Affordable Wireless In-Ear Monitoring System - U4 from Xvive

[@jasonruiz3247]

Best review of this system I have ever seen. Thank you!

[@MonkeyKingBooking]

I absolutely agree. If this system have the option to change the batterie, i would buy it. I hate rechargeable inbuilt batteries

[@camsprocket]

By far the best demo for this IEM system.... Thank you and now I can go buy it.

[@douglaspate9314]

I am definitely going to buy these devices!!! Thanks Andy

[@BobSchusterMusiccom]

Well done and demonstrated. I used it on a show alongside the Xvive U2 guitar wireless both into the back of a EV Evolve array speaker pa. Even though I made sure that both units were on separate channels there was still interference and I had to terminate the U4. Maybe it was my iPhone which was running the EV app for wireless balance/eq for the Evolve. Probaly the 2.4 frequency is too crowded.

[@boremachine]

U4-eeahh! I use the U2 wireless system for guitar and bass for quite some time and am still very impressed. Dropped the sender once and it had some sort of internal failure afterwards which caused dropouts. Got a pair of new ones by warranty after some weeks of waiting...

[@xtheory]

Deal breaker for me is the 2.4Ghz transmitter. There’s way too much interference these days in that frequency band. It might work fine for home play and rehearsal, but you’re going to have a helluva bad day if you’re playing in a place with more than 50 people in the audience with smartphones.

[@BobSchusterMusiccom]

Exactly what happened to me on a live gig.

[@monmixer]

big difference in walking meters away pout side in the country than in a city on a stage with all sorts of other wireless frequencies flying around through the air and a lot of serious voltage.

[@RVADrummer]

Phenomenal review bro! I love the attention to detail.... EUPHORIA!!!!!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks Anthony!

[@RVADrummer]

@@TheGuitarGeek ... Keep up the great work!

[@robertbaskett2611]

Yeah this answered every question I had

[@mikeandmelmoseley7563]

Euphoria. The transmitter power more than likely will not change depending on distance to the receiver and since it is a digital transmission, the receiver input sensitivity will likely not change either. Thanks for a comprehensive review.

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

“That is a rather sticky outy isn’t it”. Phrasing.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I have a way with words 🤪

[@vksolanki]

The best part of this vid is the close-up at the beginning... also the unit itself...

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks?

[@drmstudio5050]

Euphoria...going to check this out more...goal is to use for click/backing tracks live, and in studio for individual mix monitoring.

[@cpshome]

U4-rear! Nice review. Thanks dude!

[@MsEllaSegoviaChannel]

Cool. After seeing this. I have come to conclusion to get this piece. :)

[@stlazare2]

Watching the drop-test I was like "Oh my god! Noooooooooooooooo" during the entire flying phase. But it all ended well and yes XVIVE U4 seems to be very resistant. I will evaluate this. Thanks GuitarGeek :D

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[@georgezaferes5410]

Excellent unbiased review Andy. So, I would like to find an XLR to 1/4" jack, short cable adapter.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thank you George! There are many available or maybe making one is an option?

[@bettyjackson7370]

All I wanted to know and done in a typical pommie self effacing humorous manner. Have subscribed.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hahaha, thanks and welcome!

[@backlom]

I was standing in line at Starbucks watching this so I may have missed the price. Thanks for testing it. Euphoric feeling being wireless. Also, thanks for using metric measurements.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I’m all about the metric! I didn’t include the price in the video as it is pre release. It’s currently listed as $229 though. What did you buy at Starbucks?

[@backlom]

It was happy hour: BOGO. Gingerbread frap and a double choc chip frap for my lady.

[@yaguitar]

That is pretty cool. Must admit, I am tempted as I play live more now!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Do it!

[@PhilMoseleyMusic]

Someone needs to invent an audio multi connector adapter like those multi ink pens that used to be really popular in the 90s! Slide out a jack or XLR, depending on the situation! :)

[@PhilMoseleyMusic]

Oh and yea..... Euphoria! You know I always leave a genuine comment about the video but might sometimes miss your sneaky little word trick the end while I am typing it HAHA :P Cheers Andy!

[@steverolfeca]

Re: competing for Wi-Fi channels: We typically have 5 to 7 people on stage. Personal mixes via the Presonus IOS app, charts on iPads via OnSong, another iPad for projection, and 1 or 2 wireless instrument packs- up to 17 wi-fi channels just for the band. No problems during soundcheck, but we do get occasional dropouts once the audience arrives. Not bad for mix control and charts, but don't want that for my IEM audio!

