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Should I use my wireless?

bellis1

bellis1

Apr 5, 2010
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Statesboro, Georgia (USA)
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#1
I recently purchased a AKG UHF-SR40 Diversity.

I found out it operated in the 700MHz band, (which is now illegal) but besides the illegal factor, how prone is it to interference?

Most of you would say "just try it" but the only opportunity I have to try it is at a huge gig this weekend, and I can't afford to look unprofessional when/if it squeals on me.
 
#2
set it up with the same long cable that you'd use anyway, so if it goes south, you can yank the short beltpack cable out of your bass, yank the long cable out of the receiver, slap it into your bass and keep playing.

chances are it won't be an issue. it's not that the bandwidth spectrum is already gone, it's that it's going to begin to go away.
 
#3
yes, we play metal and every chance i get to jump down and mingle / throwdown in the pit, i do it. u should test it out and home, rig it up jump around, test is as if your up on stage. also if your like me i throw my bass around my neck, it get tangled alot too.
 
#4
Interesting. I had been wondering if the used market would start getting flooded with these, and if buyers would be aware of the spectrum use. Did you know before buying that it operated in reallocated spectrum? Not judging, just curious.
 
#6
set it up with the same long cable that you'd use anyway, so if it goes south, you can yank the short beltpack cable out of your bass, yank the long cable out of the receiver, slap it into your bass and keep playing.
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This.
I recently went wireless, should have done it years ago. Big Gig, presumably means Big Stage, perfect oppertunity to feel the freedom. I made the mistake of cliping the transmitter to the top of my jeans and nearly broke the unit when i took my bass off, clip it to my strap now:)
 
#7
You should look into a Brace Audio wireless...$175 and the BEST tone and clarity I have EVER used and I have used many.....you will NOT be dissapointed. This wireless gives you your exact tone, not colored like most others.
 
#12
Samsound said:
Interesting. I had been wondering if the used market would start getting flooded with these, and if buyers would be aware of the spectrum use. Did you know before buying that it operated in reallocated spectrum? Not judging, just curious.
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Thats why I am stuck with this thing, is because I had no idea. I decided to not try and risk it at this gig. I'll probably turn around and sell it. Theres no use for me with a wireless that I can't use.

Are you all talking about the Line 6 that has the function where you can scan for a good freq?
 
#17
I use an old audio technica wireless. Doesn't mess with my tone too much and I plug it in with my regular chord.

When setting up, I plug in the wireless and wander around the club to see if I get any drop outs or static areas. If I do, I won't use it. Otherwise, I'm good to go.
 

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