It's really fucking cool to see you still going. I saw your "how to set up backing tracks" 5 years ago when I just started making music and it came at exactly the right time. I'm glad to have found your account again and I'm finally subbed! Keep up the amazing work!
I use the shure GLXD16+ it is dual band, easy to use and has been extremely reliable. Before this one I used a shure PGX4 which I loved for a decade but then started dropping out. Shure wireless has always done me right.
@@ScottUhlMusic it definitely gets my vote as the best wifi based guitar wireless. For radio based instrument or mic wireless i think the Shure axient still is king imho. For iem the Audio Technica 3000 series gets my vote as it's Abit more affordable then the previous summit gear the Lectrosonics duet or Shure psm 900/1000 and covers more bandwidth.
Thank you, Scott! I just installed a passive soundhole pickup (Fishman Neo-D, Humbucker) in my acoustic, and I was looking into wireless systems. I'm legally blind, so the fewer wires that I have to avoid, the better. 😀I've watched a lot of TH-cam videos, trying to figure out what to buy, and yours is the only one that clearly explained the limitations and differences, and provided some very solid advice. You just gained a subscriber.
Scott, Thanks for giving us your great videos, some topped with pineapple pizza. Seriously, you are unique. Particularly in your delivery, you are a master of public speaking in that you speak clearly, concisely, and it is a pleasure to hear you speak. There are always smooth flowing sentences with virtually never an ugh, err, or umm. Truly remarkable. You are always thoroughly researched and knowledgeable on your subject, and if you don’t know something you are honest about that. And you even followup with answers in future videos. Very impressive. You may want to consider expanding your career into something that can use this amazing speaking ability that you have, if you ever want to move on from that love of making music and performing that we, your fans, all have. Best of luck and thanks again for helping us.
Thanks Stan! I appreciate that! I do actually spend a lot of time editing to make sure I remove a lot of those pauses and stutters haha. But mostly because I cannot stand watching tutorial or gear demos with all of those pauses and “uhs” and stuff like that. So I’m almost obsessive about removing every long breath in my videos haha. But I appreciate this man! Im glad to hear that 🤘
Between myself and the singer/second guitarist in my band, we have six of the Lekato WS-70 systems. Never an issue. They are immune to issues caused by the X-vive U4 ear systems were use. Bonus round, he's also using that Donner Arena 2000 I won for his strat.
I was recently considering upgrading to wireless for my guitar, and this video was just right on the spot for me! You really clarify very well what can work, and what can't work, with special note on "if you have a particular case/gear, I can't have the answer for you". That is gold, very well explained. Just like organizing a dinner at home for friends, Pineapple Pizza might not be of everyone's taste, so either you risk it (which it's not that much of a risk as returns exist) or you get a high end food that everyone loves (and even then, it might not work for Metallica). Loved the video, loved how well you went through it, massive congrats for your Bahamas show, that looks amazing, and new sub here! Keep up with the good work!
My first wireless is the Swiff one. I think it is awesome. For me, what I've learnt is that running the battery flat, reduces it's life rapidly. So if I play for 5hrs, I need 7hrs battery life.
Pineapple Pizza! Great to see a solid review on these wireless systems. I've had a couple different ones that always seem to work for me as a solo musician - but I can see why you would almost NEED to have a higher end unit for full band configurations. Good job!
Great video! Discovered Phenyx Pro products from your channel and have been blown away. When I saw the price for the quality of the gear, I spit my pineapple pizza out everywhere. Keep up the great content!
I watched your video on all the wireless systems and decided to try the Lekato 5.8 GHz black case and woodgrain case and the Swiff 900 MHz with the intent of running my keyboard into our PA. At the first practice with them I let our lead guitar player and bass player try them and they were so popular I haven’t been able to try them with my keyboard yet. The bass player tried all three and could hear a difference in the brightness of his tone between the Lekato and Swiff units. The Swiff unit made his Carvin 5-string bass sound brighter than he liked, so he preferred the Lekato units. Our lead guitar player plays a private stock PRS Hollowbody II and runs the Lekato system to his Deluxe Reverb with his humbuckers and the Swiff unit with the piezo output to his Rivera acoustic amp. It sounds amazing and has never dropped out despite competing with wireless microphones in the PA system. The battery life in all the units have exceeded expectations. We can get through two practices before needing to recharge the wireless systems. I’ve had my wireless units for about 6 months with no decline in performance. Our lead guitar player has a wireless unit he paid $350 for a year and a half ago and after a year the battery life showed declining charge life. He keeps claiming he’s going to buy some units like mine, but hasn’t gotten around to it yet. Maybe I should not let him use mine, so he will buy his own and I can try mine with my keyboard like i originally intended. I’m going to try the cheap in ear monitor you discussed in your video next. Thanks for doing such a thorough job in your videos!
wow, just arrived in your channel while searching for wireless equip for my bass and I'm blown away by the quality just by seeing the intro 😯 you really gave a well rounded description of what you were going to talk about and how, and from there on it just follows with the same quality while linking to other videos and more in-depth analysis you've done, got to check out those too 🔥 a lot of good information in a comprehensive manner, detailed without being overwhelming, thank you! 🙏
I did find this video useful and I rarely get the chance to say that. Very accurate, very clear and very realistic about the pricing. I've been looking at these new cheap - there weren't any cheap ones a few years ago - wireless systems with some mistrust but apparently they do work, I don't gig a lot but cables in a small apartment are a pain, so I might just get one (or two, as I see your advice fitting for the frequencies available in case I do have to gig) and always have a cable if everything else fails. Thank you.
Magnificent video. This video should be mandatory for beginners on a budget (enough to buy a pineapple pizza) like me who spend days doubting wether to buy or not an specific product. Love your videos man, keep it going!!
I have Nux 2.4ghz, maybe the best small 2.4ghz wireless for me. I had dropout issues with Xvive U2, zero with Nux (what a great case, too, although i wish they begin to put usb type-c instead of micro usb). Also i have Lekato 5.8ghz which is also really great and problem free for me so far. Lekato SW-70 on the other hand wasn't a great experience, it has audible sound difference from cable and other wireless units (kinda muddy sound), dropouts and picking attack/compression isues. Anyway, just trust Scott, he knows what he is saying. And the thing that he continues to update this topic with new options etc says a lot. Thanks!
