To be fair, the active bass issue affects most of these devices and many rely on you doing a DIY solution to fix it. Good to know that this company sells a ready made fix.
I also got the U2 system about 5 months ago and love it. I first was using it was a Squire Affinity bass with no problems, then tried to use it with my new Ibanez SR300. That has a sunken jack socket and the U2 transmitter does not fit into the jack socket due to its size and shape. BUT the 1/4 TS male to TS female cable that comes with the H1 transmitter strap holder mitigates this issue just fine. Highly recommended
I actually got that same wireless system about 6 or 7 months ago. I absolutely love them! I should note that I've used them almost exclusively with passive basses. I have used them with an active and haven't had any issues. I highly recommend them.
Excellent timing for this video. I was just considering a wireless for my bass. I can tell a very slight difference but I really like the wireless tone. Thanks for this.
Had the same feedback/wine problem with the Xvive with some but not all of my active basses. It seems to be a frequency related issue. Switching to a pair of higher frequency wireless transmitters (5.8G vs 2.4G for the Xvive) solved the problem. I like the Xvive holder you demo'd. May have to get one. Great review.
I have an active bass and found the SWIFF Audio WS-50 works great. Its good for about 50ft and even though it says the battery life is good for 5 hours I've found its more like 2.5hrs. I've use it for home practice, band rehearsals and live on stage and haven't had any issues with signal drop outs or other issues. And have two other band mates that uses these and we do not interfere with each other either.
Bax Music in Folkstone are currently doing a deal of the System plus the transmitter holder (which includes the short cable) for £119 (UK). Just bagged one. Fed up with cable entanglements! Thanks for the review James!
Coincidentally I used a Line 6 Relay G10S wireless for the first time at a gig last Saturday night. I've used it before at rehearsals and at home but this was the first time I'd gigged with it and our guitarist has used the same kit for a couple of years without any problems. Straight away ity started cuttimng out intermittently. I'd be playing at it was stuttering on and off. After a couple of songs I had to stop the band, apologise to the audience and dig out a cable. The very next day I took the reciver oiff my pedalboard and I will now be going back to cable.
I use a Joyo JW-03, which is on the less expensive end, with a Magic Fluke solid body Tenor uke and also with a baritone ukulele. Also works with my UBass and my Ibanez short scale. My only concern with all these systems is latency. Does anyone hear that a few milliseconds makes a difference between a locked in groove and not? The recent reviews I've seen on these particular units have been positive.... Excellent review, covers all the bases - good job.
I have used this system for a long time and it’s very good, but I never go without a lead! We have had a couple fail on us and they can suffer from interference from external wireless PA systems.
While in a band the last couple of years, when we practiced all of the instrumentalists used various wireless systems, all of which were very inexpensive but did the job, with only an occasional glitch. I really liked reducing the number of cables and lines in the small practice room. But when it came to performing, I 'chickened out" and used cable. I was too fearful of glitches in unfamiliar venues with possible unexpected interference issues. However, the lead and rhythm guitars stayed wireless and did just fine. As for tone, in playing for church, they have a large system of high-quality wireless components, and I detect no loss or distortion of tone whatsoever. However, I'm not entirely sure what the FOH is doing to it, either. 😀
I have been using this unit for over a year now. My biggest issue is drop outs. In some of the venues that we play it will begin dropping out at about 20 feet (sometimes changing the channel will help but not always). I like to interact with the crowd and this unit does not always allow me to get to the crowd. I was using a Line 6 system but, the receiver has issues with the battery posts losing their spring and then not making good contact. This has happened to me with two of the Line 6 units. Still searching for the best solution.
I have three transmitters and the receiver. I use several guitars and it's really convenient as you turn one off and turn the next one on. It's that simple and I don't have to unplug and plug in any of the guitars I'm using. I started using channel 4 because another guitar player in our band has been using channel 1. I got a pretty bad amount of interference and drop outs on channel 4. I switched to channel 3 at rehearsal tonight and it worked fine. I have a fairly big show Saturday so that will be the test. We're now using channels 1, 2 & 3 in our band. I hope it works. Has anyone else had any problems with channel 4?
The only issue I've had with mine is that they use 2.4 Ghz freq. that is a very common WiFi freq. Ive been at venues where I couldn't find a clean WiFi channel for the xVive. There was an unacceptable level interference and I couldn't use the xVive.
