I set up my small PA system in our Fellowship Hall, and plugged in my Xvive U2 wireless guitar system and an Xvive wireless mic system. The neat thing about the mic system, I was able to use my beloved Shure SM-58 mic that I've had for the past 10 years.
Both wireless system components include a transmitter that plugs into your mic and guitar, as well as receivers that plug into your amp or PA. Each receiver works on one of four channels. I had my mic on channel 1, and my guitar on channel 3. No distortion or feedback whatsoever. I didn't take two much time to dial in either the mic or guitar as I might have, as I was a little late setting up, but all in all, I was very pleased.
The range for both transmitters is supposedly around 75', a far greater distance than I have ever played away from an amp or PA.
For me, this system is a game changer. Now I don't have to carry a backpack or rolling case with cables and other equipment. Granted, I mostly play in church fellowship halls, libraries, maybe in a city park or city square, and an occasional coffee house type setting. For these venues, this system is going to work very well, in my opinion. I haven't played on a stage in over 10 years . . . and sound techs can be fickle (or rather, highly opinionated). However, I think this set up would work great.
The Xvive wireless mic system will run you around $199 at most places, and I've only seen it online so far, as I haven't been to a Guitar Center in at least 5 months. The Xvive U2 wireless guitar system can be found between $129 - $149. Let's round it off to $350 for both. Those who know me know that I am not a spend thrift by any means. For me personally, the money I forked out for the Xvive system was WELL SPENT!
You can find out more about Xviveaudio.com. You can probably find a wireless guitar system for a cheaper price from another company. They are out there. I have no experience with any of them, but I am hearing good things.
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