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Description
Experience unparalleled audio precision with the Shure PSM 900, a wireless personal monitoring system designed for professional performers and audio engineers. This system combines exceptional sound quality with robust RF performance, ensuring your live sound setup is both reliable and clear. At the heart of the PSM 900 is the Audio Reference Companding technology, which delivers audio that rivals wired systems, offering a truly immersive experience.
Included in this top-tier setup is the P9T half-rack transmitter, the P9RA+ bodypack receiver, and SE425-CL in-ear monitors. The P9RA+ receiver boasts a slim, durable aluminum construction, providing enhanced stereo separation and higher fidelity. With the innovative CueMode feature, users can easily monitor different stage mixes and store up to 20 channels, enabling seamless transitions during performances. The transmitter and receiver sync effortlessly using an IR link, thanks to the intuitive Scan and Sync function.
The SE425-CL in-ear monitors offer dual high-definition MicroDrivers, delivering rich, detailed audio across the full frequency spectrum. These in-ear monitors ensure comfort and noise isolation, allowing you to focus entirely on your sound. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the Shure PSM 900 provides the clarity and control you need to elevate your performance.
Key Features:
- Audio Reference Companding technology for superior sound quality
- P9T half-rack transmitter with patent-pending CueMode technology
- P9RA+ bodypack receiver with improved stereo separation and fidelity
- SE425-CL in-ear monitors with dual high-definition MicroDrivers
- IR link Scan and Sync function for easy synchronization
- CueMode for monitoring and storing up to 20 channels
- Compact and durable design suitable for professional use
Owner's manual
Shure PSM 900 User ManualVideos
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UNBOXING - SHURE PSM900
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Shure PSM 900.
Features and functionality
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The PSM 300 lacks XLR connectors, requiring adapters for certain setups.
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Shure's stereo analogue transmission uses multiplexing, combining signals with a 19kHz carrier tone for signal strength and a 38kHz subcarrier for channel separation.
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PSM900 can be configured to send two separate mono mixes by hard-panning left and right, allowing a single transmitter to serve two users.
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The PSM 300 requires a full power cycle to mute RF, unlike the PSM 900, which offers a dedicated RF mute button.
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Shure PSM 900 allows transmission to be switched off with hardware switches, offering stress-free frequency setup at festivals.
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Sennheiser IEM systems can be RF-muted, but require a sequence through the power button and dial, which some find less intuitive.
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Comparisons
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Given the cost, some recommend choosing two PSM300 systems over a single PSM900 transmitter with two receivers for better audio clarity and flexibility.
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PSM 300 reportedly matches PSM 1000 in audio quality, despite being a lower model.
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Shure's compander can make sound seem more compressed, whereas Sennheiser's system is often criticized for a higher noise floor.
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Shure systems are praised for a lower noise floor, while Sennheiser systems are noted for more constant noise independent of volume.
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Use cases and applications
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When using a single PSM900 transmitter for two mixes, it's beneficial to keep the mixes similar to prevent audio distortion due to the transmission method.
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In crowded RF environments like Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the PSM 900's additional 12 MHz bandwidth is advantageous.
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The PSM 900's RF mute is crucial in multi-room venues to prevent frequency interference.
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Shure’s whip antenna is noted to be superior to Sennheiser’s standard 1/4 wave antenna, enhancing range and reception.
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PSM900 users can upgrade to PSM1000 receivers for diversity reception, improving performance in challenging RF environments.
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User experience
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Shure's cue mode feature is available in both PSM900 and PSM1000, providing a useful tool for monitoring engineers.
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In the attached video (a tour vlog from Cory and the Wongnotes), he shares at 7:05 that he and his band use the Shure PSM 900 system.
According to Shure's artist page, Childish Gambino uses Shure's PSM 900 monitoring system.
According to Shure's artist page, Shure endorsed rapper, A$AP Rocky uses Shure's PSM 900 Personal monitor system.
According to Shure's artist page, Aimee Mann uses Shure's PSM 900 Personal monitor system.
According to Shure's artist page, Capital Cities uses Shure's PSM 900 monitor system.
According to Shure's artist page, Capital Cities uses Shure's PSM 900 monitor system.
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