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An easy-to-use IEM system for recreational/semi-professional musicians (no actual limiter cutting out noise above a set threshol
I bought this system for gigging as a guitarist/backing vocalist with a cover band. The band has drums, bass, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, lead singer and 2 background vocalists. The singer has Shure wireless system and the others use IEM with cables. I already had Line6 Relay G50 wireless system for the guitar and wanted to get totally wireless to be able to mess around for my own and the audiences amusement.
I have used the unit at 4 gigs now, 2 of them inside in rather small night clubs and 2 outside on bigger stages. I haven't had any problems whatsoever, no dropouts, no messing up with other signals or anything. Unfortunately I've only used the unit in mono, so I haven't been able to test panning and focus functions at a live setting. Using the unit and getting started is very easy and I guess you could do without ever looking at the manual. However, I encourage you to at least see through the manual, for there's lots of valuable information that might help you avoid any unnecessary hustle.
One thing you should know is that I used KZ AS16 earpieces with the unit, I wouldn't use the ones delivered with the set at a gig. At least consider changing the tips for ones that stay better at place and keep out any unwanted noise. Another thing is the fairly loud hissing noise that you hear when using the unit wireless. However, it didn't bother me at all while performing. I heard the mix perfectly fine and for once was able to sing in tune. When using the headphones output of the unit, the hiss is almost absent.
One thing that bothers me a bit is that they claim that the unit has a limiter, where as in my opinion that's quite a stretch to say the least. It may be that I've misunderstood something, but I've thought that a limiter should step in and cut any too loud peaks of noise above a set threshold that might damage your hearing. Now, if I've understood the manual correctly, the unit actually doesn't have any limiter when using it wireless. The manual says: "...you can adjust the volume of the PHONES headphones output. When set to ON, the volume is reduced by 10 dB." And later: "The limiter limits the volume of the headphones output PHONES and thus protects your hearing." So, it seems that the "limiter" only reduces the level by 10 dB when using the unit with a cable, but even then doesn't cut out any sudden squeals etc, should they appear. This is quite disappointing, since I specifically looked for a unit with a limiter. If I'm mistaken about this issue, I'm more than happy to change my review.
Both the transmitter and the receiver are light, plastic housing, so not very sturdy. I'd encourage you to pack the units carefully between shows and avoid dropping them.
All in all, in my experience this system is quite enough for live gigging. However, if you are a professional musician gigging often you'd might want to invest into an even higher quality system with a more solid build.
Pros:
Price, ease of use, reliability (only 4 gigs, though)
Cons:
Hissing noise might bother some (not audible when playing), no actual limiter that cuts out loud signals above a set threshold, plastic housing
I have used the unit at 4 gigs now, 2 of them inside in rather small night clubs and 2 outside on bigger stages. I haven't had any problems whatsoever, no dropouts, no messing up with other signals or anything. Unfortunately I've only used the unit in mono, so I haven't been able to test panning and focus functions at a live setting. Using the unit and getting started is very easy and I guess you could do without ever looking at the manual. However, I encourage you to at least see through the manual, for there's lots of valuable information that might help you avoid any unnecessary hustle.
One thing you should know is that I used KZ AS16 earpieces with the unit, I wouldn't use the ones delivered with the set at a gig. At least consider changing the tips for ones that stay better at place and keep out any unwanted noise. Another thing is the fairly loud hissing noise that you hear when using the unit wireless. However, it didn't bother me at all while performing. I heard the mix perfectly fine and for once was able to sing in tune. When using the headphones output of the unit, the hiss is almost absent.
One thing that bothers me a bit is that they claim that the unit has a limiter, where as in my opinion that's quite a stretch to say the least. It may be that I've misunderstood something, but I've thought that a limiter should step in and cut any too loud peaks of noise above a set threshold that might damage your hearing. Now, if I've understood the manual correctly, the unit actually doesn't have any limiter when using it wireless. The manual says: "...you can adjust the volume of the PHONES headphones output. When set to ON, the volume is reduced by 10 dB." And later: "The limiter limits the volume of the headphones output PHONES and thus protects your hearing." So, it seems that the "limiter" only reduces the level by 10 dB when using the unit with a cable, but even then doesn't cut out any sudden squeals etc, should they appear. This is quite disappointing, since I specifically looked for a unit with a limiter. If I'm mistaken about this issue, I'm more than happy to change my review.
Both the transmitter and the receiver are light, plastic housing, so not very sturdy. I'd encourage you to pack the units carefully between shows and avoid dropping them.
All in all, in my experience this system is quite enough for live gigging. However, if you are a professional musician gigging often you'd might want to invest into an even higher quality system with a more solid build.
Pros:
Price, ease of use, reliability (only 4 gigs, though)
Cons:
Hissing noise might bother some (not audible when playing), no actual limiter that cuts out loud signals above a set threshold, plastic housing
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