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Shure BLX288 Dual BETA58A Wireless Vocal System with J11 Frequency
Upgrade your vocal performances with the Shure BLX288 Dual BETA58A Wireless Vocal System! This cost-effective solution is perfect for presenters, teachers, and lecturers who demand top-notch sound quality, simplicity, and reliability.
• High-Quality Sound: Enjoy crystal-clear vocals with the integrated Beta 58A dynamic supercardioid microphone capsules, optimized for vocals and speech. The neodymium magnet and tight supercardioid polar pattern minimize background noise and feedback, while the built-in pop filter reduces unwanted wind and breath noise.
• Easy Setup: The compact and lightweight BLX88 dual-channel tabletop receiver with internal antennas makes setup a breeze. One-touch QuickScan frequency selection quickly locates a clean RF channel, even in the presence of interference. The receiver also features two LED displays and four LED lights for easy monitoring.
• Long Battery Life: With four AA batteries, the system provides up to 14 hours of continuous use, ensuring you never miss a beat. The durable BLX2 handheld transmitters offer a lightweight, ergonomic design, and are comfortable to hold. Group- and channel-selection buttons allow for quick and simple frequency matching with the receiver.
This versatile system is ideal for live performances, events, conferences, educational facilities, and houses of worship. It's also compatible with a variety of lavalier, instrument, and headset microphone options, allowing you to adapt your setup as your needs evolve.
Technical Specifications
- Wireless Technology: Analog UHF
- Number of RF Channel Frequencies: 82
- Included Transmitters: 2 x Handheld
- Diversity: Antenna Diversity
- RF Frequency Band: J11: 596 to 616 MHz
- RF Bandwidth: 20 MHz
- RF Channel Scanning: Auto-Scan
- Max Operating Range: 300' / 91.4 m (Line of Sight)
- Max Transmitters per Band: 12
- Dynamic Range: 100 dBA
Receiver
- Receiver Type: Tabletop
- Antenna: 2 x Internal
- Number of Audio Channels: 2
- Audio I/O: 2 x XLR 3-Pin Male Balanced Output, 2 x 1/4' TRS Female Unbalanced Output
- Audio Output Level: XLR Outputs: -27 dBV (Mic Level), 1/4' Outputs: -13 dBV (Instrument Level)
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 15 kHz (Dependent on Mic)
- Impedance: XLR Outputs: 200 Ohms, 1/4' Outputs: 50 Ohms
- Power Requirements: AC/DC Power Adapter
- AC/DC Power Adapter: 12 to 15 VDC at 160 mA, Center-Positive (Included)
- Display & Indicators: 2 x Multi-Segment LED (Channel, Group), 4 x LED (AF Level, Sync)
- Housing: ABS
- Operating Temperature: 0 to 135°F / -17 to 57°C
- Dimensions: 12.1 x 1.6 x 4' / 308 x 40 x 101 mm
- Weight: 15.1 oz / 429 g
Transmitter
- Transmitter Type: Handheld
- RF Output Power: 10 mW
- Audio I/O: None
- Muting: Off/On Switch
- Gain Range: -20 to -10 dB
- Sync Method: Manual
- Antenna: 1 x Internal (Handheld)
- Power Requirements: Battery
- Battery Type: 2 x AA (Included)
- Approx. Battery Life: 14 Hours (Alkaline)
- Display & Indicators: 1 x Multi-Segment LED (Channel, Group), 1 x LED (Battery Status, Power)
- Housing: ABS
- Dimensions: 2.1 x 8.8' / 53.3 x 223.5 mm
- Weight: 7.7 oz / 218 g (without Batteries)
Microphone
- Microphone Type: Handheld Capsule
- Sound Field: Mono
- Capsule: Dynamic
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
- Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 16 kHz
- Sensitivity: -51.5 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz
Packaging Info
- Package Weight: 5.01 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 19.2 x 16.2 x 3.4'



