354: Special Episode: Shure Webinar: "Trusted by Professionals; Engineered for Everyone"

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 SLXDHow wideband tuning simplifies deployment and inventory managementWhat ShowLink Ease does and how it enables remote transmitter controlHow automatic frequency mitigation works during interference eventsNew DSP capabilities including feedback reduction and audio summingDante support and cascading improvements for larger multi-channel environmentsCompatibility with existing SLXD systems and third-party control platformsPractical insight into where SLXD+ fits in higher ed compared to ULXDAudience questions about range, battery reporting, demo opportunities, and moreA reminder that higher ed AV is increasingly thinking at an enterprise scale, and manufacturers are responding accordinglyGuests:Yuri Lysoivanov, Senior Solutions Engineer at ShureRyan Budvitis, Senior Solutions Engineer at Shure and liaison to HETMAWhy 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: [email protected] Online: https://www.shure.comGeer Tech Online: https://www.geertech.netSLXD+ Info:: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/wireless-systems/slxd-plus?variant=SLX-D%252B