6. Have readily available batteries or a wired fail safe if any of your wireless gear has an issue.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@hiltong524

Жыл бұрын

Envelope black

@HenryMittnacht

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. This just happened at our gig yesterday to our keyboard player, who played inear for the first time 🤦

@sparkyguitar0058

Жыл бұрын

I use a rechargeable system but wouldn't even start without a back up. That's my outside system without electric available.

@HenryMittnacht

Жыл бұрын

Concerning the new GLXD I played 2 3hour gigs and still tells me I have 12 hours left. But of course I have a replacement Batterie in spare. You never know…😉😀

dude i've watched one video of yours a month and a half ago about iems and since then i get suggestions of your vids EVERY DAY and it's never the same video. how much have you worked on this subject???? you are the one stop channel for this 👏

@ScottUhlMusic

7 ай бұрын

Haha thanks man. It’s a lot of work for sure… editing takes forever! But it’s worth it to see the growth of the channel and how much it’s helpful to people 🤘

I am sponging all this stuff up. Great info!!

Thank you for a great review, looks like an awesome product!😀👍

Great overview. We are beginning with IEMs in rehearsal. First gig is a few weeks away with them.

I've been watching this channel for a couple weeks and finally subscribed. Such a large amount of information I can't believe you don't have more subscribers. Keep up the awesome videos!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate it!

Awesome! I can't tell you how happy I am to find your channel! I've been running sound out of necessity for awhile and have only picked up knowledge here and there. This video goes a long way for me. Thank you!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😁

Best channel I know regarding this sort of stuff. Clear, concise, extremely helpful. You've helped me get my set up going and I really appreciate that!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ben!

dude, your channel is a gem! So much informative and very useful stuff! Learned a crap tone of stuff. Thank you very much sir! \m/

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Arthur!

awesome! thanks!!!

I appreciate your helping the people!

@ScottUhlMusic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Such an informative, clear and succinct video! Great diction and editing too. I learn so much from you thanks

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I really appreciate your channel. You provide the best, most reliable information. Thanks.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

So glad I found your channel! I’m getting back to gigging after a long break and an instrument change. You’ve been very helpful!

@ScottUhlMusic

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Good luck with the gigs!

thank you so much for ALL your video's! I didn't even know you neede to scan! Also how the signals work in relation to each others. Crystal clear explaned and still learning of each video, thank you so much man!

@ScottUhlMusic

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad to help!

Great well explained video again Scott. for me, I had to watch a couple of times to digest all the info

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped 🤘🤘

Thanks for the very informative video!

@ScottUhlMusic

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Once again simple but incredible useful/valuable information for someone who uses IEM’s. Thanks so much for taking the time to post this. This info will help me out!

@ScottUhlMusic

4 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Awesome video, went from zero to hero for our band. Much love, appreciate the info!!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

WOW! This has to be one of the most informative videos on wireless mics I've seen. What a goldmine! Easy to understand and straight to the point. Thank you sir. Peace out !

@ScottUhlMusic

Ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Your videos are Always full of great info Thank you

@ScottUhlMusic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Very informative for me putting together an IEM-Rack for my band. Thanx 1000 times! :-)

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

This was a really great and well done video! very thorough and you took the time to repeat things, especially important things that help drive the point home. I just finished the ultimate compact all-in-one rack with 6x Shure SLXD mics, 4x PSM300 IEMs, both with Shure Distribution and Antenna Combiners all plugged nicely into a Presonus Studiolive 32R. This weekend I'm adding an Art S8 XLR splitter so we can do the Vocal mics split out to a separate sound system for FOH and still keep our rig and channels intact and getting a custom stage snake with dual XLR male end cable snakes to split our instruments as well with FOH.

Scott, great explanation. I agree will all of your assessments as I have been doing wireless for the last 15 + years and can sing the Wireless Blues! One touchy subject is the use of the 2.4GHz band for wireless. I started using SLX for a bit then Line 6 wireless came out and we replaced all with Line 6. They were good sounding mics and you could change the model, etc. However after several years, maybe up to 2015, we started to have dropouts of the V75 HH mics and eventually the Guitar Relay series as well. We now have switched all over to QLX-D where we have plenty of channels and our IEMs are PSM 900. Very expensive at this point, but we don't have dropouts! I recently bought those X-Live ones that operate on 2.4GHz and they are complete dropout junk. IMHO, I would not recommend anyone buy any wireless that operates on 2.4GHz. 2.4GHz is way too crowded as most wireless routers are transmitting on 2.4GHz as well as all the blue tooth devices. STAY AWAY from 2.4GHz DEVICES!!!

Man, I was about to make all those mistakes. I am going to start live loop performing and some acoustic gigs, I am so glad I ran into this video. Subscribed.

