steviedee Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) I bought a couple of sets of these, just too cheap to resist. If anyone has used them can you use two transmitters and one receiver? So you can switch basses without removing the unit. Also I don't think you can't specify the channel so if you were using two full units do you just turn one receiver/transmitter on, it makes it's connection and then do they same with the next? Cheers S Edited August 10, 2022 by steviedee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I have some of the 5.8GHz systems but mine have a channel select (1-4). The ones without the channel have a pair button that you have to press on both at the same time to pair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Woodinblack said: I have some of the 5.8GHz systems but mine have a channel select (1-4). The ones without the channel have a pair button that you have to press on both at the same time to pair. I have to be honest, I haven't received them yet. Bought them from Aliexpress so who nows what will arrive! But they definitely say 5.8 ghz but are the wooden look ones which appear to be an older model. Channel selection would be ideal tho. Edited August 10, 2022 by steviedee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, steviedee said: I have to be honest, I haven't received them yet. Bought them from Aliexpress so who nows what will arrive! But they definitely say 5.8 ghz but are the wooden look ones which appear to be an older model. Channel selection would be ideal tho. Like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401977270299 in which case they say they have a channel button. I thinnk you would have to set up each time you wanted to connect to a different transmitter though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 minute ago, Woodinblack said: Like this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401977270299 in which case they say they have a channel button. I thinnk you would have to set up each time you wanted to connect to a different transmitter though Yes that looks like it! Fair enough re the multiple transmitters, no big deal to take the transmitter out when switching basses and I could use the other set for my upright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHM Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 looking at the specs for this unit, I wouldn't rely on it for a two-setter down the pub, when the quoted battery life is only '2-3 hours'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Mine is a bit wider (and flatter) than that, but works fine for a normal (3hr) set in a pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 10/08/2022 at 14:11, steviedee said: I have to be honest, I haven't received them yet. Bought them from Aliexpress so who nows what will arrive! But they definitely say 5.8 ghz but are the wooden look ones which appear to be an older model. Channel selection would be ideal tho. The £11 ones? I'm hoping that they turn up and are as advertised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 On 12/08/2022 at 11:15, NHM said: looking at the specs for this unit, I wouldn't rely on it for a two-setter down the pub, when the quoted battery life is only '2-3 hours'. See picture 4 - "Over 5 hours battery life when fully charged". I've got a Muslady 2.4GHz wireless, the same sort of thing, and that used to happily do a four hour rehearsal (I think the guitarist's managed two). There's a Youtube video comparing cheap wirelesses which does a sound comparison, including a cable, and there's virtually no difference - just a very slight loss of treble for the cable (as you'd expect for a capacitive load). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 (edited) PS There's a part 2 to the cheap wireless systems where he recommends a couple of 900MHz systems which can be picked up on AliExpress for about £35. However, AIUI, 900MHz is subject to licensing (I'm sure there used to be a sticky on that) and if what https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1368 says applies to this use of them, a single licence will cost coming on for quarter of a million quid, so maybe it's not the most economical system after all. Licensing: Edited August 18, 2022 by tauzero Found the licensing guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 8 hours ago, tauzero said: PS There's a part 2 to the cheap wireless systems where he recommends a couple of 900MHz systems which can be picked up on AliExpress for about £35. However, AIUI, 900MHz is subject to licensing (I'm sure there used to be a sticky on that) and if what https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1368 says applies to this use of them, a single licence will cost coming on for quarter of a million quid, so maybe it's not the most economical system after all. Licensing: The easiest thing to do is just not buy 900MHz range gear! You definitely could't licence it in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 They look like they may never turn up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 5 hours ago, steviedee said: They look like they may never turn up! Never say never... but use Paypal just in case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 19, 2022 Share Posted August 19, 2022 My order says it's arrived at the departure hub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted August 19, 2022 Author Share Posted August 19, 2022 2 hours ago, tauzero said: Never say never... but use Paypal just in case. Going to open a dispute if I don’t get a tracking update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Apparently mine has arrived in the destination country, which is quite impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 Ali are pretty good these days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Although I suspect it's a bait and switch scam. Headline and photos and description all describe one system, you actually get something completely different. Oh well, if so, Aliexpress have a dispute scheme and so do Paypal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 1 hour ago, tauzero said: Although I suspect it's a bait and switch scam. Headline and photos and description all describe one system, you actually get something completely different. Oh well, if so, Aliexpress have a dispute scheme and so do Paypal. I've generally had a good experience with Aliexpress but I reckon I've been scammed this time. Got to wait 15 days to raise a dispute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 It was a bait and switch - I got two headphone amps instead of two wireless systems. Will be raising a dispute with Aliexpress as soon as I can, with Paypal as a backup. This is made easier for the bait and switcher by Aliexpress's system of buying the default item (which was the headphone amp) when you click buy, rather than Ebay's system where you have to make a selection in order to buy. One good reason to avoid Aliexpress, which I shall be doing in future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviedee Posted August 24, 2022 Author Share Posted August 24, 2022 3 hours ago, tauzero said: It was a bait and switch - I got two headphone amps instead of two wireless systems. Will be raising a dispute with Aliexpress as soon as I can, with Paypal as a backup. This is made easier for the bait and switcher by Aliexpress's system of buying the default item (which was the headphone amp) when you click buy, rather than Ebay's system where you have to make a selection in order to buy. One good reason to avoid Aliexpress, which I shall be doing in future. No way that's awful, I've returned stuff to Aliexpress before and it was all straightforward so hopefully will be ok. The shop I bought the wireless units from has disappeared and says if tracking does not update I can open a dispute in 15 days! I reckon they hope you just lose interest but it's just a pain in the derrière! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 I've been able to open a dispute early as I've acknowledged receipt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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