[@johnwhitehead6730]

We have a similar setup but we run stereo ears - I guess there is no way to do that for this XVIVE system? currently we are running behringer powerplay p2 wired

[@Brunomacias89]

You have a well kept garden.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks!

[@JoaoMarcelo_1]

Waiting to watch Henning's video where he tests those 5 hours...

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Hahahaha

[@antonioaudet2627]

U4-ria! Nice little unit.

[@terperanjad875]

Great video and lots of information i got, thanks man 🤟🏻

[@casey17w]

nice review...note: drop test was on tile....so not as forgiving as wood floor (sometimes even with rugs)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks! I wanted to be brutal. The build quality is superb.

[@ThomasSteffien]

thank you for this video - i am currently thinking what would be a nice in ear-monitor...

[@TheGuitarGeek]

You’re welcome! It works. Not a lot of bells and whistles but at the price it works

[@fh404]

Hey bro, quick tip how to measure latency of a part in your system: 1. Get you system to a consistent audio latency 2. Measure the latency A of your system without the IEM stuff 3. Measure the latency B of your system with the IEM sender+receiver in between 4. B - A will be the IEM system's latency

[@strat-man-du8716]

Watching this video gave a EUPHORIA that cannot be described!.

[@N8oRMusic]

You would think the transmitter would have a regular 1/4inch jack as standard. Doesn't make sense to have an XLR connection.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Actually I agree there. The XLR works better structurally though. Who knows!

[@thegreentimtam]

Not all mixers have quarter inch out. My band's mixer has XLR.

[@N8oRMusic]

@@thegreentimtam i guess if your mixer has xlr auxillary sends that's fine.

[@kenshappyplace5055]

I would guess most digital mixers now a days have xlr outs Behringer for sure does.

[@KellyBishopDrums]

XLR has been standard on IEM systems for quite a while.

[@scottdeakes8494]

I had a sense of euphoria watching this video

[@AndresSanchis]

Good job

[@ChrisVasquezBass]

I just like for the bass player joke!!!

[@bazZzment]

As a bass player I feel offended. ;o) Thanks for this great video!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

sorry... :D

[@PooNinja]

Trampoline 🤗 Can you play a tune while jumping on that ? 🤔 Great vid sir not to geeky just geeky enough 👌🏽 You can use a program to look for what’s broadcasting in the 2.4 range and pick the clearest channel for total transmitive u 4 rea 👌🏽

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks PN. I cant trampoline at all... Great idea on the scanner

[@PooNinja]

I tried a trampoline several years back and after only one bounce my back said NO! 😂

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Exactly 😖

[@StudioChimiel]

@@PooNinja Is that how you ended up on the moon?

[@PooNinja]

Studio Chimiel no I once visited New York Angered the bus driver name Ralph and pow right to the moon 😂

[@Steven_SK]

Pretty geeky there!! :) Very sweet device indeed and doesn't look all that expensive either. 5ms? Maybe when I was younger. What if you can't speel ufornia?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Very geeky indeed!

[@Tk4Channel]

Good review man!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Cheers!

[@christofire5429]

Can you have separate mixes? For each channel? We are a small band of 3 so if I got one transmitter could we have 3 separate mixes?

[@tattoofred]

Fantastic video thanks ;)

[@MrDexterSr]

Great informative vid!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Cheers!

[@batmandeltaforce]

Yup, if you are standing 5 feet from your amp... "that" is 5 ms:)

[@Ashshakir]

Dope review...U4

[@howardroark4227]

Euphoria! Great review! Thank you! Does anybody know how they compare to Shure’s PCM 200?

[@SeanChapman821]

Hi, great, thorough video review! Question: Does this provide stereo monitoring or is it a mono-based system? I see that the sticky-outy adapter is only T-R so that may answer my question. (U-4-ia.)

[@ironblast5]

Mono sadly

[@Jeff4014]

@@ironblast5 If the xviveu4 was actually in stereo, how you connect it to the mixer?

[@Jeff4014]

If the xviveu4 was actually in stereo, how you connect it to the mixer?

