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Anyone using Shure PGXD14 wireless?
- Thread starter bdplaid
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CrashClint
I Play Bass therefore I Am
I use one and absolutely love it! I use the Power X rechargeable batteries with it. I have never had it drop out and I have walked 20-30 feet away from the base station. I have had it for about 4 years, it gets used 2-4 times a week and don't have any negative comments. When I bought mine from Guitar Center I think the asking price was $499 and I think I ended up getting it for $350. I saw one used on TB a while back for $250 in execellent condition.
I bought one. Like it a lot. What made the decision to buy this rather than a Line6 is an online video kicking around comparing a cable, Shure, and Line6. Shure sounded best of everything. My direct experience so far supports that.
This PGXD sounds better than a cable. Sounds more clear rather than just brighter, which is how I also describe going from a high cap cable to one that's low capacitance. But this is clearer than even that.
Wanted to use it at rehearsal tonight, and of course I left the TA4F cable at home. I had to use a regular cable tonight, and I noted how twisted the cord became; when I walk around, I turn to the left almost always. You'd think I was in NASCAR. I did a gig a couple of weeks ago where the cable got tangled and then I stepped on it. I loop it through the strap always, but the cord managed to wrench itself so badly when I stepped on it, it broke internally. Relatively new cable as well. I tripped and nearly fell. I thought I had broken the jack in the bass. Done with cables, lest I fall on my face next time. The older I get the clumsier I become. AARP should offer a discount on these. Gig on Saturday, looking forward to it.
Couple of things - the delay. But then, I was all the way across the house (it's big). No drop outs even through a couple of walls, and sounded really good.
About the purchase - GC and Sam Ash; GC is crossed off my list now. For the last several months, they have been adamant that they will not deal. The advertised price is the price. They let me walk out of the store after showing them cash money because they wouldn't budge. They actually let me go to a competitor after I told them I was going to do that. Dumb. Their policy is that they'll match another vendor's price, but won't discount on their own. That angers me, because it places a store who discounts at a disadvantage. But then there is Sam Ash... They will deal, and they gave me a good price, so that's where I bought it. Sam Ash treats me right, for sure.
Will report back after the gig, but for now I'm really like this thing.
This PGXD sounds better than a cable. Sounds more clear rather than just brighter, which is how I also describe going from a high cap cable to one that's low capacitance. But this is clearer than even that.
Wanted to use it at rehearsal tonight, and of course I left the TA4F cable at home. I had to use a regular cable tonight, and I noted how twisted the cord became; when I walk around, I turn to the left almost always. You'd think I was in NASCAR. I did a gig a couple of weeks ago where the cable got tangled and then I stepped on it. I loop it through the strap always, but the cord managed to wrench itself so badly when I stepped on it, it broke internally. Relatively new cable as well. I tripped and nearly fell. I thought I had broken the jack in the bass. Done with cables, lest I fall on my face next time. The older I get the clumsier I become. AARP should offer a discount on these. Gig on Saturday, looking forward to it.
Couple of things - the delay. But then, I was all the way across the house (it's big). No drop outs even through a couple of walls, and sounded really good.
About the purchase - GC and Sam Ash; GC is crossed off my list now. For the last several months, they have been adamant that they will not deal. The advertised price is the price. They let me walk out of the store after showing them cash money because they wouldn't budge. They actually let me go to a competitor after I told them I was going to do that. Dumb. Their policy is that they'll match another vendor's price, but won't discount on their own. That angers me, because it places a store who discounts at a disadvantage. But then there is Sam Ash... They will deal, and they gave me a good price, so that's where I bought it. Sam Ash treats me right, for sure.
Will report back after the gig, but for now I'm really like this thing.
I used a PG4 for a couple of years (much lower class than the one you want.) Never had a problem with it. The only reason I don't use it much anymore is that I'm too lazy to set it up.
I have used for one the last three years and had zero issues. Mine is rack mounted in my road case.
Ok, I used it last weekend. Love it.
Gig was a club that is semi-outdoors, band plays in an area that is sometimes subject to water when it rains. and it always rains. And the band leader will never cancel a gig. Don't ask...
The Shure wireless sounds as much like a cable as any wireless could. In fact I think it sounds a little better. No dropouts, and I walked about 100-150 ft away into the closed club, where I could barely hear the band, but the bass was still there. This was through a couple of walls.
I used Powerex rechargeables, with no issues.
The only downside is the PITA factor of having to set up another piece of gear. But this is easy to set up and pair, I just hate running power cables and such.
The huge upside factor is that it detaches me from the house electrical system. I have written on TB many times about the uber-dodgy electrical work present in most clubs. Why club owners think they can do electrical work without a license is beyond me. I have been shocked so many times I set off car alarms just by walking past. So it is no small matter to me to have the confidence to play anywhere and know I won't be getting a jolt of voltage. Even at this club, they plugged in some lighting that set off a hum in the PA. See what I mean?
Another upside is that, if one uses passive basses, you no longer have to be concerned with capacitance issues in the cable.
And, people dig it when you walk into the audience. I think it's hokey, but go figure.
Anyway, the Shure wireless is a big winner in my book.
Thanks for your help!
Gig was a club that is semi-outdoors, band plays in an area that is sometimes subject to water when it rains. and it always rains. And the band leader will never cancel a gig. Don't ask...
The Shure wireless sounds as much like a cable as any wireless could. In fact I think it sounds a little better. No dropouts, and I walked about 100-150 ft away into the closed club, where I could barely hear the band, but the bass was still there. This was through a couple of walls.
I used Powerex rechargeables, with no issues.
The only downside is the PITA factor of having to set up another piece of gear. But this is easy to set up and pair, I just hate running power cables and such.
The huge upside factor is that it detaches me from the house electrical system. I have written on TB many times about the uber-dodgy electrical work present in most clubs. Why club owners think they can do electrical work without a license is beyond me. I have been shocked so many times I set off car alarms just by walking past. So it is no small matter to me to have the confidence to play anywhere and know I won't be getting a jolt of voltage. Even at this club, they plugged in some lighting that set off a hum in the PA. See what I mean?
Another upside is that, if one uses passive basses, you no longer have to be concerned with capacitance issues in the cable.
And, people dig it when you walk into the audience. I think it's hokey, but go figure.
Anyway, the Shure wireless is a big winner in my book.
Thanks for your help!
