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[quote name='dood' timestamp='1435155596' post='2806015'] I really like that the transmitter is small too. I mean, if you are slipping a small D Class head in to the front of a bass gig bag and carrying your cabinet in one hand, the last thing you want is a big wireless box to fit in the case too. I think this is a great little product and I suspect after taking it out for a proper spin it'll win me over. I'll get the low F# on it later [/quote] To me, the USP of this product is the size of the transmitter - the small receiver is nice too - but there are small receivers around (although I will admit I'm conceptually visualising how big it is rather than looking at any measurements) . I'm not actually aware of any small factor digital bug sized transmitters - so I'm hoping that whereas SH's initial product was geared towards guitarists/bassists, they develop it to hit the horn market. I strongly believe that's where the profit in this system is as the guitar market is somewhat saturated. Come on Chris, what's your thoughts?

Nice to see you on here SmoothHoundChris! With a transmitter that small, hope you are gunning for the sax/trumpet/horn market? The dinkiest transmitter would be a right coo in that market!

[quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1435135892' post='2805730'] The new Line 6 kit is very new - the early reviews were awful with drop outs - but the firmware was knackered and it's been fixed and the newer reviews are very good. That being said - the new Stageclix unit operates in the 5.8GHz band for (apparently) less interference from routers etc. I love the idea of the Stageclix concept with a rechargeable transmitter that plugs into the receiver - but I also have experience with a 5.8GHz wifi router and it is sh*t. I'm in the market for a wireless, but they are so difficult to A/B properly! [/quote] Line6 kit remains the benchmark for this sector - I remember issues of the drop outs and indeed, the firmware seems to have fixed that. The 5ghz thing is a bit misleading - it's not that it's particularly better or worse than 2.4ghz, it's just that at the moment, there are less people running 5ghz routers. This is fast changing... and in some cases becoming worse because a lot of routes are putting out both 2.4ghz and 5ghz access points. 5ghz allows for greater transfer speed - but this isn't really an issue for us... the A/D conversion is the bottleneck, not the wireless transmission. The main real world difference in wireless point of view for us (where power transmission is comparable), is that 5ghz has a lesser range and is not as good at penetrating through obstacles, there is more change that a direct line of sight will be required to get the most out of your 5ghz connection. It depends what you want it to do... if you are standing right next to your amp, it shouldn't be a problem. Anything larger, the chances are you are playing bigger stages... and with bigger stages you'd probably be out of the prosumer products anyway. If you like the onboard recharging function, add the Shure GLXD to your list of stuff to try out.

If you like listening to CDs, then you'll have no problems with IEMs. All in or nothing in this game. If you are relying on hearing the ambient sound bleeding through your IEMs and mixing that with whats being sent from your aux, you've already lost the game. The key approach is to control what goes into your mix... so if you want the audience, mic them.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1435093314' post='2805477'] Wow that looks very similar to the Stageclix but at a fraction of the price! If the latency isn't noticeable in a live setting this could be very good value! Does it have multiple frequencies you can switch between if you get interference from other wireless devices? [/quote] It does switch between frequencies. Still reckon this is the one to go for in this price range - http://www.thomann.de/gb/sony_dwz_b30gb_guitar_set.htm

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1435092933' post='2805472'] Why don't any of the digital wireless manufacturers offer a digital output on the receiver unit? [/quote] There is - usually Dante - but when you think think what these devices are being used for, e.g. plugging into an amp, there really aren't too many amps with digital inputs. I think the devices which output Dante are generally the units which are used for microphones, so it makes perfect sense to keep that particular signal in the digital domain from the word go. And if you are going to record into a computer, you may as well go from bass->cable->interface anyway.

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1435088557' post='2805400'] Do you mean the highest possible delay? 10ms seems a bit short - less than half a wavelength of an open B. I can understand it might be a problem with a higher frequency things or drums, but would it really be noticeable on a bass? [/quote] Remember when you are hearing a low B, you are hearing the harmonic content also, not just the fundamental "B". Anything above 10ms in a close monitoring situation is a nightmare... Your striking of the string will be noticeably out with the rest of the music. For maximum laughs, you should try singing against a >10ms delay when you have got a feed direct into your ears.

[quote name='Muppet' timestamp='1435043667' post='2804811'] Specs say this one will go down to 5ms [/quote] Doesn't look good for guys that want to use a lot of 2.4Ghz gear... But having said all this, for the average weekend warrior, this is going to be just fine.

Latency figures not good - run this into a digital desk (which has its own latency) with in ears and you'll soon be having problems. 10ms is given as the lowest acceptable delay for use and having this wireless take up to 8ms...? Hmm.

re: my point why bass players need a dual in the low. The 535s will give you what I would say is "adequate" head room in the bass. Appreciate that everything comes at a cost though. Depending upon what you are running into your ears, a compressor usually will help give you a little more headroom but I still felt it was a compromise.

What you plugging in there at the moment?

The gold has come out nice. Top stuff!

Other options is that you could try EQing to give more cut to the vocals?

If you are using the PA for just vocals, a sub isn't really going to get you anywhere over and above as to where you are now. The sub would be just an expensive high pass filter for the vocals. What are your tops? Upgrading your existing tops may be the way to go. If you are looking at carrying around three boxes, the preferable choice would be to carry around two beefier, more capable tops - say a pair of 15s. A sub is not really going to help your bass out much either because most of what you are hearing is the overtones and not the fundamental.

[quote name='super al' timestamp='1433236059' post='2789104'] Both used Trace back in the day so the MK500 follows that tradition. Found the quote from '04. "I once told Mark King, 'the trouble with your band is you need a bass player!'" Fair enough [/quote] MK has got bass on a backing track. That close enough?

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/205633-in-ear-monitors-help-needed/ Have a read through the above thread! Most if not all your questions will be answered in there!

Wireless or wired? A lot of wireless unit shave this feature built in already... But if you want to go no frills/thrills route, e.g. no limiter (but you do have control over the EQ in your ears but any tweaks of the EQ would also sent to front of house - so additional tweaking here and there may be required at that point. (You could get a simple XLR splitter and split one signal into your desk and one to front of house. http://www.thomann.de/gb/yamaha_mg06.htm Mic goes into portable desk. Plug your headphones in and control you level to your ears. Use the main out to the main rig. What's your budget? Guess you are going for cheap as possible? Wired?

[quote name='Kiwi' timestamp='1432056839' post='2777681'] Would love to know why he took bass up. [/quote] It wasn't for the ladies. Rumour has it that Harry is a lead vocalist / lead guitarist.

I believe they are relocating, not closing for good.

Bloody hell. Even I am bored of this thread.

http://www.rolls.com/productImage.php?pid=RPQ160b I've been using digital mixing desks for some times and one of this things that I really love about them is the uber powerful EQ shaping thats built into them. Cut and boost, frequency and Q for typically 4 bands with LPF and HPF. So, I actually set about looking for a digital pedal that maybe somebody has implemented that achieves what the digital desks do. I didn't find one. I know there are loads of channel strips and the like about... but this relatively cheap effort from Rolls, seems to be incredibly flexible on the tone shaping front. Anybody ever used one with their bass?