Wireless microphone systems
Shure SLXD24/SM58: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Shure SLXD24/SM58 Digital Wireless Microphone System - Includes SLXD2 Handheld Transmitter with SM58 Vocal Mic Capsule and SLXD4 Single Channel Rack Mount Receiver lists at $769.00. Published figures: frequency band UHF digital, transmitter type Handheld, microphone type Dynamic. It suits churches running more than about six wireless channels at once.
Digital transmission with 24 bit audio and far tighter channel spacing than analog, so many more systems fit in the shrinking legal spectrum. That density is the reason to pay the difference.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Shure SLXD24/SM58 specifications
The Shure SLXD24/SM58 publishes frequency band UHF digital, transmitter type Handheld, microphone type Dynamic, at a listed price of $769.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | UHF digital |
| Transmitter type | Handheld |
| Microphone type | Dynamic |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Rated range | 330 ft |
| Battery life | 8 hours |
| Rechargeable | Yes |
| Rack mountable | Yes |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Churches running more than about six wireless channels at once.
Category: wireless microphone systems. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Sennheiser Pro Audio Sennheiser EW 100-835S Wireless Dynamic Cardioid Microphone System-A Band (516-558Mhz), 100 G4-835-S-A
$749.00 Specs and sizingA 42 MHz tuning range with a true diversity receiver and a scan function that finds clear frequencies for you, plus a mute switch the platform can actually reach.
Best for: Churches in crowded RF environments, or near a broadcast tower
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Sennheiser EW-D ME2 Lavalier SET (R4-9)
$737.40 Specs and sizingThe EW-D bodypack with the ME2 omnidirectional lavalier, and the same no-gain-setting advantage as the handheld.
Best for: A lapel channel that has to work every week without anyone checking it
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Sennheiser Pro Audio EW-D 835-S Wireless Handheld Microphone System, R1-R6
$699.00 Specs and sizingDigital, with a 56 MHz tuning range, 134 dB of input dynamic range and no compander at all, so there is no gain knob to set wrong. That last point matters with volunteers.
Best for: A system nobody has time to teach: it is very hard to set up badly
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Audio-Technica 3000 Series Wireless System Wireless Handheld Microphone System (ATW-3212/C710DE2)
$699.00 Specs and sizingThe 3000 series receiver with a C710 condenser capsule, which is a far more detailed vocal capsule than any dynamic and correspondingly less forgiving of a loud platform.
Best for: A skilled lead vocalist in a room with in-ear monitoring rather than wedges
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| Model | Price | Frequency band | Transmitter type | Microphone type | Polar pattern | Battery life | Rechargeable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shure SLXD24/SM58 Digital Wireless Microphone System - Includes SLXD2 Handheld Transmitter with SM58 Vocal Mic Capsule and SLXD4 Single Channel Rack Mount Receiver | $769.00 | UHF digital | Handheld | Dynamic | Cardioid | 8 hours | Yes |
| Sennheiser Pro Audio Sennheiser EW 100-835S Wireless Dynamic Cardioid Microphone System-A Band (516-558Mhz), 100 G4-835-S-A | $749.00 | UHF | Handheld | Dynamic | Cardioid | 8 hours | - |
| Sennheiser EW-D ME2 Lavalier SET (R4-9) | $737.40 | UHF digital | Bodypack | Condenser lavalier | Omnidirectional | - | Yes |
| Sennheiser Pro Audio EW-D 835-S Wireless Handheld Microphone System, R1-R6 | $699.00 | UHF digital | Handheld | Dynamic | Cardioid | 12 hours | Yes |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Shure published specifications for the SLXD24/SM58
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Shure SLXD24/SM58 cost?
It was listed at $769.00 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Shure SLXD24/SM58 right for our church?
Churches running more than about six wireless channels at once. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.