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Best Receivers for Broadcast 2025

Perfect receivers for broadcast - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Live Performance For Theater For Broadcast For Church For Events For Presentation
BRANDS: Sennheiser Shure Mipro LD Systems
Catchbox Plus Hub4D - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Catchbox Plus Hub4D

by Catchbox
Theater Live Performance Events
Key Feature:
• Reliable signal transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable signal transmission
  • • Advanced frequency management
✗ CONS
  • • Requires compatible transmitters
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups

Catchbox Plus Hub4D4-Channel RecieverWith graphical user interfaceDante interface1.8 / 1.9 GHz-BandBuilt-in...

⭐ 4.4/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599604
$2,243
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Shure SLXD5 G59 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Shure SLXD5 G59

by Shure
Theater Church Events
Key Feature:
• Multiple channel capability
✓ PROS
  • • Rack-mountable for permanent installations
  • • Advanced frequency management
✗ CONS
  • • May need frequency coordination
  • • Battery management for transmitters needed

Shure SLXD5 G59Mobile SLXD5 Single-Channel ReceiverFrequency range: G59: 470-514 MHzAA battery or rechargeable battery...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 584557
$505
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-5814A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Mipro ACT-5814A

by Mipro
Church Presentation Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Professional wireless audio reception
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced frequency management
  • • Reliable signal transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Requires compatible transmitters
  • • Battery management for transmitters needed

Mipro ACT-5814ADigital 4-Channel True Diversity Receiver with Detachable Antennas and Built-In SplitterFrequency range:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600870
$989
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Shure SLXD4QDAN+E G65 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Shure SLXD4QDAN+E G65

by Shure
Broadcast Events Church
Key Feature:
• Multiple channel capability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional wireless audio reception
  • • Reliable signal transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups
  • • Battery management for transmitters needed

Shure SLXD4QDAN+E G6519" Dante 4-Channel ReceiverFrequency range: 470 - 608 MHzAudio conversion: 24 bit / 48...

⭐ 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609874
$3,848
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Mipro ACT-848 5UB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Mipro ACT-848 5UB

by Mipro
Presentation Church Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Rack-mountable for permanent installations
✓ PROS
  • • Rack-mountable for permanent installations
  • • Reliable signal transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups
  • • Requires compatible transmitters

Mipro ACT-848 5UBDigital UHF 4-Channel Receiver72 MHz switching bandwidthFrequency range: 554 - 626 MHz224 preset...

⭐ 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611970
$2,969
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-848 5UA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Mipro ACT-848 5UA

by Mipro
Church Live Performance Theater
Key Feature:
• Reliable signal transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple channel capability
  • • Advanced frequency management
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups
  • • Requires compatible transmitters

Mipro ACT-848 5UADigital UHF 4-Channel Receiver with 72 MHz Switching BandwidthFrequency range: 482 - 554 MHz224 Preset...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600810
$2,969
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure SLXD4Q+E G65 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Shure SLXD4Q+E G65

by Shure
Church Broadcast Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Rack-mountable for permanent installations
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced frequency management
  • • Professional wireless audio reception
✗ CONS
  • • Requires antenna setup for optimal performance
  • • May need frequency coordination

Shure SLXD4Q+E G65Digital 19" 4-Channel ReceiverFrequency range: 470 - 608 MHzAudio conversion: 24 bit / 48...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609866
$2,858
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Catchbox Plus Hub4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Catchbox Plus Hub4

by Catchbox
Events Live Performance Presentation
Key Feature:
• Reliable signal transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced frequency management
  • • Reliable signal transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Requires antenna setup for optimal performance
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups

Catchbox Plus Hub44-Channel RecieverWith graphical user interface8-channel automixer with DSP1.8/1.9 GHz bandBuilt-in...

⭐ 4.4/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599603
$1,583
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Catchbox Plus Hub2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Catchbox Plus Hub2

by Catchbox
Presentation Events Theater
Key Feature:
• Advanced frequency management
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced frequency management
  • • Rack-mountable for permanent installations
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups
  • • Requires antenna setup for optimal performance

Catchbox Plus Hub22-Channel RecieverWith graphical user interface1.8 / 1.9 GHz-BandBuilt-in antennasLatency: 12...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599566
$1,044
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Shure SLXD4Q+E S50 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Shure SLXD4Q+E S50

by Shure
Broadcast Presentation Theater
Key Feature:
• Reliable signal transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Rack-mountable for permanent installations
  • • Professional wireless audio reception
✗ CONS
  • • Requires antenna setup for optimal performance
  • • Requires compatible transmitters

Shure SLXD4Q+E S50Digital 19" Four-Channel ReceiverFrequency range: 823 - 832 MHz and 863 - 865 MHzAudio...

⭐ 4.8/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 609871
$2,858
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-818 5UA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Mipro ACT-818 5UA

by Mipro
Live Performance Broadcast Events
Key Feature:
• Rack-mountable for permanent installations
✓ PROS
  • • Professional wireless audio reception
  • • Multiple channel capability
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups
  • • Requires compatible transmitters

Mipro ACT-818 5UADigital UHF 1-Channel Receiver with 72 MHz Switching BandwidthFrequency range: 482 - 554 MHz224 Preset...

⭐ 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600804
$890
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-525 5NB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Mipro ACT-525 5NB

by Mipro
Church Live Performance Theater
Key Feature:
• Advanced frequency management
✓ PROS
  • • Reliable signal transmission
  • • Rack-mountable for permanent installations
✗ CONS
  • • Requires compatible transmitters
  • • Battery management for transmitters needed

Mipro ACT-525 5NBUHF 2-Channel Receiver with 24 MHz Switching BandwidthFrequency range: 518 - 542 MHz104 Preset...

⭐ 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600776
$751
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Shure QLXD4 G51 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Shure QLXD4 G51

by Shure
Theater Broadcast Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Rack-mountable for permanent installations
✓ PROS
  • • Rack-mountable for permanent installations
  • • Advanced frequency management
✗ CONS
  • • May need frequency coordination
  • • Requires compatible transmitters

Shure QLXD4 G51Digital UHF ReceiverFrequency band: G51 (470 - 534 MHz)Audio signal: 24 Bit / 48 kHzAES-256 encryption...

⭐ 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585824
$963
Buy at Thomann View Details
Mipro ACT-5812A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Mipro ACT-5812A

by Mipro
Broadcast Theater Presentation
Key Feature:
• Professional wireless audio reception
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced frequency management
  • • Reliable signal transmission
✗ CONS
  • • Requires compatible transmitters
  • • May need frequency coordination

Mipro ACT-5812ADigital 2-Channel True Diversity Receiver with Detachable Antennas and Built-In SplitterFrequency range:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600869
$527
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shure SLXD5 K59 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Shure SLXD5 K59

by Shure
Theater Events Broadcast
Key Feature:
• Reliable signal transmission
✓ PROS
  • • Advanced frequency management
  • • Multiple channel capability
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for multi-channel setups
  • • Requires antenna setup for optimal performance

Shure SLXD5 K59Mobile SLXD5 Single-Channel ReceiverFrequency range K59: 606-650 MHzAA battery or rechargeable battery...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584575
$505
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Receivers

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced receivers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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