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing 🤘🤘

Suscribed 🎉 thanks for the tips, and heads up of your videos 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that 🤘

Great info....waiting for the sennheiser ewd system to arrive in a week or so. Exited to try it

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Sennheiser makes great stuff

me too have done these brooo

so useful !!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

Bravo!! This is an excellent video and of course, I hit the like and subscribe button. Thank you!

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

another informative video...

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

Very informative and easy to understand. With the background at first I thought you were going for the Count Dracula look because the big black collars. Anyway thanks again. Do you have a KZread clip of your band playing live you would recommend watching?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Lol you are the 2nd person to point that out and now I cannot unsee it 😂 For my original Music (Spiral Cell) here’s a concert I did during quarantine: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lnp6mMagqKfFZag.html

This is some great great info! Challenge #1, a show with a box of old Nady 1s, the opening band’s borrowed guitars, and 1/5th of old no.7! Jk! A phone with a noolec sdr dongle would likely be great kit to carry! You can navigate the waterfall of signals affordably. Plus, listen to the cops breaking up the chaos as you slip out the back!

Thanks for this review. Very curious about these products! Hope to win!

Oh dear, thank you for this! I came across this video a bit too late for our first upcoming gig with IEM, but at least now I have a decent idea why 2 out of 5 of us have intermittent drop outs with our cheap gear. 🥴

@ScottUhlMusic

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And yeah, it’s THE most common problem I see. Sometimes cheaper does work, but often times, you will reach the threshold.

Replay!!! I’m sure this could be a series on it’s own as time goes by with more rules.

Senn XSW-D auto-scans, good tip but never had a problem. Shure PGXDs have also been rock solid for karaoke gigs. The RF pattern on those omni antennas is shaped like a donut with the antenna right through the hole, that’s an easy way to remember it. Buying midrange wireless gear used is maybe a little more than low-end new, but it’ll hold value better and be a better product. Senn EW-D and Shure PGXD / GLXD stuff is getting more affordable these days, and again I’ve had really good luck with the XSW-D line.

And scan after everyone and everything is setup and on. I push the scan right before soundcheck. Even better, buy one that then auto switches once setup and it fights interference for you. I use Shure for wireless guitar and Sennheiser for IEM.

Love to win this simple wireless system and we love peanutbetter!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

You are entered 🤘

Hi! Just a Scan works when you have few channels and you might get lucky. It can also work when you have loads of channels, but again, if you get lucky. The most important step after scan is to do frequency coordination, and that might be why the sound guy didn’t want to go with a simple scan. You can find free channels with a scan, but it won’t check for intermodulation and other problems it might occur when you start using that free frequency. The right way is to scan with an RF analyzer and leave the scan running for the longest time you can. Usually you can setup RF analyzer and laptop to scan continuously even when you do your backline setup if you have that chance, and then import the scan file into a software like shure workbench. Import all frequencies into the calculations and the software will calculate the frewuencies for your RF devices. I can try to help further if you have questions as I do frequency coordination on a daily basis. Best!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure if you have an RF analyzer that’s always best for sure. Most bands don’t, and a scan is definitely the most helpful without it. I think the sound guy just didn’t want to change channels because he wanted to keep them where they were. But you are correct, frequency manager with a laptop is best if you can! But most people don’t have that, so scanning is great in that case 👍 Thanks!

@hhobegginernew

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic but is good practice to use the software even if you have no way how to import a scan into calculations. If you scan a free channel/frequency, even though it’s free at the time of the scan, it doesn’t mean it will be a good frequency when every wireless devices are active. So if you have all frequencies in the software, and you run a scan on your microphone and a new frequency, you can insert that frequency into the software and check for intermods with the frequencies you are using. This would be my advice for those who want to make it more advance, but have no access to a RF explorer for example…

@Takashi267

Жыл бұрын

​ @Scott I would be surprised if a band had an RF analyzer but with Shure SLX-D and above receivers you dont need a one. If you connect a laptop to the receivers over ethernet you can use one or all of the receivers to perform a scan in Wireless Workbench (WWB) and then calculate the best frequencies to use for all your other devices. You can even use WWB to coordinate non Shure devices.

Love your stuff man have learned a lot from your channel. What do you think of the Sennheiser ew 300 IEM g2 transmitter and receiver. I know someone selling a few units used. They are pretty old and I am just getting into wireless gear so I’m a little nervous about purchasing these and them not working. Appreciate you brother!!!

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! And the G3 and G4 are very common and really reliable. I’m not as familiar with the G2 model, but I’m willing to bet they are great. Just make sure you check the frequency band for which ones are allowed in your area/country. A lot of people sell ones for super cheap when they are no longer “legal” to use.

@JamesNaro

8 ай бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic thanks for replying so quick man!!! I believe these will still work in my area. It’s saying in the manual that the frequency’s are from 518 - 866. I’m in Canada and the Canadian website is saying 500 is good for anyone to use. The price seems a bit to good to be true for 1000 bucks for 4 units and a rack case. I’m going to check them out today and get to scoop!! Thanks for your help brother!!!! All the best.