Great update as usual! I think I've seen every one of your videos in the last 2.5 years or so. Except for the in depth hx stomp idea because i don't use that, though i still watch the shorter videos since i so use modelers. The quality has really come a long way. Keep up the great work! Pineapple pizza is good with beer and wings
Thanks man! I really appreciate that! This new camera/lighting and the new software I got has been extremely helpful. I’m glad to hear that. I look back at some of the lighting in the old videos and cringe now lol. Thanks for following the channel for so long 🤘🤘
I got the Amoon based on your video. It's great. Two problems (not really problems given the price point): a little noisy and it does a power save thing where it stops transmitting after no signal for a few seconds and doesn't turn on fast enough to grab the attack on the first note when you start again. As long as the song doesn't do a lot of long pauses, it doesn't really become an issue.
Dude, THANK YOU for saying “not really problems given the price point.” Seriously, I see so many comments who want these $50 to have the features and quality of the $500 systems. It’s refreshing to see “eh, it has some small issues, but for the price it’s fine.” I appreciate that man 🤘 thanks for the comment!
Hey Scott. great video as usual. Very informative. Just ordered the Phenyx Pro PTG-12 as I needed something to go between my multi effect foot pedal and my guitar. I already have the Phenyx Pro PTM-11 IEM system and love it. The PTG-11 wouldn't work since the receiver would have to sit on the floor next to my multi-effect pedal and I didn't want that. It's not here yet but I'll follow up after I've had a little time to work with it. I like that fact that BOTH the PTM-11 and PTG-12 avoid the 2.4 Ghz. band.
Nice! Good choice. The PTG 12 does seem to struggle if there is a lot of 500mhz signal already going on. Just fyi. I know they are planning to upgrade it. I use it at home when no other wireless is being used 👍
Huge fan of your content! Your videos on the HX Stomp helped me out SO MUCH! Thank you! Definitely looking into a wireless system for some live shows later this year. Pineapple pizza!
I have 2 of the black Ammoon systems...had them for 4 yrs and they still works like new(over 6 hrs) and I use them exclusively . I have never had a single problem with them. They are disappearing now so I bought 2 more so when these give out I can just move to the new ones. I have several gigging friends who also have them and the story is the same. We have used as many as 4 at a time and not one glitch...this is the one I recommend if you can still get one!
Thank you! I appreciate that! So far this video has done the worst out of the 3 videos and I think it honestly is the most important one so I hope more people find it!
Great video as always. Thanks! I have purchased the swiff audio about a year ago per your video other video. Overall I have been pretty happy with it but like you said it isn’t always perfect. But when it works it is great! Great information! Since it wasn’t as expensive as the top brands, I had enough money left over to buy a Pineapple Pizza!
I got the Lekato WS60. I use guitars with mag/piezo. I have a special cable to move the reciever to my mic that has a tray to set it on. I added a extension TRS female to male to move the transmitter to my strap. I did experience a few drop outs when my brother added cheap wireless in ear on 5. 8hz. I am trying to find more options for stereo setup. I would buy a better one if I could find one. I have an old Nady 201 ch. H that works, but was frustrated with not being able to find a stereo wireless. AKG has one but, not sure if they are current. Forgot the model. Wish Sennheiser had a stereo wireless for dual instruments.
"PINEAPPLE PIZZA"!!! Scott, thanks for all your advice and comments. On your recommendations bought the LEKATO WS70 and Phenyx Pro PTG-12 just in case I have issues with my other guitarist's wireless. Love them both and definitely worth the money for my needs. Keep up the great work!!!!!! PINEAPPLE PIZZA!!, PINEAPPLE PIZZA!!, PINEAPPLE PIZZA!!
Amazing video Scott! Your cheap wireless videos are so in-depth and so well structured, I tell my musician friends to watch your vids if they're planning to go wireless. I may have a silly question though; if 2.4Hz is the least reliable, and 5.8Hz is better, but still prone to issues, wouldn't it make sense to just stick to 900Hz to be on the safer side?
At venues, Ive use the higher end Shure and Sennheiser systems, and have never had a problem with either. At home, I used to use a line 6 unit, which was the only one that had a case failure after 6 months. Great reviews! So heLpful! Thanks --- PINEAPPLE PIZZA !!!!!!!
I appreciate videos like this! In the end, folks gotta do their research and apply some critical thinking! Personally I wouldn't use wireless as being in the middle of a suler crowded RF environment and regularly using wireless stuff as an AV guy I don't trust anything that isn't high end, and I cant justify that cost right now. I love watching videos like this anyway though, because I think it's fun to stay aware of this stuff.
Thamks for the updated review. I have both the Lekato and Swiff systesm The Lekato seem to interfered more than the Swiff but both are good. I carry both to gigs so I can cover as many frequencies as possible, sort of like ordering Pineapple Pizza. ;-)
My son plays bass and just purchased a cheap wireless for it. I'm not sure which one he bought, but I shared this video with him. Hopefully, if he bought a different one that isn't so good he can send it back and get the one you recommended. Would love to win some equipment from you too.
Nice! I have a Line 6 g50 system and was looking for options to use as back up in case it stopped working as a result of dropping pineapple pizza all over it.
I tried the Swift units and there was a terrible noise gate like cut off when palm muting. I contacted the manufacturer and they said it was a bad unit so they sent out another one. Both had the same cut out feature on multiple guitars so I returned them. My go to is still my Line 6 G30 that has been a workhorse. Pineapple pizza is not ideal
Thanks for all the great info! You've answered the questions I've had about these systems and the questions I didn't even know to ask. I'm running out of channels on my stage snake, so the first application I'd like to try is using a cheap wireless system to add a channel. It's probably a long shot, but at that price point it's worth a try. I'll find another use for it if this doesn't work. I think I'll try the Lekato WS70 first, and hopefully I like it better than pineapple pizza!
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks! I'm trying to get by until I can afford the digital mixer and snake I really need, hopefully next year. Your channel has been very helpful - I have a lot to learn as I upgrade my church's whole system.
Hi Scott. Thanks again for a super informative and useful video. I'm playing more outdoors as summer is coming, so would love the wireless. I can then wander over to the bar and get a slice of pineapple pizza!
