Relay G30
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unregistered, on october 12, 2011 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: £ 250
Purchased from: MOR music , York, UK
Ease of Use: As simple as a wireless system can be. 2 AA batteries in the transmitter, reciever powered up with mains adapter. Choose the same channel (six to choose from) on each and get playing! I didn't like the "cable simulator" settings, so just use it straight. I use Duracell rechargeable batteries, and it easily does two gigs for each charge. The normal jack input is a major improvement on other systems. // 10
Sound: Sounds closer to just using a lead than any other system I have used - Samson/Sennheiser etc. Sounds like a Les Paul through an Engl should. No extra noise whatsoever. // 9
Reliability & Durability: Used heavily for two years - around 300 gigs and no problems yet. I would say don't be rough with the battery compartment door when changing batteries. // 9
Impression: Pro guitarist for over 20 years, doing around 150 gigs a year. Gibson Les Paul Classic in white (!) through Engl Screamer with MXR Carbon Copy delay, Boss tuner and Keeley Tubescreamer (George L cables). First wireless system I have ever liked. Never had any interference or other noises, good range (I sometimes play big festival stages, no problem). Reliable and very little difference in sound to using a lead. If lost or stolen, same as would apply to the rest of my gear, I would replace with the identical model. // 10
Relay G30
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Beefyfrog, on october 20, 2009 1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Price paid: € 250
Purchased from: PMT
Ease of Use: Plug In And Play! Really easy, you just plug the receiver into your amp and the transmitter into the guitar (cable included)and turn them both on, on the same channels obviously. It has 6 channels which is more than enough for a band needing to go wireless! // 10
Sound: I use an Epiphone ZW Bullseye Les Paul and an Orange Rocker 30 head w/ cab and it sounds just like a cable! I honestly could not tell the difference between my cable and the Relay G30. No noise turning on and off... Pretty silent, no buzz or anything. You can tweak the sound thanks to the 3 way selector "Off", "15" and "30" which I pressume makes it sound like you are using a "15ft Cable" or a "30ft Cable". // 10
Reliability & Durability: The Battery life on the transmitter is 8h I haven't timed it yet but I don't think I will ever be doing 8h of gigs without being able to buy more batteries, I don't think I would use it without back-up (always have cables handy) because nothing is flawless. If I had to change one thing, it would probably be to make the receiver metal, because having it infront of my pedals means it has to be on the floor, and I don't think the plastic would cope if I stood on it. // 7
Impression: I have been playing since December 2005 so getting on to 4years now and I play all styles of music, from Blues to Metal (think Bullet For My Valentine -> Pantera) and it doesn't matter what setting I have my amp on, there is no buzz.
If it was stolen/lost I would definitely replace it as soon as I had the money :). I'm giving it a 9 because it does exactly what I need it to do, but I haven't had it long enough to really test it in a Gig situation! Only time will tell! // 9
Relay G30
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Inversemetal, on october 10, 2011 0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased from: Dawsons Liverpool
Ease of Use: I've had this wireless pack for a few months now. It's really easy to use, very simple controls on both parts of the system. So simple in fact that I haven't yet opened the instruction manual! The battery life despite other reviews I've seen is fantastic. And when the batteries run out, changing them is easy. Going to rate the ease of this system at a 9 purely because of the simplicity of having 6 channels and flicking between them is effortless. Also the receiver is the side of your average Boss pedal so it fits easily into a pedal board and uses the same power as a pedal too! // 9
Sound: Line 6 have included a feature called Cable Tone which allows you to simulate the tone as if you were using a cable. But to my ears this makes no difference at all but the wireless itself doesn't change the tone much anyway.I've used this both live and in the studio purely because I hate getting wires caught in the door whilst recording and it sounds amazing, only fault is that it cut off a few times but that was my own fault for not changing the batteries I think. Rated an 8 because the cable tone could be more accurate. // 8
Reliability & Durability: My only fault with this product is the clip on the back which is glued on poorly and came off within days. However I solved the problem with a sweatband and a cable tie which hasn't failed me yet. Like I've said I use this live because I tend to trip over wires a lot being the clumsy one. It's also good for jumping to FOH to hear the sound from the audiences perspective. Reliability wise this is about a 9 but durability is a 6 purely because the plastic feels really cheap and obviously the clip fell off! // 6
Impression: Overall, I don't believe this system is worth £280 to be totally honest. But Dawsons was the only place where I could purchase one in Liverpool with Curly not having them in stock and Dolphin SHUTTING DOWN! :(
Regardless, I'm happy I chose Line 6, our other guitarist has a Sennheiser Freeport and the transmitter on that thing is HUGE! Looks really awkward to work with live. And the Line 6 Relay is small, reliable and very easy to use. Could be cheaper though in my opinion. // 8
Relay G30
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unregistered, on march 23, 2011 0 of 5 people found this review helpful
Price paid: $ 249
Purchased from: Guitar Center
Ease of Use: BEFORE YOU BUY! Line 6 tech specs claims approx 8 hours battery life, I never got more than 100 minutes out of a fresh set of alkaline (Duracell) batteries. I went through 4 sets of fresh batteries before returning it for a refund. You can not gig with this without having to change batteries between sets. And when the batteries run out you have to power down the receiver before it will reset. The battery door latch is an absolute pain. I returned it after 2 nights performing with it. // 1
Sound: It sounds great until the batteries run out. The rest of this is a cut and paste from the ease of use because this site has a minimum character requirement. BEFORE YOU BUY! Line 6 tech specs claims approx 8 hours battery life, I never got more than 100 minutes out of a fresh set of alkaline (Duracell) batteries. I went through 4 sets of fresh batteries before returning it for a refund. You can not gig with this without having to change batteries between sets. And when the batteries run out you have to power down the receiver before it will reset. The battery door latch is an absolute pain. I returned it after 2 nights performing with it. // 1
Reliability & Durability: Nothing more than a toy. You can't gig with the short battery life. The rest of this is a cut and paste from the ease of use because this site has a minimum character requirement. BEFORE YOU BUY! Line 6 tech specs claims approx 8 hours battery life, I never got more than 100 minutes out of a fresh set of alkaline (Duracell) batteries. I went through 4 sets of fresh batteries before returning it for a refund. You can not gig with this without having to change batteries between sets. And when the batteries run out you have to power down the receiver before it will reset. The battery door latch is an absolute pain. I returned it after 2 nights performing with it. // 1
Impression: What was Line 6 thinking? Did they think we wouldn't notice when it shut down (ran outta batteries) in the second set?
