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Shure PSM300

A rugged UHF in-ear system that sets up fast and holds its link; 1/4-inch-only inputs and hungry batteries.

Shure PSM 300 system: P3T transmitter, bodypack receivers and earphones

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6 of 7 professional reviews recommend it4.8/5 from 12 Guitar Center owners
Best for
Bands and singers gigging weekly who want a dependable stereo monitor mix.
Skip it if
You play a handful of gigs a year; cheaper systems cover occasional use.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 7 professional reviews and 73 owner reviews: plenty of evidence.

Reviews and owners agree it is easy to set up, sounds clear and holds its link on most stages, and the metal P3RA version is built to tour. The recurring reservations are the price, 1/4-inch-only inputs, short battery life on poor cells and a faint hiss in quiet passages; a minority report dropouts at distance.

6 recommend1 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Clear, full sound, with a lower noise floor than the cheaper systems owners came from
  • Quick setup: scan for a free channel, then infrared sync to the bodypack
  • Stable link: most owners report no dropouts on club and festival stages
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  • Rugged build, especially the metal P3RA bodypack and the transmitter
  • Bands run three to five systems side by side without frequency trouble

What to know first

  • Expensive, though most owners who say so call it worth the money
  • Transmitter inputs are 1/4-inch jacks only, so XLR monitor sends need adapter cables
  • Battery life falls to two or three hours on weak or some rechargeable AA cells
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  • Faint hiss audible in quiet passages, masked once the music plays
  • Dropouts and crackles at a distance from the transmitter for a minority of owners
  • Bodypack would not switch on out of the box
  • Bodypack volume knob turns too easily on stage

Owner ratings, as the retailers publish them

  • Guitar Center4.8/5from 12 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
  • Thomann4.2/5from 10 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
See the 7 reviews behind this

7 professional reviews (6 recommend, 1 mixed, 0 avoid); 73 owner reviews read at Thomann (63, across six band and bundle pages) and Guitar Center (10)Compiled 2026-10-12How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • Scott UhlApr 2022Recommends

    Shure PSM300 WIRELESS In Ear Monitor System - Demo/Overview/Review

  • ChurchfrontMar 2020Recommends

    Shure PSM 300 Wireless In-Ear System | Worship Leader Review

Plays from YouTube when you press play. Picked from the reviews counted above, including one that disagrees where there is one.

Prices

Before you buy

Released
October 2014
Status
Current

Works with

  • Any mixer's monitor sends1/4-inch TRS in

    The P3T transmitter has two balanced 1/4-inch (6.35 mm) TRS inputs, switchable between +4 dBu and -10 dBV, plus loop outputs to a second transmitter; there are no XLR inputs Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

  • Stereo mode or MixModeSet on the bodypack

    Send a stereo mix, or two mono feeds that the performer blends on the bodypack with MixMode Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

  • Earphones with a 3.5 mm plugSE112 or SE215 included

    P3R systems come with SE112 earphones and P3RA systems with SE215; both bodypacks have a 3.5 mm stereo headphone output for other earphones Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

  • SB900A rechargeable batteryP3RA only, sold separately

    The metal P3RA bodypack takes the optional SB900A lithium-ion battery, rated up to 7 hours and charged in the pack Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

  • Several systems at onceUp to 15 per band

    Up to 15 compatible frequencies per band; the PA411 antenna and power distribution system is an optional accessory for multi-system racks Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

You’ll also need

  • A band legal where you playCheck local rules

    Sold in region-specific bands from 488 to 937.5 MHz (for example G20 488–512, K3E 606–630, T11 863–865 MHz); Shure says some may not be authorised in your region and to check with your national authority Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

  • AA batteries2 per bodypack

    Each bodypack runs on two AA cells, rated 5–7 hours in the P3R and 4–5.5 hours in the metal P3RA Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