I can not tell you how badly I needed you to make this video.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

A big pro for dual or quad receivers/transmitters is also combined power and network.

@ScottUhlMusic

6 ай бұрын

Definitely! Thats a big reason I bought the Shure slxd. One for my mic and one for my guitar

Oh man. I needed this! Im using way too much wireless! 7 wireless IEMs from Phenyx and a 6 Shure 900mhz digital ..... way too much stuff. 900Mhz has become really busy! My Guess is that getting all my IEMS onto a single channel should clear up some dropouts!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah man, definitely cannot do that much cheap stuff! Even the good entry level ones like the Phenyx Pro and the Shure ones 👍

misate #4 14:50 .... we are rocking our 22 sennheisers without any external antena :D all burried in closed racks even on big stages :D we will get antena spliters eventualy but doing great since 2013 :D

Your thoughts to qlxd4 wireless mic? Do you recommend it?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely! It’s a great system! I reviewed it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hqOn08Sbg5Sef9I.html

I'm still learning on how to setup networking with a spectrum analyzer for RF coordination moving forward I only plan on buying wireless gear with built in Ethernet connection for network

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great way to make sure wireless works well! That’s definitely one of the best ways

Old skool guitarist here. Subbed to this channel because I have much to learn about this wireless stuff and new tech. I play mostly on ourdoor stages, usually concrete all around. Nobody else in the band has a wireless system, but I assume the sound techs do because a lot of them are mixing on an iPad. How much do cell phones affect a wireless signal? I'm hoping I can get away with a less expensive system since there will hopefully be less interference than if there were more wireless systems being used close to me?

@ScottUhlMusic

10 ай бұрын

Phone mostly effects 2.4ghz because it shares Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and stuff like that. Most UHF stuff isn’t effected by phones 👍 Thanks for the sub!

Scott, you're the man! been running an awesome IEM rig with my band for a year now (thanks to your help). Im trying to eliminate the dreaded heap of twisted cables just like you were. We already run wireless in ears and wireless guitars BUT.. I need more, im in too deep in the vast freedom of wireless. Is it technically possible to connect our 3 kempers to our X32 mixer with some wireless transmitters and receivers?

@ScottUhlMusic

7 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad to help! And you can do that yes, but you could also just put your kempers in a rack near the x32 and trigger them via midi if you are interested in that. But yes, any wireless can be wireless for kemper into mixer. I’ve done that many times with my helix and hx stomp

Very informative, shared this with several people, thanks! Quick question, what are your thoughts on Carvin IEM systems (EM900’s)? Been using them for several years now and really like’em for the price, but have seen few reviews and am curious of your thoughts on them.

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! And I have not used those before, so I don’t know. But if you like them, that’s what’s important!

Great video, I have a Phenyx Pro PTU-2U. I used it at an event recently, I am a DJ. I wanted to make my set up look clean so I put the receiver under my DJ table which is covered by a cloth. I did scan for new channels once most people were in the venue but I noticed One of my mics still had drop outs while the other one was perfectly fine. I found when it dropped out it didn't work again until I turned off and turned back on or scan again. I guess having the receiver under the table is a no no??. It wasn't on the floor. I even changed batteries before the event

@ScottUhlMusic

10 ай бұрын

Sometimes you can just have a lot of interference in the area you are performing at. But keeping line of sight is always best practice!

Well done and very informative. High end systems (meaning expensive) for me is out of the question so prudent selection from the cheap ones is my goal. In a small band (guitar, bass, and electronic drums) would it be advisable to use a particular frequency group for speaker connections, instruments,vocals and in ears so they don’t collide with each other? Without the frequency scan capability of the high end units; is there another way to scan to see what’s available? Thanks dude and you are truly an inspiration! Think I’ll watch the other wireless tutorial you suggested yet again. They’re all so good!

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks, glad you like the videos. If you are doing wireless for ALL of those, you will likely run into problems doing all of that with cheaper wireless. The more cheap stuff you use, the more likely you will run into issues. Wireless speakers are nice but that’s the first one I would just wire up. Frequencies always depend on the environment around you, so there is t a “best frequency.” Although I definitely wouldn’t use more than 1-2 of the 2.4ghz systems.

@chucksaeger7500

8 ай бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic I’m not using any 2.4ghz and only a couple of 5.8ghz. Everything else is in mhz. I’m still trying to get my hands around the concepts so I’ll be watching your videos repeatedly until it sinks in. I’m curious about how to scan for best frequencies without having the functionality like the Shure or Sennheiser. Is there an app or handheld device that would work? Thanks again.

Do you have a tutorial on how to position paddle antennas? I have a paddle antenna for wireless mics and a paddle antenna for wireless IEM. I have a lot of problems with dropouts.

