Q Receiver to 1.5.6 AND keep the desired transmitter firmware (1.6.6 or latest version).
  2. Update the transmitter firmware to 1.6.6 or the latest version via IR menu. From the receiver menu: DEVICE UTILITIES > TX FW UPDATE. Align the infrared ports with the transmitter and then press ENTER.
  3. Upgrade receiver to 1.6.6 or latest version.
• 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