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#750 - 10/08/09 06:16 AM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: Rocker14]
takatenamano Offline
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Registered: 10/04/09
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That may be, but it would still be cooler without a wire isn't it? But you know, you could have a bluetooth mic and you can make it yourself.

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#1697 - 03/03/10 11:44 PM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: Rocker14]
bassman Offline
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Registered: 02/28/10
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Speaking of wireless, Shure makes what they call the PG14 Wireless Guitar System. A guy in town is selling his complete setup for $90 cash. Sounds like a pretty good deal. He says it all works great. But what should I look for when considering this purchase?
thanks.

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#1703 - 03/04/10 01:14 PM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: bassman]
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Reviews I see online are positive. The system sells for $299 new, so the price is right. Some systems may have areas where the signal doesn't carry well, especially on a big stage, and it may pick up things like radio stations or even cellphones. The church I play in uses a very expensive wireless microphone system and cellphones drive it crazy -- even if they're turned off, they disrupt the signal. You might ask the woner baout that. Overall, Shure has a good rep for systems of all kinds.
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#1710 - 03/04/10 03:33 PM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: Laklander]
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I'd say one of the first things you should do is just test it out. Make sure it works. Walk outside and see if you can still hear it from the amplifier (as long as he is okay with this). Try to get feedback from it. See what disrupts the signal (e.g. cellphones, wireless internet, etc.). Even something like a microwave in a coffee shop can mess with it. If it's easily frazzled, you might not want it, but realize that it's impossible to find a perfect wireless system.

That said, Shure does have a good reputation. Laklander is right. I'd give it a look either way, just because it's so cheap and a good model.
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#1717 - 03/05/10 07:30 AM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: ShackMan]
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Awesome guys! I also have visions of the receiver sitting on the floor as I have a BOSS GT6B as part of the rig. Would the receiver then be plugged into the effects pedal as opposed to being plugged into the amp itself?

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#1721 - 03/05/10 11:13 AM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: bassman]
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I'd plug the bass into the receiver first so it gets the purest signal. Then run out of the receiver to the GT6B. Effected signals may cause funny things to happen.
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#1736 - 03/07/10 11:31 PM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: Laklander]
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Huh? I see two receivers but no transmitter ! I'm confused ! LOL

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#1737 - 03/08/10 10:26 AM Re: Wireless Microphones [Re: bassman]
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Sorry ... I mean plug the transmitter into the bass first, then put the receiver before the effects. Again, the best way to get the effects signal to the amp may be to used the effects send & return on the Behringer. One more cord, but it will go into the amp with the least amount of disruption.
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