  • XLR-to-TRS cables for XLR sendsFor XLR mixers

    The transmitter's inputs are 1/4-inch TRS only, so a mixer with XLR monitor outputs needs XLR-to-1/4-inch TRS cables Manufacturer spec sheet (Shure (PSM 300 spec sheet)), checked 2026-10-11

Key specs

Transmitter
P3T single-channel half-rack transmitter, rack-mount kit included, one-touch IR sync
Frequency Band
UHF 488 – 937.5 MHz, region-specific (G20: 488 – 512 MHz, H20: 518 – 542 MHz, J13: 566 – 590 MHz)
Band
UHF, 488 – 937.5 MHz (region-specific bands)
Range
90 m (300 ft), environment dependent
Battery Life
P3R: 5 – 7 hours (2 x AA); P3RA: 4 – 5.5 hours (2 x AA) or 5.5 – 7 hours (SB900A)
Frequency Response
38 Hz – 15 kHz
All 16 specifications
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
90 dB (typical, A-weighted)
Compatible Systems
Up to 15 compatible frequencies per band
Bodypack
P3R, or P3RA (all-metal, optional SB900A rechargeable battery)
Features
MixMode or stereo mode, one-touch frequency scan and IR sync; 2-band EQ and volume limiter on P3RA
Earphones
SE112 with P3R systems (P3TR112GR); SE215 with P3RA systems (P3TRA215CL)
Tuning Bandwidth
24 MHz maximum (varies by region)
Transmitter Output
10, 20 or 30 mW, region-dependent (G20 / H20 / J13: 30 mW)
Latency
< 0.7 ms
Dimensions
P3T: 43 x 198 x 172 mm (1.7 x 7.8 x 6.8 in); P3R: 110 x 64 x 21 mm; P3RA: 99 x 66 x 23 mm (H x W x D)
Weight
P3T: 783 g (27.6 oz); P3R: 98 g (3.5 oz) without batteries; P3RA: 196 g (6.9 oz) with batteries

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Our take

Dex JonesWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Six of seven professional reviews recommend it, and 73 owner reviews agree it sets up in seconds, sounds clear and holds its link on most stages, with the metal P3RA bodypack built to tour. The recurring complaints are the price, 1/4-inch-only inputs, short battery life on weak cells and a faint hiss in quiet passages; a minority report dropouts at distance. Buy it if you gig weekly; for occasional use, a cheaper system covers most needs.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. Shure still lists it among its in-ear monitoring systems.

What it is

The PSM300 is a wireless in-ear monitor system from Shure, released in October 2014 (Shure product page). It belongs to Shure's PSM family alongside the PSM900 and PSM1000 and sends two channels of audio from a mixer to a bodypack worn by a performer or DJ, over an analogue FM stereo link with 24-bit digital audio processing.

Every system has the P3T transmitter, a single-channel half-rack unit in a metal chassis with a rack-mount kit and an external power supply. Its two balanced 1/4" TRS inputs switch between +4 dBu and -10 dBV and have loop outputs to a second transmitter; there are no XLR inputs. The bodypack comes in two versions. The P3R ships with SE112 earphones and runs 5 to 7 hours on two AA batteries. The all-metal P3RA ships with SE215 earphones, adds an LCD menu, a two-band EQ and a volume limiter, and takes the optional SB900A rechargeable battery. Twinpack systems serve two performers.

On the bodypack, stereo mode sets the left/right balance of a stereo mix, and MixMode blends two mono feeds into a personal mono mix. One-touch frequency scan finds a clear channel and IR sync passes it to the bodypack. Both packs have a 3.5 mm stereo output for other earphones.

Shure quotes a range of 90 m, 38 Hz to 15 kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of 90 dB, with up to 15 compatible frequencies per band. It is sold in regional UHF bands between 488 and 937.5 MHz, and Shure says some frequencies may not be authorised where you play, so the band has to match local rules. The transmitter measures 43 x 198 x 172 mm and weighs 783 g; the P3R weighs 98 g without batteries.