Members strathappy Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 The last time I used one was back in the late 80's, (my metal years) one of the "top of the line" Nadys. It was a total tone sucker. Has the sound quality greatly improved at all over the years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zepfan976 Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 A few on here have them and I belive they have improved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I use 'em on all my gigs. I love being wireless. On my cheapie Samson VHF there's a little high end loss.... but it's easily compensated for with an amp adjustment. So I still get a tone I'm completely happy with. I bought it brand new for $175 back in 2002 and it's still going strong! I also have an Audio Technica 2000 Series UHF system that has no perceptible (to me) tone loss whatsoever. It was $300 brand new. I got it 2 1/2 years ago and it's still going strong. Some people don't get along with wireless... but I do, and I love 'em. I'd really like to step up and get one of those Shure SLX systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strathappy Posted August 22, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I love 'em too, but since becoming a wise old cork sniffing vintage amphead, I don't want to sacrafice my "great tone":lol: I think I'm going to check them out, any recomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcooper830 Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 I think I'm going to check them out, any recomendations? Shure SLX (pricey - $550) Audio Technica 2000 Series ($300) Audio Technica 3000 Series ($400) Senhieser also makes really good ones. You'll want UHF (not VHF). And you'll want "True Diversity" which I think means it has 2 antennas and automatically switches between the two depending on signal strength..... this eliminates drop-outs. There's probably other brands I'm not thinking of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strathappy Posted August 22, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 Shure SLX (pricey - $550) Audio Technica 2000 Series ($300) Audio Technica 3000 Series ($400) Senhieser also makes really good ones. You'll want UHF (not VHF). And you'll want "True Diversity" which I think means it has 2 antennas and automatically switches between the two depending on signal strength..... this eliminates drop-outs. There's probably other brands I'm not thinking of. Cool thanks. Do you think theres a pricepoint to stay near or away from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KsE fan Posted August 22, 2007 Members Share Posted August 22, 2007 if you get the Sennheiser ones that are 1 half space of a rack and they are like dark red, they sound just like a chord, but they slighlty compress the tone and give u a slight gain boost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 My Samson Airline does fine and is very handy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gourd of Ashes Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 Cool thanks. Do you think theres a pricepoint to stay near or away from? You can get a good wireless for reasonable price now. Check out the X2 It's the best sounding and (most imporantly) "feeling" wireless I've ever used. It's better than my old wireless that cost over $2000 because the X2 has no companding. It doesn't have the range of some of the higher end Shures and Lectrosonic, but unless you're playing stadiums that shouldn't matter This one is great for pedalboard mounting: http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-X2D-XDS95.html There is a new rackmount version shipping next month: http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-X2D-XDR95.html There's a good thread about it located here: http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=244010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 Sennheiser Sorry for obliterating any need for further discussion and thereby killing your thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members B Money Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 another vote for X2. It's just the balls man, it really does sound just like using a cable. And the guy above is correct about the "feel", my amp dynamics react just as if I was using a cable. Don't know quite how to explain it better other than I don't feel dissconnected from the amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members _pete_ Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I use 2 Audio Technica wirelesses and I swear by them. My main electric guitar signal goes into an Audio Technica ATW 3100. No tone loss at all that I can hear. I A/B'd it with a cable and couldn't tell a difference.I use a Digital Reference DR-3500 (same as the Audio Technica 2100) for the piezo signal of my Schecter. Again, I can't hear any tone loss.Both units are great and I don't get any dropouts in the signal. I used to have a cheap Shure unit and a couple cheap Nady's and had nothing but trouble with them. With my band I switch guitars constantly throughout the show and having a wireless pack on my belt makes for fast, easy guitar changes. I'll never go back to a cord. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dmtnt Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 SennheiserSorry for obliterating any need for further discussion and thereby killing your thread. Not necessarily. I bought the Sennheiser EW rig a while back. Tested it in practice, sounded great! No noticeable tone loss, no problems. Played a show, 1/2 way into the first set I got this horrible static noise, ended up yanking the wireless and played with a cord the rest of the night. Used it at practice both at home and with my band, trying to get it to make the same noise, couldn't get it to do so. Figured it was a fluke, had another gig in the same bar, same story - halfway through the 1st set, it started whacking out. Put it on ebay the next day, bought the Audio Technica 4000 series system, have NEVER had a single issue with it, even in the same bar. It may have been a faulty Sennheiser unit, but worth noting the problems I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members alivegy Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've been using this sennheiser for a year or so and have no complaints. I'm really picky about toneloss and I can't hear any with this unit. Any noise is very low and the range is excellent. http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_sennheiser_freeport_wireless_instrument_set?full_sku=103372272 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members strathappy Posted August 23, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 Thanks for all the responses guys! I'm currently investigating my options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burgess Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I use the AKG Guitarbug system. I couldn't be happier with it! If the batteries run down it does tend to hiss so I change the AAA's before every show. I don't use it for rehearsal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kentuckyklira Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 AKG Guitarbug with diversity receiver. Works great and my ears can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KwadGuy Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 You'll want UHF (not VHF). . Not necessarily. Depending on what interference you have in the surrounding area, UHF can be superior. UHF tends to be better for situations where there is appreciable interference from surrounding electronics. However, where interference isn't an issue, UHF isn't intrinsically better in terms of sound. Also, UHF devices drain batteries more quickly than VHF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inazone Posted August 23, 2007 Members Share Posted August 23, 2007 I use a Peavey ProComm UHF, as does the other guitarist in the band. Neither of us have ever run into problems with the Peaveys, despite having the base on the floor or pedalboard most of the time. The x2 unit does look cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rich4Once Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 I use the Samson Concert Series II, and have done every gig with it since I got it used back in '94. I get several gigs per 9 volt battery, so I'm very happy with it. No tone changes, low battery draw, and complete freedom...what's not to love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 I have a Sure unit that was pricey, but I got it for like $250 -- literally new though. I think the list price said $660 on the sticker. Thing works like a champ. Lets me act like an ass on stage and not worry about unplugging myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hagarfreak33 Posted August 25, 2007 Members Share Posted August 25, 2007 make your own http://www.instructables.com/id/EIMUD3L1JLEXCFE5RI/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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