i was expecting the wireless to sound a lot worse compared to the wired one, but theres just really small diferences, really nice

Hey Frankie, when I learned swing dancing it gave me a whole new way to appreciate music and helped me realize why I love it so much (the idea of rhythm / physicality). If you haven't, I'd really recommend trying some beginner lessons and seeing what all the noise is about in that scene. Plus, you'll get plugged in to a whole new set of potential gigs (it's been good for the musicians in Vancouver, Canada!)

I get why they exist. You don't have to fatigue yourself over a long gig vs having to project the sound without technology assist. But I never like the sound of them. With that, most of the audience, drunk or sober, wouldn't have a clue re: sound. Great, informative video. All the best.

@flrn84791

8 ай бұрын

Try projecting your sound over amplified instruments going through a PA :D

I bought a nux in the beginning of the year for a gig in Feb, and it worked great. Had to make sure it wasn't right next to the wifi router they were using for the sound board, but otherwise it works really well for me.

Will have this video saved for the future. Great video as always; your an inspiration!

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

straight from stream to this video! very helpful info to pass on to my musician friends thank you Frankie

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@Thane_Witch0

8 ай бұрын

@@FoolishFrankie anytime! and get better soon!

Very good video, very instructive and very well edited ^_^

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Thank you Kinto!!

I use a Nady Centerstage Satellite system, Receiver can run AC or two AA batteries, and one AA in the transmitter,. I clip it slightly off to the right(my right) of the bell and just leave it there. Sits in my stands fine. Hercules and a no name. Hercules is a bit of a disappointment but that is for another day. I think much of the "key noise" is actually the mic picking up the vibration thru the clip, none of them seem to be isolated enough. Years ago I used an Audio Technica VHF system with a homemade clip, and also with a drum mike on a Keen Clamp. they are still floating around here as I never seen to get right of anything, except mouthpieces that I wish I had never sold. (I no longer sell them, they just sit in a drawer). Enjoy your videos, keep em coming! I also produced a video years ago about how to build a DIY clip for the belt pack that clamped on the side bell key guards. Its on youtube somewhere, might be under an old account that I lost access to at somepoint.

Greetings, Frankie - I have a top tip for saxophone clip on mic users: get the K&M Saxxy stand! Not only is the stand very affordable, compact, lightweight, and transportable in the bell of the horn (get a padded pouch!!), but the design allows you to set the horn into the stand without moving or removing the mic - it's genius. On top of that, when properly placed in the stand, the horn is held very securely - second only to the Meridian Winds Woodwind Design Carbon Fiber Saxophone Stand in this regard, but that product is hundreds of dollars more expensive, and can interfere with some clip on mics. As an aside, I have played through the Nu-X B-6 for individual practice, group practice, recording, and live gigs, and I have found it to be reliable with a great sound quality - I would argue it is unbeatable for the price. I do recommend testing in the environment in which you will play, and noting the location of wi-fi routers or boosters - I have experienced some moderate interference if the receiver is in close proximity (within a couple feet) to such a device. In the worst case scenario, you just end up playing into a wired dynamic mic instead, and I carry one in my gig bag as a backup to the B-6. I do believe the B-6 pics up a bit more key noise than some other models, likely because of the large surface area of the clip on the bell. Another reviewer recommended a layer of felt or something similar on the rubber clamp - I have not tried this yet, but I may give it a shot, as long as the mic remains firmly attached to the horn.

I've had great luck with an Audio-Technica Pro 35 clip on. Its wired but has been bomb proof for several years. Im going to look at the NUX after your review. Thanks!

Nice video. I use the Samson Airline wireless mic. It has 8hrs battery 🔋 life per full charge, 80 channels across 24MHz bandwidth, good range, clear signal (no interferance), full sound, clips well to my sax/trumpet and doesn't wobble. It has a boxy receiver like the Sennheiser & needs a power source. I just wish it has a mobile receiver and built-in EQ like the NUX. After all it cost twice the price of the NUX.

amazing vid like always❤❤

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I've been using the Shure PGA98 and it's the only clip on I've had experience with. I've wanted to try something wireless but am not ready to drop $600 on a wireless system. It's nice to see something more affordable is available!

So I use the NUX every Sunday morning for a little over an hour or more between practice and service depending on the day. I use the tall Hercules stand and was concerned about having to move the mic or take it off when putting it on the stand. I decided to just move the mic to the inside of the bell on the right side and it’s been just fine. I was able to angle the gooseneck to get proper placement. It’s a little tricky to turn on with the power button now being blocked by the keys, but I don’t have a problem with it. Another thing to note is that you could switch out the original NUX mic for that sennheiser or any mic using the same connector.

Very knowledgeable

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Working on it!🙏🏻

K&M König sax stands are great for clip-on mics. I never had a problem setting my horn down. Plus I think they are more stable than my Hercules stand

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Ooooo I’ll have to check them out!!

@paulflores7026

8 ай бұрын

@@FoolishFrankie I've had my K&M stand for over 15 years of heavy use, and its still going strong. Its small so it has a low profile on stage, it stows away in your bell, and its super sturdy.

