Members Kakona Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 Any suggestions? I'm tired of almost tripping on my cord and it'd be fun to go amongst the people. I'll probably never get further than 40 or 50 ft. from the stage, as we play mostly bars and small clubs. It should be pretty sturdy, we gig about twice a week. A friend recommended the AKG Guitarbug setup. Anyone on HCBF like it or hate it? Is my budget reasonable? My apologies in advance if this has been covered in a previous thread - I searched but couldn't find anything. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 I always recommend the same thing, though it's more than twice your budget: Sennheiser EW172 I've had the older version for years, and it's bullet-proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted February 23, 2009 Moderators Share Posted February 23, 2009 Line 6 XDS can be had on fire sales for $199.99 these days, IINM. Sounds great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dravenzouk Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 I always recommend the same thing...... I also always rec the same thing - in this case it's a Sennheiser Digital1000. Not made anymore but you should be able to find one used for your budget. I've been using one for years and it's one of the better pieces of gear I've ever owned. I'm very happy with it. The way I understand it, this model was the precurser/inspiration for the much loved X2 which is currently on the market (at many more dollars). Anywho, if you can find one used at a good price, you will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The BigF Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 If your only interested in what works & not a gear snob, then check out the Nady http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Nady-MK2B-Bass-Wireless-System?sku=275551 I have an older model that I bought off CL for $35.00 3 years & countless gigs ago. Bass specific so it has an extended low end. I have been outside the club on the sidewalk playing to people as they go by (some actually went in the club) with no noticable loss. I always get compliments on my tone when I am using this rig. Decent battery life too. Naturally like any piece of gear you have to treat it with respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members perrydabassman Posted February 23, 2009 Members Share Posted February 23, 2009 I got a Samson airline that I have had for over three years. The bug is a lil harsh on batteries, but it hasn't let me down. I think it was around 200 new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kakona Posted February 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 Bump. Thanks for the comments so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xOriginalNinjax Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 AKG Bug Loved it. Sold it cuz I didn't hardly use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 what ever you do dont get a Nady:facepalm: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members georgestrings Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 Line 6 XDS can be had on fire sales for $199.99 these days, IINM. Sounds great. Spend a little more, and get the XDS-PLUS - you'll be glad you did... MF is blowing them out currently, for some great prices... - georgestrings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 what ever you do dont get a Nady:facepalm: Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 I used to have a Nady UHF Diversity system. Guitarded Center had them for $60 each, and last weekend had em on sale again. I bought two, so I'd have a second transmitter. Served me well, did the job. But I don't like the weak signal strength after the receiver compared to a straight cable, and I don't like how my low B string is weakened. I've just upgraded to the X2 system, the XDS-Plus. NO TONAL DIFFERENCE AT ALL. Paid $275 out the door. I want the best I can get. If you just need to be wireless on small stages, that Nady setup is good enough for $60. If you want better, the X2 XDS-95 is now $199 and sounds flawless. If you want better signal strength for large stages and running around, the XDS-Plus is now $279 almost everywhere. Don't forget... the guys who created the X2 line are the guys who initially designed the Sennheiser Digital Reference 1000 series systems. So they know their {censored}. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ThudMaker Posted February 24, 2009 Moderators Share Posted February 24, 2009 Don't forget... the guys who created the X2 line are the guys who initially designed the Sennheiser Digital Reference 1000 series systems. So they know their {censored}.Actually Sennheiser purchased the original X-Wire technology when X-Wire went out of business. X2 was the second incarnation of the X-Wire guys, AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted February 24, 2009 Members Share Posted February 24, 2009 Right, the XWire design became the Digital Reference line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I would have an X2 already if they weren't bloody "illegal" to use over here. Bah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flatball Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I've been very happy with the X2 (not the rack version). No tone coloring at all. Decent battery life. Got mine on eBay for around $200 as I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bryan316 Posted February 25, 2009 Members Share Posted February 25, 2009 I would have an X2 already if they weren't bloody "illegal" to use over here. Bah They ARE working on the European 2.4GHz frequency range. Hold out a little while longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted February 26, 2009 Members Share Posted February 26, 2009 They ARE working on the European 2.4GHz frequency range. Hold out a little while longer. Well the stupid thing was they WERE bringing them out over here. They were for sale in stores and everything, then they disappeared when Line 6 took over. The 900Mhz frequency it works on also i think isn't clear over here because of 2G mobile phone networks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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