Wireless IEM for pedalboard

[Goatrope]

Nothing from the pedalboard but here’s my take and suggestion.

I have been using the Carvin EM901 system for about 12 years but decided I wanted to go to a high-end system so I spent nearly $1300 on the Sennheiser G4. It is phenomenal.

HOWEVER please read on. You can probably relate to this but I hate lugging a rack case around to use it.

I decided to try the Xvive U45 and I have zero complaints. The sound is very good and I simply attach the receiver to my guitar strap and plug the receiver module into the main mixer.
It’s easy, convenient, extremely portable and very affordable at $269.

PS: The Sennheiser system is gathering dust.

Here’s a link:
Xvive U45 Wireless In-ear Monitoring System - 5.8GHz, Silver | Sweetwater

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Nice. This is the upgraded and improved version of my U4. Inexpensive and reliable.

 

[OldManNewBass]

You want one of these, paired with a set of these...

Input 1 is from your pedalboard
Input 2 is a full band mix from FOH
Thru is a 1/4" to a stage monitor
DI is a XLR to FOH

You can send only 1 or both 1 & 2 inputs to the 1/4" & XLR outputs, but I would just send the pedalboard output (1) to the outputs
You can set the levels for 1 & 2 that come thru to the IEMs, so you get as much bass as you want with the full band mix
The belt pack receiver has a 1/8" input so you can practice with backing tracks

 

[Rockgeezer]

Okay, I’ve used my Shure PSM300 IEM system for many years. Rock solid and no drop-outs or interference. Operating on the UHF frequencies around the 566-580 mhz range. It’s always rack mounted and easy to set up and use. However…..
My goal was similar to yours for occasions where I wanted a bit more streamlined rig, I wanted a system I could incorporate into my pedalboard (Rockboard Tres 3.0) and have one less item to bring to the stage. As you can see in my pics, I too have the Shure GLXD16+ for my bass wireless and operates perfectly with its dual band ability in either the 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz bands. The majority of times when I scan before a gig it locks onto a 5.8 frequency. So my concern was getting an IEM system installed in close proximity to that wireless that wouldn’t interfere. I ended up getting the Galaxy Audio ASD-700 system which also operates on the UHF frequencies in the 571 MHz-585 MHz range, similar to my Shure PSM300 system. I attached the transmitter under the board as you can see in the pic and routed the XLR out to the patchbay module on the rear of the Rockboard but even without a patchbay could be easily connected to an XLR cord underneath. I run a 40’ 3 wire snake then between the soundboard or stage snake and pedalboard for my needs which are vocal channel, bass channel and aux out channel for my monitor. Then it’s a simple thing to use whatever mixer app on my iPad or iPhone to adjust my in-ears to my liking. Also on the pic of top of pedalboard you’ll see the receiver belt pack (lower left) for the IEM. I ended up using one of those magnet mounts that are used for a phone in a car and attached it to the pedalboard where the receiver attaches securely so now when I’m setting up for a gig I plug in the snake and pull the receiver off the pedalboard and attach my iem’s which are custom molded Ultimate Ears Pro 11’s. While not as crystal clear and perfect sounding as my PSM300 system the Galaxy Audio has surprised me over the most recent shows I’ve played with no drop-outs or interference. I’ve used a few Galaxy Audio pieces of gear in the past and have been disappointed but expected due to its low-end reputation and performance but this system has been exactly what I was hoping for. As with all things, everyone’s expectations and experiences are often vastly different but just sharing what has worked out well for me.

 

[DELACIUS]

Yeah, definitely need something to pull in a monitor mix. I'm using a Rolls PM351 that takes a monitor feed, plus bass, and my vocal.

From that, I'm using an XVive wireless, and while I had no issues with it, it's kinda bargain basement as far as wireless solutions go IMO. But everything fits on my board

Just a question did you connect your Xvive through headphones out?
Thanks

 

[Goatrope]

Just a question did you connect your Xvive through headphones out?
Thanks

Yes! Using a 6" instrument cable and a female 1/4 to XLR connector.