@fluteaboo

8 ай бұрын

What are you using now? My flute stand is a Lyric raft, but I use K&M as backups. I don't tend to like Hercules, but they're the only brand that had an affordable alto flute stand. 🧍 It's decent.

Lately, I've been using nux for rehearsals and small gigs with the Sennheiser plugged in the Nux transmiter, YES, IT WORKS !!, and obviously with much better sound. Try it!!

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Woahhh interesting I never though of doing that!!

Hey do you know what the first alto song is?

Well, I have 16 channels of Shure QLXD in the house, so I only need a 3.5 to TA4F adapter. 🙂 How long is the cable on the Senny? And is it that bad to put the mic up on top of the bell for playing? That wireless one might block your fingering, I guess. Maybe 90 degrees?

Is it possible that you could use the NU-X on a claronet as well? Or will the clip not stay on?

@FoolishFrankie

3 ай бұрын

Hmm to be honest I don’t know

how's the mic when playing really loud?

hi! I'm a new subscriber, I"m planning to practice again on my alto sax after a year or two, do you have any tips on where I can get started? I'm pretty much of a beginner but have played some songs before. great vids!

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Hey that's awesome to hear!! I would start with sound exercises so you can build your muscles up!

I play on Audio technica mic. Did you try any piezo pickup for sax?

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

I haven’t tried that

oh cool, thats a cheap option for the wireless one. I have the PGA98H as a secondary mic for my pedals, but not being wireless is a big pain cause I also play guitar and gotta switch instruments in a set. The interference kind of bothers me but beats wires!

You might try using a K&M Saxxy stand, or the like. I have no issues w/the NUX-B6 on that stand (for tenor, at least).

What beginner Alto Sax did you use before you bought the Nexus ?

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Jean Paul, but this is an Eastman alto in this vid the nexus is the tenor

Hi Frank, I love your videos and you are one of my top inspirations. I wonder if you could advice me about the following matter: I live in an apartment and it's really hard to practice saxophone freely for its loud sound. I plan on buying a digital saxophone (Travel Sax 2 to be exact). I know that practicing embouchure is out of question in a digital sax, but do you think I could really improve in other areas? Thank you.

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Hey! I don’t have any experience with the travel sax but I definitely think you can get a lot of good practice in with something like that!

@dawoodal-kiyumi4467

8 ай бұрын

@@FoolishFrankie Thank you very much, you encouraged me to get one. :)

So just wondering are you gonna do more videos like this bc omegle shut down?

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

No I probably won’t do anymore gear reviews for awhile, I tend to do very few of these in general. But I have another Omegle video coming out next Saturday and will film on Ometv after that!

Tried to scan the code.....now my phone is foldable

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

LMAO wait did the code not work???

@nbtbn

7 ай бұрын

Ikr hate when this happens- makes a mess of broken glass every time

i really like SD system mikes for sax. 😁

To reduce key noise you have to roll off the low frequencies on your channel the board . At least to 80hz

I clip my CloudVocal Prime to the 8 o'clock position looking down the horn. That way I can put it in the stand no problem. 🙂

Claw daddy Beach! 👴🏖 Where can I get started with clip on mics for flutes?

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Omggg incredible ears!! This is actually a cover I made but never released. I love that song so much. Unfortunately I don’t know anything about clip on mics for flutes😭

I would never recommand a 2.4 GHz wireless mic/transmitter. At some point, there'll be a venue with too much wifi and bluetooth around for whatever reason, and it'll pick up lots of interference. Never mind the fact that if the battery dies, you're screwed, and in a few years and it'll only last an hour at best even more screwed because you can't even change it. I put the clip on the side of the bell, so that putting it on the stand is not an issue.

I thought saxophone was harder than clarinet because I played it one time and I’m like “where can I turn my lungs into airbags?” 😅

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Clarinet is harder IMO!

@zoemennuti

8 ай бұрын

@@FoolishFrankie well I’ve played it before and learned it in the span of a year. The way I learned how to play it was practice my blowing technique without the barrel attached until it stopped squeaking; or I think until I was confident enough to put the barrel on the instrument. That’s what I’m gonna do when I get my clarinet since it’s been a really long time since I’ve last played, and I need it for chamber ensemble 😅

I just want a clip on ribbon…. Someone make it happen somehow 😁

Nothing beats a Shure microphone. Especially when it comes to wireless. Look at all the pros at live performances...that's what their using. From Dave Koz to Gerald Albright to Richard Elliot to name a few. All using a Shure wireless setup. And that's not by mistake. It's because nothing beats a Shure mic.

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Damn bro you endorsed??

@andrewcustodio1306

8 ай бұрын

@@FoolishFrankie I wish. Nobody would believe if I said I played on a Shure wireless system for years (which I did). Try it out for yourself, or ask any seasoned sound engineer. The best wireless system for shure.

Ah yes, microphones, the thing I don't need as a powerful omnipotent vocalist ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ

@berchiezs

8 ай бұрын

Flex flex

@FoolishFrankie

8 ай бұрын

Sounds like you play in small venues with a quiet band😂

@berchiezs

8 ай бұрын

@@FoolishFrankie I'm actually a classical pianist that used to sing in choirs LMAO

The Sennheiser sounded much better to my ear

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