Time codes for the video: 0:00 - Unboxing 2:00 - 4 x Guitar Fitting Test 5:30 - First Impressions Play Test 6:29 - Volume Control Test 7:57 - Outdoor Test in the Jungle 11:27 - Indoor test (through walls) 13:00 - Final Thoughts
I never thought of using a wireless unit instead of cables but this demo has convinced me to give this unit a try. It’s such a convenience to not have a lead to trip over even at home. Definitely a keeper! Great review Shane!! Cheers!🎸🎸🎸🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
I have a set of Xvive wireless units and a pea sized ball of BluTack holds the guitar unit to any guitar perfectly without danger of damaging the finish etc.
If a blues player played the blues in the forest and there was no-one there to hear it would it still make a noise? Yes! As long as you had a ZXK CO 5.8 GHz Rechargeable Wireless Audio pack! ..lol.. Great vid Shane!
Pretty thorough demo. It’d be convenient. After playing for a while, my cable gets twisted - seems I tend to turn around in the same direction. Then I get dizzy spinning around in the opposite direction to unravel it! So one problem solved.
Get an M/F extension lead, plug into guitar, into wireless unit and clip to your strap/belt, pocket even. Really son't like the look of them, especially on a front jack!
Just got 1 of these but for in ears monitors. Gonna use them backwards and send the signal to me from the P A. $39. Also I've been using the AKG bug system for 10 yrs or so. I got velco glued to my Les Paul,12 string, and bass. I got 5 complete systems including a mic hook-up. These Getaria's are for wireless IEM system. Might even get time at the beach with battery amp and 12 string. I did a test back in the day at band practice. During a break I took my guitar up the steps from basement out back door to the end of this property about 200 ft and could easily hear my Pro tube Twin. Didn't need anybody in the middle cause that amp is so LOUD.
Geek info ... sound travels 343m/s. So if you're 35 meters away you'll get a 1/10 of a second delay, for the sound to travel from the amp to where your standing. Wireless from guitar to amp = speed of light, so negligible. Yea, I need to get out more. ;)
Certainly the output jack on some guitars are not the 'best' and I was surprised that the HB CST-24 was actually reasonable. I expected a similar loose connection as on the HB Tele. At least this worked...
its easy to pop out the output jack on some guitars and tighten the spring connection, some guitars are more tricky to get to but you are right it is the guitars jack socket not the transmitter that is loose.
The "small glitches" in the house were probably caused by "Multipath". i.e.signal reflections from different objects within the house arriving at the receiver at different times and out of phase with each other. The signal strength was probably OK. Yes, I was a microwave radio tech in a different life.
Having a wireless is great for sound checking from the back of the hall to see what the crowd will hear. Having safety glass is great for walking in the bush :D
@@nags546 yes. I always turn them off on breaks. Best thing to do is have 2 sets. Use one set but charge the others on stage. That way you always have a pair ready. Next show rotate them.
I have a wireless pack similar to this. I dig it. but I sure wish they put a small extension to the cable and gave it a clip for the strap. Seems to get in the way while I sit and practice. Other than that its good. Always odd to see you in the middle of winter. Guess its my turn to post some nice and warm beach video for you to look at Shane! :D
good stuff! i know this was a year ago...so i am late...about the same time you got yours, i got a 2.4ghz set. it's pretty good. didn't try it outdoors, yet. i don't expect it to be as good as yours, but mine was $40. i just use it in the house. if i wanted to gig with it, i would probably upgrade to one like yours :)
Ha. That was great when you wandered into the bush. I would have given bonus points if you added a segment, played Yakety Yak and sped up the video for the outdoor scene. :D
I have an old remote control helicopter that I'm not using that has a similar wireless connection. I wonder if it could be converted to work for guitar. Also when I've finished using the guitar, I could fly it back to it's stand. ;D Good review. I'm not keen on the transmitter sitting on the guitar socket like that. I'd much prefer the ones with a cable that allows you to connect the transmitter pack to the guitar strap instead.
I don't think they would have the audio quality right. I hear these wireless guys actually have to dampen the tone because it comes through too clear, and our collective musical ears have been trained to prefer the diluted signal we hear thru metres of cable. Sounds plausible 😐 ...?