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Not particularly on placement, but these videos should help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mGebprmDk5zWmKQ.htmlsi=aWNMhX8Fs4FBAXOg kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2qFla5tkZmZkrQ.htmlsi=hqE0htAn-Y2_SQ3x kzread.info/dash/bejne/mIpltayzfKvdgKw.htmlsi=BRhETHPlIA2vFaS0 Interesting that you are having problems even with a combiner

You have a great channel, my friend!!! Really helpful information. Do you know the 4 channel system ACEMIC EM-D04 ?? can you make a review on it ? Thank you!!!

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm all 4 in one! That’s really interesting. I’ll have to look into that, thanks!

@GustavoGonsebat

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic it would be great if check it and let us know your thoughts. It's the cheapest and complete system here in Argentina and the only one with this characteristics. I hope you can take a look at it 💪🏼

Another great video, feed the algorithm gods with a comment...

@ScottUhlMusic

Ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Re-scanning at every gig can be problematic too.. You can simply go round and round in circles if you have quite a few systems. Setting maximum spacing (with a little further adjustment) before the gig is a good start, then shift an occupied channel if necessary. There may just be broadband noise at a gig. Trying to find clear channels at a gig can be a nightmare!

@ScottUhlMusic

9 ай бұрын

Software is always best if you can do it of course. But if not, scanning starting from the “most important” one first is a good way to go

Thanks for the video Scott. I am currently racking my Sennheiser EW 500 guitar system receiver along with my Shure PSM 300 IEM transmitter. This is probably not best practice but I have not found any info anywhere that says don't do it. It is convenient and easy to transport this way. I'm also using a Shure GLXD16 ( 2.4 ver) for my acoustic guitar that sits on my board. Any thoughts, advice? We have 1 high end Shure Wireless Mic, 3 Shure IEM systems, another 2.4 guitar system, and we use a 2.5/5ghz wiifi router to give the band access for their own monitor mix. We run a splitter for the FOH guys. The Sennheiser has quite a broad range and so far I haven't had significant interference, but I do experience occasional drops in my IEM. I am scanning the IEM and Sennheiser each new venue and I have the GXLD which auto scans set to group 4 channel 1 supposedly best for reducing interference. Also what is that small single unit travel case you show in the video?

@ScottUhlMusic

11 ай бұрын

If you just have two in a rack that’s usually fine… it’s when you have a bunch in a rack that there’s a problem. More than 3/4 is when I recommend spacing them out or getting a combiner

Thank you for the great information. I have 4 Sure SLX mic units. Would you suggest getting one BLX-D or one Phenyx active antenna distributor to improve my system ? I’m very tight on budget and I need to use 4 wireless mics for an upcoming speaking event. Thank you in advance for your help.

@ScottUhlMusic

2 ай бұрын

4 is usually okay if you space them out on stage, but if these are for a speaking event, it’s definitely recommended to get an antenna distribution system for it if they will all be in a rack.

@huey8431

Ай бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic do you think I’ll be ok with an analog SLX system with the Phenyx active antenna distributor and not need to upgrade to a digital system?

Thanks Scott, great information. In choosing between the Shure SLXD, QXLD, OR ULXD is there a difference between how well the intended sound is replicated with the same microphone. In other words, Will a B87A sound the same out of the box, no adjustments, with all three systems?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

All 3 systems will sound the same 👍 it’s the specs that are different. Good question!

@rbruneau6875

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks, as usual you have the answer. Much appreciated.

Hey. Great info. I have the psm 300 in ear system and slxd wireless mic. Is putting both of these in the same rack with antennas facing out a “bad” idea? Since it’s only 2?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

No, 2 should be fine. Up to 4 is usually okay in my experience. Don’t face the antennas “out” like I mention in the video though!

Hey Scott! I have a question regarding the UHF guitar system and microphone system. Do they have specific configuration for each application? Thanks for all your videos on this matter. I am learning a lot with you!

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Thanks! And what do you mean by specific configuration?

@lucasivankio5514

8 ай бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic like pre amp, impedance, etc… My point is, is each device designed for it’s own application? Or if I had a mic uhf system, I could use for my guitar?

Comments help Al G. O'Rhythm...so here's to Al. :-)

First thing to do is set the gain on the mic. They will actually overload with a loud singer, if a setting is used for conferences etc. causing compression and feedback problems.