The Shure BLX288 Dual BETA58A Wireless Vocal System is a versatile and reliable solution for presenters, teachers, and lecturers. With its high-quality sound, easy setup, and long battery life, it's perfect for live performances, events, conferences, educational facilities, and houses of worship. The system includes a compact and lightweight BLX88 dual-channel tabletop receiver with internal antennas, two handheld transmitters equipped with integrated Beta 58A dynamic supercardioid microphone capsules, and a built-in pop filter to reduce unwanted wind and breath noise. The receiver features one-touch QuickScan frequency selection to quickly search 82 available frequencies and locate a clean RF channel in case of interference. The system provides up to 14 hours of continuous use with four AA batteries, at a range up to 300'. Up to 12 mic channels can operate simultaneously in each frequency band. The BLX2 handheld transmitters offer a lightweight, ergonomic design, and are comfortable to hold. Group- and channel-selection buttons allow for quick and simple frequency matching with the receiver. Other features include an easily accessible on/off button, adjustable gain control, and a black identification cap. The WA621 Color ID Caps kit containing assorted colored caps is available as an optional accessory. The BLX88 receiver employs a microprocessor-controlled internal antenna naversity feature to improve the quality and reliability of your wireless audio. Two LED displays show group and channel settings, while four LED lights indicate when the system is ready for use and the strength of the incoming audio signal. The unit offers two 1/4' and two XLR outputs for connectivity to PA systems and mixing boards. The system is compatible with a variety of lavalier, instrument, and headset microphone options, allowing you to adapt your setup as your needs evolve. The discrete MX153 subminiature earset mic and the CVL lavalier mic both provides exceptional clarity in spoken word applications. The PGA31 is a comfortable, durable headset microphone for active performance. Instrumentalists can attach the WB98H/C flexible gooseneck instrument microphone for brass, woodwind, and percussion applications. The WA302 guitar cable lets you connect the bodypack transmitter to a guitar or bass. The system has the following technical specifications: Wireless Technology: Analog UHF, Number of RF Channel Frequencies: 82, Included Transmitters: 2 x Handheld, Diversity: Antenna Diversity, RF Frequency Band: J11: 596 to 616 MHz, RF Bandwidth: 20 MHz, RF Channel Scanning: Auto-Scan, Max Operating Range: 300' / 91.4 m (Line of Sight), Max Transmitters per Band: 12, Dynamic Range: 100 dBA. Receiver: Receiver Type: Tabletop, Antenna: 2 x Internal, Number of Audio Channels: 2, Audio I/O: 2 x XLR 3-Pin Male Balanced Output, 2 x 1/4' TRS Female Unbalanced Output, Audio Output Level: XLR Outputs: -27 dBV (Mic Level), 1/4' Outputs: -13 dBV (Instrument Level), Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 15 kHz (Dependent on Mic), Impedance: XLR Outputs: 200 Ohms, 1/4' Outputs: 50 Ohms, Power Requirements: AC/DC Power Adapter, AC/DC Power Adapter: 12 to 15 VDC at 160 mA, Center-Positive (Included), Display & Indicators: 2 x Multi-Segment LED (Channel, Group), 4 x LED (AF Level, Sync), Housing: ABS, Operating Temperature: 0 to 135°F / -17 to 57°C, Dimensions: 12.1 x 1.6 x 4' / 308 x 40 x 101 mm, Weight: 15.1 oz / 429 g. Transmitter: Transmitter Type: Handheld, RF Output Power: 10 mW, Audio I/O: None, Muting: Off/On Switch, Gain Range: -20 to -10 dB, Sync Method: Manual, Antenna: 1 x Internal (Handheld), Power Requirements: Battery, Battery Type: 2 x AA (Included), Approx. Battery Life: 14 Hours (Alkaline), Display & Indicators: 1 x Multi-Segment LED (Channel, Group), 1 x LED (Battery Status, Power), Housing: ABS, Dimensions: 2.1 x 8.8' / 53.3 x 223.5 mm, Weight: 7.7 oz / 218 g (without Batteries). Microphone: Microphone Type: Handheld Capsule, Sound Field: Mono, Capsule: Dynamic, Polar Pattern: Supercardioid, Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 16 kHz, Sensitivity: -51.5 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz. Packaging Info: Package Weight: 5.01 lb, Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 19.2 x 16.2 x 3.4'