Hi Shane. Been following your channel for quite some time. Awesome review. Wondering, what guitar of yours is that? Loks and sounds Killer. Keep up the awesome work. :)
Shane, a singer I knew used a radio mic at an outdoor gig and wondered off through the crowd and the further away he got the more lag there was in his vocal as the sound from the PA took a second or two to reach his ears, he couldnt work out why his band mates were pulling funny faces and waving him back....Can be a problem ;)
Nice Vid Shane! Maybe I missed it but how long before Recharging the Units? Also it seems like it may not sit in a Guitar Stand very well with the Unit in the Guitar? Keep up the Good Work Mate Love your Channel as well as the Content AND you playing!! Cheers from the US!
Works well Shane. Safer frequency too. Above your microwave oven/mobile phone! 2.8Ghz COOKS! Less interference higher up! Oh, GLAD you didn't fall into Monbulk Creek there lol! DID you pick up any leeches in that scrub! They're out in winter there! Seems like a good product! \m/
I would just make a small extension with a 1/4" male and female connector and attach it to my strap or put it in my pocket. Thanks for the review. Looks like the one Carvin sells.
The annoying part of this wireless jack the case is plastic which loose and solder break the one holding the tip and resolder it to fix again and again
I want to plug the 5.8g transmitter into the headphone output of my multieffects processor, and the receiver into the line in input of my Hi-Fi audio system. Do you think I would get a faithful sound just like I get using cables in this chain. Thanks
The the longest "The Shadows" walk I ever seen :-). Just wondering how many dangerous critters made it into your open door? You can really turn your Marshall stack to 11 out there.
Shane walking through the forest playing guitar comes across a hillbilly with a shotgun... (and in my best southern voice) "What kinda goddamn rifle is that you got there boy? Now squeal like a pig boy - WEEE-hoo!" Queue the dueling banjo's ;) I think if you were going to use one of these wireless packs (and you didn't want it flopping around), I'd just replace the guitar jack before putting velcro or double sided tape on my guitar. The pure tone jacks seem pretty good as they clamp the plug on the tip and the ground so it shouldn't spin around. And they're only about $6-7 each. BTW You might want to reference it distance and quality wise with a 2.4GHz unit. You'll probably find the 5.8GHz unit won't work as far as a 2.4GHz unit but sound quality wise it may be better.
Now here's where it may suck: I'm running mine into a Focusrite 2i2 hooked up via my USB plug on my iMac. Then I have Power out to my bluetooth headphones. Maybe a 3 note lag. Just terrible.
Koala Shane...bluesing up the bush. Seems odd to use 5.8ghz, 2.4ghz has better penetration. I use the Xvive U2 unit, it's been super reliable with no apparent lag/noise.
So I am curious. If you plug the wireless receiver in the front pedal of a pedal chain on a pedalboard how does it work in that scenario? Does it cut out or do you experience any latency?
I wonder who is gonna leave their amp at home and play guitar hundred or else feets away from their home. Though still ok if its works in small venue or band room jam room.
"ZXKCO!" Is what a guys shout when trapping themselves in their fly! Lol! :) So many of these wireless packs are coming in this, hanging out of the jack style and that's just not for me. I would definitely grab a short male to female cable and fit the transmitter to my belt or strap if possible. Maybe stitch some velcro onto the strap. I loved the wilderness test man that was great! Awesome demo man, cheers Shane!
I have the EXACT same wireless. Wonderful operation/sound, but when I'm using it my laptop internet speed drops to almost NOTHING. Have you had anything like that happen? Do you think it's defective?
2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz are the open Standard WiFi Bands. It uses a Technology called multipath and if multiple devices occupy the same frequency they throttle each other out. 2.4GHz is more busy than 5.8 GHz but they are both incredibly crowded by your WiFi, the neighbours WiFi and anyone with a Smartphone who didn't turn off WiFi close to your house.
Ridiculous. Most people here, if they gig at all, play pubs. A cable is enough. If you need to walk down the road, guitar over yer shoulder looking like a prat...go for it. Maybe take a crap and keep on jamming with yet mates back in the rehearsal space. Nah.
Time codes for the video:
0:00 - Unboxing
2:00 - 4 x Guitar Fitting Test
5:30 - First Impressions Play Test
6:29 - Volume Control Test
7:57 - Outdoor Test in the Jungle
11:27 - Indoor test (through walls)
13:00 - Final Thoughts
The sound improves as Shane goes into the bush ... all that tone wood :)
I never thought of using a wireless unit instead of cables but this demo has convinced me to give this unit a try. It’s such a convenience to not have a lead to trip over even at home. Definitely a keeper! Great review Shane!! Cheers!🎸🎸🎸🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
i love that he actually took it out to the woods. 😂
I have a set of Xvive wireless units and a pea sized ball of BluTack holds the guitar unit to any guitar perfectly without danger of damaging the finish etc.
