Wireless Guitar System- Rock out with no annoying cables!
This article will discuss the wireless guitar systems available today, how they work, who carries the best models and why guitarists love them.
Wireless guitar system- how they work:
For the standard electric guitar the sound is sent through the instrument cable and to the amplifier, and then sent to speakers. With a wireless guitar system, the sound is detected by the guitars pick- ups and sent through a thin cable to a wireless transmitter body pack, worn clipped onto the guitarist, the signal is then picked up by the receiver, which in turn sends the signal to the amplifier.
All electric guitars have pick- ups, with strings running onto a specific part of the pick-up that receives the sound waves. When usually the electric signal is sent to the ramp, with the wireless guitar system, the signal is sent first to the body pack transmitter.
Wireless Guitar System
All electromagnetic waves are part of a spectrum. Visible light, ultraviolet rays, infrared and radio waves are connected. The body-pack transmitter for your system transfers that electrical signal into some type of wave, usually VHF, UHF or IR. That signal is then sent out into the air in every direction.
When the receiver is turned on, it’s constantly looking for the waves it knows should be coming from the transmitter. If a signal is being emitted, it’ll takes those electromagnetic waves and turns them back into the exact electrical signal that first came from your guitar’s pick-ups. That signal is sent down a wire into your guitar amp where it translates the electrical signal back into sound waves.
Wireless guitar system: why they’re loved
The down side to using a wireless guitar system is the fact the transmitter runs on batteries which can quickly get drained. It’s a good idea for any guitarist to check their battery strength before a performance. Another downside is range. Some wireless guitar systems have more range than others and are typically 60 feet-250 feet and will be based on the model you choose. The longer the range the more expensive the wireless guitar system will be. The great thing about the wireless guitar system is that it lets its user move around and not has to worry about getting tangled in guitar chords. It also can let the guitarist interact in the audience, just be sure not to wonder out of range, otherwise your guitar will stop preforming.
Wireless guitar system: who has some good model?
The Shure PG14 wireless guitar system has a 250ft. range and 10 channels to operate on for 299$
Wireless Guitar System
Audio Technica has the ATW-701 700 series UHF 10 channel wireless guitar system for 399$
And the AKG WMS450 with 12 channels, 150ft. range and a boasting of up to 8 hours of use before batteries need to be replaced, for 399$
Audio Technica, AKG, Shure all have good quality wireless guitar systems available at affordable prices.
You can purchase these brands online to get the best deals. Guitar center also carries these wireless guitar system brands and is reasonably priced both online and in-stores. You can also look for new and used equipment at eBay or amazon.com.
