Good info, especially about having a cable as a back up plan. I use the G10, and if I forget to charge it and it doesn’t make it thru the gig, I have my cable on stage ready to go. Remembering to charge it has been an issue, 🙂
Yeah, I was good that was stressed as well. I ashtrays have a 1/4" and xlr cable sitting right next to my pedalboard. You hope you never need it, but you sure are glad it's there when you do.
Great video Matt and lots of considerations. I have the XVive system and they are great, but i have experienced dropout around flourescent lights that are close to the playing area. Other than that, they work well. I also have the Shure system and it has been great so far. I definitely love the wireless on my Viper, especially since I sometimes have my guitar on at the same time and it is just easier to quickly put on the viper without a cord. Likw yourself, I always have a cable sitting on my amp just in case. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
I like the Boss WL-20L system. It works great for me for practicing and it also works with other instruments (guitar, aerophone). I don't want to practice with wires. It's been a great investment. I suppose if you were going to use it for live performance, I'd just make sure they're charged and possibly have a spare set charged and ready to go if you need them.
I've been using the Line6 G30 for over a decade, and I've been really happy with it, especially the sound quality. Some of the best money I've ever spent for my live setup. I know you did another video about in-ear monitors, but I might as well mention that I've been using one of the cheaper Shure systems for around the same time. I use a 4-channel DI as a splitter and run everything (vocal, violin, guitar, mando, ambient mic, and board feed) to a tiny mixer with onboard reverb then to transmitter. It's given me control, but moreso, it's saved my sensitive hearing and constant pain from stage volume. You need quality earbuds, and it takes some getting used to, but it's worth it if you are sensitive to monitor mixes or care about your hearing long-term.
@@meals24u Sorry for the delayed response. The in-ear is the Shure PSM 200. It is Shure's most basic in-ear setup. It was discontinued in 2014, but its replacement is the PSM 300. I didn't note in the originial post that I use Sennheiser IE6 in-ear monitors. They, too, are discontinued. I think it's the IE100 that has replaced it. I asked my Sweetwater rep what he recommended, and it was the IE6. Remember that you get what you pay for with this kind of thing. I was going for bang for buck, and I ended up very happy with them. Hope this helps!
Violin is totally different with guitar, cable is really annoying to violist. You can obvious feel the weight when you use typical 6mm guitar cable. So I go wireless. Maybe it would be better if you customize with 4mm cable?
Hi Matt! I'm a full time gigging electric violinist and still confused about whether I need to use a preamp with my wireless system?! I have a Shure SLX wireless system which I love but don't know if adding a preamp into the mix will complicate things or much improve my sound. Appreciate your input!
The wireless system negates anything the preamp will do for you from an impedance standpoint. But most preamps also have some really nice tone sculpting controls (EQ, for instance). The best way to know will be to try one.
Another important element in the equation is monitoring. I use wired in-ears and an instrument cable, so I currently have to juggle 2 tethers 😅🙈. Going wireless on the instrument alone would certainly help, but it'd only be half the story. Going wireless on everything, on the other hand, I'd start to worry about channel availability.
I played in a 6 piece band that had a BUNCH of wireless devices on stage (instruments, in-ears, mics, etc.). We didn't have any problems, but we did have a tech who was responsible for managing those frequencies in each city.
You gave a couple of examples in both Entry Level and Mid-Level - can you also mention a few options in your Bullet-Proof category?
no expert, but most people looking to spend 1000+ on a wireless system, arent gonna be watching a video introducing wireless systems
I agree with you about some folks affecting electronics. There is one in my band.
I'm pretty sure Barrage strapped the transmitters to their fiddles with velcro.
Good info, especially about having a cable as a back up plan. I use the G10, and if I forget to charge it and it doesn’t make it thru the gig, I have my cable on stage ready to go. Remembering to charge it has been an issue, 🙂
Yeah, I was good that was stressed as well. I ashtrays have a 1/4" and xlr cable sitting right next to my pedalboard. You hope you never need it, but you sure are glad it's there when you do.
Great video Matt and lots of considerations. I have the XVive system and they are great, but i have experienced dropout around flourescent lights that are close to the playing area. Other than that, they work well. I also have the Shure system and it has been great so far. I definitely love the wireless on my Viper, especially since I sometimes have my guitar on at the same time and it is just easier to quickly put on the viper without a cord. Likw yourself, I always have a cable sitting on my amp just in case. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
I like the Boss WL-20L system. It works great for me for practicing and it also works with other instruments (guitar, aerophone). I don't want to practice with wires. It's been a great investment. I suppose if you were going to use it for live performance, I'd just make sure they're charged and possibly have a spare set charged and ready to go if you need them.
I've been using the Line6 G30 for over a decade, and I've been really happy with it, especially the sound quality. Some of the best money I've ever spent for my live setup.
I know you did another video about in-ear monitors, but I might as well mention that I've been using one of the cheaper Shure systems for around the same time. I use a 4-channel DI as a splitter and run everything (vocal, violin, guitar, mando, ambient mic, and board feed) to a tiny mixer with onboard reverb then to transmitter. It's given me control, but moreso, it's saved my sensitive hearing and constant pain from stage volume. You need quality earbuds, and it takes some getting used to, but it's worth it if you are sensitive to monitor mixes or care about your hearing long-term.
Amazing! What Shute system is that?
@@meals24u Sorry for the delayed response. The in-ear is the Shure PSM 200. It is Shure's most basic in-ear setup. It was discontinued in 2014, but its replacement is the PSM 300. I didn't note in the originial post that I use Sennheiser IE6 in-ear monitors. They, too, are discontinued. I think it's the IE100 that has replaced it. I asked my Sweetwater rep what he recommended, and it was the IE6. Remember that you get what you pay for with this kind of thing. I was going for bang for buck, and I ended up very happy with them. Hope this helps!
have you tried the stage clix stuff? specifically the Stageclix
Jack V3 Set
If using a belt pack transmitter on your belt, you will probably need a longer cable than the one that comes standard with the transmitter .
Hi Matt i have old zeta jazz 90 what wireless i need to use thanks
Nice job, Matt!
Violin is totally different with guitar, cable is really annoying to violist. You can obvious feel the weight when you use typical 6mm guitar cable. So I go wireless. Maybe it would be better if you customize with 4mm cable?
Does the line 6 g10s work with active pickups? Thank you in advance
It does now. Originally, there were some issues with it. They fixed them.
Hi Matt! I'm a full time gigging electric violinist and still confused about whether I need to use a preamp with my wireless system?! I have a Shure SLX wireless system which I love but don't know if adding a preamp into the mix will complicate things or much improve my sound. Appreciate your input!
The wireless system negates anything the preamp will do for you from an impedance standpoint. But most preamps also have some really nice tone sculpting controls (EQ, for instance). The best way to know will be to try one.
Thanks for the great info, Matt!
My cable yanked my expensive 5-string Jordan off my shoulder. Hit the concrete and broke in half. Luckily John Jordan can fix anything.
Another important element in the equation is monitoring. I use wired in-ears and an instrument cable, so I currently have to juggle 2 tethers 😅🙈. Going wireless on the instrument alone would certainly help, but it'd only be half the story. Going wireless on everything, on the other hand, I'd start to worry about channel availability.
I played in a 6 piece band that had a BUNCH of wireless devices on stage (instruments, in-ears, mics, etc.). We didn't have any problems, but we did have a tech who was responsible for managing those frequencies in each city.
Can I use earbuds with this or only head phones?
Ear buds are headphones. They're just shaped kinda funny.