Which Wireless System?

I've heard good stuff about the X2. Also, do a search on wireless in the Miscellaneous forum, there have been a ton of threads in there on this subject.

 

X2 by all means.

 

I also use an X2. If you go with the stomp box version get a power supply for it (about $20) Go to Thomas distributing and get a charger and a couple 9.6V rechargeable batteries if you play out often as batteries add up quickly. Order an extra cable from Bayou cables, great products.

 

what about the Ashdown Freebass that comes out in a few weeks? It seems to have everything you could wish for.

 

The Ashdown looks like any other wireless on the market to me, and its specs aren't all that impressive, to be quite honest. I realize it's a little unfair to judge it by specs alone, but the X2's specs blow it away.

 

How so? what part of the specs?

 

50 hz freq response on the low end, which is kind of high for bass, and >90 db signal/noise ratio, which is blown away by the X2's SN ratio, which I believe is >117 db.

 

Here's another vote for the X2 - I love my XDR-95...



- georgestrings

 

Ive never used the X2, But I have the Freeport Sennhieser and it doesnt cut your tone too much, I tune in A though so it might be hard for me to notice. Its only 150$.

 

Hi Guys,

I´ve done a little Comparsion for those who allways say, that they would hear so enormous Differences between a Wireless System and an Instrument-Cable

OK...Here we go:

Bass: Squier 70 Vintage Modified Jazz Bass, both Pickups, Toneblend 20-25% open

Played directly into my Low Budget Soundcard..so be patient.

I´ve played the same simple Riff two Times with identical Settings. One Time with a Cordial Intsrument Cable with Neutrik Jacks, the other one I´ve played through a AKG WMS 40 Pro Flexx

Wich is wich?

A/B Comparision Wireless & Cable

Maybe you´l hear a Difference, but is it as huge as some People say? I think not. I think it´s absolutely worth to go Wireless on Stage, because of more Mobility & Action....

Studio is another Case. I think it´s certain, that we all use Cables in the Studio.

 

Clips through a computer don't prove much, if anything - I've checked out a fair amount of wireless units for bass, and nearly all of them gave more of a loss than I was willing to live with... Now, maybe you're OK with settling with that - but I'm not, and with the X2, I haven't had to "settle" for a lesser sound in order to go wireless...

As for recording - I recently recorded using the DI from my X2, and it went to tape very, very well - when all's done, I'll post some clips and let you judge for yourself...



- georgestrings

 

first run is cable, second run is the wireless, with a big loss on low end frequencies.

 

love my X2 handles my 5 string great. Handles low end very well, down to 10 hz. lots of gigs on it and no problems.

 

+1 I've been VERY satisfied with my X2, which I use with a passive PBass and an active 5-string.

In addition to the great fidelity, my X2 enables me to walk throughout a venue during sound check; I haven't experienced any drop-outs so far.

 

It hurts when u guys elevate the X2.
Can't get it here in EU and we don't have an equivalent.
Only wireless with similar specs are Shure which costs $1600.
I had my hopes in the Ashdown Freebass but it cuts the lows a bit.

 

There should be one option available. The Sabine SWM7000 series wireless is supposed to be available worldwide. It uses a digital technology similar to (but different from) the X2 to work in the 2.4 GHz band, same as WiFi, which is available in virtually every developed country. I know this includes all of the EU. The Sabine covers the same 20 to 20K audio frequency range with no companders, just like the X2.

The Sabine even offers 70 channels vs. the 5 that the X2 offers. It is pricier, but averages just less than $1000 USD here in the States, so it shouldn't be too much more in the EU, given the strength of the Euro right now.

Check into it. At least it is another option.

Thomcat

 

Why couldn't you get an X2 in Europe? Line 6 owns them now so it shouldn't be hard, unless there's some wireless law preventing it.

The Sabine, huh? Never heard of it, but it looks very interesting. Still, for the price, the X2 is hard to beat.

 

It's not only the sound , it's also the dynamics that are lost in any wireless systems.

You want opinions , I'll give you mine ; I'd say stick to a cable , it's cheaper , trouble-less , sound will ALWAYS be better.
The only advantage I see in a wireless is if you do acrobatic stuff or gig on 300' foot stages and use all the space you have.