In my opinion , when you played with a cord , there were sounds of the bass tonal resonance . However, with the wireless U2 transmitter , there were sound of resonance but lost the bass tonal resonance . If chord intonation is important for someone to sing , using a wireless U2 transmitter could be a problem especially if it is going to be used for musical recordings. I don’t understand this phenomenon because why wireless microphone is not a problem .
I afraid I don’t quite see what you’re getting at, how does a wireless system affect intonation (pitch)? Quality of tone for sure, but I’ve never come across anything pitch related…
@@ebassguitar I listened to the part that you played with the drum . When you played with a cord , the ending note sounds like a note from a chord. However, when you played with the wireless U2 transmitter, the ending note didn’t sound like a note from a chord. For example, if your last note supposed to be a “D” , it didn’t sound like a “D” anymore when you used the wireless U2 transmitter. Have you compared if the tuning is different between using a cord and wireless transmitter? I think wireless transmitter is likely be out of tune . When the instrument is not properly tuned, the tone can sound different unless the instrument is checked for tuning and adjusted for tone control every time before play.
I have two pair of these both of them. The batteries don’t last very long. I have a cheaper Lekato pair I got from Amazon that are much much better at a third of the cost.
I think, this one is much too expensive. I have YUER TR-U2(Warwick) , 5.8 GHz approx. 50€ and Lekato WS-90 for approx 40€. Both include receiver and transmitter. Both are approved for Bass guitar, active and passive
This unit will not work with electric/acoustic guitars. It would blow up a frequency so high that it's deafening. Besides, it's not reliable. I had a pair that lasted about 20+ hours of usage then kept popping after that. It's a great risk to gig live.
To be fair, the active bass issue affects most of these devices and many rely on you doing a DIY solution to fix it. Good to know that this company sells a ready made fix.
I also got the U2 system about 5 months ago and love it. I first was using it was a Squire Affinity bass with no problems, then tried to use it with my new Ibanez SR300. That has a sunken jack socket and the U2 transmitter does not fit into the jack socket due to its size and shape. BUT the 1/4 TS male to TS female cable that comes with the H1 transmitter strap holder mitigates this issue just fine. Highly recommended
I actually got that same wireless system about 6 or 7 months ago. I absolutely love them! I should note that I've used them almost exclusively with passive basses. I have used them with an active and haven't had any issues. I highly recommend them.
That's great to hear! Glad to know you've had such a positive experience. Cheers!
Excellent timing for this video. I was just considering a wireless for my bass. I can tell a very slight difference but I really like the wireless tone. Thanks for this.
Perfect timing indeed! I'm glad the video was helpful for you. Enjoy your wireless setup and that great tone!
Great video. Thanks.
Glad you liked it!
Had the same feedback/wine problem with the Xvive with some but not all of my active basses. It seems to be a frequency related issue. Switching to a pair of higher frequency wireless transmitters (5.8G vs 2.4G for the Xvive) solved the problem. I like the Xvive holder you demo'd. May have to get one. Great review.
Great share! The Xvive holder is definitely handy-hope it works out for you.
I have an active bass and found the SWIFF Audio WS-50 works great. Its good for about 50ft and even though it says the battery life is good for 5 hours I've found its more like 2.5hrs. I've use it for home practice, band rehearsals and live on stage and haven't had any issues with signal drop outs or other issues. And have two other band mates that uses these and we do not interfere with each other either.
A brilliant peice of kit, works with acoustic instruments too, here's a tip use an old spectacle case to store them, pop it in your gig bag. Dale G
Bax Music in Folkstone are currently doing a deal of the System plus the transmitter holder (which includes the short cable) for £119 (UK). Just bagged one. Fed up with cable entanglements! Thanks for the review James!
That's awesome! You got a great deal. Enjoy the freedom from cable entanglements! :-)
Coincidentally I used a Line 6 Relay G10S wireless for the first time at a gig last Saturday night. I've used it before at rehearsals and at home but this was the first time I'd gigged with it and our guitarist has used the same kit for a couple of years without any problems. Straight away ity started cuttimng out intermittently. I'd be playing at it was stuttering on and off. After a couple of songs I had to stop the band, apologise to the audience and dig out a cable. The very next day I took the reciver oiff my pedalboard and I will now be going back to cable.
That's unfortunate when gear doesn't perform as expected, especially during a gig.
Best of luck with your future performances!
I use a Joyo JW-03, which is on the less expensive end, with a Magic Fluke solid body Tenor uke and also with a baritone ukulele. Also works with my UBass and my Ibanez short scale. My only concern with all these systems is latency. Does anyone hear that a few milliseconds makes a difference between a locked in groove and not? The recent reviews I've seen on these particular units have been positive.... Excellent review, covers all the bases - good job.