The rest of this is a cut and paste from the ease of use because this site has a minimum character requirement. BEFORE YOU BUY! Line 6 tech specs claims approx 8 hours battery life, I never got more than 100 minutes out of a fresh set of alkaline (Duracell) batteries. I went through 4 sets of fresh batteries before returning it for a refund. You can not gig with this without having to change batteries between sets. And when the batteries run out you have to power down the receiver before it will reset. The battery door latch is an absolute pain. I returned it after 2 nights performing with it. // 1
That would be like $400. Which seems pretty expensive, there are a lot that are around 200 to 300. But i dont know if those are any good. Dont know if I trust line 6 though, but if you say so, i just might get this.
That would be like $400. Which seems pretty expensive, there are a lot that are around 200 to 300. But i dont know if those are any good. Dont know if I trust line 6 though, but if you say so, i just might get this.
fuuuuudge that, i think i can deal with a patch chord and save myself $400. Although it would be pretty cool...
it looks pretty cool, and good value. my local guitar shop had a couple of these in and i couldnt tell the diffrence!!! keep the recever neer you pedal-board power, so there's little chance of you stepping on it!
Here's a question for all you wireless mo-fo's. Isn't the point of having great cables like Monster, etc supposed to be that YOU WILL hear a difference in your sound for the better? I've been using generic cables for 20 years. If I go to a Monster cable, and I've never used one, aren't I supposed to magically hear better highs n lows n whatnot? Even less signal noise and feedback? So then if you say this unit doesn't sound any different than having a cable, what's the point other than having wireless? Unless you can say that the wireless signal itself is as good as a Monster cable signal. I'm trying to weight buying expensive cables vs. buying a wireless system. Never used wireless either. I hope I explained my point clear enough! Thanks folks!
what I mean about it not sounding different to a cable is exactly that, you don't lose any of the sound ! also apart from being wireless you also don't have to keep replacing it like cables
But honestly the best thing you can do is try them out and see what you prefer !
Here's a question for all you wireless mo-fo's. Isn't the point of having great cables like Monster, etc supposed to be that YOU WILL hear a difference in your sound for the better? I've been using generic cables for 20 years. If I go to a Monster cable, and I've never used one, aren't I supposed to magically hear better highs n lows n whatnot? Even less signal noise and feedback? So then if you say this unit doesn't sound any different than having a cable, what's the point other than having wireless? Unless you can say that the wireless signal itself is as good as a Monster cable signal. I'm trying to weight buying expensive cables vs. buying a wireless system. Never used wireless either. I hope I explained my point clear enough! Thanks folks!
Monster Cables are designed in such a way that they act like a high pass filter cutting out all the staticy/harsh high end frequencies. Thats all they are good for. In my opinion, not worth the price.
As far as the specs one this wireless system goes, it covers more frequency than you can actualy hear, and reproduces sound at a level on par with live sound at about 120dbs
The second review was idiotic. You could try lithium batteries to effectively double the battery life. And so what? change the batteries if you have to. Id change the batteries 5 times in one set just to gain the ability to run around on stage without having to worry about cables.
I havent tried one of these yet but im really excited to get one soon. I have been very impressed with some of the demos where people have ridden in a truck down the street and never lost signal. No reason to go for the higher end models unless you're planning on running more than a couple hundred feet away.
Had mine for three months. Had a disaster line drop last gig (fortunately had a cable backup). THEN, the cable from the transmitter to my guitar split near the input jack (bare wires showed). ALSO, battery life on my is around 4-5 hours. Barely gets thru a bar gig and I've replaced the batteries ALWAYS after practices and before gigs. ALSO, the transmitter is cheap plastic and the battery door barely clips shut (keep some duct tape handy). Sounds great when it's working but durability and quality? No way.
Oh, and I spoke to Line6 Tech Support about the battery door problem (doesn't close tightly). They pulled a unit while I was talking to them, installed two AA's and sure enough had the same problem. Their advice? "Be careful when you shut the battery door. It was just designed like that"! Unbelievable. Ergo the duct tape recommendation.
, I don't know why I put BFMV as blues =S