Shure GLXD16 / 16+ Users Group

[BassAdder60]

Thought I would start a Shure users group on here as the Shure website etc is hard work.

 

Perhaps post details about buying additional cables and links, pouch’s etc 

 

Working issues and reports and general good or bad points about the product 

[BassAdder60]

Ok Neotech medium pouch .. just fitted it to my strap ( without transmitter ) and it slides up and down a bit. Does that change when you fit your transmitter ? ( mines on its way ) 

[jimmyb625]

This was where I got my right angled cable from, I think a few others have done as well:

 

https://www.designacable.com/peavey-and-shure-glxd-wireless-system-lead-for-beltpacks-2.html

Edited July 27, 2023 by jimmyb625
Cable, not cabke

[BassAdder60]

Mines arrived and been tested 

 

Very nice indeed and robust and sounds spot on. 
 

Tuner is fast and accurate and nice bright screen 

 

I’m running mine at default 0 DB gain setting and channel 11 ( default ) 

 

Latency ?? Not detectable so no issue 

 

Fits the Neotech medium pouch perfectly although I’ve got the Levy’s MM4 coming too for my spare bass 

 

Battery had approx half charge in it from the box so I’m charging it up via the supplied USB lead 

 

The four rubber feet peel off ( saved ) as to get better velcro fit on pedalboard ( it’s heavier than some pedals ) 
 

Some pics below 

Edited July 27, 2023 by BassAdder60

[BassAdder60]

Question .. I’m charging my transmitter using the USB lead and the led is flashing red ( has done for 3hrs ) 

 

The instructions say solid red = charging not flashing like mine ? 
 

Is it correct? 

[Muppet]

Mine stay red whilst charging, then flashes green, then solid green.  Have yout got enough current going in to it?

 

[BassAdder60]

It’s from the supplied charger and USB lead. It’s definitely charging as it’s gone from 3 red bars on the receiver to all of them when I pair it. 

Edited July 27, 2023 by BassAdder60

[Muppet]

Just realised mine is the older version to yours so it could be different but I guess as long is it goes green eventually then all is good!

[BassAdder60]

For new users having the Transmitter charging issue where LED flashing RED during charging for many hours see below. Worked for me 

[BassAdder60]

Ok GLXD16 + users 

 

How do you know you are working on 2.4 and 5.8ghz at the same time ? 
 

The default is Band ( both ) 

Edited July 28, 2023 by BassAdder60

[acidbass]

Just bought the 16+ for my board. I saw Simon McBride using one with Deep Purple - a good enough endorsement for me! Will report back with findings

[BassAdder60]

Definitely a great product .. I’m well impressed 

[BassAdder60]

Ok pouches .. Neotech vs Levy’s MM4 

 

Personally the Levy’s is better at staying put on the strap so the Neotech is my storage pouch for the transmitter while in the gig bag 

 

Neotech does have the top strap to hold the transmitter in place but the Levy’s MM4 is a snug fit ( I use mine facing up not down ) 

[dand666]

I just stick mine in my back pocket 😬

[Muppet]

On 01/08/2023 at 14:16, BassAdder60 said:

Ok pouches .. Neotech vs Levy’s MM4 

 

Personally the Levy’s is better at staying put on the strap so the Neotech is my storage pouch for the transmitter while in the gig bag 

 

Neotech does have the top strap to hold the transmitter in place but the Levy’s MM4 is a snug fit ( I use mine facing up not down ) 

I've always used the Neotech and found it great - never budged on my straps. I do have it facing down though now to relieve the strain on the cable. I previously had it upright and the cable failed at the locking connection due to being constantly bent at this point.  I got a new cable made from Designacable and ever since have mounted the transmitter upside down. 

[acidbass]

Any suggestions for a pouch to fit a really wide strap? I use Gruvgear Solostrap Neo and hope there's an option to suit!

[acidbass]

First outing for the D16+ tonight and it performed admirably (see pic)! May have to lower the gain a little as it felt a bit clippy at times. Has anyone else had this experience?

[BassAdder60]

5 hours ago, acidbass said:

First outing for the D16+ tonight and it performed admirably (see pic)! May have to lower the gain a little as it felt a bit clippy at times. Has anyone else had this experience?

with gain on 0db ( default) mine is perfect and no clipping 

[Kev]

0db should be unity so I'd check its set to that and compare levels cables and wireless.  Guess it depends what preamp you're running it into but I've never experienced it causing anything to clip.

[acidbass]

How do you guys sort out the extra cable slack between jack output and transmitter pack? I was thinking about adding some kind of sleeve to the bottom part of the strap to conceal/semi secure the cable to the strap. Any ideas?

[BassAdder60]

6 minutes ago, acidbass said:

How do you guys sort out the extra cable slack between jack output and transmitter pack? I was thinking about adding some kind of sleeve to the bottom part of the strap to conceal/semi secure the cable to the strap. Any ideas?

Mine is facing up in the Levy pouch and then I run it under my strap then into bass Jack.  Hardly any slack to worry about 

I’m using a 75cm long lead so slighter shorter than the 90cm stock one I believe 

 

Edited August 15, 2023 by BassAdder60

[SuperSeagull]

On 04/08/2023 at 01:26, acidbass said:

Any suggestions for a pouch to fit a really wide strap? I use Gruvgear Solostrap Neo and hope there's an option to suit!

I use a Thomann branded one on a wide Levy’s strap. 

[acidbass]

Went for the Neotech medium pouch and it fits the strap perfectly. Flawless operation so far from the Shure - might order a slightly shorter jack cable for it but otherwise very pleased!

[SuperSeagull]

My older unit doesn't have the jack input option but there are times when I just want to plug a bass in without using the wireless. If I used a switchable AB switch with the AB as inputs, one for the Shure and the other for a non wireless input that's an OK solution? Or am I missing something obvious!

[jimmyb625]

That would work. You wouldn't have the tuner functionality but it should be ok (could possibly be volume differences).