@ScottUhlMusic

9 ай бұрын

That’s good advice, although it’s more an audio tips, not a wireless tip. But I agree

Hey Scott. Thanks for these videos. If you see this and can add some insight I would appreciate it. So I get the thought process on bringing antennas to the front. I wonder why manufacturers don’t do that when lots of people out these in racks. Anyway I’m putting together a 6U rack around my axefx3. I reserved 1U of space for a guitar wireless and also an IEM. But I’m concerned about the antennas in the back. I won’t be able to open them. So….if possible I want to bring them to the front. I have seen pics of running one half unit with a space plate on the other side to run antennas. But I can’t do that Becusee I need the entire 1U space for both receivers. I do notice however that there are holes on the sides of the rail brackets. I assume they are for antennas. That will help solve some of this issue. But if so I can only run two antennas to the front. Some systems Have two antennas. I didn’t expect this issue and it’s frustrating. Any tips or input would be truly appreciated

@ScottUhlMusic

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, whatever you need to do to bring the antennas to the front is absolutely best. Having the wireless buried in a rack is not a good idea. There is a half rack thing that I use with my IEM system but I don’t know if it works with everything: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mqV_16Swp7GwhKg.html

For IEMs one thing I cannot recommend enough is a good external antenna. Those little 1/4 wave whips that ship with the transmitters are... not good. I'm currently running an Audio Technica ATW-3255 and a Phenyx Pro PTM-10 in my band's setup. With the included 1/4 wave antennas mounted on the front of the rack things were just never quite right. There were always spots, at home, on stage or even in my band's tiny little practice room, where it would sound kind of fizzy or even momentarily drop out entirely. It was never unusable to the point where I would prefer the alternative of a blown out monitor wedge, but always enough to be annoying. Not just on the Phenyx either. The much pricier A-T unit performed better, but still short of perfect. I added an RF Venue passive combiner ($99) and a Sennheiser U-1031 passive omnidirectional antenna ($180), mounted on a mic stand about chest high and everything is so much better. Dropouts are non existent. No more of those fizzy half dropouts (may have been multipath from the rackmount antennas being so close the floor?), and most surprisingly, setting aside the dropout/reliability issue entirely, the sound quality just seems all around better. I was planning on dropping another $1300 to replace that Phenyx Pro with another A-T unit and 2 receivers ASAP, but I'm honestly now considering just sticking with the Phenyx since it seems to be working so well with the combiner and external antenna setup.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Nice! I hadn’t seen the Sennheiser Omni antenna like that. I’m going to have to look into that more. Thanks for the suggestion!

@matthewpayne1

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic Yeah, it's wild how well that antenna has worked for me. Might be the best $180 I've ever spent on gear. Just plugged it in and all my RF reception issues instantly went away.

@matthewpayne1

Жыл бұрын

Although full disclaimer the mic stand may actually be the real silver bullet here. It's possible that simply remotely mounting the stock antennas up away from the rack and the floor could have solved my problem too. But placing any reasonable dollar value on my time, I'm coming out ahead buying the RF venue combiner and Sennheiser antenna instead of figuring out some way to jury rig the 1/4 waves up in the air somewhere.

Hi! What are your thoughts on using IEM and Wireless Mic on the same range? Of course on different frequencies. I have this setup and wondering if my noise problems may be because of that.

@ScottUhlMusic

5 ай бұрын

That won’t be a problem. Your noise is likely coming from somewhere else

The antenna combiner is an interesting concept. However, coming from the ham radio world, it has always been common knowledge that antennas that are only receiving a signal can be very close to each other. Think about those who are short wave listeners and have 5 or 6 receiving antennas in close proximity on their roofs. There is no interference with another receiving antenna when an antenna is only receiving signal. A parking lot of cars at Wal-Mart will all receive the local radio station without interference from the other cars. So if you have 4 Shure wireless units in your rack, all receiving a signal from a certain microphone frequency some distance away, there are no transmitting antennas in close proximity to interfere with that signal, correct? For IEM's, I can see the propagation argument better, as antennas in close proximity to each other are transmitting to the body packs. I also do not understand the concept of tilting the antennas 90 degrees apart for UHF/VHF which both utilize vertical propagation. If anyone has any science behind these concepts, please let me know.

No problem having lots of receiver antennas together, or lots of transmitters, just don't mix them or have them so close that they become detuned or loaded by the adjacent antenna. Combiners have losses and their own intermodulation limits. Adding that loss may be useful though.

@ScottUhlMusic

9 ай бұрын

You definitely want to avoid “antenna farms”

Master, teach us the ways of the force....uh, I mean wireless. 😆

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

🤣

Since you were so helpful with my earlier question in regards to scanning frequencies, I thought I'd ask you another if that's okay. I ended up buying the Phenyx Pro 52-b, thinking it had the built-in scanner. But I guess that's the next model up? My question is, would it be worth returning an upgrading to the one that does have the scanner? I should point out that there are really no other wireless instruments in the band I'm playing with. It's only a concern of frequency interruptions from cell phones, Wi-Fi, etc. do you think I'll be safe just finding a frequency and going with it?

@ScottUhlMusic

2 күн бұрын

If it’s the only wireless, it’s usually fine. Just try it, and if a channel is giving you problems, switch to another one at soundcheck 👍

I’m in charge of sound for my band we run about 16 wireless systems with in ears and I don’t scan any receiver except 1. All I need is to scan with 1 axient receiver and wireless workbench deploys channels to the others. If I were to scan every receiver that would take longer

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

The Axient is quite amazing!

