Offering uniquely tailored wireless solutions for vocalists, guitarists, and presenters, PGX-Digital combines the trusted legacy of Shure wired microphones with state-of-the-art, 24-bit digital wireless technology to deliver strong, clean RF performance. The result is wireless audio that sounds like wired, rock-steady RF signal even at extended distances, and plug-and-play setup and operation.
System Components
Available only in select markets
Front Panel
with NiMH rechargeable batteries, when the indicator turns red there will be little to no remaining life.
Back Panel
① Indicator LED: Displays battery level, mute, and IR transmission status (see table).
② Power/Mute Switch: Press to mute or unmute. Press and hold to power on or off.
③ Infrared (IR) port: Receives infrared beam to synchronize frequencies. When using multiple systems, only one transmitter IR port should be exposed at a time.
④ 4-Pin Microphone Input Jack
⑤ Audio Gain Adjustment
| LED Indicator | Status |
|---|---|
| Green | Ready |
| Flashing green | Controls locked |
| Amber | Mute on |
| Solid red | Battery power low |
| Flashing red | Batteries dead (change batteries to power on transmitter) |
| Rapidly flashing red | IR transmission in process |
| Flashing amber and red | Battery power low and mute on |
Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide a guitar strap through the transmitter clip as shown.
For best results, the belt should be pressed against the base of the clip.
For best audio quality, set transmitter gain so the audio LED on the receiver flickers green and amber during the performance. Decrease gain if the signal clips (LED turns red).
The amber LED may appear to be red when viewed at an angle. For best results, monitor the LED from directly in front.
The bodypack has 26 dB of audio gain adjustment.
Access the gain switch by unscrewing the head of the microphone.
Use the tip of a pen or a small screwdriver to move the switch.
This wireless system may be affected by RF interference when used in proximity to other wireless devices such as cordless phones, baby monitors, and two-way radios. For best results, use the scan and sync feature before each use or if you experience problems.
Use the following steps to ensure the best performance when installing multiple wireless systems at the same location.
Turn on any other digital equipment that could cause interference during the performance so it will be detected during the frequency scans in the following steps.
After syncing each transmitter, leave it on so that scans from the other receivers will not select that channel.
When operating multiple systems simultaneously, choose one group from the following table and set all systems to different channels within that group.
| Number of Systems | Group (by band) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| X8 | X8A (Australia) | X8B (Brazil) | |
| 2 | 0 to 9 | 0 to 9 | 0 to 9 |
| 3 | 3 to 9 | 3 to 9 | 3 to 9 |
| 4 | 3 to 9 | -- | 3 to 9 |
| 5 | 7 to 9 | -- | -- |
Using the receiver to scan for a channel is the best way to find the best frequency for your system. However, for multiple system setup, you may need to manually set the group number.
Locking the system controls prevents accidental muting or channel adjustment during performances.
To lock the controls: With the transmitter off, hold the power button down until the green LED flashes (~5 seconds)
To unlock the controls: With the transmitter on, hold the power button down until the green LED flashes (~5 seconds)
To lock the channel: Hold the channel button until the numbers flash (~10 seconds)
To unlock the channel: Hold the channel button until the numbers flash (~5 seconds)
| Issue | Indicator Status | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| No sound or faint sound | Receiver ready LED on | Verify all sound system connections |
| Receiver ready LED off |
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| Receiver LED screen off | Make sure AC adapter is securely plugged into electrical outlet | |
| Transmitter indicator LED flashing red | Replace transmitter batteries | |
| LED screen shows dash and value | Error code displayed. Contact your Shure reseller for assistance. | |
| Transmitter LED flashes red for 7 seconds after attempting to sync | Transmitter and receiver incompatible. Contact your Shure reseller for assistance. | |
| Noise bursts or audio dropouts | N/A |
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| Distortion | Audio LED on receiver indicates clipping (red) | Reduce transmitter gain |
| Distortion increases gradually over time | Transmitter power light glowing or flashing red | Replace transmitter batteries |
| Sound level different from cabled guitar or microphone or when using different guitars | N/A | Adjust transmitter gain as necessary |
| Cannot turn transmitter on | Transmitter LED slowly flashing red | Replace transmitter batteries |
| Transmitter LED rapidly flashing red | Contact your Shure reseller for assistance |
60m (200 ft)[1]
| X8 | 902–928 MHz |
| X8A | 915–928 MHz |
| X8B | 902–907.5 MHz, 915–928 MHz |
20 to 20,000 Hz
| PGXD1 | 6.35 mmConnector | 0 dBat minimum gain setting |
| XLR output | -12.5 dBat minimum gain setting | |
| PGXD2 | XLR output: -54.5 dBV/Paat –10 dB gain setting | |
<0.02%, A-weighted, typical
>108 dB, A-weighted
-18°C (0°F) to +50°C (122°F)
Positive pressure on microphone diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3 of low-impedance output and the tip of the high impedance 1/4-inch output
[1] Actual range depends on RF signal absorption, reflection and interference.
| at minimum gain setting | +10 dBVmaximum |
| at maximum gain setting | -16 dBVmaximum |
26 dB
1 MΩ
10 mW
| 1 | ground (cable shield) |
| 2 | + 5 V Bias |
| 3 | audio |
| 4 | On instrument adapter cable, pin 4 floats |
108 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
128 g (4.5 oz.) (without batteries)
Molded Polycarbonate Case
2 AA size alkaline or rechargeable batteries
up to 10 hours
| at minimum gain setting | +10 dBVmaximum |
| at maximum gain setting | -16 dBVmaximum |
26 dB
1 MΩ
10 mW
| 1 | ground (cable shield) |
| 2 | + 5 V Bias |
| 3 | audio |
| 4 | On instrument adapter cable, pin 4 floats |
108 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
128 g (4.5 oz.) (without batteries)
Molded Polycarbonate Case
2 AA size alkaline or rechargeable batteries
up to 10 hours
40 mm x 181 mm x 104 mm
289 g (10.2 oz.)
ABS
-102 dBmat 10-5 BER
12-18 V DC at 150 mA, supplied by external power supply (tip positive)
| Red | 2 |
| Amber | 12 |
| Green | 50 |
Impedance Balanced
| XLR connector | -2.5 dBV |
| 6.35 mmConnector | +10 dBV |
| XLR | 50 Ω |
| 6.35 mmConnector | 50 Ω |
| XLR | 1=ground, 2=audio, 3=no audio |
| 6.35 mm (1/4") TRS | Tip=audio, Ring=no audio, Sleeve=ground |
XLR Output
¼" Output
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Certified under FCC Part 15. (FCC ID: DD4PGXD1, DD4PGXD2).
Approved under the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) provision of FCC Part 15.
Licensing: A ministerial license to operate this equipment may be required in certain areas. Consult your national authority for possible requirements. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate the equipment. Licensing of Shure wireless microphone equipment is the user’s responsibility, and licensability depends on the user’s classification and application, and on the selected frequency. Shure strongly urges the user to contact the appropriate telecommunications authority concerning proper licensing, and before choosing and ordering frequencies.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Note: EMC conformance testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other cable types may degrade EMC performance.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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