If a blues player played the blues in the forest and there was no-one there to hear it would it still make a noise? Yes! As long as you had a ZXK CO 5.8 GHz Rechargeable Wireless Audio pack! ..lol.. Great vid Shane!
Geoff Edwards AH! Ya beat me to it 😉
haha! Nice one Geoff! 😂✅
Pretty thorough demo. It’d be convenient. After playing for a while, my cable gets twisted - seems I tend to turn around in the same direction. Then I get dizzy spinning around in the opposite direction to unravel it! So one problem solved.
Rare video footage of the Aussie Tele picker in the wild 🙃 Great review Shane!
Great demo! “Blues in the Bush”....sounds like a killer album name! 🤔🤙🏻😎🎸
Something in the jungle stirs ... 😀 ! Good test ! 5.8GHz is more stable. I use small extension cable and fix to strap.
Get an M/F extension lead, plug into guitar, into wireless unit and clip to your strap/belt, pocket even. Really son't like the look of them, especially on a front jack!
great idea!
Just got 1 of these but for in ears monitors. Gonna use them backwards and send the signal to me from the P A. $39. Also I've been using the AKG bug system for 10 yrs or so. I got velco glued to my Les Paul,12 string, and bass. I got 5 complete systems including a mic hook-up. These Getaria's are for wireless IEM system. Might even get time at the beach with battery amp and 12 string. I did a test back in the day at band practice. During a break I took my guitar up the steps from basement out back door to the end of this property about 200 ft and could easily hear my Pro tube Twin. Didn't need anybody in the middle cause that amp is so LOUD.
Geek info ... sound travels 343m/s. So if you're 35 meters away you'll get a 1/10 of a second delay, for the sound to travel from the amp to where your standing. Wireless from guitar to amp = speed of light, so negligible. Yea, I need to get out more. ;)
Li-Fi will travel the speed of light but you need a very clear line of sight so slightly slower radio is better for this application :)
@@PooNinja I was going to mention that light travels at roughly 1 foot per nanosecond, but I thought that was taking it too far. ;)
😂 I’ve been to far out for a while 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽✌🏽
Fellow Lefty ....subscribed.
Nice one! I've been looking for a wireless alternative, looks like this one may fit the bill. I'll keep an eye on those to see if I can try them.
Seems the how secure the connection is in the jack would be more a function of the jack rather than the shape of the guitar.
Yep! But it was worth testing a lot of guitars incase some were worse than others.
Certainly the output jack on some guitars are not the 'best' and I was surprised that the HB CST-24 was actually reasonable. I expected a similar loose connection as on the HB Tele. At least this worked...
its easy to pop out the output jack on some guitars and tighten the spring connection, some guitars are more tricky to get to but you are right it is the guitars jack socket not the transmitter that is loose.
The "small glitches" in the house were probably caused by "Multipath". i.e.signal reflections from different objects within the house arriving at the receiver at different times and out of phase with each other. The signal strength was probably OK.
Yes, I was a microwave radio tech in a different life.
Very cool and informative review. I'm also quite amazed how good those Harley Benton guitars look
Having a wireless is great for sound checking from the back of the hall to see what the crowd will hear.
Having safety glass is great for walking in the bush :D
Been using these for my bass. By far the best cheap wireless. No tone suck and the battery lasts.
Can the battery last for 4hrs.?
@@nags546 yes. I always turn them off on breaks. Best thing to do is have 2 sets. Use one set but charge the others on stage. That way you always have a pair ready. Next show rotate them.
@@ccampau oh ... thank you dude for the response... 😊
hands down my very favorite review EVER !!!! DIG UR DIGS !!! gimeee dat ZED !!!!