@michaelortiz5961

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Information! Yes it’s awesome.

Yes I'm thinking it's 2 receivers combined in one unit and I just didn't know it. I'm just asking if I can have them all in the same group and set to different channels and not have any problems even though they are different receivers in the same area. I'm thinking that's what u were saying in your video if I'm not mistaken.

@ScottUhlMusic

2 ай бұрын

If they are all in the same frequency Band (A, A1, G50, H55 etc). This video should help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Za6pqqVrnZPSY9Y.htmlsi=JttnAWMH33dhDXEH

Is it possible to connect a router with a combiner. I know they usually have to be 10ft away. It would be great to keep in the rack

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, that’s not a problem. Just if the wireless is on 2.4 or 5.8, they should be kept away from a router

I have recently purchased two Shure SLX-D dual rackmount receivers. This will utilize four antenna's combined. Will this give me issues or must I have some kind of combiner?

@ScottUhlMusic

11 ай бұрын

Not likely, that shouldn’t cause too many problems. A combiner is always better practice but not required.

Just curious that would the distance from the ground of the receiver of a guitar wireless (or transmitter for IEM's) matter at all? Should it be high up to a point? I think I've heard something like this before..

@ScottUhlMusic

Ай бұрын

Eh, not really. It can help, but kind of sight is always the most important

Hey Scott I have the phenyx PTM 22 iems and Shure BLX4 wireless mics. I have tried to have the receivers in the same rack space but I get interference whenever I do this. Have you experienced this before? Hoping for a solution! Thanks

@ScottUhlMusic

7 ай бұрын

The blx without the rack antennas definitely doesn’t play nice with in ear monitors. Thats very true. I tried to have mine in a rack with my iems and had problems with the blx before. I suggest upgrading and watching my comprehensive guide: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ip1mrMWGn9DQgZM.htmlsi=_90-dJNDl8gjyXE7

Like you O got obsessed with wireless. But I held mine to AKG wireless bug systems. Got 7 of them including a mic bug and a battery powered receiver. 2 separate systems. The antenna thing has never hit me even playing out. Also for a IEM system I ended up getting a couple Getaria 5.8 rechargeable wireless bug systems that do do what they're supposed to. But not playing out as much I kinda started using the rechargeable on the pedalboard to amp side. This way I can pick up the board to turn knobs to get "that sound" for the song. Easier on me. Keep a notebook and figure out most fun way to play with my pedals. Just not much wah up here . L O L. Got enough wireless for 2 guitars, bass, keys, elect. drums,acoustic guitar singer. All at once.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad it’s working for you! Your wireless CAN still work in these situations. It’s not a “your gear will 100% fail if you do these things” but it’s just adding to the possibility that wireless won’t work. I’ve seen many antenna farms and the wireless still works, but best practice is to combine or separate/etc

Hey will 6 of the Anleon s3 units work together? I’ve been using 2 without any issues but I would like to get more for the rest of the band?????

@ScottUhlMusic

Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t recommend it. But it’s possible. You never know, these are guidelines, not flat out rules. It always depends on the environment. Those are budget friendly wireless. Using 2 is what it’s meant for. I personally would go for higher end wireless if you need 6

Great video...just found you. Hopefully you can give me a pointer or two with my Sennheiser. First, mine is in a rack and the antennae are in the back. What do I need to get to put them in the front? Second, I'm using an Axe FX3 in 4CM. If I use a guitar cable I don't have any issues...throw in the Sennheiser, and, especially when I try to use the setting I have for a faux single coil effect, I get wicked high pitched feedback...I'm assuming it's feedback, but it sounds like a high pitched squeal which does not go away no matter where I move to. Any thoughts...THANKS✌

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

You need a rack mount kit 👍 definitely do that! And if you have your sennheiser setup correctly where you just replace the cable with the sennheiser wireless, you should not get any problems. My guess is it’s a routing issue?

@dominicgibson9529

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic Scott…thank you for your reply. I have mine in it’s included kit, but there was nothing to show how to put the antennae in the front. As for the routing I’m going out from the back of the rack into the guitar input of the Axe FX3, and then everything is set up per the Fractal instructions with regard 4CM. I’ve used a number of wireless systems, and this is my second Sennheiser after the one I had in England, and I’ve never had the experience I’m having with this one. I had to go back to using cable again for practise today. It’s really bugging me because I know these Sennheiser units are excellent, and I’m sure the issue can’t be with the unit, but I’ll be damned if I can figure it. I mean, from what I’ve just said, that’s how it’s supposed to be routed right? I’m using a standard lead, which I’ve done before, but should I be using a different type of lead…balanced to 1/4 inch for eg??? Any advice will be brilliant.

Scott - Is it important to TURN OFF the transmitter when you scan the receiver?