I’m a musician and my guitarist needs one of these. Great advice and recommendations. I think we will go for the swiff audio. Sounds more convincing. Oh…pineapple pizza
Thanks really helpful video. I wanted to try some at home first to get rid of all those wires so dipped my toe in at cheaper 2.4GHz set to try and then as advised may try a 5.8GHz set and have two. Using on my acoustic with a passive but hot K&K Sound pickup, and my new acoustic amp.
Hi Scott, I've become a big fan of all your wireless vids, thanks! Quick question - any problems foreseen with connecting these "guitar wireless systems" to a lavalier mic? The whole set up is only send to my IEMs when I sing so perfect quality audio isn't needed. I didn't think there'd be any problems connecting the guitar end of these systems to a mic, but I thought I'd check to be sure ... thanks so much!
These cheap ones should be fine for that if you can get the correct adapters as a “wireless hack.” I could see that being fine. Thanks for following the channel!
Great video! I have the Swiff one but it has a (not so loud) hiss when you are not playing but for rehearsal is ok...900, 2.4 and 5.8 are license free frequencies in Canada...
PINEAPPLE PIZZA. Funny you mention it, cause it is my favorite pizza, decades ago used to be called Hawaiian pizza. hey Scott, great video as always. These reviews are very helpful, especially the broad range and comparison of some of the models, ranges. It's really cool. Thanks for all your hard work on this channel man.
Great video, I really like your reviews and recommendations. I use the Swift Audio UHF wireless and they work great; I’m in Canada and the UHF frequency band is legal to use here - and so is pineapple pizza 😋
Thanks...you are awesome. I am about to buy a new pair. A little frustrated...you made a difference. Now I know. I will try swiff.. I play in the Caribbean, in Antigua...preacher, playing and singing at the business places. Pine Apple Pizza. Eldon Coates Holiday Inn 1500se 17 street causeway Fort Laderdale USA
I guess first time commenting! I've been very curious about wireless and recording, but there are definitely many issues that may happen thay could ruin it. So I guess I'll stick to wired for recording. It's also very interesting to check out the mixed reviews about almost all the cheap wireless systems, here in Mexico it's quite interesting that not many bedroom guitarists get wireless systems (along with some pineapple pizza ;) ), our Mexican Peso is also very weak nowadays and difficult to afford :( . Keep the vids coming! I've learned a lot from your reviews!
Thanks for watching! The cheap wireless works more often than it doesn’t, but if you don’t want to risk it, I recommend saving up the money for Shure/sennheiser 🤘
Been using the Swiff WS-50 for about two months now. Love it. Replaced my line-6 g70 with it after it failed miserably. Need to pick up the nux for the 5.8 as well. Pineapple Pizza is sacrilege.
Thanks! And just different random cases I’ve found. I have a bigger case for my “gear case” that I use, and smaller cases for the cheap wireless as a backup
Recently I've tried a Swiff/Lekato WS-70. No trouble with the transmission or latency, but I've experienced a severe tone loss. Both the treble frequencies and input gain dropped down, and I couldn't compensate in my multifx to get the same tone that I was used to. There was some weird gate effect that ruined my sustain as well. I've returned the WS-70 and I'm trying to get another wireless system. Maybe a got a defective unity? Or this sort of behavior is common in cheap wireless systems? I'm really not a tone snob, I just need something that doesn't mess too much with my tone. What cheap unity you recommend for that?
My advice that I give in this video is what I recommend: Accept that it’s possible that your cheap one won’t work with your setup, return it if it doesn’t work and try another one. If you don’t want to risk that anymore, save up the money and get a nice Shure/sennheiser wireless system.
My Swiff no longer holds a charge for very long. The Getaria is still going strong and the Xvive creates transients. I am now using cables at home and a Shure GLXD for live events. Pineapple pizza. Yum.
By the way sir I purchased a second system for my 15 year old son…the lekato ws70….works great with active and passive….still using the swift audio from record out of the katana to the board….still happy with the results that way…because of the high gain who doesn’t love a high gain pineapple pizza
I am not in the US, I did not ask for a pineapple, a pizza or a free wireless system. Just want to thank you for this video and the others. Great value, great quality! Cheers from France ;)
Hey Scott, love your vids dude. Would you be willing to go into how you went about starting a professional career doing covers and stuff like that? I’m looking to do something like that but don’t know where to start.
That’s an interesting idea for a video. I’ll consider it, even though mostly I do tutorials and reviews. But that would be a good one. I did fall into it by accident, so it would be interesting to analyze it myself. Thanks for the suggestion!
Hi! I'm starting play electric violin solo with a getaria 5.8 in small places and close to the receiver and works fine but I'm affraid to start playing in big places and crowded. If I play solo walking far from the receiver is enough with the getaria 5.8 or I need another system? I'm thinking about shure blx. Thank you for asking!! Excuse my english, I'm a mexican girl 😊
Hi, thanks for watching! Wireless all depends on where you are performing and how crowded the wireless signal is there. The blx will definitely be a more reliable system. I do have my full buying guide in this video if that helps: th-cam.com/video/Xi2JcMomjQ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N2Nvejp0Jsxs4DHu
You have helped a lot. Thank you so much. In case you were wondering, my favorite pizza is, pepperoni, jalapeno, and pineapple pizza. my wife and i call it the pjp.
i tried the ibanez ws1 on my ibanez sr605e (nordstrand bb) active bass, and it's awesome, no latency or hiss or any problem. Also no problem with pine apple pizza, my kid loves it, my wife loves it,
I have the Lekato 5.8Ghz and love em, they work with all my 6 guitars a bass and an electro acoustic, I do only use them at home/studio as I no longer gig but after years of twisted cables that myself and band mates would walk/trip over constantly, Ive found them a god send. I had a pair of lekato 2.4ghz previously that lasted 2 years and then the micro usb charging port gave up the ghost, I just wish they would use USB -C charging ports.
I've been using the Lekato WS-60 for IEMs (with a Behringer P1) and they have been great. The FOH guy at the show relieved when I said 2.4GHz, as they could have interfered with their antennas that operated on the MHz range. I have yet to test them in very crowded small clubs. Hope I don't get interferences in my ears while singing or a show could go as bad as asking for pineapple pizza in Italy. I could be safe though by connecting the transmitter to a personal mixer on my pedalboard, thus keeping it close.
