Shure announced the launch of Microflex Wireless neXt 4 and neXt 8 (MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8). Building on the release of the 2-channel system in 2024, MXW neXt is now available in 4 and 8 channel count options. As part of the MXW neXt portfolio, MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8 feature a unique combination of IntelliMix digital signal processing (DSP) capabilities and comprehensive I/O connections, including USB, Dante networked audio, and analog audio.
Mics pair in seconds, streamlining complex installation workflows and offering audio out-of-the-box. Users can set up MXW neXt in minutes and through Designer 6 Software integration, can easily redesign end-to-end workflows and create system layouts.
MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8 are connected to ShureCloud, Shure’s cloud-enabled centralized management platform. With ShureCloud, AV integrators and IT managers gain real-time remote access to manage, monitor, remotely update, and control devices from anywhere.
MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8 provide premium audio for spaces of all sizes requiring from 4 up to 1601 wireless microphones and connect directly to video conferencing systems for situations with remote presenters. Redesigned microphones, including a new gooseneck transmitter, offer increased battery life of up to 39 hours of operating time to guarantee all-day use without the need for frequent swap-outs.
With quick and easy integration thanks to the base unit that includes advanced onboard IntelliMix DSP, MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8 can be network-installed or used as a standalone system.
Recognizing the importance of confidentiality, MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8 include Shure Audio Encryption, based on the AES-256 algorithm that offers a robust and protected audio signal. The AES-256 encryption algorithm has been adopted as one of the safest forms of network protection and uses a user-configured passphrase on all devices. This built-in security ensures audio content is protected among all Microflex devices in the room, giving both end users and integrators peace of mind.
MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8 offer a choice of four redesigned wireless microphone form factors, each with an added LCD high-resolution matrix display for monitoring battery life, connection quality and more. The MXW1X Bodypack, MXW2X Handheld (available with a choice of mic capsules), MXW6X Boundary or MXW8X Gooseneck can be pre-configured to handle multiple applications with ease. MXW neXt 4 and neXt 8 feature a new space-saving Gooseneck charger that can charge up to eight microphones each, and chargers can now be daisy-chained via ethernet connection to the associated wireless access point.
