X2 cutting out?

bothroysnvts · #1 03-05-2009, 02:21 AM

I would like to know if anyone else has experienced their X2 system cutting out on them. I have the XDR95 and even right in front of the unit it will cut out just for a split second, kind of like a hiccup. When this happens, the lights labeled receiver (X1, X2, X3, X4) flicker. I love the clarity, but can't live with this problem. I purchased through American Musical Supply and still have 15 days to return it. Anyone have a quick fix? It seems to cut out only when I move, but it's not like I am jumping around or anything. (which is the main reason for me to use a wireless.)
Thanks!

bass.player · #2 03-05-2009, 05:00 AM

I had the same problem and that's why I sold it and bought a sennheiser EW172.

lawsonman · #3 03-05-2009, 05:18 AM

Mine works perfect.Did you upgrade the cord when you bought it?Even so,I'd have them exchange it.

bothroysnvts · #4 03-05-2009, 12:09 PM

I did not upgrade the cord, but what I found was that I could get the receiver lights to blink without the cord attached. Just by walking around a bit with the transmitter on my strap. (I couldn't test the dropout without pluging in though.)

tommixx · #5 03-05-2009, 12:48 PM

sounds like possibly a defective unit...I have not had a problem with mine at all.

Peace,

T

GearHeadBassMan · #6 03-05-2009, 12:52 PM

me neither... it only cuts out when i move out of range!

Nicka · #7 03-05-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommixx

sounds like possibly a defective unit...I have not had a problem with mine at all.

Peace,

T

+1

Scott McArron · #8 03-05-2009, 05:30 PM

I had intermittent cut-out problems with mine, too, in direct line-of-sight not more than 15 ft away. I don't remember seeing any lights flickering, though. After the third time on a decent sized gig I gave up and went back to the cord.

Never liked how I lost my tone either. Not that it was a big deal if i had never a/b'ed it with the cable. Some say the difference is negligible. But I didn't pay up the arse for my IP310/Summit or Demeter or Alembic, etc. rig just to degrade the signal before it even reached the preamp. Lost punch, lost some low end, lost some of what I can only describe as "character" as well. IMO, IME, of course. YMMV, and for many people it does.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bothroysnvts

I would like to know if anyone else has experienced their X2 system cutting out on them. I have the XDR95 and even right in front of the unit it will cut out just for a split second, kind of like a hiccup. When this happens, the lights labeled receiver (X1, X2, X3, X4) flicker. I love the clarity, but can't live with this problem. I purchased through American Musical Supply and still have 15 days to return it. Anyone have a quick fix? It seems to cut out only when I move, but it's not like I am jumping around or anything. (which is the main reason for me to use a wireless.)
Thanks!

lowmid1 · #9 03-05-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott McArron

I had intermittent cut-out problems with mine, too, in direct line-of-sight not more than 15 ft away. I don't remember seeing any lights flickering, though. After the third time on a decent sized gig I gave up and went back to the cord.

Never liked how I lost my tone either. Not that it was a big deal if i had never a/b'ed it with the cable. Some say the difference is negligible. But I didn't pay up the arse for my IP310/Summit or Demeter or Alembic, etc. rig just to degrade the signal before it even reached the preamp. Lost punch, lost some low end, lost some of what I can only describe as "character" as well. IMO, IME, of course. YMMV, and for many people it does.

Sounds like you both had/have defective units. The first one (XDS Plus) I got had some issue but the store replaced it and the second has been glitch free and I have been using it since October. Also, mine sounds exactly like a cable....no audible difference.

Vanceman · #10 03-05-2009, 06:16 PM

Beauty is the ear of the beholder.

Mine sounds better than the cable, fatter, with more sustain. Typically, I roll off the treble anyway to get a fat sound on my J bass.

Gruntollio Bass · #11 03-05-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanceman

Beauty is the ear of the beholder.

Mine sounds better than the cable, fatter, with more sustain. Typically, I roll off the treble anyway to get a fat sound on my J bass.

+1

Never had a problem with mine and signal sounds clearer than cable to me.

I can walk up to 30 feet away before I start noticing some signal degradation and cut outs.

If you're getting problems standing close to the receiver, you must have a defective unit or perhaps you are getting interferance from another source?

JimmyM · #12 03-05-2009, 07:28 PM

X2's do have line of sight issues. They're great as long as there's a direct line of sight, but they will sometimes cut out if it gets blocked. The only problem with an otherwise great sounding wireless. I have the cheap one, BTW.

bhubb3rd · #13 03-05-2009, 07:48 PM

I went through 3 of them before I got one that actually worked! I love the sound, as good or better than the cable

If you bought it from somewhere with a return policy, keep returning it until you get a good one. If you can't return to where you bought it, call Line 6; I did and they know there is a problem, they bought the company that introduced the product and know there are some quality issues. They will let you ship it back and they will make it right.

JimmyM · #14 03-05-2009, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhubb3rd

I went through 3 of them before I got one that actually worked! I love the sound, as good or better than the cable

If you bought it from somewhere with a return policy, keep returning it until you get a good one. If you can't return to where you bought it, call Line 6; I did and they know there is a problem, they bought the company that introduced the product and know there are some quality issues. They will let you ship it back and they will make it right.

Is the line of sight thing a design flaw issue? If so, I may send mine back. I think it's still under warranty.

Gruntollio Bass · #15 03-05-2009, 11:43 PM

The only line of sight issues I've ever experienced is when I'm pushing the bounds of the distance limits. Otherwise Live I have not had a single issue with it yet. I haven't tried it on any stadium sized stages to really test it's range.
Maybe I should?!

Gruntollio Bass · #16 03-05-2009, 11:46 PM

BTW - what part of the world is the OP in?
I've heard that X2's might have some functional issues in Europe as they can get interferance from things like cordless phones due to working on similar frequencies or something?
I brought mine direct from the USA and haven't had an issue here in OZ.

rick1906 · #17 03-06-2009, 11:51 AM

I have the XDS95. I've noticed that mine doesn't just drop out, it will actually shut itself off. The receiver is powered on my pedalboard but the transmitter will periodically turn itself off even with new batteries.

lindseyp · #18 03-06-2009, 11:34 PM

Gremlins.

HugoM · #19 03-06-2009, 11:55 PM

I could be wrong, but isn't X2 using the 900MHz band? I know X2 communicates in digital but the 900 band is so crowded that some glitches are to be expected from time to time.

I found the following at the Sweetwater Sound site (http://www.sweetwater.com/shop/live-...ng-guide.php):

" . . . Above the TV band is another part of the UHF spectrum from 902 to 928MHz. This upper UHF band is a "general purpose" band being used by a multitude of different applications ranging from garage door openers and amateur radio, to home-use cordless telephones. Generally speaking, the 902 to 928Mhz band is not a good choice for wireless microphone systems, especially for professional use in traveling applications. Interference is virtually guaranteed in this band . . . "

Hugo

Marley's Ghost · #20 03-07-2009, 11:11 AM

I walk around during soundcheck, and if I get dropouts, I change channels until i hit one that works.