I have a wireless pack similar to this. I dig it. but I sure wish they put a small extension to the cable and gave it a clip for the strap. Seems to get in the way while I sit and practice. Other than that its good. Always odd to see you in the middle of winter. Guess its my turn to post some nice and warm beach video for you to look at Shane! :D
good stuff! i know this was a year ago...so i am late...about the same time you got yours, i got a 2.4ghz set. it's pretty good. didn't try it outdoors, yet. i don't expect it to be as good as yours, but mine was $40. i just use it in the house. if i wanted to gig with it, i would probably upgrade to one like yours :)
The real question is can Shane take a hike in the woods and play the blues? Yes, yes he can 👍🏻
Ha. That was great when you wandered into the bush. I would have given bonus points if you added a segment, played Yakety Yak and sped up the video for the outdoor scene. :D
I have an old remote control helicopter that I'm not using that has a similar wireless connection. I wonder if it could be converted to work for guitar. Also when I've finished using the guitar, I could fly it back to it's stand. ;D
Good review. I'm not keen on the transmitter sitting on the guitar socket like that. I'd much prefer the ones with a cable that allows you to connect the transmitter pack to the guitar strap instead.
I don't think they would have the audio quality right. I hear these wireless guys actually have to dampen the tone because it comes through too clear, and our collective musical ears have been trained to prefer the diluted signal we hear thru metres of cable. Sounds plausible 😐 ...?
@@lueyteledeluxe7457 Could be correct. I'll stick with cables for now. :)
Hi Shane. Been following your channel for quite some time. Awesome review. Wondering, what guitar of yours is that? Loks and sounds Killer. Keep up the awesome work. :)
10:00 "Mummy, there's a strange man in the back yard hiding in the bushes" "Don't worry dear, that's our new neighbour, he plays guitar"
Shane, a singer I knew used a radio mic at an outdoor gig and wondered off through the crowd and the further away he got the more lag there was in his vocal as the sound from the PA took a second or two to reach his ears, he couldnt work out why his band mates were pulling funny faces and waving him back....Can be a problem ;)
LOL~! IN ears would have fixed that!
@@DMSProduktions True, but that would have ruined my story ;)
@@SidBonkers51 No doubt! ;oP (NOT the band!)
And now we see a bit more of the Blues Lair. As hot as it's been here in the U.S., I'm jealous of your breath fog.
Nice Vid Shane! Maybe I missed it but how long before Recharging the Units? Also it seems like it may not sit in a Guitar Stand very well with the Unit in the Guitar? Keep up the Good Work Mate Love your Channel as well as the Content AND you playing!! Cheers from the US!
I think I didn't mention it. It only takes around an hour I think.
I like it ! Don't think I want sticky stuff on my guitars. Tugging it hard is no fun. It sounded great when you were in the Bush. Blues On.... 💙
Works well Shane. Safer frequency too. Above your microwave oven/mobile phone! 2.8Ghz COOKS!
Less interference higher up!
Oh, GLAD you didn't fall into Monbulk Creek there lol! DID you pick up any leeches in that scrub! They're out in winter there!
Seems like a good product! \m/
I would just make a small extension with a 1/4" male and female connector and attach it to my strap or put it in my pocket. Thanks for the review. Looks like the one Carvin sells.
The annoying part of this wireless jack the case is plastic which loose and solder break the one holding the tip and resolder it to fix again and again
Top review Shane keep them coming
Really great review. Do we really know how long before the battery dies ? 💙 Blues On....
Can you give an update with how well it has held up?
I want to plug the 5.8g transmitter into the headphone output of my multieffects processor, and the receiver into the line in input of my Hi-Fi audio system.
Do you think I would get a faithful sound just like I get using cables in this chain.
Thanks
Well the Adapter is mono, so you'll only hear one side
The the longest "The Shadows" walk I ever seen :-). Just wondering how many dangerous critters made it into your open door? You can really turn your Marshall stack to 11 out there.
Nice demo mate ,I was considering a wireless set up ,this may be the one ? I hope all is well in the new digs ! :-)
Cool thanks.
blu tack could probably hold it in place while playing less long term on the body finish as velcro
Shane walking through the forest playing guitar comes across a hillbilly with a shotgun...
(and in my best southern voice) "What kinda goddamn rifle is that you got there boy? Now squeal like a pig boy - WEEE-hoo!" Queue the dueling banjo's ;)
I think if you were going to use one of these wireless packs (and you didn't want it flopping around), I'd just replace the guitar jack before putting velcro or double sided tape on my guitar. The pure tone jacks seem pretty good as they clamp the plug on the tip and the ground so it shouldn't spin around. And they're only about $6-7 each.
BTW You might want to reference it distance and quality wise with a 2.4GHz unit. You'll probably find the 5.8GHz unit won't work as far as a 2.4GHz unit but sound quality wise it may be better.
I'd need to know how well they work at gigs.
