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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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.