The Shure RPW170 is a specialized wireless microphone capsule designed to bring the innovative KSM8 Dualdyne technology to wireless handheld systems. This capsule features the unique Dualdyne design, which utilizes two dynamic elements working together to deliver the warm, natural sound of a classic dynamic microphone while providing a supercardioid polar pattern that remains remarkably consistent, even when the vocalist sings off-axis. It significantly reduces the proximity effect, allowing performers to work very close to the microphone without excessive bass buildup, and it minimizes plosive pops without an external windscreen. The RPW170 is engineered to screw directly onto compatible Shure wireless handheld transmitter bodies, such as those in the QLXD and ULXD series, creating a premium wireless vocal microphone.

The capsule captures vocals with exceptional clarity, detail, and feedback rejection, making it a top choice for demanding live vocal applications. Its dynamic transducer design is inherently robust and resistant to moisture compared to some condenser capsules. By integrating the KSM8 technology into a wireless capsule, the RPW170 provides touring vocalists, broadcasters, and theatrical performers with a wireless solution that does not compromise on the advanced acoustic performance for which the KSM8 is renowned. It offers a consistent, controllable vocal sound that helps vocals cut through a dense mix with precision.

For the professional vocalist who demands both wireless freedom and the highest standard of vocal reproduction, the RPW170 represents a significant advancement. It solves common live sound challenges directly through its capsule design, giving audio engineers greater gain-before-feedback and tonal consistency. This capsule is the choice for artists who view their microphone as a critical instrument and require a wireless option that delivers exceptional performance and reliability.