Best guitar vid ever!
Now here's where it may suck: I'm running mine into a Focusrite 2i2 hooked up via my USB plug on my iMac. Then I have Power out to my bluetooth headphones. Maybe a 3 note lag. Just terrible.
Koala Shane...bluesing up the bush. Seems odd to use 5.8ghz, 2.4ghz has better penetration. I use the Xvive U2 unit, it's been super reliable with no apparent lag/noise.
The legend says that he is still going deeper into the forest to this day, and the guitar still plays out the amp.
was thinking about trying the boss wl60 might check this out too.
Hey, nice back yard!
We're you using a voice over on the outside shots or a wireless mic?
Definitely wireless mic. You can hear the grass crunching.
I was hoping for a roo to come out and jump you.
I saw a sheep wandering around the other day 😆
Typical foreigner!
@@lueyteledeluxe7457 lol
WoW, you have trees in Australia? Were is the sand and Kangaroo's? :-)
In the outback desert. Where no-one lives. The real Australia is on the coastal beaches. Sorry to shatter your Crocodile Dundee illusion! 😆
@@lueyteledeluxe7457 LOL! You're BOTH wrong!
DMSProduktions I mean, the first guy asked a question. How can a question be wrong?
We ate all the 'roos and sold the sand to rutile miners years ago. You must have seen some old postcards.
It seems ALL the kangaroo's are all in my back paddock at the moment!
So I am curious. If you plug the wireless receiver in the front pedal of a pedal chain on a pedalboard how does it work in that scenario? Does it cut out or do you experience any latency?
Great demo. What's the battery life like?
Can it be connected into a pedalboard instead of an amp?
It’s looks so nice and cool over there you lucky ass Australians with your kangaroos 😩😩
latency?
charging time?
battery life?
I wonder who is gonna leave their amp at home and play guitar hundred or else feets away from their home. Though still ok if its works in small venue or band room jam room.
Wow inthegreens!
Would be nice to see the inside of these
"ZXKCO!" Is what a guys shout when trapping themselves in their fly! Lol! :)
So many of these wireless packs are coming in this, hanging out of the jack style and that's just not for me. I would definitely grab a short male to female cable and fit the transmitter to my belt or strap if possible. Maybe stitch some velcro onto the strap. I loved the wilderness test man that was great! Awesome demo man, cheers Shane!
The double sided tape solution seems iffy at best.
It looks like one of those Bigfoot sighting videos. LOL
How much are they, Shane ? (AUD is good)
US$129.99 or A$185.23 so a tad pricey.
I have the EXACT same wireless. Wonderful operation/sound, but when I'm using it my laptop internet speed drops to almost NOTHING.
Have you had anything like that happen? Do you think it's defective?
2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz are the open Standard WiFi Bands. It uses a Technology called multipath and if multiple devices occupy the same frequency they throttle each other out. 2.4GHz is more busy than 5.8 GHz but they are both incredibly crowded by your WiFi, the neighbours WiFi and anyone with a Smartphone who didn't turn off WiFi close to your house.
Ayy Shane, my man... Aren't you concerned about them yowies?
Big question. Will you ever use it at a gig?
How long for the batterie ?
Stop reviewing stuff ... i keep buying them all -- my guitar budget for the year has been obliterated !!!
Well, this unit is a no-go for me.
I bought a cheaper wireless off of ebay that didnt move at all. No velcro needed.
Too bad you didn’t check with a passive pickup…
Look out shane !! The vikings are s comin !!! - use yer "axe " to cut down a tree and cut them off !
Wonder if there is more reliability and clarity than the Nux wireless I purchased last year. I’ve not had any issues with it.
NU-X are usually very good products.
I don't want to use adhesive on my guitar!
you are holding the guitar back wards.
What I have noticed is that most guitar 1/4 inch sockets are very sloppy. Also very poorly made regardless of the cost of the guitar.
Should have done "welcome to the jungle "
Blu tack should work fine....
Is it 2.4 or 5 g
did you read the title or see the thumbnail lol?
Black metal bands will be able to run free in the woods with their guitars once again.
So aussie
FIRST
Ridiculous. Most people here, if they gig at all, play pubs. A cable is enough. If you need to walk down the road, guitar over yer shoulder looking like a prat...go for it. Maybe take a crap and keep on jamming with yet mates back in the rehearsal space. Nah.
Lol
Weirdest..Bigfoot...sighting...ever.