BRAND NEW Shure WIRELESS System - GLXD+ - Complete Overview/Guide

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for watching everyone! To check out the pedalboard version of the GLXD+ system (called the "GLXD16+"), watch my video for that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJjapmifiZh5jac

[@jpwpro]

Totally agree with your review! Wedding DJ here and I've tried countless wireless systems for Ceremonies and speeches and this Shure system is by far the BEST I've used. Thanks for the vid! Great channel!

[@matt_nyc_audioengineer]

It's fantastic!! I already bought 2 rack mount units. Used them for a few shows already and they did not disappoint!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

They really are incredible!

[@jmtab]

Been using the pedalboard version for a couple of months. Love it and the battery life is incredible. Zero dropouts live so far.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It’s such a great system!

[@lewisllewellyn1263]

I'm so pleased you're *this* prolific.

[@lennyevans4724]

Thanks for putting your time in Scott to test and review all music related wireless’s. We’ll explained, and I judge by your opinion.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks Lenny 😊

[@HenryMittnacht]

THAT´s the review I just needed! Now my Rackversion it´s on it´s way! Thank´s for convincing me in my choice

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Nice!! Enjoy! 🤘🤘🤘

[@JeremyLeech]

I've used the pedalboard version for years. Never had an issue!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It’s such a great design!

[@baron1c]

Great info. Thanks for the video. And thank you to Sweetwater! Scott is the man!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you! 🤘🤘

[@dekhruel]

This is the best wireless for pedalboard touring! I've toured Europe and South America with that and no problems at all!!!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

The video that comes out tomorrow checks in with my friend who is on tour with it right now and it’s been working great!

[@dekhruel]

@@ScottUhlMusic It's built like a tank.

[@BeatsAndGuitars]

Congratulations on the Sweetwater collab! Looking forward to see the pedal version.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you! 🤘 and if you look in the description of this video, you might be able to watch it a day early 😊

[@stevesheroan4131]

Unfortunately, I did not have the positive experience that others have reported. Played a theatre in the Buffalo NY area, and started getting dropouts as soon as sound check started. Ended up using the house ULXD system with no issues. Sent the GLXD+ back immediately and ordered a QLXD. Unfortunately, the only range available was V50 (174-216), and had similar dropouts in Myrtle Beach. Ended up borrowing (and later buying) an Audio Technica mic in the regular UHF range from the house, which despite having a compander sounded better on our singer than the Shure SM58, Beta58A, and Beta87A mics he’s been using. In my opinion (and unfortunate experience) the tech is still not there. Oh, and at no point did we put any part of the GLXD+ in any puddles of water.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Haha well at least you didn’t put in water lol. Did you change channels and do the scan? Because ANY wireless will get interference if it’s set to the wrong frequency. But scanning very often fixes it. I’m surprised that two different systems on two different frequencies had problems. Although, some shows just have a LOT of RF going on, and even the strongest wireless systems have trouble with it. The ULXD is an incredible system, but almost 3x the price of this system.

[@stevesheroan4131]

@@ScottUhlMusic Yeah, we scanned twice, got a good signal for a few minutes, then more problems. One of the problems was that it was as if you could hear the unit switching between bands. Obviously it’s not fair to compare it to the ULXD, but in both instances UHF worked where other frequencies failed. The Audio Technica unit costs less than a GLXD+, and I’d personally trust it more at this point. Maybe I’m just cursed with all other wireless tech besides UHF, but I keep having the same experiences. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@mystimpy]

Another excellent review, Scott!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks Michael 🤘

[@limofranky1]

Now keep the ads from interruption of your video and we have something cool, I live near Sweetwater awesome place great value and video

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Sweetwater is great! 🤘🤘

[@ricsimmons5511]

Great review, this seems to be high quality at a reasonable price point. Can’t wait to see the guitar version. Thx for all you do.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks Ric! And the pedalboard version just might be viewable a day early if you search the description :)

[@BrandonWells]

dude your channel has grown pretty fast! hard work paying off, my guy

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks man 😊 I’m truly blessed for all the support and growth of the channel!

