Wireless microphone systems
Shure BLX188/CVL: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The Shure BLX188/CVL Dual Wireless Lavalier System - H9 Band lists at $689.00. Published figures: frequency band UHF, transmitter type Two bodypacks, microphone type Condenser lavalier. It suits two speaking positions, or a pastor plus a guaranteed spare.
Two lavalier channels in one dual receiver, which halves the rack space and the power outlets for a church that needs a pastor and a worship leader on lapels.
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 BLX188/CVL specifications
The Shure BLX188/CVL publishes frequency band UHF, transmitter type Two bodypacks, microphone type Condenser lavalier, at a listed price of $689.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Frequency band | UHF |
| Transmitter type | Two bodypacks |
| Microphone type | Condenser lavalier |
| Rack mountable | Yes |
| Rated range | 300 ft |
| Battery life | 14 hours |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Two speaking positions, or a pastor plus a guaranteed spare.
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.
Sennheiser Pro Audio EW-D 835-S Wireless Handheld Microphone System, R1-R6
$699.00 Specs and sizingDigital, with a 56 MHz tuning range, 134 dB of input dynamic range and no compander at all, so there is no gain knob to set wrong. That last point matters with volunteers.
Best for: A system nobody has time to teach: it is very hard to set up badly
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Audio-Technica 3000 Series Wireless System Wireless Handheld Microphone System (ATW-3212/C710DE2)
$699.00 Specs and sizingThe 3000 series receiver with a C710 condenser capsule, which is a far more detailed vocal capsule than any dynamic and correspondingly less forgiving of a loud platform.
Best for: A skilled lead vocalist in a room with in-ear monitoring rather than wedges
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Sennheiser EW-D ME3 Dynamic Headset SET (R1-6)
$669.86 Specs and sizingA cardioid headworn capsule on the EW-D platform. The directional pattern plus the fixed mouth distance is the most feedback-resistant combination a preacher can wear.
Best for: The hardest rooms: high ceilings, hard surfaces and a wireless preaching microphone
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Shure GLXD24+/SM58 Digital Wireless Vocal System - Z3 Band
$659.00 Specs and sizingDual band 2.4 and 5.8 GHz with automatic frequency management and a rechargeable battery, so there is no UHF coordination to do at all. The trade is range and the fact that it shares the band with the church Wi-Fi.
Best for: Small rooms with no volunteer willing to coordinate UHF frequencies
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| Model | Price | Frequency band | Transmitter type | Microphone type | Polar pattern | Rack mountable | Battery life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shure BLX188/CVL Dual Wireless Lavalier System - H9 Band | $689.00 | UHF | Two bodypacks | Condenser lavalier | - | Yes | 14 hours |
| Sennheiser Pro Audio EW-D 835-S Wireless Handheld Microphone System, R1-R6 | $699.00 | UHF digital | Handheld | Dynamic | Cardioid | - | 12 hours |
| Audio-Technica 3000 Series Wireless System Wireless Handheld Microphone System (ATW-3212/C710DE2) | $699.00 | UHF | Handheld | Condenser | Cardioid | Yes | - |
| Sennheiser EW-D ME3 Dynamic Headset SET (R1-6) | $669.86 | UHF digital | Bodypack | Condenser headworn | 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 BLX188/CVL
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Shure BLX188/CVL cost?
It was listed at $689.00 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 BLX188/CVL right for our church?
Two speaking positions, or a pastor plus a guaranteed spare. 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.