I have been using a Lekato wS-50 with my Acoustic Guitar on gigs, and with my Strat Type Guitar when rehearsing with the band. No problems at all. Last week I used it with a Strat on a gig, and also no problems. I wanted to buy a second set, and started looking at the Lekato WS-70 (same as the Swift unit?) which operates on the UHF band, but some reviews mentioned tone changing, volume drop, and worse, a hiss sound. I can live with the first two negative points but hissing sound is a no no to me, so I went for the newer Lekato WS-90 which also operates in the 5.8GHz band, and it is on its way to me right now. I know, I know, I now have two systems on the same frequency 😮😟 will see. I will also have a look at the WS-100. I believe it operates also in the UHF band? Thanks for the video. Very informative as always.. 😊
@@ScottUhlMusic I did, thank you. I do agree with most of what you say, and all of it is very good advice as always. I also make a living playing music, and as I am also interested in electronics, I always try to build my own effect pedals, switchers, Midi adapters (cable and bluetooth) etc. My setup uses already some wireless devices. For example, I have a digital mixer, connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi router. My main guitar pedalboard sends Midi over BLE (Low Energy Bluetooth on 2.4GHz) to control my other guitar's pedalboard. This second pedalboard communicates with my Mixer to Switch the mixer's effects (Delay, chorus and Reverb) on my acoustic guitar and second electric guitar channels. This uses another device I developed to control the digital mixer over WiFi from my main board. Again 2.4GHz. Until now all this works very well since a couple years. 😎 As you can see it would be a very bad idea to buy wireless Systems for my setup that use the 2.4GHz band. I have a quite cheap in ear monitor system that works in the UHF band, and it has a few channels. It works well. And all this was the reason I did bet on the 5.8GHz wireless for the guitars. Currently I have only the Lekato WS-50 which I use on my Acoustic guitar. I want another one for my Strat. I do have an old AKG UHF wireless guitar system that stopped being allowed where I live, but now, after a few years it is allowed again, but it is unusable together with my in ear monitor device. I get a lot if interference even if I can select a few different channels on the monitor system. And this means that, as you also mentioned in your videos, having loads of channels doesn't mean you can use many different systems in the same band. The separation of the channels in the UHF band seems to be quite narrow. This means that two different systems might need to be set a few channels apart from each other. In reality, we can only use a few devices together, even with expensive units. They also tend to hiss a bit, that is why some units mute the audio when the signal level is under a certain threshold. Just like a noise gate. My in ear system does this. Two units on 5.8GHz shouldn't be a problem. Will test when the WS-90 arrives. 😎😉 Sorry about the long answer, I thought you might find it interesting. Keep up the good work. Much appreciated. Thank you.
I really like the amount of effort you put into your videos, the editing, the memes, the Amazon pages. Please keep it going. Its very much appreciated
Thank you! I appreciate that 🤘
It's really fucking cool to see you still going. I saw your "how to set up backing tracks" 5 years ago when I just started making music and it came at exactly the right time. I'm glad to have found your account again and I'm finally subbed! Keep up the amazing work!
Thanks man! I appreciate that! Glad my original videos I did 5 years ago when I started my channel are still getting views 🤘🤘
Scott is very good in making people understand easily and efficiently !!
Great❤
Thanks!
I use the shure GLXD16+ it is dual band, easy to use and has been extremely reliable. Before this one I used a shure PGX4 which I loved for a decade but then started dropping out. Shure wireless has always done me right.
The new GLX model is 2.4 AND 5.8, which is really cool
@@ScottUhlMusic it definitely gets my vote as the best wifi based guitar wireless. For radio based instrument or mic wireless i think the Shure axient still is king imho. For iem the Audio Technica 3000 series gets my vote as it's Abit more affordable then the previous summit gear the Lectrosonics duet or Shure psm 900/1000 and covers more bandwidth.
Thank you so much for the suggestions: you saved me a lot of time and money.
Glad I could help! Thank you for the super thanks! I appreciate it 🤘
Thank you, Scott! I just installed a passive soundhole pickup (Fishman Neo-D, Humbucker) in my acoustic, and I was looking into wireless systems. I'm legally blind, so the fewer wires that I have to avoid, the better. 😀I've watched a lot of TH-cam videos, trying to figure out what to buy, and yours is the only one that clearly explained the limitations and differences, and provided some very solid advice. You just gained a subscriber.
Thank you Peter!
I got the Swiff WS-50 Blackwing and just use them in my home. Clean, no latency and easy to charge. Thx Scott
Scott, Thanks for giving us your great videos, some topped with pineapple pizza. Seriously, you are unique. Particularly in your delivery, you are a master of public speaking in that you speak clearly, concisely, and it is a pleasure to hear you speak. There are always smooth flowing sentences with virtually never an ugh, err, or umm. Truly remarkable. You are always thoroughly researched and knowledgeable on your subject, and if you don’t know something you are honest about that. And you even followup with answers in future videos. Very impressive.
You may want to consider expanding your career into something that can use this amazing speaking ability that you have, if you ever want to move on from that love of making music and performing that we, your fans, all have.
Best of luck and thanks again for helping us.
Thanks Stan! I appreciate that! I do actually spend a lot of time editing to make sure I remove a lot of those pauses and stutters haha. But mostly because I cannot stand watching tutorial or gear demos with all of those pauses and “uhs” and stuff like that. So I’m almost obsessive about removing every long breath in my videos haha. But I appreciate this man! Im glad to hear that 🤘
Between myself and the singer/second guitarist in my band, we have six of the Lekato WS-70 systems. Never an issue. They are immune to issues caused by the X-vive U4 ear systems were use.
Bonus round, he's also using that Donner Arena 2000 I won for his strat.
Nice! Glad to hear you guys are getting use out of it 🤘🤘
I was recently considering upgrading to wireless for my guitar, and this video was just right on the spot for me! You really clarify very well what can work, and what can't work, with special note on "if you have a particular case/gear, I can't have the answer for you". That is gold, very well explained. Just like organizing a dinner at home for friends, Pineapple Pizza might not be of everyone's taste, so either you risk it (which it's not that much of a risk as returns exist) or you get a high end food that everyone loves (and even then, it might not work for Metallica).
Loved the video, loved how well you went through it, massive congrats for your Bahamas show, that looks amazing, and new sub here! Keep up with the good work!
