Shure SLXD5 Single-Channel Portable Digital Wireless Receiver
Key Features
- Use with SLX-D Wireless Transmitters
- 1-Channel Receiver for Camera or Bag Use
- 118 dB Dynamic Range, 24-Bit Audio
- Reliable Predictive-Diversity Antennas
- 44 MHz Bandwidth, 1760 Frequencies
- Multi-Mic Mode for Complex Setups
- Easy-to-Read OLED Screen
- 5.5 Hours on Two AA or SB903 Battery
- Expandable to 32 Mic Channels/330′ Range
Description
The SLXD5 Single-Channel Portable Digital Wireless Receiver packs the rich features of an SLXD Digital Wireless Receiver into a slim, portable package. Featuring pristine 24-bit digital audio clarity, efficient long-range UHF transmission and easy-to-use setup features, the SLXD5 is at home on top of your camera or in an audio bag. Scan and deploy frequencies to a compatible SLXD wireless transmitter with IR sync, or coordinate and monitor large channel configurations with many sources using Multi-Mic Mode. A full suite of optional rechargeability accessories enables wireless excellence, wherever required, and the bright OLED screen displays battery life in hours and minutes when used with the optional SB903 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries. Includes SLXD5 Portable Receiver, a pair of AA alkaline batteries, a non-conductive cold shoe mount adapter and a zippered carrying pouch.
Features

Designed to meet the needs of today’s videographers, journalists, documentary makers, and content producers, the Shure SLXD5 is a camera-mount digital wireless microphone receiver that delivers crystal-clear sound quality and is quick and easy to set up, even if you’re using multiple systems on set. Compatible with the SLXD1 bodypack, SLXD2 handheld, and SLXD3 plug-on transmitters, the versatile single-channel receiver includes a cold-shoe mount for your camera and also fits perfectly into an audio bag. The comprehensive feature set ensures reliable wireless transmission and professional-sounding, broadcast-ready results for demanding filmmakers and creators.

Shure SLXD5 Features
- Powerful, portable digital wireless receiver for on-camera cold shoe mounting and audio bag use
- Transparent 24-bit digital audio
- Extended 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range (microphone dependent)
- 118 dB dynamic range
- Dual 1/8” outputs including a headphone monitor out and switchable line/mic output
- Use Multi-Mic Mode to scan and sync over IR multiple clean frequencies, and monitor multiple sources from a single receiver with user-configurable front-panel controls
- Bright OLED display screen for key system function readouts and remaining battery life
- Digital predictive switching diversity
- 44 MHz tuning bandwidth (region dependent)
- 32 available channels per frequency band (region dependent)
- Up to 10 compatible systems per 6MHz TV band; 12 systems per 8 MHz band
- Rugged metal construction

Optional Rechargeable Battery Management
- Adding the SB903 lithium-ion rechargeable battery, along with an SBC10-903 single charger, SBC203 dual-docking charger, or SBC80-903 8-bay charger offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to throwing away AA batteries (batteries and chargers available separately).
- Using the SB903 battery and SBC203 charger simplifies the task of keeping multiple transmitters charged and ready—you can even recharge the battery while still in the transmitter or receiver.
- When powered by an SB903, the transmitter and receiver both display the remaining battery life in hours and minutes.
- For bag use, the SBC-DC-903 battery eliminator (available separately) allows you to power the receiver from your mixer’s battery.

Specifications
Key Specs
| Wireless Technology |
Digital UHF
|
| Diversity |
True Digital Diversity
|
| Max Operating Range |
328′ / 100 m
|
| Receiver Type |
Camera-Mount
|
| Number of Audio Channels |
1
|
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced Mic/Line Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output |
| Network I/O |
No
|
| Power Requirements |
Battery, Bus Power (USB)
|
| Number of RF Channel Frequencies |
1760
|
| Diversity |
True Digital Diversity
|
| RF Frequency Band |
G58: 470 to 514 MHz
|
| RF Bandwidth |
44 MHz
|
| Frequency Step Size |
25 kHz
|
| RF Channel Scanning |
Auto-Scan
|
| Max Operating Range |
328′ / 100 m
|
| Max Transmitters per Band |
32
|
| Timecode Support |
Yes
|
| Mobile App Compatible |
No
|
| Latency |
3.2 ms
|
| THD |
<0.02 %
|
Receiver
| Receiver Type |
Camera-Mount
|
| Mounting Options |
Shoe-Mount (with Included Hardware)
|
| Antenna |
2x 1/4 Wave Flexible Whip, Fixed (Front-Mount)
|
| Number of Audio Channels |
1
|
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced Mic/Line Output
1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output |
| Gain Range |
-18 to +42 dB
|
| Audio Output Level |
1/8″ / 3.5 mm Output:
+15 dB (Line Level, Balanced) |
| Phantom Power Protection |
No
|
| Frequency Response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz +1/-2 dB (Dependent on Mic)
|
| Network I/O |
No
|
| USB/Lightning Connectivity |
1x USB-C Female (Bus Power, Charging)
|
| USB Class-Compliant |
No, USB Charging/Power Only
|
| Standalone Audio Interface Capable |
No
|
| Impedance |
1/8″ / 3.5 mm Output:
450 Ohms (Balanced) |
| Approximate RF Sensitivity |
-97 dBm
|
| Spurious |
Rejection: >75 dB
|
| Power Requirements |
Battery, Bus Power (USB)
|
| Battery Type |
2x AA
1x Shure SB903 |
| Approx. Battery Life |
5.5 Hours
|
| Display & Indicators |
OLED (AF Level, Battery Status, Channel, Frequency, Group, Menu Navigation, Metering, Multifunction, Output Level, RF Level, Sync, Transmitter Battery Status)
|
| Housing |
Aluminum
|
| Operating Temperature |
0 to 122°F / -17 to 50°C
|
| Storage Temperature |
-20 to 165°F / -28 to 73°C
|
| Dimensions |
2.7 x 4.2 x 1″ / 68 x 107 x 25.3 mm
|
| Weight |
0.4 lb / 182 g
|
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