Wireless System For Gigs

[shekie]

I'm looking at the various wireless systems for my archtop, an Eastman ar503ce. In almost all cases the wireless system would go directly from the Eastman into a Henriksen Bud 6. Most of these gigs are either at senior living facilities or the occasional coffee house/small breakfast restaurant. These gigs are typically around 60-90 minutes but there is the occasional 2-3 hour fundraiser or farmer's market.

I don't want to invest crazy money into these but am looking in the $150-$250 range. Does anyone have experience with any of the following or some other product that fits into this price range and application: Fender Telepath, NUX C-5RC, Xvive A58. I don't need much range as the Henriksen will typically be 10-15 ft. away, I'm more concerned with reliability, drop outs, loss of fidelity, minimal latency.

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I’ve used a Boss WL20 since they came out maybe 15 years ago. It’s been excellent with all of my guitars & amps, and I’d gladly take another one today if it died. It’s silent and uncolored on quiet solo gigs and does great on loud blues dates with horns and organ. I’ve had maybe three or four dropouts of less than a second on huge stages with multiple wireless systems, WiFi, etc in simultaneous use.

Since I love my Boss rig and it still works fine, I haven’t tried any others. I suspect they’ve improved it over all these years and the current version is even better. But I haven’t compared it to its competitors in use, so I don’t know if there are others in its price range that are somehow better. The only thing I’d change is that the transmitter sticks out from the guitar’s output jack, which makes it vulnerable. Some of the others fold flat against the rim, which seems safer to me. I have to be careful when I put the guitar in a stand that I don’t bump the transmitter on the floor or against anything.

[sgosnell]

The most stable and reliable wireless I've tried is the Line 6 Relay G10. Line 6 Relay G10 Wireless Guitar System With G10TII Transmitter Black | Guitar Center
It's quiet, and I've never had any dropouts. An advantage is that it has two outputs, one 1/4" and one XLR DI. Both can be used simultaneously. A disadvantage is that the receiver needs 5VDC power through a microSD cable. I use a small battery designed as a cell phone charger, which lasts more than long enough for me. I also have an Xvive U2 system, which is okay, but IME not as reliable as the G10. It's better if used in an EMF quiet location with the receiver & transmitter close to each other. It is much more convenient, just plug each in, turn them on, and they connect. Downside is no dual output.

The G10 may be hard to find. It has been replaced with a newer, much more expensive model AFAICT. I have no experience with the newer model. Guitar Center claims limited stock of the older version.

[avjazi]

I've been using the NUX C-5RC for a few months on an archtop, and it's perfect for small scenes like you describe. No worries about latency or cuts, and the sound remains faithful. For the price, it's hard to do better in my opinion.

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[Woody Sound]

Been using this one without a problem for a year or so.

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BTW, I bought the Carvin wireless, and it died. Would not charge after a few months. When I contacted them about it, they were less than cooperative. Stay away.

[Cunamara]

I just got the Xvive A58 and am impressed so far. The channel button on the receiver is awkwardly placed where it is easy to push accidentally, should have been recessed. I also notice that without the ground provided by the cable, there are more pops from static electricity when touching the strings.

I normally use 10 ft low impedance George L's cables, which preserve high end information well, so I don't notice much if any tonal change with the wireless system. Upper mids might be stronger with the wireless. The George L's are fairly stiff and easy to catch with a foot. I am looking forward to my first rehearsal next week with this. Of course, a cable will go along with as a backup just in case I forget to charge up, etc.

[garybaldy]

The most stable and reliable wireless I've tried is the Line 6 Relay G10. Line 6 Relay G10 Wireless Guitar System With G10TII Transmitter Black | Guitar Center
It's quiet, and I've never had any dropouts. An advantage is that it has two outputs, one 1/4" and one XLR DI. Both can be used simultaneously. A disadvantage is that the receiver needs 5VDC power through a microSD cable. I use a small battery designed as a cell phone charger, which lasts more than long enough for me. I also have an Xvive U2 system, which is okay, but IME not as reliable as the G10. It's better if used in an EMF quiet location with the receiver & transmitter close to each other. It is much more convenient, just plug each in, turn them on, and they connect. Downside is no dual output.

The G10 may be hard to find. It has been replaced with a newer, much more expensive model AFAICT. I have no experience with the newer model. Guitar Center claims limited stock of the older version.

Another vote for the Line 6. Got mine a couple of years ago and had no issues. Line 6 Relay G10S Pedalboard Wireless Guitar System - Guitar.co.uk