Thanks Marc! I appreciate that, and thanks for subscribing 🤘🤘
My first wireless is the Swiff one. I think it is awesome. For me, what I've learnt is that running the battery flat, reduces it's life rapidly. So if I play for 5hrs, I need 7hrs battery life.
Scott I love your gear tutorials more than I love pineapple pizza and pineapple pizza is one of my favorites. 😆 Thanks for the honest reviews!
Glad you like them! #TeamPineapple 🍍🍕🤘
Thanks for the videos! I know I'm late here, but just tried the "Sondery" wireless purchased on Amazon for 24 dollars. They are UHF and work great!
Pineapple Pizza! Great to see a solid review on these wireless systems. I've had a couple different ones that always seem to work for me as a solo musician - but I can see why you would almost NEED to have a higher end unit for full band configurations. Good job!
Thanks! My video coming out this Tuesday is a comprehensive guide on cheap to pro level wireless, so be sure to check that out when it comes out :)
I will indeed!@@ScottUhlMusic
Great video! Discovered Phenyx Pro products from your channel and have been blown away. When I saw the price for the quality of the gear, I spit my pineapple pizza out everywhere. Keep up the great content!
Hahaha glad you like them!!
I watched your video on all the wireless systems and decided to try the Lekato 5.8 GHz black case and woodgrain case and the Swiff 900 MHz with the intent of running my keyboard into our PA. At the first practice with them I let our lead guitar player and bass player try them and they were so popular I haven’t been able to try them with my keyboard yet. The bass player tried all three and could hear a difference in the brightness of his tone between the Lekato and Swiff units. The Swiff unit made his Carvin 5-string bass sound brighter than he liked, so he preferred the Lekato units. Our lead guitar player plays a private stock PRS Hollowbody II and runs the Lekato system to his Deluxe Reverb with his humbuckers and the Swiff unit with the piezo output to his Rivera acoustic amp. It sounds amazing and has never dropped out despite competing with wireless microphones in the PA system. The battery life in all the units have exceeded expectations. We can get through two practices before needing to recharge the wireless systems. I’ve had my wireless units for about 6 months with no decline in performance. Our lead guitar player has a wireless unit he paid $350 for a year and a half ago and after a year the battery life showed declining charge life. He keeps claiming he’s going to buy some units like mine, but hasn’t gotten around to it yet. Maybe I should not let him use mine, so he will buy his own and I can try mine with my keyboard like i originally intended. I’m going to try the cheap in ear monitor you discussed in your video next. Thanks for doing such a thorough job in your videos!
Which model did you buy? Do you still recommend it?
PINEAPPLE PIZZA - Very helpful, as I'm shopping for an inexpensive guitar wireless system. Thank you!
Genuinely informative and useful video. Great work dude 👏👏👏
wow, just arrived in your channel while searching for wireless equip for my bass and I'm blown away by the quality just by seeing the intro 😯
you really gave a well rounded description of what you were going to talk about and how, and from there on it just follows with the same quality while linking to other videos and more in-depth analysis you've done, got to check out those too 🔥
a lot of good information in a comprehensive manner, detailed without being overwhelming, thank you! 🙏
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 🤘🤘
I did find this video useful and I rarely get the chance to say that. Very accurate, very clear and very realistic about the pricing. I've been looking at these new cheap - there weren't any cheap ones a few years ago - wireless systems with some mistrust but apparently they do work, I don't gig a lot but cables in a small apartment are a pain, so I might just get one (or two, as I see your advice fitting for the frequencies available in case I do have to gig) and always have a cable if everything else fails. Thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate that 🤘🤘
Your work is flawless, thank you for sharing this with us!
Nice video. Thanks for the guide!
Wow, finally a video with all the right information!!!!!!! God bless you brother
Glad it was helpful!
Good stuff & useful info. All three videos parts I, II, & III. FYI: Scott is a terrific performer too.
Thank you! 🤘🤘
Part 3, woo woo!
Thank you for another great video! Your in depth explanations are very helpful!
Thanks Scott! This is a great review and help me a lot! Cheers from México!
Thank you!
Magnificent video. This video should be mandatory for beginners on a budget (enough to buy a pineapple pizza) like me who spend days doubting wether to buy or not an specific product. Love your videos man, keep it going!!
Thanks! I hope enough people watch this one because it’s definitely an important one 🤘
I have Nux 2.4ghz, maybe the best small 2.4ghz wireless for me. I had dropout issues with Xvive U2, zero with Nux (what a great case, too, although i wish they begin to put usb type-c instead of micro usb). Also i have Lekato 5.8ghz which is also really great and problem free for me so far. Lekato SW-70 on the other hand wasn't a great experience, it has audible sound difference from cable and other wireless units (kinda muddy sound), dropouts and picking attack/compression isues. Anyway, just trust Scott, he knows what he is saying. And the thing that he continues to update this topic with new options etc says a lot. Thanks!
Thanks Mike! I appreciate it 🤘
Big thanks - very informative and you helped me understand the differences enough to make an informed decision
Thanks! Glad to help 🤘
Great update as usual! I think I've seen every one of your videos in the last 2.5 years or so. Except for the in depth hx stomp idea because i don't use that, though i still watch the shorter videos since i so use modelers. The quality has really come a long way.
Keep up the great work!
Pineapple pizza is good with beer and wings
Thanks man! I really appreciate that! This new camera/lighting and the new software I got has been extremely helpful. I’m glad to hear that. I look back at some of the lighting in the old videos and cringe now lol. Thanks for following the channel for so long 🤘🤘
I got the Amoon based on your video. It's great. Two problems (not really problems given the price point): a little noisy and it does a power save thing where it stops transmitting after no signal for a few seconds and doesn't turn on fast enough to grab the attack on the first note when you start again. As long as the song doesn't do a lot of long pauses, it doesn't really become an issue.
Dude, THANK YOU for saying “not really problems given the price point.” Seriously, I see so many comments who want these $50 to have the features and quality of the $500 systems. It’s refreshing to see “eh, it has some small issues, but for the price it’s fine.” I appreciate that man 🤘 thanks for the comment!
How long before it starts transmiltting again after you play a note?
Hey Scott. great video as usual. Very informative. Just ordered the Phenyx Pro PTG-12 as I needed something to go between my multi effect foot pedal and my guitar. I already have the Phenyx Pro PTM-11 IEM system and love it. The PTG-11 wouldn't work since the receiver would have to sit on the floor next to my multi-effect pedal and I didn't want that. It's not here yet but I'll follow up after I've had a little time to work with it. I like that fact that BOTH the PTM-11 and PTG-12 avoid the 2.4 Ghz. band.
