NPD - Boss WL-50

[Wattage]

Wireless in a Pedal

Works really well, keeps everything very neat.

https://www.boss.info/us/products/wl-50/

 

[dave74]

Please let us know how this does for you. I've been wanting one of the newer-style compact wireless systems, but every time I start reading reviews I get unsure of what brand to get.

 

[Wattage]

I bought a cheapy one off Amazon to try it out and it worked really well but had too high a noise floor, it got a bit worse when the board was in play. I've got a busy summer schedule and I am so tired of tripping over cables so I figured I'd invest in something a little nicer. Store I work p/t at has a bunch of the Boss Wireless stuff and the store owner swears by these pedal units.

I still have my Nady from the late 80's and it works great but is a bit too much these days lol

Got a gig Friday so it's right in the fire, I'll let you know

 

[Mincer]

I've used the Boss WL-20 for a few years. It is a great sounding, easy to charge wireless system. No doubt the -50 is just as good.

 

[ErikH]

Definitely keep us posted. I read a lot of reviews of this stuff but word of mouth from someone you know using it is the best review. It'll take a lot to make me switch from my Line6 G50. I love that system.

 

[Aceman]

I was thinking about getting one of those, but my 20's are great.

 

[Wattage]

well I am totally sold, it worked great!

I set the resistance to "short cable" which seemed to be the best match for me sonically. It was quiet, no fuss and just worked perfectly.

 

[Securb]

How quickly does it charge?

 

[Wattage]

How quickly does it charge?

I plugged it in for the first chsrge directly to a dedicated charger, I left it til the light changed indicating a full chage

 

[Mincer]

I was thinking about getting one of those, but my 20's are great.

I love my 20s too, and before I had them, I ws sort of anti-wireless.

 

[playas]

Does it use a 9v negative centre adapter?

 

[Wattage]

Does it use a 9v negative centre adapter?

It uses a micro USB port to charge the transceiver on it's own or it charges when plugged into the base unit, that uses a regular BOSS style 9v adapter.

 

[Wattage]

I love my 20s too, and before I had them, I ws sort of anti-wireless.

I still have my old school Nady from the late 80's, still works great too. I don't use it anymore but I have never had an issue with wireless really. I've been using cables because I use a board these days but back then that was the ticket. The Nady has a gain control that gave a little pop on the front end too.

 

[Aceman]

It uses a micro USB port to charge the transceiver on it's own or it charges when plugged into the base unit, that uses a regular BOSS style 9v adapter.

There would be something to be said for getting this for my main board. Just leave it there, or use the other WL-20 Receiver when traveling light or as backup.

 

[Wattage]

I share the stage with 2 other brands of wireless units and there were no issues, wasn't expecting any but figured I'd add that to the knowledge base. One is a Shure unit, can't remember what the other is.

 

[LLL]

Killer concept, but if ya had a rack rig, you wouldn't even need this.

 

[beaubrummels]

I don't think a rack changes the need for wireless between the player/guitar and the rest of the equipment.

 

[LLL]

I don't think a rack changes the need for wireless between the player/guitar and the rest of the equipment.

It does when the wireless mentioned in the post is designed to be used for a pedalboard.

You know, so your pedalboard doesn't need cables? :lol:

 

[Wattage]

I'd rather run a cable direct to my amp than use a rack rig

 

[Aceman]

I'd rather run a cable direct to my amp than use a rack rig

That's what I do. Guitar > Transmitter > Receiver > Pedalboard > Cable > Amp