Line 6 wireless, really that good?

[pbass62]

Originally Posted by mimoe218

So the question remains.....is there a quality of sound difference between the G30 and the G90? You have all pretty much convinced me to pick up a line 6 unit at this point. From what i have been told a wireless sytem is something you dont want to buy cheap or you will regret it, any truth to this? I dont want to drop 600 on the G90 but if i am going to be happier with the sound and quality, i definitely will.

3 line 6 Relay comparison iin a nutshell

G90: Rackmount Rcvr/ TBP12 (Ithink is transmitter model #) 2aa battery body pack, metal construction/12 chnl capability and cable sim/ 300ft range

G50 : Non rack rcvr( mine sets on top of amp) same bodypack as G90/ 200 ft range


G30: pedalboard made rcvr carbonite plastic both rcvr and xmttr/ 6 chnl capability with cable sim/ 2 aa battery
100ft range/ you use a 1/4 to 1/4 bodypack to inst cable

The only con I have heard about the G30 is the battery door on the body pack can sometimes be trick to close
But the performance is exc on all 3 systems

Hope this helps
T

[Rickett Customs]

In a nutshell, Yes they are.

2 points that got me and their resolutions :

(1) Straight 1/4" jack..........removed it and replaced it with a "right angle" 1/4" jack.

(2)Transmitter battery release is easy to get unlatched, if you're not paying attention...........started paying attention...

[musicloverpdc]

i just recently purchased the new rack mount g90 about two months ago and it worked fine up until a few weeks ago, started getting the cut out problems i had read about.... supposedly line 6 had addressed these problems with the new ones coming out, which is why i went ahead and pulled the trigger on one... needless to say it was shipped back, and my new one is on the truck for delivery today.... i will test it out at next practice and get back to you on how this one performes...

[newwavefrank]

I have a g90 and have had more dropped signal problems with it than any other wireless I have ever owned

[Rockin Mike]

Originally Posted by keiththebassist

Does Line 6 make a "bug" type wireless transmitter? As in no cable or body pack?

I clip the body pack to the bottom of my strap so it's essentially part of the bass. I don't have to think about the cable or body pack that way.

[FronTowardEnemy]

I have the G30 and it has been flaeless. Gigging with it tonight. \m/

[Billy K]

After reading this thread I got the Line 6 G50 yesterday.I looked like a idiot walking around the neighborhood testing the range.LOL I was quite impressed.I doubt I will ever be on a stage that will be big enough to use the full range.But the idea of no cord to trip over is awsome.I have been tucking my cord under my belt for ever and it helped but looked stupid.Now I am with you big dogs.Line 6 G50 love it.

[georgestrings]

Originally Posted by Rockin Mike

I clip the body pack to the bottom of my strap so it's essentially part of the bass. I don't have to think about the cable or body pack that way.

I just put mine in my right back pocket, and usually forget it's there once I'm playing...


- georgestrings

[rockstarbassist]

Well, it is. There's no grand conspiracy for everyone to lie. I have the older X2 XDS-Plus and it's just great. I'll upgrade to the Relay stuff this summer probably.

[Sam Marshall]

I would recommend the more heavy duty metal casing rather than the plastic one.

www.distantlightsmusic.com

[THUNDERGODX]

I have the XD R95 rackmount system.
Its great-until the batteries die.
No warning distortion-just signal till its dead.
Of course the receiver has a battery life meter on it so you can tell how youre doing for remaining transmitter power.

Beautiful signal for farther than youd ever walk away from it.
No static when the transmitter is off.
(A Samson about got me fired over that)
Looks great in a rack.(If youre into that) ((I am!))

I do have some ideas for improvement on the transmitter:
These may have already been done on later models

Better battery door.
Slide In Connection for the battery instead of the wired clip.
Right-Angle Input Jack

Other than that, Best Ive Ever Had!!

