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Best Wireless Bass rig
- Thread starter Brian Derek
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I've been using this system. Got it from amazon for about $40. Works great. Sound quality still the same and I can go about 75 to 100 feet without any break in transmission. It lasts for a solid 3 hrs.
For years I used a Shure UHF-R system, Replaced it with the Shure ULX-D series in current rig. These are both industry standard tour grade units, but they are expensive. My only advice with wireless is to do your frequency research. You absolutely get what you pay for with wireless. You have do decide how much aggravation you can put up with, and find a system that fits your specific needs. As with everything on TB there are lots of opinions.
My error... earlier on, I thought the Elf was on its own page. It looks like it's now an option under "Guitar" as a "tone profile."
Has anyone had any recent experience with the PRA Audio ELF? I love the features and form factor of it, but can't find any recent reviews. I'm under the impression it sounds fantastic, but has a very high noise floor and poor latency.
I used the ELF for a couple weeks, and the noise floor wasn't any worse than other brands, and there is next to zero latency. The problem I had with it, was it was cutting out when I was only 15ft away from my amp or so. I talked to Paul directly, and he was super helpful and super accommodating by letting me switch it out. But while talking to him, he had explained that they had updated/upgraded the "regular" version with a greater frequency spectrum, and suggested I try that, and I could keep whichever I preferred. So I did, and I ended up keeping the regular version. It has served me very well since.
May I ask what influenced you decision to keep the standard tone profile unit as opposed to the ELF?
I agree, they are a very good company to deal with. I use the ELF and the the only time it cut out was at a backyard gig during sound check when I took a walk.
I've used the old Xwire, X2, Line 6 (G55) and now Shure QLXD. Our guys use GLXD. All great units.
All the digital ones seem to lack companding and do a great job reproducing the tone.
The 2.4GHz range could have interference issues with mixing a lot of units with different manufacturers, but a couple of units in the average band (singer, guitar, bass) should mix and match without much drama. We had 3 GLXD's, a LIne 6 G55, plus an Audio Technica system 10 working well simultaneously, although tended to get iPad mixing consoles dropping out some places hooked up to 2.4GHz. I switched to 5.8GHz router for the iPads and they seem solid now. The audio devices never had issues, even added a guitar sub once with a 2.4GHz line 6 pedal digital unit without problems once.
Randy
All the digital ones seem to lack companding and do a great job reproducing the tone.
The 2.4GHz range could have interference issues with mixing a lot of units with different manufacturers, but a couple of units in the average band (singer, guitar, bass) should mix and match without much drama. We had 3 GLXD's, a LIne 6 G55, plus an Audio Technica system 10 working well simultaneously, although tended to get iPad mixing consoles dropping out some places hooked up to 2.4GHz. I switched to 5.8GHz router for the iPads and they seem solid now. The audio devices never had issues, even added a guitar sub once with a 2.4GHz line 6 pedal digital unit without problems once.
Randy
You can try swapping out the current router for a 5.8GHz router, get it out of the way. Make sure to shut off the 2.4GHz radio, I think most of them broadcast on both 5.8 and 2.4.
Randy
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I totally agree and recommend that bands buy a dual-band router when going that route. They are cheap and provide options. Especially if one has a mixer with built-in wifi. AVOID it.. it's 2.4 and will give you nothing but headaches. Get an external router.. FULL size.
DO NOT use one of those USB dongles (the MINI type you use with your PC for wireless mouse/keyboard). Yes, I've seen it done and had to mix on them. You get about 20 foot range.. then ZAP.. lost connection!
It should also be pointed out that setting TX/RX power on routers to less than max can avoid [interference] issues in a venue. If one mixes remotely, then 5G is usually pretty good for that.. many more open channels (for now)!
That "cable tone" is a Boss gimmick. I've not found it to be terribly useful myself, YMMV.
it's also a line 6 thing and i quite like it, i have it set on my relay G75 to simulate a typical 15' cable. keeps my passive bass still sounding like a passive bass.
if you play an active bass then it would make it sound "passive", which would be weird.
Happened across this thread scanning TB favorites. Since last post I picked up a
NU>X B-5RC kit when one of my my Airline systems finally died. As a stop gap
until I decided on a better quality wireless. NUX B-5RC - NUX
Have to say I've been very happy with it's performance. I realize it's a knife to a
gunfight in this thread and not to be compared to high end systems. I haven't
recorded with it- only live use. My two daily drivers are 9v Q5 and SR5 HP into
GK RB700/ 1001's. I wanted a transmitter that didn't stick out from the lower bout,
had it's own internal rechargeable battery w compact USB charger without wall
wart/ wires. And receiver, compact so as to not sit atop the head. Less hardware;
and the plug 'n play transmitter and receiver inside the travel case, easily fits inside
the Pelican that transports the head, stand, cables etc.
I've run it into my IEM setup with a GK PLEX pushing KZ AS10's (again not high end)
and have to really push presence to hear anything but a very clean signal w lot's of
headroom and full "hi fi" frequency range.
It may fit into the "bug" category but I'm impressed. Checks off all my boxes anyway.
Sorry for the derail.
NU>X B-5RC kit when one of my my Airline systems finally died. As a stop gap
until I decided on a better quality wireless. NUX B-5RC - NUX
Have to say I've been very happy with it's performance. I realize it's a knife to a
gunfight in this thread and not to be compared to high end systems. I haven't
recorded with it- only live use. My two daily drivers are 9v Q5 and SR5 HP into
GK RB700/ 1001's. I wanted a transmitter that didn't stick out from the lower bout,
had it's own internal rechargeable battery w compact USB charger without wall
wart/ wires. And receiver, compact so as to not sit atop the head. Less hardware;
and the plug 'n play transmitter and receiver inside the travel case, easily fits inside
the Pelican that transports the head, stand, cables etc.
I've run it into my IEM setup with a GK PLEX pushing KZ AS10's (again not high end)
and have to really push presence to hear anything but a very clean signal w lot's of
headroom and full "hi fi" frequency range.
It may fit into the "bug" category but I'm impressed. Checks off all my boxes anyway.
Sorry for the derail.
