Harley Benton Airborne Pro wireless

[BassAdder60]

My HB wireless system arrived today from Thomann 

 

I went for the Airborne Pro 5.8ghz version

 

Foot tuner built in which works well 

 

Granted its not the most robust design but if you look after your gear this would work and last just fine 

 

Great design and ability to charge the transmitter in the docking place is a well thought out idea 

Edited October 2, 2021 by BassAdder27

[Newfoundfreedom]

Yup. Had mine a few months now and it works flawlessly. 

[BassAdder60]

Ok great as it is I think I will stick with trusty cable “ old school “

 

Ive decided to sell it instead of sending it back to Thomann. 
 

Tuner works very well I hasten to add ! 
 

It’s now on EBay for £85.00 shipped, a few quid loss to scratch an itch !

Edited October 2, 2021 by BassAdder27

[Mudpup]

What didn't you like? The whole wireless experience or was it that particular device?

Edited October 2, 2021 by Mudpup

[BassAdder60]

Just don’t like the wireless experience 

 

The HB is a great bit of kit for sure but I guess I’ve used a cable for so long now it felt odd without ! 

Edited October 2, 2021 by BassAdder27

[Mudpup]

21 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said:

Just don’t like the wireless experience 

 

The HB is a great bit of kit for sure but I guess I’ve used a cable for so long now it felt odd without ! 

 

😂  i'm the exact opposite. I had to use a cable at the last gig after about 10 years of wireless and it felt very strange!

[Newfoundfreedom]

7 hours ago, Mudpup said:

 

😂  i'm the exact opposite. I had to use a cable at the last gig after about 10 years of wireless and it felt very strange!

 

I'm the same. I've been wireless for about three years now. I hate being trussed up with cables. 

[BassAdder60]

Maybe I will keep it and see how I feel after using it more 

 

Do find the transmitter a bit “ where should I park it” so it doesn’t flap about .. anyone using it on a PBass ?

Where do you park yours ? 

[Newfoundfreedom]

My Jack socket is on the edge of the bass, so the wireless dongle folds up to the edge of the body and is barely noticeable. 

[BassAdder60]

Yep my other bass Yamaha is the same.

 

I will keep trying it and make a decision after using it more 

[Woodinblack]

I am the same with that - I can't stand using a cable, it feels too odd, its in the way etc. I would be very reluctant to go back to a cable it has to be said!

 

Why not send it back to thomman if you don't want it?

[BassAdder60]

46 minutes ago, Woodinblack said:

I am the same with that - I can't stand using a cable, it feels too odd, its in the way etc. I would be very reluctant to go back to a cable it has to be said!

 

Why not send it back to thomman if you don't want it?

I had already removed the screen plastic protector so not able to return.

Going to keep it I’ve decided and see how it performs when I next gig 

Edited October 3, 2021 by BassAdder27

[Maude]

What is the battery life like on these?

I know you can recharge between sets, but that's only a fifteen minute top up. 

Will it happily do three hours in one hit? 

Edited October 3, 2021 by Maude

[Maude]

Re the transmitter dongle. How about making a clip to clip it to your strap and using a very short cable, like the old school wireless' used to do?

[Newfoundfreedom]

6 minutes ago, Maude said:

What is the battery life like on these?

I know you can recharge between sets, but that's only a fifteen minute top up. 

Will it happily do three hours in one hit? 

 

It's quoted as up to 5 hours on the Thomann website. We regularly rehearse for 3 hours plus, and I've never managed to run it flat. So I've got no reason to believe this isn't true. 

[BassAdder60]

3 hours ago, Maude said:

Re the transmitter dongle. How about making a clip to clip it to your strap and using a very short cable, like the old school wireless' used to do?

Yep that could be done with an in-line Jack connector and short lead and a strap holster of sorts 

[Maude]

41 minutes ago, BassAdder27 said:

Yep that could be done with an in-line Jack connector and short lead and a strap holster of sorts 

I'd just make up a lead just the right length with a female connector at one end. 

 

Christmas is approaching and the usual "What do you want?" will be being asked. This could be a candidate. 

[Newfoundfreedom]

1 minute ago, Maude said:

I'd just make up a lead just the right length with a female connector at one end. 

 

Christmas is approaching and the usual "What do you want?" will be being asked. This could be a candidate. 

 

I thought the same. If it ever annoys me sticking out of the bass, it's easy enough to make a little pouch to fix to the strap, and a short m/f Jack lead. 

[DaytonaRik]

On 03/10/2021 at 07:09, Newfoundfreedom said:

 

I'm the same. I've been wireless for about three years now. I hate being trussed up with cables. 

 

About three?  I think I can add a zero on the end of that one!  I rehearse with a wireless setup too - I'm just not happy being 'tethered' to anything!!!