Shure RPW116 – Wireless SM87A Replacement Cartridge Assembly is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Product Overview
The Shure RPW116 is a genuine OEM replacement cartridge, housing assembly, and matte grille for Shure wireless handheld transmitters equipped with the SM87A condenser capsule. It is the correct service part for restoring SM87A wireless vocal performance when an existing capsule is damaged, ensuring consistent audio quality across a commercial wireless microphone deployment. Compatible with Shure interchangeable wireless systems including ULXD, QLXD, SLXD, and Axient Digital handheld transmitters.
Product Description
The SM87A is a cardioid condenser capsule designed for vocal applications, providing detailed reproduction suited to corporate presentations, house of worship, and live sound reinforcement. The RPW116 replaces the capsule, housing, and matte grille as a complete assembly, maintaining the SM87A's cardioid condenser characteristics after a capsule replacement. For AV integrators managing Shure wireless microphone infrastructure across multiple rooms or venues, the RPW116 is an important stock item that avoids the cost of full transmitter replacement when capsule damage occurs. Limit of one per order applies. 
Key Features
- SM87A Condenser Capsule Performance — Restores the cardioid condenser vocal response of the SM87A to a damaged wireless transmitter with an OEM-matched replacement.
- Complete Replacement Assembly — Capsule, housing assembly, and matte grille included as a matched unit for straightforward field service.
- Cardioid Polar Pattern — Cardioid directionality maintains off-axis rejection suited to reinforced vocal applications in commercial AV environments.
- Wireless System Compatibility — Compatible with Shure ULXD, QLXD, SLXD, and Axient Digital handheld transmitters that accept interchangeable capsules.
- Limit One Per Order — Order restriction applies; contact Creation Networks for volume purchasing requirements.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | RPW116 |
| Compatible Capsule | SM87A |
| Transducer Type | Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Compatible Systems | ULXD, QLXD, SLXD, Axient Digital (interchangeable capsule transmitters) |
| Includes | Cartridge, housing assembly, matte grille |
| Order Limit | One per order |
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