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Also nice being separated from any dodgy pub electronics.
Being free of a cable is weird at first, I was naturally remembering which way I just turned to make sure I turn back the other way and all of that.
Haven't noticed any issues at all with the sound, but apparently some vintage fuzz pedals won't like it, but my ThorphyFX one is happy.
And of course you can duck walk around the place and play a face melting solo from up on the bar if you like (I don't actually do these things....but I could if I wanted to)
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One great benefit is you can go to the back of the room when sound checking and listen from where the audience will be.
A mate of mine endorses Smooth Hound and raves about them.
conversely by main band uses 3 radio mics at the front, simply because the receivers can live in the same rack as the digital stage rack and IEM units so wiring all 3 front mics is as quick as connecting one single cat 5 cable and placing 3 mics into stands ... that really does save some time
Also, the plug in mic I use is the best sounding clarinet microphone for live work that I've found.
So basically, wireless is great.
I have done the deed and ordered three transmitters and a receiver from Chris at Smoothound. no gig now for a couple of weeks so i can set it all up at home and try it. More fullerer report to follow!
Pros: Excellent battery life, it separates you from dodgy electrics, allows you to check on FoH sound is you don't have a soundman and to wander about in the venue if you're off on a solo.
Downsides: Have to remember to charge the batteries, the sticky pad they give yo is rubbish, but a couple of velcro dots do the job just as well.
Another vote for smooth-hound! replaced my G50 and not looked back since.
I've just got a pack of AAA in my guitar case where I keep the transmitter so never had a problem with batteries. and I just use a bit of electrical tape to keep it plugged in.
Robust as heck. receiver has been kicked, trodden on, and taken a direct hit from a 3tonne 48" Ride (maybe not quite that big but its a heavy bastard), and just popped the antenna back into place with no issues.
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Gig - Friday evening, outdoors on a trailer, pub back garden. Country and Rock n Roll
The amp was a HRD and ended up with the volume just under 5 (so quite loud actually) pedal board and two guitars Tele and 335.
When I first turned on it sounded fine, then later when we went to sound check I got a nasty buzz, turned out to be the idiot using it had a duff patch lead! After that it was great all night long, swapping was simply a case of press the transmitter button 1 second to turn off, put down and pick up alternate guitar, press button 1 second and glance at receiver to see steady white go off and two columns of greens come on.
Sound was bright (I like bright) but I may tweak the cable length/capacitance settings on the receiver.
Very pleased, singer from my funk band hadn't heard me play those styles and complimented the tonezzzz.
Rehearsal, Sunday afternoon sound proofed studio (and bleedin hot with no aircon) funk and disco.
Again the HRD and pedalboard (to be honest they just stayed in the car from friday night). volume about 2+ now and managed with guitar volume more acutely so we keep a lid on it and hear vocals/arrangements. Again worked well enough, I need to put the micro sticky tape on the transmitters to stop them wobbling about in the future (they are tight at the moment so no worries). This time a Tele joined the strat and 335. Only thing I noticed was the vast difference it levels between the fenders and the humbuckers of the 335 and it seemed more pronounced than Friday night probably because the amp was now ticking over. With the mechanical input selector I had a gain trim on one input and took down the 335 a tad to match the fenders going into the pedal board, it would be nice to have that facility on the individual transmitters (since I've already labled them 1,2 & 3 - yea I was up all night dreaming that sequence up), so I could designate 1 for humbuckers and 2 & 3 for single coils. As it happens I'm a seriel twiddler on the volume and tone knobs with the 335 anyway but the volumes are around 5-6 and blow the Fenders volume wise on 9-10 leaving nowhere to go for extra solo volume. I will balance things but gain settings per transmitter would be the easiest.
Anyway thats my feelings so far. I didn't find myself missing the cable even though I didn't wander down the step ladder and out into the pub garden for a listen. All in all I'm pleased with my purchase and expect enjoy it for a long time.