[@Albion12345]

Hey, so wanted to comment quickly about the wifi router section. You probably won't get interference from a wifi router (or access point) unless someone is actually downloading from it. When a client is downloading, at that point the router becomes a transmitter which then can cause any other receivers near it to not be able to "hear" the signal they are supposed to. If you're just using the router for iem mixes, it probably wouldn't affect your wireless gear because the wifi traffic is pretty minimal. On the flip side, the audio transmitters can wreak havoc on wifi gear in close proximity because the wireless audio is constantly being transmitted. All this is not really taking into account frequency usage. If your wifi is on 2.4ghz and the glxd is using 5ghz, it would work better than if they are on the same band, of course. One thing I think could be problematic about the scanning feature is when wifi is turned on, but not really in use. Can the glxd+ see and avoid wifi networks when they aren't being used much? If not, it might scan and pick the same frequency as the wifi. And then later when you go to use wifi, there could be issues. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for commenting! And if you have a wireless turned off and then someone else turns on a wireless in the same frequency (uhf or other), that can always cause an issue no matter what wireless you are using. But I love that this has a super fast and easy way to change channels if that does happen

[@Albion12345]

@@ScottUhlMusic That definitely is an awesome feature. Since I work mostly in a fixed location, I prefer to manage channels and frequencies myself. But being able to change channels so easily during a gig could be a lifesaver! Thanks for all the great content!

[@wilhelminamusic4650]

Hey, I'm using the old GLXD4 with the B58. Since i've connected the UI24 Soundcraft connected with a router, i've got a lot of drop outs. Will this be fixed when buying the new GLXD+. The stuff is also in the same flightcase, will i need also a directional antenna?

[@Albion12345]

@Wilhelmina Music Are using 2.4ghz or 5ghz on your wifi? The original glxd runs only on 2.4ghz. I would try using 5ghz on your wifi. If you can, login to your router and shut off the 2.4ghz altogether. If you can't, just make sure it has a password on that network and don't connect anything to it. If things are already connected, forget the network from each device. That way nothing ever connects to it again. But if you can shut 2.4ghz off on the router, that would be the easiest thing to do. If you still have problems with everything connected to the 5ghz wifi, try moving the router farther away from the glxd receiver.

[@wilhelminamusic4650]

@@Albion12345 Thx, i've tried the 5ghz but the problem stays. So I don't need the update?

[@bscheirman]

"Avoid putting in a puddle of water" we're here for these top tips!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You know… no other review mentions this!!! I’m shocked! (Literally) 😅😅

[@crocholiday]

I really dig the Sure stuff. I use the older GLX with the pedal receiver and love it. Reliable and built like a tank. The only other odd thing for me... I can't mount the transmitter to my strap on my back and have the pedal receiver on my board in front of me. There's something about me that interferes with the signal and causes static / breaks the signal. If I set the receiver up at the amp then it works great. I haven't heard of anyone else with this issue. For everyone else it seems to work fine.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

That’s interesting. It could be a dropout issue since the old model is just on 2.4ghz. I know I say “keep line of sight” but one person (you) in front of the transmitter and receiver isn’t enough to cause problems. I think the new one will work better in general because of the dual band frequency 🤘

[@crocholiday]

@@ScottUhlMusic Yea, it's pretty weird lol. I realized when I'd get static or interruption in the signal and turned my back to the board the interference stopped. So, I moved it behind me and haven't had an issue since. Everyone emits a small electrical field. Only thing I can think is mine is odd somehow and causing interference. I was pondering upgrading to the table top flavor for a more permanent solution. I can't help but think the antenna will be a better receiver than the pedal. Added bonus, I can use my old pedal receiver for my standup bass since I won't be in front of it. I just have to figure out how to get Sweetwater to give me one too haha.

