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Topic: Wireless rig recommendations |
Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 15 Apr 2006 9:14 am |
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| Other than steel, I'll be on acoustic also this summer and the act is asking me to go wireless. Any recommendations on wireless rigs, what to look for, what not to get, etc.? Thanks in advance. -DJ- |
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Eric West
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Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Apr 2006 10:59 am
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I used to hate those wires.
I Found quite a selection. Prices are good too.
I'm already strapless...
EJL
PS. It was GREAT playing with Bruce Windham at the Legends in Ocean Shores. Thanks again for kicking that one down to me. [This message was edited by Eric West on 15 April 2006 at 12:12 PM.] |
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Michael Hartz
From:
Decorah, Iowa, USA
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Posted 17 Apr 2006 9:45 pm
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| I like AKG WSM 40 series wireless units. First, they run on 2 AA batteries ( alot cheaper than 9 volts) and I bought mine after a sound tech with a large production sound co. told me that most of those guys like the akg's because they don't drop out as much as Shures and Samsons do. They AKG's are also very reasonably priced. STAY away from Nady though. They are nothing but junk. Hope this helps. |
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David Wren
From:
Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 18 Apr 2006 2:14 pm
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Hey Doug, two skate boards and a wireless will add a new dimension to your steel guitar playing :-)
Opps, make that three, forgot your chair.
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Dave Wren
'96 Carter S12-E9/B6,7X7; Twin Session 500s; Hilton Pedal; Black Box
www.ameechapman.com
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 18 Apr 2006 3:11 pm
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I like the AKG unit, as well. No dropout, and it sounds natural. Also UHF, so there's no interference from CB radios and stuff. And with a wireless, you can make a quick getaway if you need to!!
And, uh, Eric, I think you've got too much free time again...[This message was edited by Stephen Gambrell on 18 April 2006 at 04:17 PM.] |
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Chuck Hall
From:
Warner Robins, Ga, USA
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Posted 19 Apr 2006 12:37 pm
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I have used two. I started with a shure then sold it to the bass player who is still using it after 10 years. I now use a Nady (about 5 years). Nothing but batteries replaced so far. Both have a preamp that seems to make my amps sound better,
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Chuck
Country Fever Band
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Bill OConnor
From:
Castle Rock, Washington, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 21 Apr 2006 10:57 am
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DOUG I think Eric West has some wires crossed.In fact a hot short close to burn out he can only pickup signals from a wireless bra. Don`t you think he is about ready to be put out to pasture ? ? ?
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Doug Jones
From:
Oregon & Florida
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Posted 22 Apr 2006 9:06 am
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| I decided on a AKG Guitar Bug PR-40. It came highly recommended and I got one for a good price. As far as Eric goes, I think he was found in a pasture after a UFO crash outside of Roswell. |
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Eric West
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 22 Apr 2006 11:40 am
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Well as soon as Doug quits shovelling his throw-away gigs my way, I've got a nice spot picked out. Doug says he'll send me a postcard once a year, and I'll head out to meet him outside of Sisters..
Bill. Have Shawn tell us how He, Monty and I did Belly Shots off Doug in the back room at Jubitz when he first got to town. We were all drunk, but Doug just got a little drunker than the rest of us.
Hmm....
EJL[This message was edited by Eric West on 22 April 2006 at 12:47 PM.] |
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Dave Grafe
From:
Hudson River Valley NY
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Posted 25 Apr 2006 8:51 am
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| My understanding is that Eric already did the pasture thing and now he's working on the future. |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2006 10:05 am
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I use an Audio Technica, 1400 series and I have had really good luck with it. It is a UHF diversity system. When I use this, which has a belt mounted transmitter, my Shure wireless in-ear receiver, and a belt pack acoustic preamp, I guess I look a little like a Ghostbuster or something. Although, when I use all of this I usually have a suit or sport jacket on so its kind of hidden. LOL
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Darvin Willhoite
Riva Ridge Recording
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Ray Minich
From:
Bradford, Pa. Frozen Tundra
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Posted 25 Apr 2006 10:55 am
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| Timely question, my video dude has to do some work in a factory taping some assembly operations. We've been told that 170 mHz rigs will pick up factory electrical noise, whilst the 900 mHz rigs won't. We already have a 170 mHz unit on its way to the jobsite. Anyone know if we should procure a 900 mHz rig to avoid the hum and static? |
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