An old analog system might be technically illegal to use - the FCC has auctioned off a large chunk of what used to be analog frequencies for re-purposing to digital, and even a little wireless system could cause issues, I suppose.My guess is that an old analog system is going to be dirt cheap, but might actually be worth investigating. Obviously, it would have to sound good to you with your gear to be at all useful. But you just never know with this stuff.
DM thanks for all your replies. A lot of information.It's because of the TRS on the G10. One of the connectors is for recharging the transmitter. The P22 jacks don't like it, so I use Hosa 1/4" angled adaptors.
The Boss WL-50 works nicely for me. For me, cables are a backup.
Was initially concerned about dropouts, sound quality, and battery life. Rarely any dropouts until I stray more than 20-25 feet, and it sounds as good as any cable with much less noise. It is essentially a buffer at the beginning of your single chain which works fine for me. Battery life is more than you need and nothing you have to pay much attention. It's around 10-12 hours with green/yellow/red led indicator that you know you play for hours unless red. Probably would have lost the transmitter by now without the the spot on my pedalboard to dock/recharge though.
The 1/4 jack input on the dock is a nice feature if you want to plug-in with a cable and not reroute your pedalboard. Pretty convenient to jut plug in (I thought it was silly until I needed it, and now I'm sold). Only nit is if you push the transmitter all the way into the dock and the dock is not powered, the transmitter drains its battery until it goes to standby. I now just push it partway until the second "detent" which still holds it well even when in transit.
Been using the G10 for several years now. Having struck out twice with wireless before, I was quite surprised that it would, a.) sound so good, and, b.) be so reliable. The range is limiting but for the purpose, originally, of being able to walk out into the bar and do sound checks, it nailed it!
Yes, like Dave mentioned, I had to extend the barrel of the jack on one of my guitars so it could make better contact with the transmitter, but that was no big deal. Highly recommended. And yes, I use it at home almost 100%.
I also use two Line 6 G30 systems for my two Piezo PRS'. My answer to the hassle of two transmitters is to swap the strap with transmitters attached (still a PITA). Sometimes I keep the transmitter for the mag pickups clipped to my belt rather than the strap so I can easily switch to a non-piezo guitar. The G30s are great though.
I use cables now, but for a long time I used an Audio-Technica analog wireless system in the studio. It made going back and forth from workstation to recording booth to adjust mics easier.
The reason I liked it (even after digital systems came out) was that it did the opposite of what seemed desirable at the time - it screwed with the signal a little. The compander circuit and variable output that had to be used in these things resulted in a bit of compression, EQ and boost that sounded good in front of my amps.
My guess is that an old analog system is going to be dirt cheap, but might actually be worth investigating. Obviously, it would have to sound good to you with your gear to be at all useful. But you just never know with this stuff.
I was using the Line 6 G10. A couple of months ago I switched to the X-Vive U2. No problems with it, yet.
I always liked Sennheiser wireless. Reliable and no coloring of the tone. I don't know what you can get in the US of A at the moment, but probably worth a try
An old analog system might be technically illegal to use - the FCC has auctioned off a large chunk of what used to be analog frequencies for re-purposing to digital, and even a little wireless system could cause issues, I suppose.
Anyway, I have two Line 6 G30 systems, two X-Vive U2 systems (well, one is for my wife and her bass), and one Donner DWS-3.
The G30s are the most consistent, and work with everything. Last about 4 hrs of constant playing.
The X-Vives don't like some active pickup systems, including some piezo pickup systems - they introduce a digital "whine" (probably a frequency-clock circuit that normally gets filtered from the transmission). Last a long time - probably around 6 hrs of constant playing.
The DWS-3 works with everything, but seems to cut out occasionally - I think the transmission/reception antennas are a little picky about being in the EM shadow of metal like pedals. Not sure how long they last, but it seems to be at least 5 or 6 hours.
The G30 and X-Vives are digital. The DWS-3 claims to be digital, not sure I fully believe it - it has analog-type noise to it.
Oh, and despite being digital, all of them can pick up interference from mobile phones in a nearby pocket (I have transmitter on belt at right hip, phone in right front pants pocket) - sounds like a Morse-code-like "chatter" with some whine, depending on what your phone is transmitting and via which technology. So I put my phone elsewhere quite often when playing.
Obviously I really like having wireless systems, they offer a tremendous freedom of movement, and I don't feel they degrade the audio in any perceptible fashion (as long as no mobile phone interference).
An old analog system might be technically illegal to use - the FCC has auctioned off a large chunk of what used to be analog frequencies for re-purposing to digital, and even a little wireless system could cause issues, I suppose.
Interesting...
I’m seriously considering these because of the 5.8Ghz thing. Hopefully good for jamming especially at home around WiFi stuff this should work. There’s also this with supposedly 8hrs battery life. Boss is more than doubled price.I bought this me of these because I needed a back up. Actually incredibly good for sweetie money!
I’m seriously considering these because of the 5.8Ghz thing.
I’m using the Shure GLXD4 wireless. It’s in the middle price area, but I’m sure it is close to paying for itself In battery savings by now. I used to go through two a week, but with the Shure’s removable, rechargeable battery, I haven’t bought wireless batteries in a few years now. Good range and tone, but it’s the battery thing I’ve really liked.
I’m seriously considering these because of the 5.8Ghz thing. Hopefully good for jamming especially at home around WiFi stuff this should work. There’s also this with supposedly 8hrs battery life. Boss is more than doubled price.
https://www.amazon.com/Getaria-Wire...081PS45V2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Very affordable
There seems to be a whack of low-price wireless units out there now, many with very similar form factors - so I suspect the underlying design is the same, just tweaked to look like a different product. Such as the Donner wireless system I have - it looks similar to the above product, same price range. Donner doesn't say what freq range they use.I’m seriously considering these because of the 5.8Ghz thing. Hopefully good for jamming especially at home around WiFi stuff this should work. There’s also this with supposedly 8hrs battery life. Boss is more than doubled price.
https://www.amazon.com/Getaria-Wire...081PS45V2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Very affordable
Mommy... Steve is being... um... normal!I still like good ol’ dependable cables.