Author Topic: Which wireless system for best tone quality and ease of use? (Read 2368 times)

hunter · « **on:** July 19, 2007, 12:42:18 PM »

I haven't considered a wireless device at all mainly due to tone loss issues. But on my recent gig I felt very limited in my abilities to move due to all my cables, and to be honest, on big stages you don't hear the difference so much.

There are so many choices though and they range from 200-1,500 EUR.

What I am wondering is if anyone has any experience with some systems and can recommend which is the best for tone and ease of use?

Twinfan · « **Reply #1 on:** July 19, 2007, 01:12:27 PM »

*sits back, grabs popcorn and looks forward to replies*

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #2 on:** July 19, 2007, 01:39:00 PM »

I allways heard the AKG Bug system was pretty good?

bucketshred · « **Reply #3 on:** July 19, 2007, 01:54:50 PM »

I have an Audip Technica one which isn't bad.

At the end of the day, fi your only playing pubs and clubs - no one cares about your tone being GOD LIKE as long as it is good, so I'd go for something that is reliable!

Andy!

TwilightOdyssey · « **Reply #4 on:** July 19, 2007, 02:20:55 PM »

I use an AKG SR60, which cost $800 US ... barely use it, however!!

I think I've used it at one gig in the few years I've owned it. Even a high end wireless system like the AKG still thins the tone out too much for my taste.

That being said, the higher end AKGs are about the best you can get, aside from having Shure custom-make you one. (Which they do)

hunter · « **Reply #5 on:** July 19, 2007, 03:45:50 PM »

Apparently there is a system in the US called X2 which is supposed to be quite good sounding? Anyone heard of it?

Will · « **Reply #6 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:02:14 PM »

this may sound very wrong....
but i will say it
EMG seem proud to say that their products are good over wireless because of the low impedance, so could it be possible to fit a little thing like an afterburner or whatever they call it internally, have it turned off (which still lowers impedance - they claim), i am not saying its true
then sound won't be degraded TOO much atleast?

hunter · « **Reply #7 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:06:04 PM »

Quote from: Will

this may sound very wrong....
but i will say it
EMG seem proud to say that their products are good over wireless because of the low impedance, so could it be possible to fit a little thing like an afterburner or whatever they call it internally, have it turned off (which still lowers impedance - they claim), i am not saying its true
then sound won't be degraded TOO much atleast?

Sure thing, how do you wanna degrade something that's already bad :P

Will · « **Reply #8 on:** July 19, 2007, 04:19:32 PM »

well i haven't had experience with them, and i suppose it won't be true bypass if it still lowers the impedance?
and whatever you use would have to be fitted to alll your stage guitars lol

hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** July 19, 2007, 05:20:33 PM »

Quote from: Will

and whatever you use would have to be fitted to alll your stage guitars lol

Unless you wear it on your body (belt) instead of the guitar (strap)

Will · « **Reply #10 on:** July 19, 2007, 06:25:41 PM »

sorry, that looked a little wrong. i was still on the topic of if you had a weird little impedance converting thing inside the guitar, it would have to be on all of your stage guitars

Author Topic: Which wireless system for best tone quality and ease of use? (Read 2368 times)

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