[@ironblast5]

@@Jeff4014 they could have had two quarter inch female trs outputs with xlr to trs cable adapter for if you neededed xlr connection

[@bobbyhartanto3210]

Would you like to give pink noise to the transmitter and record the headphone jack out into line input of your soundcard and generate the frequency response graph so we know how the audio will be represent?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

That’s a really geeky idea. I love it

[@bobbyhartanto3210]

Thanks for geeky nomination...hahaha... Would be happy if you do that...

[@MikeLute]

But it to the test on the next lake concert - euphoria! 🎸🎧👍

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Good idea!

[@yigit_okyay]

I bought the product today and it arrived. I tried it on my focusrite sound card, but the sound has an annoying sizzle. Any ideas as to why? Otherwise I will have to return it.

[@scottbecker3485]

So how do you prevent your ears from being ruined by sudden feedback coming through these transmitters in combination with in-ears? No built-in limiter?

[@mandolinmonday9602]

My worry is the batteries dying in a show. I just think it's too risky.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I agree. I have used the guitar system for shows and it easily lasted 4 hours

[@AngusNB]

U4ia? Do they have a wireless guitar transmitter/receiver too?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yep! U2

[@kenshappyplace5055]

sure do

[@oldmanzen6682]

"So I'm just going to pop on these earbuds." *puts on earbuds* "OK WE'RE READY TO TEST IT NOW! I'M GOING TO GO OUTSIDE AND YOU SHOULD STILL BE ABLE TO HEAR ME TALKING FROM OUT THERE!"

[@TheGuitarGeek]

PARDON??? 😂😂😂

[@RexyFan]

Old Man Zen Pointless comment

[@oldmanzen6682]

@@RexyFan Any kind of engagement, be it a softball joke, or replying to idiots, is good for a channel. It helps their metrics. Keep up the good work. *thumbsup*

[@captainchewy64]

Euphoria. How does this work with something that is split and stereo such as left guitar and right guitar.

[@strat0871]

Nice device.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Twice as nice

[@M_E_T_R_O__9]

Question: Can you use the U3 transmitter with the U4 receiver? Would love the added flexibility to buy the U3 set and just add on the U4 belt unit for when i need it. thanks

[@johnnyduncan237]

Might be a silly question as in dumb to all this - if I had a X-vive U2 wireless for my guitar, i’m guessing these have to run on a different number channel?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yes mate

[@jameswickman2980]

Sounds like a good unit, puts me in euphoria!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Ha ha ha

[@nobrain5895]

why euphoria ? ...will give it a try, thx for the review.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

You’re welcome. It’s called the U4

[@nobrain5895]

@@TheGuitarGeek uuhh ok silly me Lol

[@TheGuitarGeek]

@@nobrain5895 ;)

[@bar_mando]

Received the unit today, tested it and unfortunately it interferes with my wireless guitar system (GLXD6 shure) I cycled through all the channels. There were also many other wireless devices around. I don’t think I can gig with this considering there are cell phones and WiFi everywhere now. When there is no interference it’s great! But 2.4GHz is just over crowded now.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

That’s interesting. I totally agree this frequency is overcrowded. All I can say is that I tested it with as much gear as I had and it worked fine.

[@bar_mando]

@@TheGuitarGeek did some more tinkering. So the biggest culprit of the interference wasnt the Shure and U4 it was actually my router. I got a new mesh system router, and where I tested it was within 5ft of both devices. Once it turned the router off, things got a little better. In fact, the U4 performed better than the shure (just went hard wired in to test). Finally got the shure and U4 to cooperate by changing the group channel on the Shure. Downside is that there is a longer latency (7.3ms vs. 4ms) in the previous. I will test next saturday at the next gig. Thanks for you video though. Cheers

[@bazZzment]

@@bar_mando How was your gig? Any dropouts?

[@bar_mando]

Stephan Pfaff hey man, so I decided to return the unit I’m sticking to my 500mhz audio2000s system

[@jeremyr2016]

So I assume the audio 2000 works better then this unit in your opinion?

[@TuxRacer334]

Thank you for the review. I noticed that there is no noise limiter, so what happen in case of a larsen or other harmful noise during a gig?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I actually don’t know...

[@ianangles6981]

Yeah, I’d never use an IEM set without a limiter on the belt pack. You can do it with external units (or in the mixer) but if it’s on the belt pack it means it’s _never_accidentally__turned_off_

[@victorpatron1209]

Hi, great video. I have one question, what do you do, when the batteries get bad? Can you get new ones easy? Have to be from the same brand? Are they easy to replace? Once again, thank you.

[@cletusrobinson]

Active bass test?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It’s for headphones....