[@tobiassaxophon1288]

Phantastic Review. How would you compare this against the SLXD by Shure? I am looking for a new wireless System for instruments.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Shure is higher end for sure 👍 here’s a full buying guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqVe5aDpNKdh5Isi=ejEqJRhI6H9osj-S

[@tobiassaxophon1288]

@ScottUhlMusic Thank you very much. Also a great Video. Great input.

[@bassyey]

I appreciate the pro real life tests. You even put it near a wifi router just to prove a point lol. I'm planning to get the tabletop version but put it on top of the amp, should be okay to do this? Unfortunately most of my small gigging experience is just like this, no clear separation of sound system and players, so I have to put it on top of my amp behind me.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yeah definitely! I would recommend the table top if you are going to have it on top of your amp 🤘

[@oao8227]

The scan feature is cool. Although i never mind searching for a frequency during sound check for my sennheiser IEMs, it's part of my routine. I'm looking to upgrade my wireless guitar (currently use the nux 5.8) later this year or next year. This glxd+ seems cool but at this price point kinda seems like it'd be better to go for slxd. I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and just go qlx or ulx (wish i could just do it right now) Great videos as usual. Look forward to the next

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Definitely won’t be upset splurging and going for the ULXD as well! That thing is a beast!

[@skippruitt2391]

The video I needed

[@ScottUhlMusic]

🤘🤘🤘

[@pastilance1]

Very informative, thank you!

[@officialpoa3171]

*Awesome presentation, what are your thoughts on the Sennheiser - Evolution Wireless CI-1 Instrument Set Grp Q1-6 ?*

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks! And I have not tried that one yet, so I’m not sure.

[@jamesrotenberry4989]

Agreed as always a great review on a super nice piece of equipment

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks James!

[@kevenloya]

Great review! you covered everything I needed to know. I just wasn't very cleat about the 2 transmitters: I can't have both transmitters on when pairing, right? But, once they are already paired, I can use both of them? like mic and guitar at the same time or it can only be used one at the time? My main question is: if I want to use mic and guitar, would I need 2 receivers?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Correct, you cannot have both transmitters on at once, but you can pair two devices to one receiver. Just make sure they are not on at the same time

[@cletusrobinson]

Amazing system!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Agreed!

[@leesbassment6393]

Nice!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

🤘🤘🤘

[@late4work418]

Wow. Great features!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Pretty amazing!

[@gonezo_the_producer7272]

Oh snap I might have to go and get one!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It’s a great system!

[@hugoscaramal]

You mentioned you had to scan when you got interference, but isn’t this system supposed to switch automatically? I thought that was a feature on this model!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It does a good job avoiding interference, but if you do need to scan it’s just one button press.

[@hugoscaramal]

@@ScottUhlMusic Got it. Definitely not a deal breaker. My understanding from the previous version, and I’m assuming they kept this with the new one was that it already knew other frequencies that didn’t have interference and whenever interference came it would switch channels automatically. This was a advantage on the Shure GLX versus other brands. Anyway, great video. Best one I could find on KZbin on this products.

[@melissaantoinette3101]

Is there any difference in terms of performance between the table top and the rack model?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

No, it’s basically the same thing just different models and a few other features like the tuner

[@redcomn]

All we ask for now from shure is an iem version of this.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

That would be really cool!

[@Adrian-vp3kb]

I bought the glxd not the +. So the older version not knowing they had a newer one.. should I be concerned and just upgrade now and sell the other one?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I would upgrade to the newer one, yes. The GLX is discontinued and the plus model is much better with dual band frequencies on 2.4 and 5.8 instead of just 2.4ghz (which is what the older one is)

[@TehilahMinistries77]

I don't need speakers with these? And what happens if you want to put reverb or echo on mic?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You do need speakers with these. Just like any other microphone

[@2002ramses]

Hello thanks for the videos. I have the slx4 and I would like to upgrade. Would you say this system is better? This will be for dj purposes. Thank you. Or what would you recommend?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Both the GLXD+ and SLXD are great systems. Slxd will have more channels, and it’s the level “up” from the GLXD. Both are great and have slightly different features. I would watch my slxd video and see which one works best for you (features wise): kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnVdYCndqaYZ6M