@ScottUhlMusic

19 күн бұрын

Yes 👍

I still have my Shure T4G from 1999 208.200 MHz 20+ years and never had any issues Thoughts?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Oh nice! I don’t know enough about that frequency tbh

I run audio video at my church, and I'm guilty of misunderstanding Shure wireless system bands, specifically when I bought extra wireless mics. I bought the Shure BLX tabletop style in J11, then the next in H10, third H9. They still work together without interference, but I should have stuck with the band their website indicates via search had the most available frequencies. Getting the PG58 mic version wasn't the best decision. Wireless SM58 minimum folks. I do know how to scan for open frequencies, and actually do it. I would have fixed the frequency for that other church sound guy, he could just have given me the money he was willing to throw away. My old lavaliere 3rd gen Audio Technica 3000 still works decent, and it scans like my BLX and new Sennheiser XSW-2 865 A handheld condenser mic. My worst wireless was about 4 years ago, a Samson VHF. Even 20 foot transmission was static filled, moving caused signal to drop, I needed 50 foot wireless to the mixer.

@ScottUhlMusic

Ай бұрын

Yeah man, we all learn from our mistakes! I wouldn’t be able to make this channel if I hadn’t made those mistakes myself!

lol i like the part where he says “if you haven’t watched my video on (insert a video that i’ve already watched cuz i’m subscribed)” 😅

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

😅🤘🤘

I’m so guilty of #1.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

I was guilty of all the other ones 😅

I'm a professional sound engineer and a hobby musician. I can confirm everything you said and it's not really common for a musician to have all that knowledge you gathered. I even actually have to argue with sound colleges about some of these points from time to time 😮

@ScottUhlMusic

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate you sharing that 🤘

Hey Scott, I’m planing mounting my PSM 300 inear together with a GLXD 14 wireless for my guitar into one rack, mounting the antennas to the front. Do you think that’ll work properly?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yes. 2 antennas in a rack is fine

@HenryMittnacht

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

I am interested if the Shure QLX-D Digital Wireless System is worth the extra $400 compared to the Shure SLXD24 Digital Wireless System??? I am a lead singer (play some guitar)

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

You get more frequencies with the QLXD than you do with the SLXD. Slxd is great and it’s the one I use. But you will never complain about having more frequency options 👍

I got the Kimafun that u show there and I can’t make them sounds without a small noice; they came 2 days ago, today I’ll test them out of my room to check if is the room with the wify or something

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Those are very cheap and on 2.4Ghz. Be sure to watch this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHemqK2Eopu9haQ.html I was able to get them to work well for my duo and solo performance though. Usually it’s a router issue

@mrchecox2206

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic I’ll watch it! Thanks!!!

@midway1977

Жыл бұрын

I got the Kimafun InEars, too. I get dropouts after 2-3 songs in our rehearsal :-( it starts perfect, after a short time i get dropouts to zero. Set the Mixer 2.4Mhz to Channel 11 , and the Kimafun to Channel 1. Tried it 4-5 rehearsals. 1 Time I had no problems the whole 2 hours, the other times I had to change to cable...dont know where it comes from 🥺

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

That’s the unfortunate thing with 2.4Ghz as well as with cheaper gear :/ I know it can be frustrating

I bought a Phenyx PTG-11 wireless guitar system. True diversity 100 channel receiver and it was around 150 dollars and I must admit it is a great sounding system. Plus the case it came in is as nice as it gets. I thought I would be taking a chance since it was very affordable and the cheaper 60 80 dollar units did not have as many channels available and their receivers were a bug just like the transmitters so when I came across the Phenyx it was a no brainer for just a little more cost wise. The only drawback is it only works with passive pickups but, I only use passive so it was not an issue for me. I am very impressed with the fact that my tone is there when I go from a chord to the transmitter. This unit is excellent and the price is a dream.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I reviewed that one a while back. It’s definitely a great system!

You were talking about the sound guy not wanting to scan. I worked with a bass player that absolutely unequivocally refused to tune down. Not sure if he didn’t know how or what. He refused. He woild always ask me what mghz I wanted him to go to he refused to acknowledge notes. I was like E flat dude half step. It was the weirdest thing I have ever been involved in to this point. Lol

@ScottUhlMusic

8 ай бұрын

lol that’s really bizarre hahahaha

I just got the Shure PSM 300 with P3RA receiver and SE215's. It's on the H20 band (518-542MHz) and... it's useless. Great audio quality, astonishing range, but a ton of interference even 2 meters from the transmitter, and I can find a bunch of spots in the house and outside, where there's heavy RF interference. I'm in a desolate summer house area, so it just seems wrong. Now I'm wondering if the band is wrong, or if the system is bad :( (edit) Oh and I have several Sennheiser G2 wireless microphones in the 800MHz band. They work fine around here..