[slaps76]

Originally Posted by Sam Marshall

I would recommend the more heavy duty metal casing rather than the plastic one.

:::istant Lights::::

Me too. I have the G30, and while it works great, the metal clip on the back of mine snapped off, so it's fastened back on with glue & tape. Is more my fault than anything, but still...

[jaywa]

G30 user here for almost a year and love it a lot. It's the first wireless system I've ever trusted to not mess with my tone. The range is surprisingly good and I usually get a solid 2 gigs (6-8 hours) out of a pair of AA batteries.

The battery door thing is a little tricky but no big whoop. I've been able to execute an in-set battery switchout in about a minute without a problem. The battery life indicator on the receiving unit is a really nice touch and something I wish I had on my (far more expensive) Shure wireless IEM system.

Actually the biggest issue I have with it is that the detents on the channel selector slider are very weak, i.e., it's very easy for the channel on the pack to get changed inadvertently. It's probably been 9 or 10 times on gigs that I've turned it on and gotten no signal and that was the reason every time. Nothing a piece of duct-tape couldn't fix I guess... but for a device that otherwise is very well made it just seems like that piece of it is kinda chintzy.

[steveksux]

Had the Xwire, an X2. They are great, don't mess with your tone at all. Both transmitters eventually went. Just happened to find a new X2 a few days ago, so going for #3 since its about half the price compared to the G series.

I'd go for the G series, or the new XD-V75s in a heartbeat when the new X2 dies.

The digital thing is very much better than the analog units. No experience with the Shure digital units, haven't heard anything about what principles they operate on, if its similar, equivalent, superior, or inferior.

Randy

[Ryan L.]

I have had an XDS Plus (sold to my guitar player, who is still using it), an XDR95,and a G50, and currently have a G90. All of them have performed flawlessly. Battery life on the G series is much better, as is the construction of the transmitter.

[nightspirit]

I just got the g50, its my first wireless system. And i must say it is great! Had my first gig with it this weekend, worked perfectly... Only one problem i had was the sender unit went to the floor 2 times... Had it fasten with the metal clip on the strap... Im now looking for a better way to fasten it to my strap...

[Wes Whitmore]

I put the G30 transmitter in a neoprene cover. No need to mess with the clip anymore. My battery cover has never had an issue staying closed.

[Addni]

Went last friday and bought a G50 unit, tried it out at practice last night, was a bit skeptical, seemed to be a bit muddy when I was playing (with the band), in a break I was playing some single notes and it was like it had a compressor on with a 3-4sek attack time. Went back to the store and tried it out with the owner, he got a new transmitter and we tried that out, worked flawless. Went home with the new transmitter

Another rehearsal in thursday and a gig on friday, can't wait to try it out

[VRT_RONBO]

I've been using my G50 since my UHF was outlawed. I was never all that impressed with it:
Ate batteries
Poor sound
Hard to normalize volume
Interference.
None of those problems with the Line 6 unit. In fact, if you splurge and get the Energizer Lithium batteries, I used the same batteries for about 3 months through gigs and practices. I kept waiting for them to croak...they finally did at last Fridays gig. Sound is great and I have never had interference.

[ErnieD]

I wanna like my G30. Bought it B-stock, refurberd-sold as new. With only 90 day warranty, I think I'm about a week away from that deadline.

I've taken this system to about 3-4 gigs and it's not worked right for the entire gigs. Tonite I was jammin in our first set fine. It did brake up abit and I was only about 2' from my rig. Annoying but I kept going. Then it just stopped all together. Audio light kept solid red and just wouldn't start up again.

I moved the patch cord from the reciever and it made a crackle/pop sound. I figured bad cord tried two others; still Audio light burned solid red. I've had to switch to a regular inst cable at my gigs each time. Guess I need to send it back to LIne 6 but my luck they will say they tried it and it didn't show the issue to them. The problem seems intermitent so no gurantee they'll find the problem. Dang, hate to just throw it away and go back to inst cables.