Nice! Good choice. The PTG 12 does seem to struggle if there is a lot of 500mhz signal already going on. Just fyi. I know they are planning to upgrade it. I use it at home when no other wireless is being used 👍
Huge fan of your content! Your videos on the HX Stomp helped me out SO MUCH! Thank you! Definitely looking into a wireless system for some live shows later this year. Pineapple pizza!
Thanks! 🤘
Pickles. Thanks for the information. Never too old to learn.
I hope I will be the winner 🏆.
Swift audio is still my go to. Thx for the video Scott.
Glad it’s still working well!
I've become addicted to your vids and have employed some of the DIY solutions. Digging on your channel almost as much as Pineapple Pizza!
Much love~
Thanks Jake! Glad you’ve enjoyed the channel 🤘
I have 2 of the black Ammoon systems...had them for 4 yrs and they still works like new(over 6 hrs) and I use them exclusively . I have never had a single problem with them. They are disappearing now so I bought 2 more so when these give out I can just move to the new ones. I have several gigging friends who also have them and the story is the same. We have used as many as 4 at a time and not one glitch...this is the one I recommend if you can still get one!
Thank you!
Good job Scott. I learned a lot about wireless systems as well as pineapple pizza. Thanks
Great job - thanks for the detailed info, subbed.
Thanks for the sub!
I love my "ammoon" wireless for room practice. I've had a few nice pro set-ups in the past.
such a clear explanation, great video.
Thank you!
This video is awesome and super helpful
Bro thank you SO MUCH for the videos
Really cannot explain it better than this, clear as day!
Thank you! I appreciate that! So far this video has done the worst out of the 3 videos and I think it honestly is the most important one so I hope more people find it!
Great video, much appreciated Scott🤘
Thanks!
Great video as always. Thanks! I have purchased the swiff audio about a year ago per your video other video. Overall I have been pretty happy with it but like you said it isn’t always perfect. But when it works it is great! Great information! Since it wasn’t as expensive as the top brands, I had enough money left over to buy a Pineapple Pizza!
Nice! Glad it’s been working well for you
Excellent stuff and very useful thank you!
Thank you!
I got the Lekato WS60. I use guitars with mag/piezo. I have a special cable to move the reciever to my mic that has a tray to set it on. I added a extension TRS female to male to move the transmitter to my strap. I did experience a few drop outs when my brother added cheap wireless in ear on 5. 8hz. I am trying to find more options for stereo setup. I would buy a better one if I could find one. I have an old Nady 201 ch. H that works, but was frustrated with not being able to find a stereo wireless. AKG has one but, not sure if they are current. Forgot the model. Wish Sennheiser had a stereo wireless for dual instruments.
"PINEAPPLE PIZZA"!!! Scott, thanks for all your advice and comments. On your recommendations bought the LEKATO WS70 and Phenyx Pro PTG-12 just in case I have issues with my other guitarist's wireless. Love them both and definitely worth the money for my needs. Keep up the great work!!!!!! PINEAPPLE PIZZA!!, PINEAPPLE PIZZA!!, PINEAPPLE PIZZA!!
Nice! Glad they’ve worked well for you 🤘
Amazing video Scott! Your cheap wireless videos are so in-depth and so well structured, I tell my musician friends to watch your vids if they're planning to go wireless.
I may have a silly question though; if 2.4Hz is the least reliable, and 5.8Hz is better, but still prone to issues, wouldn't it make sense to just stick to 900Hz to be on the safer side?
Thanks! And it ALL depends on the environment. Some places 2.4 will be crowded, others will have 900 crowded. It truly depends.
Just discovered your channel. So glad I did! Thanks!
Welcome! Thanks 🤘
Another super helpful video! TH-cam needs more content creators like this. Thanks Scott. Pineapple pizza >
Thanks Justin 🤘
Thanks Scott, it helped me choose the right one for me.
Glad I could help
*PINEAPPLE PIZZA* 🍕
You're god damn right
Yes
Love it.
The Best
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Great review of the wireless systems. I've got to try Pineapple Pizza 🍕
Keep up the work.
Happy giging
Pharoah
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At venues, Ive use the higher end Shure and Sennheiser systems, and have never had a problem with either.
At home, I used to use a line 6 unit, which was the only one that had a case failure after 6 months.
Great reviews! So heLpful!
Thanks --- PINEAPPLE PIZZA !!!!!!!
I appreciate videos like this! In the end, folks gotta do their research and apply some critical thinking!
Personally I wouldn't use wireless as being in the middle of a suler crowded RF environment and regularly using wireless stuff as an AV guy I don't trust anything that isn't high end, and I cant justify that cost right now. I love watching videos like this anyway though, because I think it's fun to stay aware of this stuff.
Thamks for the updated review. I have both the Lekato and Swiff systesm The Lekato seem to interfered more than the Swiff but both are good. I carry both to gigs so I can cover as many frequencies as possible, sort of like ordering Pineapple Pizza. ;-)
Great video Scott! I ended up watching this video after watching some of your in-ears review videos. Wireless is taking the world 😅. Pineapple Pizza 🍕
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My son plays bass and just purchased a cheap wireless for it. I'm not sure which one he bought, but I shared this video with him. Hopefully, if he bought a different one that isn't so good he can send it back and get the one you recommended.
Would love to win some equipment from you too.
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you... very clear and informative video!
The Swiff looks like a Pine Apple Pizza...
Thank you. You're doing a great job...
Nice! I have a Line 6 g50 system and was looking for options to use as back up in case it stopped working as a result of dropping pineapple pizza all over it.
😂 that will happen! And these cheap ones are great as backup ones for sure. I had to use my swiff at a gig recently as a backup actually
I tried the Swift units and there was a terrible noise gate like cut off when palm muting. I contacted the manufacturer and they said it was a bad unit so they sent out another one. Both had the same cut out feature on multiple guitars so I returned them. My go to is still my Line 6 G30 that has been a workhorse. Pineapple pizza is not ideal
It’s interesting how some people have that issue with the Swiff. That’s my go-to cheap one. Same with my singer!