I have used this system for a long time and it’s very good, but I never go without a lead! We have had a couple fail on us and they can suffer from interference from external wireless PA systems.
While in a band the last couple of years, when we practiced all of the instrumentalists used various wireless systems, all of which were very inexpensive but did the job, with only an occasional glitch. I really liked reducing the number of cables and lines in the small practice room. But when it came to performing, I 'chickened out" and used cable. I was too fearful of glitches in unfamiliar venues with possible unexpected interference issues. However, the lead and rhythm guitars stayed wireless and did just fine.
As for tone, in playing for church, they have a large system of high-quality wireless components, and I detect no loss or distortion of tone whatsoever. However, I'm not entirely sure what the FOH is doing to it, either. 😀
What about the low B, I had some wireless, but the low B is horrible. What InEar system do you use, the U5 is for camera U4 for musicians.
Great demo. thanks
My pleasure! :-)
I have been using this unit for over a year now. My biggest issue is drop outs. In some of the venues that we play it will begin dropping out at about 20 feet (sometimes changing the channel will help but not always). I like to interact with the crowd and this unit does not always allow me to get to the crowd. I was using a Line 6 system but, the receiver has issues with the battery posts losing their spring and then not making good contact. This has happened to me with two of the Line 6 units.
Still searching for the best solution.
I have three transmitters and the receiver. I use several guitars and it's really convenient as you turn one off and turn the next one on. It's that simple and I don't have to unplug and plug in any of the guitars I'm using. I started using channel 4 because another guitar player in our band has been using channel 1. I got a pretty bad amount of interference and drop outs on channel 4. I switched to channel 3 at rehearsal tonight and it worked fine. I have a fairly big show Saturday so that will be the test. We're now using channels 1, 2 & 3 in our band. I hope it works. Has anyone else had any problems with channel 4?
The only issue I've had with mine is that they use 2.4 Ghz freq. that is a very common WiFi freq. Ive been at venues where I couldn't find a clean WiFi channel for the xVive. There was an unacceptable level interference and I couldn't use the xVive.
In my opinion , when you played with a cord , there were sounds of the bass tonal resonance . However, with the wireless U2 transmitter , there were sound of resonance but lost the bass tonal resonance . If chord intonation is important for someone to sing , using a wireless U2 transmitter could be a problem especially if it is going to be used for musical recordings. I don’t understand this phenomenon because why wireless microphone is not a problem .
I afraid I don’t quite see what you’re getting at, how does a wireless system affect intonation (pitch)? Quality of tone for sure, but I’ve never come across anything pitch related…
@@ebassguitar I listened to the part that you played with the drum . When you played with a cord , the ending note sounds like a note from a chord. However, when you played with the wireless U2 transmitter, the ending note didn’t sound like a note from a chord. For example, if your last note supposed to be a “D” , it didn’t sound like a “D” anymore when you used the wireless U2 transmitter. Have you compared if the tuning is different between using a cord and wireless transmitter? I think wireless transmitter is likely be out of tune . When the instrument is not properly tuned, the tone can sound different unless the instrument is checked for tuning and adjusted for tone control every time before play.
The tuning should be absolutely identical.
I’m struggling to see how a wireless until could affect pitch…
looks interesting indeed, like it!
I have two pair of these both of them. The batteries don’t last very long. I have a cheaper Lekato pair I got from Amazon that are much much better at a third of the cost.
Hello, do you have any recommendations for a good pair of in ear monitors for gigs?
We actually made a review of 2 in-ears from 2 different price points on our channel. Check it out! :-)
I think that "just" 6 seconds of latency between transmitter and receiver is quite a lot ...
Surely he meant 6 ms
That’s exactly what I meant :-)
I think, this one is much too expensive. I have YUER TR-U2(Warwick) , 5.8 GHz approx. 50€ and Lekato WS-90 for approx 40€. Both include receiver and transmitter. Both are approved for Bass guitar, active and passive
2.4 is problem
This unit will not work with electric/acoustic guitars. It would blow up a frequency so high that it's deafening. Besides, it's not reliable. I had a pair that lasted about 20+ hours of usage then kept popping after that. It's a great risk to gig live.
6 seconds of latency!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😆🤣😆🤣I think you mean 6 milliseconds.
I do - haha!
Hopefully anyone who know about latency will realise the slip of the tongue