For a guitarist, few things feel as liberating as going wireless. A wireless guitar system not only increases your mobility, but it also gives your stage a cleaner look and can sometimes eliminate ground loops. So, what is a guitar wireless system? Simply put, it carries your guitar’s signal from the stage to the PA without a cable. From small, entry-level setups to full-blown, professional rigs, Sweetwater stocks quality wireless systems from top brands, such as Line 6, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, Shure, and more. So, what is the best wireless guitar system for you? Read on to find out!
- Line 6 Relay Series
- Shure QLX-D & BLX Series
- BOSS WL Series
- Shure Axient Series
- Sennheiser evolution Wireless Collection
- Audio-Technica System 10 Series
- Xvive U2 Collection
- Sennheiser XSW-D Series
Line 6 Relay Series
The Line 6 Relay Series is a top seller here at Sweetwater because of its practical features and excellent sound. If affordability and ease of use are important to you, then you can’t go wrong with the Relay G10II digital wireless guitar system. This system gives you a 50-foot operating range, along with plug-and-play simplicity and around six hours of continuous use. Plus, it works natively with active electronics and pairs seamlessly with Line 6 Spider V amplifiers. If you need more space, then the Relay G30 increases your operating range to 100 feet. It also features Line 6’s Virtual Wire Transmission technology, which delivers the full-frequency sound and response you’d expect from a high-quality guitar cable. And a Cable Tone Simulator matches your Relay system to the sound of your favorite cable. The Relay G50 increases your range even more to 200 feet and doubles its compatible channels. And for a pro-quality rackmount wireless guitar system, look no further than the Relay G90.
Shure QLX-D & BLX Series
Shure has been in the wireless game for a long time. Throughout the decades, the company has introduced many wireless-system designs that improve on the previous generations. That’s precisely the case with the Shure QLX-D Series. Serious gigging guitarists rely on a Shure QLXD14 wireless guitar system to deliver high-quality audio night after night with a secure and stable signal. The QLXD14 offers AES 256-bit encryption, flexible networking, and software control. Best of all, the transmitter offers up to nine hours of continuous operation. Need something a tad more affordable? The Shure BLX14R will certainly do the job. This expandable system offers Shure’s QuickScan frequency-selection technology and 14 hours of battery life. Plus, it sets up in a flash.
BOSS WL Series
Going wireless doesn’t get much simpler than with the BOSS WL Series. These low-latency transmitters and receivers bring clean tone and expressive dynamics to a plug-and-play system. Like many wireless guitar systems today, WLs operate on the 2.4GHz bandwidth to offer a 50-foot operating range under ideal real-world gigging conditions. (In other words, it provides a clean line of sight with minimal router traffic.) The transmitter and receiver of the BOSS WL-20L plug directly into your guitar and amp and streamline setup with automatic pairing. Internal lithium-ion rechargeable batteries net each device around 10 hours of continuous use. Are you a pedalboard user? The BOSS WL-50 brings the convenience of the WL-20L to a tidy board-friendly format. But that’s not all — the WL-50’s cable-tone feature mimics the typical capacitance of two standard lengths of guitar cable (10 and 20 feet) to soak up excess high-end response. And when you’re packing up at the end of the night, the included WL-T transmitter docks inside the WL-50 receiver for convenient charging and storage.
Shure Axient Series
If you’re reaching for a wireless guitar system with unbeatable sound quality and heavy-duty protection against interference, then the Shure Axient Series is an excellent choice. Consisting of a Shure AD1 wireless bodypack transmitter with TA4 connector and AD4D two-channel digital wireless receiver, this cutting-edge system features a frequency diversity mode that yields unparalleled signal reliability and employs a wide tuning range of up to 184MHz for maximum spectrum coverage. The digital Anxient AD600US Spectrum Manager provides advanced frequency scanning of your entire venue, supplying you with optimal performance in every corner of the room. The receiver’s smart batteries and networked charging ensure that you’ll always know the status of your batteries. The connector offers an impressive 11 hours of continuous use and a 330-foot operating range. Armed with comprehensive remote capabilities, Shure’s Axient line is top-shelf quality all the way.
Sennheiser evolution Wireless Collection
For a pro-quality, road-tested system, many guitarists swear by the Sennheiser EW 100 G4-Ci1, just one member of the Sennheiser evolution Wireless Collection. The EW 100 G4-Ci1 wireless guitar system employs an impressive 25Hz–18kHz frequency range for a clear, natural sound that retains the tone you’ve worked so hard to perfect. And the onboard cable emulator dials in your virtual cable length to achieve the sound that you’re shooting for. A built-in 5-band EQ fine-tunes things even further. High-quality true-diversity reception guards against dropouts, while pilot-tone squelch eliminates FR interference when the transmitter is off. On top of that, the EW 100 G4-Ci1 is easy to set up, thanks to its automatic frequency scan feature. Beyond that, 20 frequency banks with 12 preset frequencies each — plus a user-programmable bank — mean you can run multiple channels of G4 wireless simultaneously.
Audio-Technica System 10 Series
The Audio-Technica System 10 Series is acclaimed for its bulletproof performance. Take the ATW-1101/G wireless guitar system, for example. Frequency diversity sends the signal on two dynamically allocated frequencies for clear, interference-free performance. Time diversity sends the signal in multiple time slots, which maximizes immunity to multipath interference. Space diversity employs two antennas on each transmitter and receiver, providing the utmost in signal integrity. What’s more, one receiver can be paired with up to eight transmitters, making it easy to switch between instruments without moving a bodypack from one instrument to the next.
Xvive U2 Collection
The Xvive U2 digital wireless guitar system has your wireless whims covered, as it features impeccable sound quality and a small form factor for both transmitter and receiver. Replete with a full 20Hz–20kHz frequency response, the U2 system has you primed for a whopping 70 feet of action in glorious sonic excellence that accurately showcases your instrument’s tone. The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries offer five hours of continuous stage use with every charge. You can plug straight into your amp or run your connection through your pedalboard first to transport your favorite effects to the wireless realm along with you. All this power in the palm of your hand? The Xvive U2 Collection is truly a wireless system worth its salt!
Sennheiser XSW-D Series
Sennheiser has been a leader in pro wireless systems since the 1950s, and the Sennheiser XSW-D Series miniaturizes the range and reliability of these world-class devices for today’s working musicians. The highest compliment you could pay the XSW-D Instrument Base Set would be how unnoticeable it is while playing. One-touch setup makes connecting the plug-style transmitter and receiver to your guitar and amp as easy as running cables. Under the hood, the XSW-D silently optimizes frequencies on the 2.4GHz bandwidth to give you a massive 250-foot operating range under ideal conditions. The frequency response of the XSW-D Instrument Base Set is tailored to sound and feel like an unbalanced copper cable. Units provide around five hours of runtime on a single charge and communicate battery level using a tri-color LED system. The XSW-D Pedalboard Set is also available. This digital wireless guitar system mounts neatly to your gigging board and expands the options. An onboard tuner function eliminates the need for a separate pedal tuner. Meanwhile, an XLR balanced output makes this an excellent choice for guitar and bass players who want to run directly into a PA.
Unleash Your Creativity with a Wireless Guitar System
Long gone are the days when cutting the cord meant sacrificing tone. Now, a well-built wireless system offers the same sound quality as a cable — without the mess and limitations. So, what is the best wireless guitar system for you? Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer at (800) 222-4700, and we’ll get you into the right system for your needs and budget.