@ScottUhlMusic

10 ай бұрын

If you are in the USA, you aren’t supposed to use 800mhz. I would definitely have to problem solve to see why you are having so many problems with the 300s. There’s no reason for that imo unless something is being done very incorrectly or the unit is bad or you have connected it incorrectly

#3 is a biggie. The old cheap, fast, good pick two often applies. Also with the cheapest stuff, buy all the same brand so the few you use, you'll at least know they'll work together.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

It’s the one I see happening most!

Hello there! What about using wireless mic receivers like Axient Digital and wireless in-ears in one rack? I'm not sure about the rf interference from the antenna combiner and antenna distribution system in this close proximity. Is it even ideal to have such a setup in one rack, or is the solution in using two racks at some distance from each other?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

The Axient combines already, so you can have 2 or 4 systems that already are combined to just two antennas. I have a quad wireless in my rack with a Shure PSM system and a sennheiser IEM system and it’s been fine 👍 those are a lot more high end, and like I said they already combine which is great!

@filip.yntovon

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic Wow! Did you consider shooting a video about that? It's quite rare to find high-end systems with Axient Digital on youtube...

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a few requests for it! I just might have to 🤘

@filip.yntovon

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic Looking forward to it!

I have a rack mounted Line 6 G90, Sennheiser EW500 G3 wireless mic, and EW300 G3 IEM. Can i combine the antenna from my Line 6 (guitar) and EW500 (mic) since they are both receivers? For clarification, the line 6 already has front mount antenna and includes the option of antenna output behind the unit to allow for "daisy chaining" to other G90 units. I just want to make sure i can daisy chain through to the Sennheiser Mic receiver.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

The G90 is in 2.4ghz right? So they are in different frequency bands, so that likely wouldn’t worked

@CraigRogerBaumgart

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic unfortunately. This was my concern. I was trying to figure out if the RF signal was just "passed through" and could still be used in the 5 GHz band, but I think I'm probably oversimplifying the problem. Thanks!

Xcuze me but don't quite get it, what abour golden wireless plugs giveaway? Did I miss something?

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I did the giveaway on my story. I tried doing a short and it just wasn’t getting views. I also tried to do it as a normal video and it didn’t work as well. I did the drawing on my KZread and Instagram story and left a comment on the winners comment. I’ll likely do my giveaways that way in the future too 👍

My antennas are in the back of the rack, and I’ve played many gigs without it being an issue. Just depends on how big of a stage you’re on. Anything House of Blues stage size or smaller, it shouldn’t be an issue.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

Your wireless CAN still work with that… but it’s definitely just upping your chances that it won’t work. Line of sight is always best

@tdz69

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Gives me some hope. Lol. I want to add a guitar wireless and an iem wireless to my rack. I reserved 1U space for both to sit sode by side. Antennas will be in the back. I don’t think I can bring them to the front. I wish they put the antennas on the front. Very frustrating

Help. I play in an acoustic duo (2 acoustic guitars, 2 vocals) . Last gig in a loud bar, the floor monitors were boomy and I had to keep cutting bass and mids which hurt the signal to the mains. I only gig occasionally. I watched a few of your reviews but could you suggest an in ear solution? I have a Soundcraft EFX 12 board (one aux send) and thinking of upgrading to a board with 2 aux sends. We only play live every 2 months or so.

@ScottUhlMusic

Жыл бұрын

I have a lot of videos on in ears. I like this one for a budget one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ln6AwdyCYsfYgrQ.html And this one is the one I use: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zq2BsdSadpqqidI.html

@BryanBowser

Жыл бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic I've seen all o you IEM videos. Was hoping you'd suggest one. Thanks dude!

Hey Scott, Got my new Shure QLDX and man did that thing have issues. Bad and long drop outs from 10ft away. I scanned and scanned again and again and something wasn't right. Once I took it out of service I tried to scan again and it kept saying error. I'm not as deep as your are with tech details but I have been doing sound for bands for over 30 years so I kinda know my way around. Sweetwater as always is all over it but still doing intro of the wedding party and Bride and Groom I was not a happy camper. When the TX was off I could see the RX was picking up something and no matter what I din't I couldn't find an completely free channel. Maybe I got a bad one

@ScottUhlMusic

29 күн бұрын

You definitely got a bad one, the QLXD is an extremely reliable system.

@masterpdj2623

28 күн бұрын

@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks Scott as that's what I was thinking too. Sweetwater has already express shipped a new one,

I’m assuming groups and banks are the same thing?

@ScottUhlMusic

10 ай бұрын

Usually yeah 👍

So...I have 3 shure microphone systems with 2 microphones on each receiver. Are u saying that all 6 microphones should be on the same group with different channels assigned. I have been having problems!

@ScottUhlMusic

2 ай бұрын

You should do that, yes. Groups and channels work very well together. But are you saying you use 2 mics set to the same channel at the same time? If so, that’s where you are going to be having problems too. Each wireless needs to be on its own channel/frequency