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h82w8
Junior
Username: h82w8

Post Number: 15
Registered: 12-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 7:51 am:   Edit Post

Does anybody use wireless with a 5 string? If so what model wireless and does it fall off below a certain frequency or note?
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 909
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post

I use a shure pgx system, no problems. I also tune down a 1/2 step.
lmiwa
Intermediate Member
Username: lmiwa

Post Number: 116
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 1:22 pm:   Edit Post

Shure ULXS4, basses tuned down 1/2 step, no problems!

Most wireless manufacturers publish the frequency response for their systems. Many guitar systems cut off well above the low end of even a 4-string bass. I've checked a few systems with a signal generator and scope and they all matched their published specs.

Another concern may be dynamic range. Systems that don't use some type of compression/expansion often run out of range between max signal before distortion and min signal to stay above the noise floor. But systems that do use comp/exp can often mess with your sound. You'll probably notice it most if you're a slap/pop type player. It's not quite as bad on the fingerstyle stuff.

That said, I use a good quality cord whenever possible, and use the wireless when I need the convenience. I would NEVER recommend recording through a wireless system!

(Message edited by lmiwa on November 24, 2008)
bassman68
Member
Username: bassman68

Post Number: 63
Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 2:22 am:   Edit Post

Sennheiser ew100, never had any problems.
deburgh
Junior
Username: deburgh

Post Number: 47
Registered: 3-2007
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 11:52 am:   Edit Post

I use the Shure systtem as well, it works great :-)
briant
Advanced Member
Username: briant

Post Number: 245
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, November 24, 2008 - 1:05 pm:   Edit Post

The X2 or the original X-Wire. Same technology - same huge dynamic range (10 Hz - 20 kHz) with no compression.

I had an original X-Wire and A/B'd it with the new X2. There is no difference.

I highly recommend the X2.
rockbassist
Intermediate Member
Username: rockbassist

Post Number: 160
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 9:45 am:   Edit Post

I suggest Sennheiser or Shure. I use a Sennheiser. I play everything from small venues to large outdoor gigs and have never had any problems.
mario_farufyno
Junior
Username: mario_farufyno

Post Number: 19
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 8:14 pm:   Edit Post

Use a digital system like the X2, noise free, no compression, no loss...

(Message edited by Mario Farufyno on November 25, 2008)

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