In this special Higher Ed AV Podcast live stream, Joe Way is joined by Shure’s Yuri and Ryan for an in-depth look at the new SLXD+ wireless platform and what it means for higher education AV teams. Broadcasting with HETMA and packed with live audience questions, this episode explores how Shure has expanded SLXD+ into a more powerful, enterprise-ready option for classrooms, lecture halls, event spaces, and campus-wide deployments.
Yuri breaks down the biggest upgrades to SLXD+, including wideband tuning, ShowLink Ease transmitter control, Dante-enabled quad receivers, digital feedback reduction, encryption, audio summing, and expanded cascading capabilities. The conversation also tackles real-world higher ed concerns such as compatibility with legacy SLXD gear, Q-SYS integration, rechargeable transmitter options, wireless range expectations, firmware updates, and how SLXD+ compares with ULXD in larger campus environments.
This episode stands out because it is not just a product overview. It is a practical discussion about workflow, scalability, flexibility, and support for institutions that need reliable wireless systems without unnecessary complexity. The live Q&A format also gives listeners a direct look at the kinds of questions higher ed technology leaders are asking right now as they evaluate next-generation classroom and event audio solutions. What you will hear in this episode:
- An introduction to Shure SLXD+ and why it is a major leap forward from the original SLXD
- How wideband tuning simplifies deployment and inventory management
- What ShowLink Ease does and how it enables remote transmitter control
- How automatic frequency mitigation works during interference events
- New DSP capabilities including feedback reduction and audio summing
- Dante support and cascading improvements for larger multi-channel environments
- Compatibility with existing SLXD systems and third-party control platforms
- Practical insight into where SLXD+ fits in higher ed compared to ULXD
- Audience questions about range, battery reporting, demo opportunities, and more
- A reminder that higher ed AV is increasingly thinking at an enterprise scale, and manufacturers are responding accordingly
Guests:
Yuri Lysoivanov, Senior Solutions Engineer at Shure
Ryan Budvitis, Senior Solutions Engineer at Shure and liaison to HETMA
Why listen:
If you are responsible for classroom technology, live events, campus wireless strategy, or AV standardization, this episode offers a timely look at a product line designed to make professional wireless easier to deploy, manage, and scale across higher education environments.
Connect with Shure:
Ryan Budvitis: budvitr@shure.com
Shure Online: https://www.shure.com
Geer Tech Online: https://www.geertech.net
SLXD+ Info: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/wireless-systems/slxd-plus?variant=SLX-D%252B