[@Za7a7aZ]

you got a big garden..

[@TheGuitarGeek]

I’m a big guy!

[@poldivina27]

"bass players" LOL

[@rtsmudge7251]

Cool video. U4ria.

[@FollowMeNot]

@TheGuitarGeek, is it possible to have multiple receivers and 1 transmitter?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Sorry. I looked into this and the answer is YES! They are selling them as a pack of one transmitter and several receivers

[@FollowMeNot]

@@TheGuitarGeek please send link :)

[@wayneharrod9363]

Euphoria ..no.link to them ?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Not officially available yet

[@chadolson7466]

can you power the transmitter via phantom power

[@TheGuitarGeek]

No, phantom power doesn’t work on an output of a mixer

[@tonybrooks476]

Yeah but how wobbly is it?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

not wobbly at ALL :D

[@MrThe21Master]

"bass palyer" :D))))

[@halfdanhararson3966]

but its mono?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Yes it is

[@DanielGruszka]

So this only seems to transmit mono? I cannot find anything about it transmitting a stereo mix.

[@N8oRMusic]

Its mono only

[@yadanxiao2095]

It is mono

[@Jeff4014]

If the xviveu4 was actually in stereo, how you connect it to the mixer?

[@t0dd707]

Euphoria! Great video!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

thanks!

[@JoshBreault]

Cool review! Euphoria.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks brother

[@doegywhail728]

I can't find this thing to buy online any where. any chance of a link?

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It’s on preorder at the moment. I’ll put links up when it’s available. In which country are you?

[@doegywhail728]

@@TheGuitarGeek U.K. but for how much longer, I don't know.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Oooh! I will post some Links once it’s available

[@johnnolan4312]

I bought this unit, it really sounded flat . My beringer corded unit is in stereo and $35 . I was really looking forward to this unit sounding great and giving me mobility freedom. Disappointed:((

[@TheGuitarGeek]

That’s a shame man. I’ll take a look at a more expensive version and see at which price point the improvement comes

[@Jeff4014]

If the xvive u4 were in stereo, how would you connect it to the mixer?

[@dannychiefalo]

If i want a stereo in ear????????

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Then this ain’t for You...

[@Jeff4014]

If the xviveu4 was actually in stereo, how you connect it to the mixer?

[@AmericanMe]

No link for these.....😑

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Official links don't exist yet 😉

[@RexyFan]

Stereo or mono ? Edit: Euphoria

[@damasterkarej]

U4ia :-)

[@thetype39]

2:51 I notice you fast forward video, and described "You are hearing the audio from the U4", and I hear regular pitch instrument music. So, did you play the music on your phone or something and connected to U4 and re-recording? If is that so, did you mean you intentionally made the music pitch slow in particular second that you walk exact 2 steps, then put that on to phone, recording, and fast forward from exact point that you made slow? Or just you saying "It's work" and never shown actual proof?

[@joseredc]

One thing I have to say. Mono systems are not something yoy want to use. Very limited capabilities. Wifi wireless for IEMs is not realiable either... that said. It is expensive versus those limitations. Also batteries are not interchangeable, if it fails it fails.

[@War_Legion]

Dude when i checked it and it costs 233 dollars! I don't call that affordable

[@vonormykirk]

It connects via the aux out ... what if the whole band wants to use them? Euphoria

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Then you need an aux for each member or a sub mixer

[@bettyjackson7370]

Oh.................. and he didn't send me to bloody Amazon to buy it!

[@TheGuitarGeek]

That seems like a long way right now.

[@StudioChimiel]

Sapphoria? Anyway, I want the full 5 hour test.

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Patreon special?

[@jasq99]

Euphoria Andy:)

[@TheGuitarGeek]

Thanks Jan

[@michaelv.6356]

U4ria

[@ToadMeister313]

Euphoria👍

[@donwittbrodt-donsprojects7507]

Euphoria!

[@ObraBass]

Thumb down for speakers, people, bass players...

[@vksolanki]

Oh... U4riah.

[@jesuslives4803]

Not stereo not good

[@Jeff4014]

if it was stereo how would you connect it to your mixer?

[@richardgoodallexperience3075]

Euphoria Richard from Indiana United States

[@JREDING01]

euphoria

[@tomdameek]

Ps Euphoria 👍

[@markkonns2991]

Bass players are the worst 🤣👌

[@TheGuitarGeek]

It just slipped out