Re: [Harp-L] wireless

[Larry Marks <larry.marks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rick Davis wrote:
> Robert, I use the Line 6 Relay G30 digital wireless.
I have X2, from Line 6, which I believe has been discontinued. Highly 
reliable. G30 appears to be replacement model.

I have never had need for anything more than a single channel, but I am 
certain I would if I did not have a multi-channel device. Having the 
ability to move in case of interference is essential, but a no-cost part 
of Line 6 equipment anyhow.

These Line 6 systems are digital, so do not suffer from noise or 
fade-out as you go out of range. Digital systems are also more immune to 
many common forms of interference and noise.

The receiver is a 9V stomp-box sized unit designed to fit on a FX board.

I used to loosen or even break off the external antennas on some body 
packs. No such problem with the Line 6 digital equipment as there is no 
external antenna.

Due to unpleasant experiences in the past, I am very careful about my 
wireless connection - almost paranoid. I wear an extra body pack and can 
switch quickly if anything bad happens. Also, I keep a switched cord 
hooked up to the amp in case of an unspecified system failure.

Power is another issue for me. I can use the 9V supply on my board for 
the receiver, leaving the body packs as the only battery-powered devices 
in my setup. As I have many other uses for 9V batteries, I see to it 
that my body packs always start out with at least 8.5V. in the 
batteries. I am actively looking for a 9V Li-Ion rechargeable pack of 
adequate capacity (~1500 mAh) so I can stop buying batteries.

In short, I have nothing bad to say about this simple line 6 wireless gear.

  -LM