I have been planning on getting me one but have waited because of the points you mentioned in the video (proprietary stuff and the likes). This one seems to be perfect, thank you for the review.
@@leonemesis87 in the store they unpacked a second one which had the same range. I don't know if they were both faulty, but I lost my trust in the product after that.
This video is a product demo; not a review. I just bought this a couple of hours ago. I like everything about this design but as I'm testing it in my bedroom, it is dropping out at a distance of just 2 or 3 metres. It might be interference from my WIFI but i'm further away from the WIFI than the Boss receiver. That's not encouraging. I'll probably return it tomorrow.
These systems are touted as being "professional", but they're absolutely not; I've never seen any of them on professional stages, and I (did, before Covid!!) gig a lot!! The simple reason is that 2.4ghz is WIFI territory, and most venues from small pubs to large concert venues use devices in the 2.4ghz for lighting, operating tills, site-based walkie talkies, mobile booster stations etc., etc., and so there's so much congestion that they're simply unuseable because of drop-outs. I've used these systems, and the Line 6, and they're great at home (most of the time), but they're just far too unreliable for gigging. Do not believe the promotional material that says they're ultra-reliable; granted, they might never break down, in that sense they're reliable, but they're simply too much of a risk for professional stages. The only "professional" systems worth entertaining are those that use traditional UHF frequencies, which aren't without issue, but an environment scan at the venue will always find a few frequencies that aren't being used and therefore you can guarantee your signal won't drop out. If you pay for a channel licence (in the UK, about £30 per annum), you can operate on the "non-free" frequencies that 99% of K-band devices do, and then you have 100% signal strength and absolutely no channel interference. I've been doing this a long time, and had every "professional" product there is, but if it's not UHF then it's simply going to fail when you need it most.
@@Blakullawitch No, same 2.4ghz band range. The WL-60 "might" be more reliable as you can essentially choose a frequency, whereas the WL-50 "find the best frequency" for you, but in essence they're identical in terms of transmission/receiving. A major issue with 2.4ghz band is that devices that use it, like WIFI routers/hubs/extenders, are constantly transmitting on all frequencies to better improve their own transmission, so an environment scan might show Channel 12 as being free, half a second later it'll be congested. Hopping, which is what this is called, is a method use on most WIFI devices and so 14 "bands" within 2.4ghz are constantly being transmitted on even though there might only be 3-4 devices operating. It it works at home, great, but for any stage/live use, just use UHF.
This is probably the worst review ever. This video basically explains what it does and an unnecessary comparison to actual cables. What we need is you to test the distance, switch up cable tones, the difference between different patch cables.. That's a review.
I have been planning on getting me one but have waited because of the points you mentioned in the video (proprietary stuff and the likes). This one seems to be perfect, thank you for the review.
Man - what a great video. Thanks - Subscribed to your channel.
Is it some player series strat? Cause I love the hss pickups with a strat! And amazing review btw
a lot of reviews are saying it starts drop outs after 5-10 feet. can you actually test this unit?
rohadt Anyad I have this unit and I can confirm that after 1,5m it start cutting out and sounding like a Tremelo unit
@@Eeuwitare you sure yours wasn’t damaged? 1.5mts makes no sense. I’ve seen reviews doing much better than that
@@leonemesis87 in the store they unpacked a second one which had the same range. I don't know if they were both faulty, but I lost my trust in the product after that.
Bought one last week and can confirm… tremolo unit!
This video is a product demo; not a review. I just bought this a couple of hours ago. I like everything about this design but as I'm testing it in my bedroom, it is dropping out at a distance of just 2 or 3 metres. It might be interference from my WIFI but i'm further away from the WIFI than the Boss receiver. That's not encouraging. I'll probably return it tomorrow.
Paul Morrow had a same issue at a gig Saturday. Big thumbs down for this unit
does the wl50 still better then?
These systems are touted as being "professional", but they're absolutely not; I've never seen any of them on professional stages, and I (did, before Covid!!) gig a lot!! The simple reason is that 2.4ghz is WIFI territory, and most venues from small pubs to large concert venues use devices in the 2.4ghz for lighting, operating tills, site-based walkie talkies, mobile booster stations etc., etc., and so there's so much congestion that they're simply unuseable because of drop-outs.
I've used these systems, and the Line 6, and they're great at home (most of the time), but they're just far too unreliable for gigging. Do not believe the promotional material that says they're ultra-reliable; granted, they might never break down, in that sense they're reliable, but they're simply too much of a risk for professional stages.
The only "professional" systems worth entertaining are those that use traditional UHF frequencies, which aren't without issue, but an environment scan at the venue will always find a few frequencies that aren't being used and therefore you can guarantee your signal won't drop out. If you pay for a channel licence (in the UK, about £30 per annum), you can operate on the "non-free" frequencies that 99% of K-band devices do, and then you have 100% signal strength and absolutely no channel interference.
I've been doing this a long time, and had every "professional" product there is, but if it's not UHF then it's simply going to fail when you need it most.
@@Blakullawitch No, same 2.4ghz band range. The WL-60 "might" be more reliable as you can essentially choose a frequency, whereas the WL-50 "find the best frequency" for you, but in essence they're identical in terms of transmission/receiving. A major issue with 2.4ghz band is that devices that use it, like WIFI routers/hubs/extenders, are constantly transmitting on all frequencies to better improve their own transmission, so an environment scan might show Channel 12 as being free, half a second later it'll be congested. Hopping, which is what this is called, is a method use on most WIFI devices and so 14 "bands" within 2.4ghz are constantly being transmitted on even though there might only be 3-4 devices operating.
It it works at home, great, but for any stage/live use, just use UHF.
Mr Bungle....great!
we'll need a video of Bob on a catwalk, thx
I've been wanting to get a guitar, I don't think I'm gonna start with a wireless one. But this is cool!
Major Drop outs on outdoor stage. Awful! I then plugged it in, and still didn't sound good. returning it!
Referring to WL-60? Have you tried any other brand?
Does the BOSS WL-60 work with active pickups?
It should. They still just output an analog signal, it's just a little hotter.
@@justinvzu01 😲😲😲😲😲😲. Thanks 😘
Knickknack a-paddywhack!
Weed in the eyes 😂
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I really wanted to like this thing, but the reviews over the past 3 years have been horrible.
This is probably the worst review ever. This video basically explains what it does and an unnecessary comparison to actual cables. What we need is you to test the distance, switch up cable tones, the difference between different patch cables.. That's a review.