NPD - Boss WL-50

[ErikH]

When I use a wireless, I have the receiver on my pedalboard. No different than having a rack wireless with rack gear and a midi control foot switch out front. The only difference is the form factor.

I currently have a Line 6 G50. It works great. The cable length setting is nice to simulate a short to long cable. I have it set to 10-15 feet. It’s been really reliable.

 

[Demanic]

Will it work with bass well, ie no low end loss?

 

[ErikH]

I’ve used the G50 with my bass rig and didn’t notice any low end loss. It’s digital, as are the Boss units, so their frequency range is really wide.

 

[Mincer]

My WL-20's receiver is connected to my pedalboard, too. I suppose I could use it from the pedalboard to the amp as well.

 

[Aceman]

My WL-20's receiver is connected to my pedalboard, too. I suppose I could use it from the pedalboard to the amp as well.

I do that at home a lot

 

[Wattage]

I tell you what, this setup has worked great. 2 big outdoor gigs this weekend and it was flawless

 

[Wattage]

Just to follow up I did 2 shows weekend before last 90 mins Friday and about 2 full hours on Saturday with nothing but onboard charging, it worked perfectly.

This past weekend I sat in with my friend's band over 3 sets, all guitars and lead vox have wireless and there were 2 sets of in-ears running again it worked great.

I will say this WL-50 has passed with flying colors.

The only thing I would change about it is how far the transmitter sticks out. It hasn't caused any issues at all but I feel like I'll snap it right off some day, I am kind of dangerous to gear like that lol

 

[quadquadquadquad]

Here's something to watch out for to avoid showing up with a dead battery.

When the transmitter is fully docked, it presses the same button that turns the device on when in your guitar. If your pedal is not plugged in A/C power, the transmitter will drain (even in standby).

There's a trick which overcomes this. Instead of pushing the transmitter all the way in, push it part way until it clicks into a detent. Seems to hold it in place without turning it on. Not sure if Boss intentionally designed for this, but it works.

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[quadquadquadquad]

A nice design feature is the 1/4 socket for bypass.

If something happens, you can plug in a guitar cable into the wl-50, and you're back in business without messing with any patch cables on your board.

Seems like nothing, but very useful especially when seconds matter.

 

[Mincer]

A nice design feature is the 1/4 socket for bypass.

If something happens, you can plug in a guitar cable into the wl-50, and you're back in business without messing with any patch cables on your board.

Seems like nothing, but very useful especially when seconds matter.

That is actually a really good idea! I have the WL-20, and just keep a cable on the ground next to my pedalboard in case something weird happens. So far, I've been lucky.

 

[Wattage]

I am charging mine on the ride to the gig today

I always pull it back so it isn’t a tivating anything, it is supposed to go to sleep after 1/2hr I think