Line 6 g75 battery question

[stewblack]

Hello again bass hive mind. Another question for your collective wisdom:

My Line 6 G75 indicated I had 4 hours 55 minutes battery life at the start of my gig. Then under two hours later it died on me. 

What gives? 

[Vinny]

That's more than likely to do with the performance of the cell than anything, the times are simply converted from the voltage readings. Some cells can have steeper drop-offs than others, so try a different brand or chemistry if it keeps happening. Mine's been really accurate so far, I always run it on Philips alkalines 'cos that's what the nearest shop sells!

[itu]

@Vinny spoke wise words. There are several manufacturers and their chemistries and capacities vary. I would always use a new pair of the same brand. Mixing batteries is the way to, well, you know.

It is reasonable to use certain brand for some time if you want to know their exact performance.

[stewblack]

Thanks guys. I have ordered a new set distinct from my usual brand and will keep them exclusively for the line 6 so I can test them. 

I was so close! Approaching the final chorus of the last song when they died. 

[mrtcat]

I use rechargeable batteries in mine. Change them after every set regardless of how much the indicator says is left. If usually says 5hrs or more but I just like to feel confident. 

[EBS_freak]

Change your transmitter to low power too. If you are just on a standard sized stage (eg anything but Wembley), chances are that the high power is doing nothing but churning away at your battery capacity.

Best advice is get a set of Eneloops (Just the standard white AAs) and a decent charger. You’ll be sorted. Best practice as above, is to charge them after every gig. Eneloops don’t lose any significant charge whilst not being used... so they’ll be ready to go, even if a gig comes in at late notice.

[PaulFenderJazz]

On a wider topic, are you all happy with the G75 as a wireless system for bass? I see it’s on offer at Andertons which is really tempting....

cheers

 

[stewblack]

On 09/10/2019 at 12:57, PaulFenderJazz said:

On a wider topic, are you all happy with the G75 as a wireless system for bass? I see it’s on offer at Andertons which is really tempting....

cheers

 

I bought it because of the price. I had one conflict with, of all things, the drummer using a wireless of a different make on his keytar (I know) which caused me to experience a weird lagging latency. He ent stright to the PA via cable and all was good.

Otherwise no issues at all. I like the size of the unit, I like being able to power off a 9v supply or a usb, I like being able to set it up for different basses and save the set ups, and I like the tuner.

[BigRedX]

On 09/10/2019 at 12:57, PaulFenderJazz said:

On a wider topic, are you all happy with the G75 as a wireless system for bass? I see it’s on offer at Andertons which is really tempting....

cheers

They are on offer in the UK because they have failed a German broadcast compliance test, and despite assurances from Line6 that a compliant update is on its way, 12 months on nothing has appeared.

So long as you don't mind that this device has been essentially discontinued and you may run into problems if you intend to use it outside of the Uk, you will be fine.

[jimmy23cricket]

Hi Stew

Resurrecting this as I have a question. How does the G75 work with a front end multi-fx? Something like a Zoom or Helix?

Thanks

[walshy]

6 hours ago, jimmy23cricket said:

Hi Stew

Resurrecting this as I have a question. How does the G75 work with a front end multi-fx? Something like a Zoom or Helix?

Thanks

Just jumping in mate, I use my G75 with a Helix and it’s absolutely fine. Best wireless system I’ve used. 

[M@23]

3 hours ago, walshy said:

Just jumping in mate, I use my G75 with a Helix and it’s absolutely fine. Best wireless system I’ve used. 

Same, G75 into a Stomp. Love it. 

[stewblack]

12 hours ago, jimmy23cricket said:

Hi Stew

Resurrecting this as I have a question. How does the G75 work with a front end multi-fx? Something like a Zoom or Helix?

Thanks

As above. Its a great piece of kit, works just fine with my zoom 

[jimmy23cricket]

Excellent, cheers!