Very helpful - I just pulled the trigger on a 5.8GHZ cheap set. But thinking it's a bit too late for PINEAPPLE PIZZA .... CHEERS!
Thanks for the useful content for us gigging musicians and of course the pineapple pizza! ❤
Any time! 🤘 🍕 🍍
Hello Scott, great video, thank you..What is the best inexpensive wireless for a saxophone for live performance. God bless you.
Hmm, I’ve never used one for sax before. I know a sax player friend of mine had one by Shure, but I don’t know which model it was
Thanks for all the great info! You've answered the questions I've had about these systems and the questions I didn't even know to ask. I'm running out of channels on my stage snake, so the first application I'd like to try is using a cheap wireless system to add a channel. It's probably a long shot, but at that price point it's worth a try. I'll find another use for it if this doesn't work. I think I'll try the Lekato WS70 first, and hopefully I like it better than pineapple pizza!
Hope it works for you 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks! I'm trying to get by until I can afford the digital mixer and snake I really need, hopefully next year. Your channel has been very helpful - I have a lot to learn as I upgrade my church's whole system.
Hi Scott. Thanks again for a super informative and useful video. I'm playing more outdoors as summer is coming, so would love the wireless. I can then wander over to the bar and get a slice of pineapple pizza!
Always a great use of wireless 🤘🤘🤘
Thanks for helping us out buddy.
Thanks for watching!
I’m a musician and my guitarist needs one of these. Great advice and recommendations. I think we will go for the swiff audio. Sounds more convincing. Oh…pineapple pizza
Thanks really helpful video. I wanted to try some at home first to get rid of all those wires so dipped my toe in at cheaper 2.4GHz set to try and then as advised may try a 5.8GHz set and have two.
Using on my acoustic with a passive but hot K&K Sound pickup, and my new acoustic amp.
It turned up and so far so good, in my bedroom at least!
I off to a gig this week, so will report back then :)
Hi Scott, I've become a big fan of all your wireless vids, thanks! Quick question - any problems foreseen with connecting these "guitar wireless systems" to a lavalier mic? The whole set up is only send to my IEMs when I sing so perfect quality audio isn't needed. I didn't think there'd be any problems connecting the guitar end of these systems to a mic, but I thought I'd check to be sure ... thanks so much!
These cheap ones should be fine for that if you can get the correct adapters as a “wireless hack.” I could see that being fine. Thanks for following the channel!
Great video! I have the Swiff one but it has a (not so loud) hiss when you are not playing but for rehearsal is ok...900, 2.4 and 5.8 are license free frequencies in Canada...
Good to know that 900 is legal in Canada. I forgot where I saw that it wasn’t legal. Maybe Australia or somewhere in the EU?
@@ScottUhlMusic well I did a quick research when I bought the Swiff one so it seems legal but I am not expert...
Thanks mate, exhaustive work! What do you think about "new/old" UHF and VHF freq products?
Thanks! And if you go cheap, it's worth having ones on multiple frequency bands like I go over in this video.
PINEAPPLE PIZZA. Funny you mention it, cause it is my favorite pizza, decades ago used to be called Hawaiian pizza. hey Scott, great video as always. These reviews are very helpful, especially the broad range and comparison of some of the models, ranges. It's really cool. Thanks for all your hard work on this channel man.
Oh yeah! I was the only one in my family who liked Hawaiian pizza lol
@@ScottUhlMusic lol .... :) yep, I was also pretty much the only one liking it back then...
Great video, I really like your reviews and recommendations. I use the Swift Audio UHF wireless and they work great; I’m in Canada and the UHF frequency band is legal to use here - and so is pineapple pizza 😋
Haha good to know! I couldn’t remember who cannot use 902-928Mhz 🤘
Thanks...you are awesome. I am about to buy a new pair. A little frustrated...you made a difference. Now I know. I will try swiff.. I play in the Caribbean, in Antigua...preacher, playing and singing at the business places. Pine Apple Pizza. Eldon Coates Holiday Inn 1500se 17 street causeway Fort Laderdale USA
I guess first time commenting! I've been very curious about wireless and recording, but there are definitely many issues that may happen thay could ruin it. So I guess I'll stick to wired for recording. It's also very interesting to check out the mixed reviews about almost all the cheap wireless systems, here in Mexico it's quite interesting that not many bedroom guitarists get wireless systems (along with some pineapple pizza ;) ), our Mexican Peso is also very weak nowadays and difficult to afford :( . Keep the vids coming! I've learned a lot from your reviews!
Thanks for watching! The cheap wireless works more often than it doesn’t, but if you don’t want to risk it, I recommend saving up the money for Shure/sennheiser 🤘
Been using the Swiff WS-50 for about two months now. Love it. Replaced my line-6 g70 with it after it failed miserably. Need to pick up the nux for the 5.8 as well. Pineapple Pizza is sacrilege.
Both are great choices! If you said pineapple pizza is amazing, that would be 3 great choices in a row! 😋😋😋
Lol. As Meatloaf once said. “Two out of three ain’t bad”
I really love this videos as much as pineapple pizza 😅 super informative and really easy to understand. Keep up the awesome content ROCK ON 🤘🤘
Team pineapple 🍍🍕🤘
Really helpful thank you!
Thanks for the great content! What do you use to carry your IEMs and wireless systems around?
Thanks! And just different random cases I’ve found. I have a bigger case for my “gear case” that I use, and smaller cases for the cheap wireless as a backup
Recently I've tried a Swiff/Lekato WS-70. No trouble with the transmission or latency, but I've experienced a severe tone loss. Both the treble frequencies and input gain dropped down, and I couldn't compensate in my multifx to get the same tone that I was used to. There was some weird gate effect that ruined my sustain as well. I've returned the WS-70 and I'm trying to get another wireless system. Maybe a got a defective unity? Or this sort of behavior is common in cheap wireless systems? I'm really not a tone snob, I just need something that doesn't mess too much with my tone. What cheap unity you recommend for that?
My advice that I give in this video is what I recommend: Accept that it’s possible that your cheap one won’t work with your setup, return it if it doesn’t work and try another one. If you don’t want to risk that anymore, save up the money and get a nice Shure/sennheiser wireless system.
My Swiff no longer holds a charge for very long. The Getaria is still going strong and the Xvive creates transients. I am now using cables at home and a Shure GLXD for live events. Pineapple pizza. Yum.
