Gonna Go Wireless...

DC135er · 10-26-2009, 09:00 PM

Can ya'll tell me some of the great wireless systems? I don't have a whole bunch of money to spend, and the unit will likely stay at one location (the church I attend) so it doesn't need to be the most durable one on the market. But I need your thoughts on this one. I've never used a wireless system and I don't want to fade out into lala land in the middle of a praise and worship set. Any help would be appreciated.

American Viking · 10-26-2009, 11:20 PM

Don't have a lot of money to spend? Maybe a wireless isn't for you. I bought one for over $200 and it was pure garbage, just SUCKED tone away like it was nothing. Range? Oh yeah, plenty of range, I could walk over 80' away and still be heard, but sounded just as bad as it did from 2' away. I returned it the very next day after I bought it. If you go the cheap route they aren't going to be very good. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't spend less than $500. If you buy one, just make sure you get straight on the return policy so you can take it back if it's a tone sucker. If you aren't that picky about sound, you may not notice.

***Adwex*** · 10-27-2009, 01:29 AM

After researching, I went with the X2 Digital.
Sounds like a cable.
Really.

x2 wireless Search | Musician's Friend

I'm kinda pissed though, I paid $500 for the rack model, now it's $400.

You'll need alot of these too:

138650 Duracell 9 Volt Alkaline batteries

rockinr0ll · 10-27-2009, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by American Viking

Don't have a lot of money to spend? Maybe a wireless isn't for you. I bought one for over $200 and it was pure garbage, just SUCKED tone away like it was nothing. Range? Oh yeah, plenty of range, I could walk over 80' away and still be heard, but sounded just as bad as it did from 2' away. I returned it the very next day after I bought it. If you go the cheap route they aren't going to be very good. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't spend less than $500. If you buy one, just make sure you get straight on the return policy so you can take it back if it's a tone sucker. If you aren't that picky about sound, you may not notice.

+1

Look into some really nice cables or if you must get the wireless look into the one Adwex suggested. Really though do you want to spend that type of money on a wireless unit? You could buy a lot of other stuff with that much money...

Frankie · 10-27-2009, 11:18 AM

X2 hands down. I've had mine for a year or two now and it's totally bad ass still. $200 at GC for the pedal board model, the XDR95, which is what I use. Seriously, totally awesome wireless.

***Adwex*** · 10-27-2009, 12:24 PM

Yes, the "stomp box" type model is cheaper, and perfect if you have a pedalboard. I have a rack, so I got the rack version.

Frankie · 10-27-2009, 02:57 PM

Yup! Mine sits nicely at the start of my chain, tucked away safely at the top of my pedal board. Looks cool too with the blue lights.

HOT TUBES 70 · 10-27-2009, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frankie

X2 hands down. I've had mine for a year or two now and it's totally bad ass still. $200 at GC for the pedal board model, the XDR95, which is what I use. Seriously, totally awesome wireless.

yes , i don't like wireless units at the best of times , but everyone seems
to like this x2 system , i have heard nothing but excellent reviews on this
unit . sounds very cool !!

Frankie · 10-27-2009, 03:15 PM

Shit, I recorded the demo on our myspace page with mine. It was easier than running a cable that far.

10-26-2009, 09:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
DC135er Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S. Texas Posts: 43	Gonna Go Wireless... Can ya'll tell me some of the great wireless systems? I don't have a whole bunch of money to spend, and the unit will likely stay at one location (the church I attend) so it doesn't need to be the most durable one on the market. But I need your thoughts on this one. I've never used a wireless system and I don't want to fade out into lala land in the middle of a praise and worship set. Any help would be appreciated. __________________ One man's ear is totally different from another man's. Some are tone deaf, others have perfect pitch, and yes, some just don't give a s**t.

10-26-2009, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
American Viking Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Posts: 1,510	Re: Gonna Go Wireless... Don't have a lot of money to spend? Maybe a wireless isn't for you. I bought one for over $200 and it was pure garbage, just SUCKED tone away like it was nothing. Range? Oh yeah, plenty of range, I could walk over 80' away and still be heard, but sounded just as bad as it did from 2' away. I returned it the very next day after I bought it. If you go the cheap route they aren't going to be very good. If I had to do it again, I wouldn't spend less than $500. If you buy one, just make sure you get straight on the return policy so you can take it back if it's a tone sucker. If you aren't that picky about sound, you may not notice. __________________ -I'd rather be a good liver than have one...

10-27-2009, 01:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Adwex* Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,635	Re: Gonna Go Wireless... After researching, I went with the X2 Digital. Sounds like a cable. Really. x2 wireless Search \| Musician's Friend I'm kinda pissed though, I paid $500 for the rack model, now it's $400. You'll need alot of these too: 138650 Duracell 9 Volt Alkaline batteries __________________ http://www.youtube.com/MarshallLesPaul

10-27-2009, 11:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Frankie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 362	Re: Gonna Go Wireless... X2 hands down. I've had mine for a year or two now and it's totally bad ass still. $200 at GC for the pedal board model, the XDR95, which is what I use. Seriously, totally awesome wireless. __________________ w w w . c o w b o y m a f i a . n e t Myspace.com \| YouTube \| Facebook

10-27-2009, 12:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Adwex* Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,635	Re: Gonna Go Wireless... Yes, the "stomp box" type model is cheaper, and perfect if you have a pedalboard. I have a rack, so I got the rack version. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/MarshallLesPaul

10-27-2009, 02:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Frankie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 362	Re: Gonna Go Wireless... Yup! Mine sits nicely at the start of my chain, tucked away safely at the top of my pedal board. Looks cool too with the blue lights. __________________ w w w . c o w b o y m a f i a . n e t Myspace.com \| YouTube \| Facebook

10-27-2009, 03:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
Frankie Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 362	Re: Gonna Go Wireless... Shit, I recorded the demo on our myspace page with mine. It was easier than running a cable that far. __________________ w w w . c o w b o y m a f i a . n e t Myspace.com \| YouTube \| Facebook

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