Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I bought this so that I would have a wireless system that I can use with my Neopak and the tube head I'm getting next week. It fulfills a want not a need. What I Like: After spending a few hours with it, I can say with certainty that I hear no difference between it and my cables. Zero. Nothing. Nada. What I Don't Like: The plastic housing for both the transmitter and receiver. Since I take care of my gear, I don't see the latter being much of an issue. The unit is simple to setup and can be powered by my Strobostomp tuner. I will have 4 gigs in 6 days starting on August 11. If things change I'll update this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anesthesia Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I hope those are available in Australia soon....they look really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OneBassNut Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Wonders what's the effective range on that lil gadget. Need to test also in different situations. Interference from electric systems, illumination on stages and other wireless systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Wonders what's the effective range on that lil gadget. Need to test also in different situations. Interference from electric systems, illumination on stages and other wireless systems. August 11. And the effective range is likely a non-issue. My guess is I'll start experience delays before the thing cuts out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members been_effected Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I hope those are available in Australia soon....they look really good They're available already, just not in stock yet. I've been keeping an eye out for one myself. I think I'm just gonna buy one off Ebay instead *shrugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdd30 Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I have one that I've played out with several times. It really does sound great. BUT...it won't go around corners. I've taken my old one in the bathroom at gigs, and it is fine. Tonight, I walked out front, and when the big fat rhythm guitar player (I'm not exaggerating...he's huge) stepped in front of it, it cut out. The first time I tried to go around a corner, it cut out. It does have a great sound, but in my experience, it's mostly for those who stay onstage or thereabouts, and don't want a cord. That's just my two cents, which aren't worth much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anesthesia Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 They're available already, just not in stock yet. I've been keeping an eye out for one myself. I think I'm just gonna buy one off Ebay instead *shrugs* How much are they? I probably won't be able to afford one for a while anyway....I need a new keyboard and bass first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fretless Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Sweet , though it may be some space age plastic composite that may last forever . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I have one that I've played out with several times. It really does sound great. BUT...it won't go around corners. I've taken my old one in the bathroom at gigs, and it is fine. Tonight, I walked out front, and when the big fat rhythm guitar player (I'm not exaggerating...he's huge) stepped in front of it, it cut out. The first time I tried to go around a corner, it cut out. It does have a great sound, but in my experience, it's mostly for those who stay onstage or thereabouts, and don't want a cord. That's just my two cents, which aren't worth much Hmmm, this is interesting. Hey Jeff, let me know how yours does with this issue. I'm trying to get my guitards to get X2's in their pedalboards, and I'd like to hear more about it cutting out, or if this was just a fluke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mdd30 Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Hmmm, this is interesting. Hey Jeff, let me know how yours does with this issue. I'm trying to get my guitards to get X2's in their pedalboards, and I'd like to hear more about it cutting out, or if this was just a fluke... Yeah, I'd like to know too, if it's just mine or all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Yeah, I'd like to know too, if it's just mine or all of them. I had mine out in the garage yesterday on the floor. I went out in the driveway about 15 yards. In between me and the unit was a dresser that I'm refinishing for my daughter's room. It didn't cut out in that situation. mikefitzwell owns one and gigs with his regularly. I talked with him before I bought mine. He's had no problems with his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassment zombie Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 ...The unit is simple to setup and can be powered by my Strobostomp tuner. When would you want to do that? When/if the batteries die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 When would you want to do that? When/if the batteries die? The base unit (on the right in the pic) has to be powered. I'm not talking about the transmitter (on the left in the pic) that plugs into the bass. The base unit does use a 9v battery but why would I put a battery in there if I can power it via my pedal tuner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassment zombie Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 The base unit (on the right in the pic) has to be powered. I'm not talking about the transmitter (on the left in the pic) that plugs into the bass. The base unit does use a 9v battery but why would I put a battery in there if I can power it via my pedal tuner? Exactly! As you can tell, I've never used a wireless before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I'm revising my comments. mdd30 is right on. I set it back up today and ensured that I blocked the line-of sight. It cut out at about 30 - 40 feet. When I went around the corner of my garage (about 20 feet from the unit), it cut out. This is a bit disappointing as my Sennheiser has never cut out (and I just gave it the same test). Still, I don't think in a band setting where I'm on stage it's really going to be an issue though I do admit a little concern. This whole time the receiver was on my pedal board. I'm wondering if I'll have better luck setting it on top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 ... I'm wondering if I'll have better luck setting it on top of my head. like a hat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 like a hat? Yeah...I'm thinking of using duct tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rikshaw Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Yeah...I'm thinking of using duct tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Undead Sycip Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 So this thing needs LOS at all times? Am looking for a decent wireless but I can't have something that requires LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 So this thing needs LOS at all times?Am looking for a decent wireless but I can't have something that requires LOS. It seems to. I need to do some further testing. I also have a Sennheiser EW172. HIGHY RECOMMENDED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members L-1329 Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Thanks Jeff, and let us know what else you find with it as you use it more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 It does need LOS. I just set it up on the dresser and was able to walk a long way down the street and still hear it. From a practical standpoint, I can't see how it would be much of an issue live as long as you remember to maintain LOS. The way my band sets up, I don't see how this would be an issue. It's got plenty of range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Undead Sycip Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 It does need LOS. I just set it up on the dresser and was able to walk a long way down the street and still hear it. From a practical standpoint, I can't see how it would be much of an issue live as long as you remember to maintain LOS. The way my band sets up, I don't see how this would be an issue. It's got plenty of range. Yeah but what if you played in Live Earth 2012? That's a big stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thunderbroom Posted July 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 Yeah but what if you played in Live Earth 2012? That's a big stage. It's still not going to go out of range is the receiver is sitting on top of your rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rowka Posted July 29, 2007 Members Share Posted July 29, 2007 I've walked the audience, danced behind the bar, gone to the bathroom and pulled people off the street while using my Sennheiser EW172. 20343 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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