[@joefaber1381]

Is there a frequency manager for an SLX-D system?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Shure wireless workbench works great with slxd if you want software for coordinating wireless 👍

[@An2oine]

Im looking at the Samson Concert 88x. It uses the 542mhz frequencies. Which style frequency do YOU think is better? The ghz or mhz?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It’s not necessarily “better” but which is less congested and which system has more frequency options. Imo, the more frequency options is the most important thing with a wireless system

[@Jaxisagod5]

Hey Scott, mine has been cutting out when I move from the stage a bit. I auto find a clear channel when I first plug in. Thinking that having the transmitter in my back pocket is not good?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Interference can come from many things… but having clear line of sight from transmitter to receiver is very important. So as long as the antennas have clear line of sight, that should be ok. Don’t put the receiver antenna buried in the rack as well

[@Jaxisagod5]

Thanks, yeah It is the glx d16+ so it is on my board and not in a rack. I guess I should buy a pouch to have the transmitter on my strap?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

@@Jaxisagod5 That would help for sure. Or gaff tape it to your strap, or use the clip and clip it to your strap

[@ChiroVette]

Great video! Is this new wireless system meant to also be used for in ear monitors or is it more or less vocals and instruments?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

This is for wireless mics and guitars/instruments 👍

[@reyfernandez1110]

Could you use both handheld at same time

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Not at once, no

[@zymegaucillama8611]

Scott, a question for the rack type. Is it possible to change your transmitter, from the handheld mic, to the body pack? It will not be used at the same time but for different purposes.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup! Definitely 👍

[@zymegaucillama8611]

Nvm, I think its answered in the 6:08 mark. haha. So those wondering about this question, go to that mark of the video.

[@zymegaucillama8611]

@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks for confirming!

[@MoisesCuervo]

just great!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks! 🤘

[@safetyandsecurity5733]

Wow that is great mic.🙏🙏

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It really is!

[@BagusWibisono]

hi scott, which one will you prefer for professional guitarist (great sound quality, save guitar tone, respon, feel, and better signal range) this sennheiser ew100 g4 or shure glxd? I haven’t tried them before, awaiting you🙏

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Both are great. Given a choice between those two I would say EW. But both are really great

[@BagusWibisono]

@@ScottUhlMusic are you’ve ever tried shure slxd ?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Shure SLXD is my main system I use for my mic. I love it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWnVdYCndqaYZ6Msi=GDriJxcEg_hG1qX5 Slxd and EW are both fantastic. Can’t go wrong with either of them

[@BagusWibisono]

@@ScottUhlMusic if you must choose one, which one? SLXD or EW100 G4🙏 for best guitar tone and strong signal with no dropouts. you’re kind to respond newbie musician like me that want to know best equipment, subscribed!

[@KenWarrick]

So how do you go about going with some kind of Power cell. I'm trying to avoid Power strip Hell!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Power cell?

[@KenWarrick]

@@ScottUhlMusic (just another term for) Rechargeable Battery

[@Doa616]

Is this better then the sennheiser ew 100??? I’m debating over this one or the sennheiser one

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I like the sennheiser one better, but both are great!

[@Doa616]

@@ScottUhlMusic I ended up getting the sennheiser one ,, I like a lot of the features it has

[@HenryResidence]

Me anxiously waiting for the Shure GLXD+ guitar wireless video..............

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You just might be able to find it in the description a day early if you look for it 😊

[@HenryResidence]

@@ScottUhlMusic yep I’m watching now 😁

[@ninjalightning2631]

Let me Stop you right at the beginning there 1.Lithium Battery does not charge after 6 months use 2. Very noisy unit 3.power adaptor broke after 6 motha use It's one of the worst wireless system I have very used

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Disagree completely, and this is a great wireless system and I’ve had multiple musicians take it on tour. I stand by my review