any suggestions on wireless units?

[eschoendorff]

Re: any suggestions on wireless units?

IMO, the size of the venue or distance to amp/effects doesn't matter - its a convenience factor. One less thing to worry about/think about when I'm playing. I don't have to worry about where my cable is, flicking it, or in a crowded space - standing on it. If I do move around my small space, I don't have to worry about it getting tangled up in my pedal board or reeling it in.

And, no I'm not trying to be cool. Its a joy playing "unplugged". I'll admit, batteries are a drag especially when they die. They get expensive too. I'll occasionally use my cable to economize, but them I'm instantly reminded of how liberating it is to be cable-free.

Different strokes for different folks, you know how it is...

This. I run a Sennheiser Freeport wireless system even when I practice at home. I don't notice any tone loss or other ill-effects. The freedom of motion is totally worth it to me.

[mwalluk]

Re: any suggestions on wireless units?

This. I run a Sennheiser Freeport wireless system even when I practice at home. I don't notice any tone loss or other ill-effects. The freedom of motion is totally worth it to me.

Exactly. There's no tone suck with my wireless. I use it at gigs and at home. I'll even use it at small gigs. I'm in a 5 piece band, it gets crowded. That's one less set of wires dangling around. I do move around alot, going from both sides of the stage. It helps putting on a good show performance-wise. Also the singer is crazy on stage running everywhere. A few times he stepped on the other guitarists pedals. So that's one less hazard to watch out for using a wireless.

[Hellion]

Re: any suggestions on wireless units?

Exactly. There's no tone suck with my wireless. I use it at gigs and at home. I'll even use it at small gigs. I'm in a 5 piece band, it gets crowded. That's one less set of wires dangling around. I do move around alot, going from both sides of the stage. It helps putting on a good show performance-wise. Also the singer is crazy on stage running everywhere. A few times he stepped on the other guitarists pedals. So that's one less hazard to watch out for using a wireless.

I think you've nailed it with that. For my money, the more crowded or cluttered the stage, the more I like a wireless unit. I've never been able to discern any noticeable tone drain, and if there had been, I'd know how to fix that at the amp. There are those audiophiles that claim to be able to tell a difference and perhaps they can. More power to them if they prefer a cable.

[cronnin]

Re: any suggestions on wireless units?

If you buy any used units- make sure it isn't in the 700MH range- it is now illigal to use that band- as of June 12, 2010. This applies ONLY to north america.

I'm in Europe, send 'em to me