Off Topic Wired or Wireless?

[Holdsg]

Been thinking of going wireless for my gig rig for some time, but always viewed the trade-offs such as transients/buzzing/battery life/fade out, etc. as unacceptible. I don't typically move much around the stage, more of a "stand-up" Entwistle style bassist. Still, I can see some advantages for being free of the tether. Been doing research on the newer wireless systems, that claim they are error free, but I'm not completely sold.

So, any of you knuckleheads use a wireless system, and any that you recommend in particular?

 

[LawDaddy]

I really dig my Line6 G30 wireless. I started a thread here:

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/44261-line-6-relay-g30-wireless-impressions.html

The response with the volume knob is uncanny. This was always a deal-breaker for me, as I control my gain exclusively from the guitar. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for bass.

It is really handy to check levels FOH or at different parts of the stage. The downside is they eat batteries.

Overall, highly recommended.

 

[keko]

I'll stick with cord!

 

[syciprider]

I'm thinking of using wireless at church.Too many people walking around my guitar stand.

I have the old X2 which is now Line 6. It's pretty quiet and is good on batteries. The stompbox sized format is a plus too.

 

[strummer]

I'll stick with cord!

+1

Even though I jump around a lot, the stages we play are so small a 21 ft lead is all I need.

 

[jlepre]

AKG Bug has been great for me. It uses just one AAA battery that lasts for at least 2 gigs.

GB 40

 

[adouglas]

One member of my band got a wireless as a gift so the rest of us decided to give it a try just for grins.

It's great. Even though I tend to stay in one spot most of the time, it's really fun to take a stroll now and then and interact with the audience.

I'm using a pre-Line 6 x2. Uses one battery per gig.

The funny thing is the instinctive reach to make sure your cord isn't hung up on anything….

 

[Kirby]

I have both, for the big shows I usually ran wireless. However if I was not moving around on stage, wired is the way to go. I still have not heard a wireless that was everything a good cable is.

 

[AnthonyD]

I asked the same question a couple of years back. Got lots of good info and settled on an Shure SLX unit.

Been very happy - have not had any issues.

For me, wireless is fantastic. I even miss it in a tight rehearsal room. There is a huge convenience factor and a freedom that comes from cutting the cord.

 

[Vintage7]

Cord

 

[Resolute]

Had a line 6 x2 for a while... it was ok, but I did loose a LOT of tone from it, which surprised me.

I'll stick with cords, unless I somehow get famous and someone gives me a killer pro model wireless that sounds like a cord... and even then, I'm not sure.

 

[AlexBongoCrazy]

I'm currently using wires but thinking of going wireless too even if i'll sometimes be on small stages and don't move around a whole lot it's nice to have that freedom and not to feel as if i have to be connected something. A lot of the pros use it so I guess there are no issues but that's my reasoning for everything.

(btw i'm new to the forum so how do you do your signature thing at the end of messages?)

 

[Holdsg]

(btw i'm new to the forum so how do you do your signature thing at the end of messages?)

NP, go to User CP upper left corner and choose "edit signature", and you're there.

 

[AlexBongoCrazy]

Thanks I got it

 

[Rano Bass]

I prefer a good cord to any wireless.

I go for sound not freedom of movement.

IMO of course.

 

[JayDawg]

Unless I am practicing at home, all I use is wireless. I can't stand using a typical cable. It gets in the way. I have 2 wireless systems. The first one is a Line 6 X2 XDR95 that I love. My only complaint with it is that the receiver design sucks for staying on your strap. You have to get a pouch made for it that velcro's to your strap with it in the pouch. Then as a back up, I have my old Shure true diversity wireless for guitars and basses. I have had it for about 15 years but it too is a great wireless. Never any issues with it at all.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I also bought a Line6 Relay G30 and have used it on a few occasions. It worked well, I didn't notice any degradation in the signal and I like the freedom to move and not step on my cord all the time.

One of the main reasons I bought it is to be able to sound check in front of the stage since most of my gigs are small venues and don't require a lot of volume.

 

[AnthonyD]

If you run your board from the stage (as I do) - wireless is a HUGE benefit and provides piece of mind.

I will usually visit the floor a few times each set to mingle/dance it up with the crowd AND sanity check the FOH mix.

 

[Guit2Bass]

The ability to interact with the rest of the band increases my fun-factor immensely! Up on the drum or keyboard riser, jam with the guitarist. Unless it is a breakdown gig I always prefer the wireless.

 

[Sonnyonbass]

I don't know what stages you are regularly gigging on but if you play with a big
PA and with sidefills etc. you can't really hear the difference anymore between a high end wireless system or a cable (except if you are standing directly in front of your rig)
If you want a very good tone that still sounds fresh and crispy buy the best (read expensive) wireless system. The rest is (imho) hobbystuff and you will definitely hear the difference between a cable and the wireless.