The Shure BLX1 is a bodypack transmitter for the Shure BLX analogue UHF wireless system. It is the K3E band variant, supplied without a microphone, and is intended as an add-on or replacement bodypack for an existing BLX4, BLX4R, BLX88 or BLX288 receiver. The TA4F (TQG) input accepts Shure lavalier, headset, earset and instrument microphones as well as the WA302 guitar cable.
Licensing
In the UK, 606 to 613.5 MHz falls under Ofcom’s Channel 38 shared licence; frequencies above 613.5 MHz within the K3E tuning range require a site-specific coordinated PMSE licence from Ofcom. Operators must hold the appropriate licence before use.
Key Features
✓Operates in the K3E (606 to 630 MHz) UHF band
✓Analogue FM transmission at 10 mW RF output
✓Up to 91 m (300 ft) line-of-sight working range
✓QuickScan frequency selection finds a clear channel automatically
✓Microprocessor-controlled internal antenna diversity
✓Audio frequency response 50 Hz to 15 kHz
✓Dynamic range 100 dB A-weighted (typical)
✓Total harmonic distortion 0.5 percent typical
✓BLX1 bodypack transmitter with TA4F (TQG) input connector
✓Up to 14 hours of runtime from two AA batteries
Specifications
| Brand | Shure |
| Model | BLX1 |
| System family | BLX Wireless |
| Band | K3E (606 to 630 MHz) |
| Transmission | Analogue FM |
| RF output power | 10 mW |
| Audio frequency response | 50 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Dynamic range | 100 dB (A-weighted, typical) |
| Total harmonic distortion | 0.5 percent typical |
| Working range | 91 m (300 ft) line of sight |
| Transmitter | BLX1 bodypack, TA4F (TQG) input |
| Transmitter battery | 2 x AA, up to 14 hours runtime |
