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The Shure BLX1288/MX53 Wireless Combo System combines professional-quality sound with simple setup and up to 14 hours battery life for great versatility and legendary audio performance right out of the box.

The system includes BLX88 dual-channel receiver, MX153 earset microphone w/ BLX1 bodypack transmitter and legendary SM58 handheld transmitter, power supply, microphone clip, lavalier clip, lavalier windscreens, 2 sets of AA batteries, and user guide.

Main Features

  • Available Transmitter Form factors: Bodypack, Handheld
  • Operating range (up to): 100 m (Under typical conditions)

BLX88 Dual Wireless Receiver for BLX Wireless System

  • Up to 12 compatible systems (region dependent)
  • Microprocessor-controlled internal antenna diversity
  • One touch QuickScan locates the best open Frequency
  • ¼" and XLR audio outputs
  • Two color audio status indicator LED
    • Green: Normal audio levels
    • Red: Excessive audio levels (overload/clipping)

Bodypack Transmitter

  • Power and battery status LED
  • Adjustable gain control
  • Quick and easy frequency matching
  • AA batteries (included) provide up to 14 hours of continuous use
  • 100 m (300 ft.) operating range (line of sight)

SM58 capsule with analogue handheld transmitter BLX2

  • Power and battery status LED
  • Adjustable gain control
  • Quick and easy frequency matching
  • AA batteries (included) provide up to 14 hours of continuous use
  • 100 m (300 ft) operating range (line of sight)
  • Integrated microphone capsule design
  • -10 dB gain attenuation
  • Lightweight, rugged construction
  • Color ID caps (available separately)

Earset Headworn Microphone

  • Subminiature, omnidirectional cartridge offers superior speech clarity and enhanced plosive protection with no proximity effect
  • Terminated with TQG/TA4F connector for direct connectivity to Shure wireless bodypack transmitters
  • Ultra-lightweight, comfortable, flexible design is stable and easy to place over either ear
  • CommShield® Technology guards against interference from cellular RF devices and digital bodypack transmitters
  • Reinforced, attached soft flex cable
  • Matte black, tan, and cocoa colour options available
  • Includes protective storage pouch, 3 windscreens, and collar clip

Description

SUPERIOR AUDIO - Perform with Confidence
Get the show going with no wires attached. Professional Shure sound for every band and any vocal need.

RELIABLE SIGNAL - Extend your range
With a range of up to 300 feet (100m), you can take the show into the crowd without interruption.

EASY SETUP – Own the stage
BLX will have you up and running in record time with one-touch scan and selection.

BATTERY LIFE – 14 hours of power
Because BLX transmitters get up to 14 hours of power from a single pair of AA batteries, the show can go on and on (and on).

SYSTEMS EXPANSIONS – Run up to 12 channels per frequency band*
You’ll probably need to find a bigger stage before you run out of channels.
*Note: region and environment dependent.

VERSATILITY INCLUDED – You’ve got options
An impressive variety of Shure microphones are available in BLX systems, so you can find what works for you.

Components

Furnished Accessories

Amount Part Title
1 Swivel Adapter Part WA371
1 Power Supply Part PS24
1 Thread Adapter Part 31B1856

Available Variants

Specs

Technical specifications

BLX1288/MX53 Specifications
Set Type:
Earset/Handheld Combo
Amount of Bodypacks:
1
Amount of Handhelds:
1
Amount of TQG Mics:
1
BLX88 Specifications
Weight:
429 g
Height x Width x Depth:
40.0 × 388.0 × 116.0 mm
Transmission:
Analog
Type of Power Supply:
External
Receiver Housings:
Molded ABS
Active Antenna Possible:
No
Bias via BNC:
No
Encryption:
No
High Density Mode:
No
Interference Detection:
No
Remote Control:
No
Number of compatible systems info:
12
DANTE-Enabled Products:
No
Scan Features:
Quick Scan
Sync Features:
None
Detachable Antennas:
No
Network ability:
No
Software control :
No
Logic:
No
Cascade:
No
Rack Hardware:
Optional: Urt2
Receiver Displays:
LEDs
Receiver type:
Dual
Line Mic Switch:
No
Image Rejection:
50 dB, typical
RF Sensitivity:
-105 dBm, for 12dB SINAD, typical
Phantom Power Protection:
Yes
BLX1 Specifications
Weight:
75 g
Height x Width x Depth:
110.0 × 64.0 × 21.0 mm
Battery life lithium:
0 h
Battery life alkaline:
14 h
Form Factor:
Bodypack
Transmitter housings:
Molded ABS
Audio Mute:
No
Detachable Antennas:
No
Switchable RF power:
No
Batteries:
AA
Battery Status:
Multi-Color LED
Connectors:
TQG
Frequency Diversity:
No
Functionality:
Transmitter
Gain adjustment range:
26 dB
High Density Mode:
No
Included antenna:
1/4 wave
Input impedance:
1000 kΩ
Transmission:
Analog
BLX2/SM58 Specifications
Weight:
340 g
Height x Width x Depth:
224.0 × 53.0 × 53.0 mm
Transmitter weight:
218 g
Battery life lithium:
0 h
Battery life alkaline:
14 h
Form Factor:
Handheld
Transmitter housings:
Molded ABS
Audio Mute:
No
Detachable Antennas:
No
Switchable RF power:
No
Batteries:
AA
Battery Status:
Multi-Color LED
Frequency Diversity:
No
Functionality:
Transmitter
High Density Mode:
No
Transmission:
Analog
MX153 Specifications
Weight:
19 g
Frequency Response:
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Frequency Response:
Tailored
Sensitivity:
-41.00 dBV/Pa – 9.00 mV/Pa
Equivalent Selfnoise:
34 dB(A)
Sound Pressure:
2500 Ω load: 107 dB, 1000 Ω load: 107 dB
Transducer Type:
Condenser
Polar Pattern:
Omnidirectional
Switchable low cut:
No
Connectors:
TQG (TA4F, 4-Pin Mini)
Attenuator:
No
Interchangeable Capsule:
No
Main Functionality:
Performance
Headphone Output:
No
Requires Phantom Power:
+1–5 V DC (500 µA max.) VDC

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faq

Are the handheld transmitter capsules interchangeable?

No.

I perform all over Europe. What system should I buy?

The 2.4 GHz range that is used with GLX-D systems is usable globally without any need for registration. There is no UHF TV band used for BLX that can be used all over Europe and in many countries you need to register the systems.
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