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Every Icon Has a Story. What's Yours? | Shure

Every Icon Has a Story. What's Yours? | Shure

Shure

Description

This wireless package is designed for presenters who want the microphone to "disappear" on stage. The Shure MX153 is a beige-colored earset with a slender shaft and a tiny mic element. It is ideal for musical theater, plays, teleconferencing, church audio and business presentations. The BLX14R/MX53 system is additionally equipped with the BLX bodypack transmitter and the BLX4R rackmount wireless receiver.

The BLX series bodypack transmitter works with lavalier and headset microphones, and also works for guitar with the appropriate cable connector. The beltpack features an On/Off hard toggle switch, preferring to eliminate the multi-function push button that is used on some wireless transmitters. Many users found the multi-function single button to be inconvenient and unreliable. The BLX4R receiver includes all of the hardware you need to install this system into a road rack. It is a true diversity two-antenna system with channel scan and XLR and 1/4" outputs.
Open Box Shure BLX14R/MX53 Wireless Headset System with MX153 Headset Mic Level 1 Band H9

Features

  • Omnidirectional polar pattern
  • CommShield Technology guards against interference
  • Cable design reduces handling noise while providing superior flexibility
  • Rackmount receiver

Specs

General
  • Analog or digital: Digital
  • Frequency response: 50Hz–15kHz
  • Dynamic range: 100dB
  • Line of sight: 300'
Receiver
  • Channels: 12
  • Bandwidth: 524–865mHz
  • Housing: Not specified
  • Rackmountable: No
Transmitter
  • Type: Headset
  • # of transmitters 1
  • Capsule: Condenser
  • Polar pattern: Omnidirectional
  • Battery type: AA x 2
  • Battery runtime: Up to 14 hr. 
Dimensions & Weight
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 7.8" (19.8 cm) x 1.65" (4.2 cm) x 6.42" (16.3 cm)
  • Weight: 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

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Reviews

4.5

12 Reviews

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Too Fragile and pro coverage warrantee won't fix it

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Church liked them so much they wanted more

I was working with a church that needed to replace their current wireless headset system that they were using for their pastor's mics. I spent a fair amount of time researching to see if I could get just the body pack and receiver so that we could use a Countryman mic. Unable to find such a combination, I decided to try the BLX14R/MX53, figuring that if the church didn't like it, it was a good price for the receiver and transmitter, and we could just keep the mic as a spare and replace it with a countryman. But the church loved the mic itself and now wants to order more of them. They are a bit unique to EQ, and potentially a bit more susceptible to feedback than some Countryman mics, but the pastor is able to walk under and in front of the mains with no issues.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Shure BLX14R/153 Review

Great sound but VERY fragile. Lasted two events. Headset mics are ten times better than laveliers for conference speakers. However, they are so brittle. Get a Countryman or DPA with your Shure or Sennheiser base and take GOOD care of them. Watch em like a hawk. Remember, most speakers are NOT seasoned mic users, they wander in front of speakers, they fiddle, and they fondle the mic. Get a DPA or Countryman.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Outdoor Events / Games8
  2. Performances6
  3. Home Studio1
  4. Pro Audio / DJ / Mixing1
  5. Professional Recording1
Cons
  1. Not Durable2
  2. Not Warranted1
  3. Pricey / Poor Value1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Professional Musician5
Pros
  1. Easy To Use11
  2. Good Audio11
  3. Lightweight10
  4. Compact7
  5. Durable7

Reviewed by 12 customers

Most Recent

  • Best mic product so far

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byAngel

    fromBrick NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The sound and quality of it is amazing. I been using it at my church and is sound so clean perfection

  • Too Fragile and pro coverage warrantee won't fix it

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byAbraham

    fromSan Diego

    I've only used this mic for 4 live events and on the 4th event the mic wire inside the silicone elbow snapped and I then filed a claim in order to get some sort solution to this, especially cause it's not even a year old yet and I've been denied I don't understand why I paid for the extra coverage if they still won't cover it on a brand new item.

  • Powerful

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byRebecca

    fromEl Paso, TX

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play lead guitar, sing & keyboards! This helps me focus on the guitar & keyboards!

  • I would definitely buy this product again.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byMURVIN

    fromPearl MS

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sound. Very good reception!

  • Great sounds would recommend

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byHccmac1031

    fromdayton, ohio

    Installed in church for sermons. Can get feedback at 800 hz, but parametric mids fixes issue.

  • yes

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byHumberto

    fromPuerto Rico

    Only two weeks of using it. So for so good.

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