Alembic Guitars Club
Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: Pete si on March 31, 2022, 01:58:12 PM
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I would like to use a wireless system instead of a cord. None of the ones I’ve had or researched are able to work with active instruments. Anybody have experience with these devices? I find not being tethered to my amp very liberating. (lol)
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I have been running wireless for a few years now. I usually use my Alembic Series 1 or 2 with the wireless. That is about as active a bass as you can get!
The only problem I see is that the Alembic has somewhat of a hot output. So all I did was turn down the output on the trim pots. That way the unit does not clip. I use the Shure PGXD4. On the front of the Shure receiver there is a signal indicator light that turns yellow if the signal is too hot.
I love it! I no longer carry huge amps, a power supply for my bass, or 5 pin cable. 1 trip load in. I run the Alembic into the wireless. The Shure wireless receiver has a XLR out and a 1/4 inch out. The XLR to the FOH, then the 1/4 inch out to my 1x12 Fender Rumble combo. I really don't need to carry an amp at all, but it is more of a crutch I guess. I can hear the mains and monitors just fine.
So I do not use a power supply with the Alembic bass. Batteries only. I get 4 shows out of 1 set of batteries. I probably can get 5, but I don't push it. After 4 shows the batteries show 8.2 or thereabouts volts. The only issue is with my Series II, my LED's don't work with this setup. I know I can just use an external battery pack, but I have not found someone willing to make one for me.
Michael
Oh by the way, I modified the cable for the transmitter so I can use the Neutrik Silent Plug. I use the 90 degree one.
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That sounds awesome but irs way out of my pay grade. I was thinking more of the units I see on Amazon. Plug one into the bass and one into the amp.
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I've never heard of any problem using an active instrument with wireless to be honest. I use the Shure GLX-D. The receiver is like a stomp box that doubles as a tuner. I love it. Range is decent and latency is unnoticeable. My favorite part is the rechargeable battery in the body pack.
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I’ve been using the PRA Wic wireless for years with my Alembic guitars and guitars with Alembic electronics and PUs without any problems. They also made a bass version. The company recently changed names to “Audality” and their wireless to “Audality M1”.
Bill, tgo
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We did have a bad experience with a Line 6 wireless that mounted right on the instrument. Looks like Bill's recommendation has the transmitter on the strap, which he confirms works, and the price looks quite reasonable, ~$350.