Double Bass Wireless Systems.

[Rebop]

I just picked up an old wireless system and thought it might be fun as it would help facilitate more stunts and some frenzied running and dancing around with my bass at gigs.

When I tried it, I was able to get through about half of the first set before I had to plug in the old fashioned way. The wireless system totally changed my EQ to the point where my "almost feedback proof" bass and rig started howling and whistling a little. I even tried straddling the bass to "clamp" the top and back with my thighs and knees in a feeble attempt to dampen the thing to no avail.

Anyone have some suggestions or is this the way of the wireless systems?

 

[Ace Marconi]

From my limited experience, I would guess that the compression inherent in the old wireless system, coupled with the lack of low frequency pass thru knocks out a great deal of your punch & rumble, which required you to turn up.

This is the main reason why, when I wished for the same thing, I went to a mid-grade digital system. I'm as happy as a clam. However, if the one you tested was digital, then my comments are bogus.

 

[Rebop]

Nah, it was an older system that I picked up for peanuts. Definitely not digital. What you say makes sense now. I'll have to play around with it more.