Wireless microphone systems
Shure BLX14/CVL: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Shure BLX14/CVL Lavalier Audio System H9 Band (512–542 MHz) – BLX4 Receiver, BLX1 Bodypack & CVL Clip-On Lavalier Mic, Up to 14 Hr Battery, 300 ft Range lists at $359.00. Published figures: frequency band UHF, transmitter type Bodypack, microphone type Condenser lavalier. It suits a preacher who wants nothing visible on the face.
The standard church lapel system. An omnidirectional lavalier is forgiving of head movement and unforgiving of feedback, which is why placement and gain structure matter more here than anywhere else.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
Shure BLX14/CVL specifications
The Shure BLX14/CVL publishes frequency band UHF, transmitter type Bodypack, microphone type Condenser lavalier, at a listed price of $359.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | UHF |
| Transmitter type | Bodypack |
| Microphone type | Condenser lavalier |
| Polar pattern | Omnidirectional |
| Rated range | 300 ft |
| Battery life | 14 hours |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: A preacher who wants nothing visible on the face.
Category: wireless microphone systems. Tier on this site: Intermediate, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the buy-once pick for a mid-size room, where the money stops being wasted on replacement.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Audio-Technica ATW-1102 Wireless Handheld Microphone System
$349.95 Specs and sizingA 2.4 GHz digital system with automatic frequency selection and three levels of diversity. No UHF licence question at all, because it is not in the TV band.
Best for: Churches that want nothing to do with the 600 MHz repack
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Shure BLX14/P31 Wireless Headset Microphone System - H10 Band
$379.00 Specs and sizingA headworn system, and the honest recommendation over a lapel for most preaching: the capsule stays a fixed distance from the mouth, which is worth roughly 6 to 10 dB of usable gain.
Best for: Preaching, especially in a live room or where the lapel keeps feeding back
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Shure BLX24/PG58 Wireless Vocal Microphone System - H10 Band
$329.00 Specs and sizingThe cheapest Shure wireless we would put in a church. The PG58 capsule is a step below the SM58 and the receiver is the same BLX4, so the upgrade path later is just a capsule.
Best for: A first wireless handheld for announcements and a roaming speaker
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Shure BLX24/SM58 Wireless Microphone System - 14-Hour Battery Life, 300 ft Range, UHF
$389.00 Specs and sizingThe SM58 capsule on a BLX transmitter, which is the wireless most churches settle on. Up to twelve compatible channels per band, and the capsule is the one every singer already knows how to use.
Best for: Worship vocals and a roaming handheld in a 100 to 500 seat room
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| Model | Price | Frequency band | Transmitter type | Microphone type | Rated range | Battery life | Polar pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shure BLX14/CVL Lavalier Audio System H9 Band (512–542 MHz) – BLX4 Receiver, BLX1 Bodypack & CVL Clip-On Lavalier Mic, Up to 14 Hr Battery, 300 ft Range | $359.00 | UHF | Bodypack | Condenser lavalier | 300 ft | 14 hours | Omnidirectional |
| Audio-Technica ATW-1102 Wireless Handheld Microphone System | $349.95 | 2.4 GHz digital | Handheld | Dynamic | 100 ft | 7 hours | - |
| Shure BLX14/P31 Wireless Headset Microphone System - H10 Band | $379.00 | UHF | Bodypack | Condenser headworn | 300 ft | 14 hours | Cardioid |
| Shure BLX24/PG58 Wireless Vocal Microphone System - H10 Band | $329.00 | UHF | Handheld | Dynamic | 300 ft | 14 hours | Cardioid |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- Shure published specifications for the BLX14/CVL
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Shure BLX14/CVL cost?
It was listed at $359.00 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the Shure BLX14/CVL right for our church?
A preacher who wants nothing visible on the face. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.