By the way sir I purchased a second system for my 15 year old son…the lekato ws70….works great with active and passive….still using the swift audio from record out of the katana to the board….still happy with the results that way…because of the high gain who doesn’t love a high gain pineapple pizza
Nice! Glad they are both working!
Awesome comprehensive vid as always. Oh, and pineapple pizza.
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That sure was a good looking pineapple pizza! Thanks for the videos! Keep up the good work!
Thanks!
I am not in the US, I did not ask for a pineapple, a pizza or a free wireless system.
Just want to thank you for this video and the others.
Great value, great quality!
Cheers from France ;)
Haha thank you :)
"Pineapple Pizza" isn't really my thing. But I'm thankful for these reviews as they've informed my purchase. Swiff Audio incoming.
another great and concise vid about these options for wireless...("pineapple pizza")...
Thank you 🤘
hello! which ones have an auto turn off feature for when its idle with no sound for 10 or so mins?
@@thisisZOA the NUX ones do that
Hey Scott, love your vids dude.
Would you be willing to go into how you went about starting a professional career doing covers and stuff like that? I’m looking to do something like that but don’t know where to start.
That’s an interesting idea for a video. I’ll consider it, even though mostly I do tutorials and reviews. But that would be a good one. I did fall into it by accident, so it would be interesting to analyze it myself. Thanks for the suggestion!
Hi! I'm starting play electric violin solo with a getaria 5.8 in small places and close to the receiver and works fine but I'm affraid to start playing in big places and crowded. If I play solo walking far from the receiver is enough with the getaria 5.8 or I need another system? I'm thinking about shure blx. Thank you for asking!! Excuse my english, I'm a mexican girl 😊
Hi, thanks for watching! Wireless all depends on where you are performing and how crowded the wireless signal is there. The blx will definitely be a more reliable system. I do have my full buying guide in this video if that helps: th-cam.com/video/Xi2JcMomjQ0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=N2Nvejp0Jsxs4DHu
You have helped a lot. Thank you so much. In case you were wondering, my favorite pizza is, pepperoni, jalapeno, and pineapple pizza. my wife and i call it the pjp.
i tried the ibanez ws1 on my ibanez sr605e (nordstrand bb) active bass, and it's awesome, no latency or hiss or any problem. Also no problem with pine apple pizza, my kid loves it, my wife loves it,
I was the only one in my family who liked pineapple pizza lol!
@@ScottUhlMusic if i let the receiver plugged into the pedal board, will the baterry discharge?
The wireless? Wireless will only run the battery when it’s on
I have the Lekato 5.8Ghz and love em, they work with all my 6 guitars a bass and an electro acoustic, I do only use them at home/studio as I no longer gig but after years of twisted cables that myself and band mates would walk/trip over constantly, Ive found them a god send. I had a pair of lekato 2.4ghz previously that lasted 2 years and then the micro usb charging port gave up the ghost, I just wish they would use USB -C charging ports.
its work with active pickups?
I've been using the Lekato WS-60 for IEMs (with a Behringer P1) and they have been great. The FOH guy at the show relieved when I said 2.4GHz, as they could have interfered with their antennas that operated on the MHz range. I have yet to test them in very crowded small clubs. Hope I don't get interferences in my ears while singing or a show could go as bad as asking for pineapple pizza in Italy. I could be safe though by connecting the transmitter to a personal mixer on my pedalboard, thus keeping it close.
There shouldn’t be a reason why something in 500Mhz region would interference with their mics without just a tiny bit of frequency coordination
I have been using a Lekato wS-50 with my Acoustic Guitar on gigs, and with my Strat Type Guitar when rehearsing with the band. No problems at all. Last week I used it with a Strat on a gig, and also no problems.
I wanted to buy a second set, and started looking at the Lekato WS-70 (same as the Swift unit?) which operates on the UHF band, but some reviews mentioned tone changing, volume drop, and worse, a hiss sound. I can live with the first two negative points but hissing sound is a no no to me, so I went for the newer Lekato WS-90 which also operates in the 5.8GHz band, and it is on its way to me right now. I know, I know, I now have two systems on the same frequency 😮😟 will see.
I will also have a look at the WS-100. I believe it operates also in the UHF band?
Thanks for the video. Very informative as always.. 😊
I would watch this 5 minute video: th-cam.com/video/kUNBHi5F3aQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=s4K0FlSErbC1WV_l
@@ScottUhlMusic I did, thank you. I do agree with most of what you say, and all of it is very good advice as always.
I also make a living playing music, and as I am also interested in electronics, I always try to build my own effect pedals, switchers, Midi adapters (cable and bluetooth) etc.
My setup uses already some wireless devices. For example, I have a digital mixer, connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi router. My main guitar pedalboard sends Midi over BLE (Low Energy Bluetooth on 2.4GHz) to control my other guitar's pedalboard. This second pedalboard communicates with my Mixer to Switch the mixer's effects (Delay, chorus and Reverb) on my acoustic guitar and second electric guitar channels. This uses another device I developed to control the digital mixer over WiFi from my main board. Again 2.4GHz.
Until now all this works very well since a couple years. 😎
As you can see it would be a very bad idea to buy wireless Systems for my setup that use the 2.4GHz band. I have a quite cheap in ear monitor system that works in the UHF band, and it has a few channels. It works well.
And all this was the reason I did bet on the 5.8GHz wireless for the guitars. Currently I have only the Lekato WS-50 which I use on my Acoustic guitar. I want another one for my Strat. I do have an old AKG UHF wireless guitar system that stopped being allowed where I live, but now, after a few years it is allowed again, but it is unusable together with my in ear monitor device. I get a lot if interference even if I can select a few different channels on the monitor system. And this means that, as you also mentioned in your videos, having loads of channels doesn't mean you can use many different systems in the same band. The separation of the channels in the UHF band seems to be quite narrow. This means that two different systems might need to be set a few channels apart from each other. In reality, we can only use a few devices together, even with expensive units. They also tend to hiss a bit, that is why some units mute the audio when the signal level is under a certain threshold. Just like a noise gate. My in ear system does this.
Two units on 5.8GHz shouldn't be a problem. Will test when the WS-90 arrives. 😎😉
Sorry about the long answer, I thought you might find it interesting. Keep up the good work. Much appreciated. Thank you.