Wireless system

[Axegrinder87]

I hope I posted this in the right section.

I'm looking into wireless systems. I'm starting to play bigger stages these days, and I'm always scared to death of stepping on my cable. I'm also getting tired of fixing cables.

Anybody here have any good experience? My budget is around $200-300.



THANKS!

[Chad]

Easy answer. One of the Line 6 Relays. I have a G30 and love it.

It is clearer than a cable. It has built in 15ft and 30ft cable simulation to replicate the capacitance of a cable if you want that sound. I considered a G50, but went with the G30. I like how the G30 uses a standard 1/4" guitar cable between transmitter and instrument. The G50 uses an oddball connector. Also, the G30 is less expensive. One thing the G50 has on the G30 is build quality. But the G30 is made of what seems to be plenty sturdy polycarbonate.

As far as distance, it's rated to 100ft, but shortly after I got it I took it out to my parent's house in the country and I got beyond 300ft before it started cutting out....and there were trees between me and the receiver. Whatever the case, those distance ratings are pretty much pointless because at 50ft or so there is latency simply due to the speed of sound. Getting beyond that distance, it was nearly impossible for me to play in time.

[GodWentPUNK]

I have the X2 (rack mount) and it has worked flawless for me. I got it when it first came out, so about 2 years ago. I think it sounds pretty damn close to a cable, maybe a tad coloration but certainly not enough to worry about. The body pack is plastic but some hardened style that will hold up to any amount of torture. The only thing is I have to use a Duracell battery and it goes thru one battery per night (4 hour show).

joe...

[Axegrinder87]

Chad, what sort of batteries does the G30 use, and how long do they last?

[Chad]

AA and about 8 hours. That's cool because AAs can be bought anywhere for cheap. I bought a 20 pack of Duracells for around $10 at Wal-Mart. I think they're even cheaper at Sam's Club. I originally was just gonna use it at gigs, but ended up using it at rehearsals too because it's so cheap to operate and love the freedom of wireless.

[veemagic]

Great thread and answers! I too have been thinking about this. Chad or Joe have you ever used your wireless rig with an acoustic set-up?

[Madness]

Another vote for the G30...I've been using one for about a year and a half (gigging regularly) and never had a problem with it. It sounds fantastic! I bought it for the same reason as Chad plus, it mounts nicely on my pedalboard and doesn't have the antennas like the G50.

[Chad]

I haven't used mine with an acoustic, but I think it would work fine.

[VitaminG]

I'd love a G30. In the meantime, I'm using a Line 6 XDS95 I picked in the classifieds a while back. It's not infallible - lose line of sight (like if I wander down off the stage to the back of the room) and connection can get sketchy. But on stage, never had a problem with it. Base unit is on the pedalboard, drawing power alongside my pedals. Belt pack uses a 9 volt every 6-8 hours. Easily good for a gig, sometimes two.

[Axegrinder87]

The G30 is actually what I had in mind. I don't use any pedals though, so I guess I'll just throw the receiver on top of my head. Does it come with a wall wart?

[Madness]

Yup,it does have a wall wart...it's not a huge one though.

[bratfink]

Anyone tried the G90 rackmount unit? I was thinking of getting one.

[javert]

The G30 is actually what I had in mind. I don't use any pedals though, so I guess I'll just throw the receiver on top of my head. Does it come with a wall wart?

What's the point of getting a wireless if you're going to carry around the receiver anyway?

Seriously, though, I am getting a G30 as well. Two of my band mates use it and it works really well, especially considering the price.

[Chad]

Just use some Industrial Strength Velcro to attach it to your amp or wherever.

[GodWentPUNK]

I have not used the X2 with an acoustic but I can't think of reason why it would not work. I could see you having to maybe reset levels before and after switching from an electric to an acoustic.

I think the X2 turned into the G90, right???

joe...

[BenoA]

Happy Line6 G50 user here.

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

Cool. I never thought I'd buy Line 6 anything but I've been thinking of trying wireless lately. I don't play out but would like to be able to play around the house without being tethered to the amp.

Good info guys, thanks.

[nateb]

I own a g90... Solid unit. The only thing about the unit that I didnt like about the Line6 G series was the quality of the cable that connects your instrument to the transmitter.

Solid unit though. Better then most of the competition because there isn't such a great loss in signal and it is all digital.

-Nate

[vklobucar]

Anyone tried the G90 rackmount unit? I was thinking of getting one.

I have one and it is awesome!!!!

You can tweak it until it sounds exactly like "your" cable.

I ordered another (longer and better quality) cable from the receiver from guitar-cable.com and am just thrilled with the unit.

Among the many great features is the fact that you can run more than one receiver with the unit making live guitar changes really easy.

Grab one as you will be happy with it!

[Madness]

I forgot about that Nateb...probably because I never used the one that came with the unit (G30) to begin with. I use a 3ft. with right angle ends and it works great. Correct me if I'm wrong but, I'm pretty sure you can use multiple transmitters with this unit as well, I haven't tried it as I don't really need to but, I don't see why not.
I've never been a fan of Line 6 stuff myself either but, everybody in my band uses their wireless systems. The bassist and myself use the G30 and my other guitarist uses a G50 while my singer uses one of their wireless mic systems, not sure which one though. Couldn't be happier with all of it.