UR3 and UR5: the new Shure wireless systems designed for broadcast

The new Shure UR3 and UR5 wireless systems are revolutionizing the world of news production and fully portable audio capture.

In mid-2011 Shure announced the launch of portable wireless systems, intended primarily for electronic news (ENG) production. The broadcast sector demanded wireless microphone systems that were lightweight, versatile, easy to transport, quick to assemble and adjust, and of the highest quality in RF transmission...

Shure thus responded to these requirements by launching two new systems: the Shure UR3 transmitter, attachable to any XLR wired microphone, and the portable mini-receiver, Shure UR5. These two systems expand the range of Shure UHF-R series references.

Shure UR3

The UR3 portable transmitter allows any ENG reporter to quickly and easily convert their wired microphone to wireless. By simply attaching the transmitter to the bottom of the handle of your handheld microphone (or to the

In addition, the UR3 provides Phantom power, a high-pass filter and the ability to save memories with the settings that the reporter wishes to store. In this way, you can have quick access to them at any time. In ENG production this speed of assembly and adjustment is key, since every second is essential when it comes to communicating urgent news.

And another interesting aspect… the quick replacement of the UR3 batteries does not mean the loss of previous settings!

After UR5

The new Shure UR5 is a portable Diversity receiver, intended primarily for ENG use. It has great mounting flexibility and can be installed on camera bodies (using an included shoe), on feet/stands (with a strap also included) or even on Anton/Bauer modules, using optional accessories.

Flexibility was also taken into account when considering the possible power options for the UR5. This receiver can operate with two AA batteries, through external direct current or through a rechargeable battery.

The UR5 also has a headphone output with a Jack connector and a tone generator, to make the corresponding level adjustments prior to broadcast. It also has its own specific characteristics: it has been designed to be able to receive signals alternatively from several transmitters through quick and discreet switching. This transmission mode (MTX) allows several reporters to communicate alternately with the same receiver, facilitating fluid and dynamic news capture.

The UR3 transmitter and UR5 receiver synchronize quickly, as they instantly find a free channel for establishing RF communication.

Being part of Shure's UHF-R series, the new UR3 and UR5 also include their specific technical features: frequency auto-scanning, automatic configuration, multifunction display, the exclusive Audio Reference Companding.