CHEAP WIRELESS XLR Adapter - Alto Stealth 1 Demo/Review

[@eugeniocollinassi.1548]

Hi Scott, really like your videos and straightforward approach! I play sax in a loud rock band, and also use a Line6 PodGo fx pedalboard. I run the sax through a pedalboard, so I have avoided clip-on mics for wind instruments (as they feedback a LOT with overdrives/distortions). I play sax into a SM57 on a mic stand with reliable results live and not too much feedback. Now we're stepping up our game as far as live shows go, so I want to be more mobile on stage. This is my intended setup: Sax > SM57 (clamped on sax bell with adapted drum mic mount) > Alto trasn. > Alto receiver > XLR to 1/4" jack adapter > Line6 PodGo > (DI >) PA In case of malfunctions I can always run a XLR lead from the SM57 into the pedalboard and still retain decent mobility. We're definitely not playing big stadiums for the time being, but we are playing 400/500 people gigs fairly often. Would you reckon the Alto stelath 1 is a good solution for me? Or should I go with something like a Sennheiser XSW-D XLR set? Would frequency be an issue nowadays? Alto uses 863 MHz - 865 MHz band, whereas the Sennheiser uses 2.4 Ghz band (which I imagine would be more crowded) Thank you in advance! Keep up the good videos

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I would definitely go with a higher end Shure or sennheiser system for 400-500 people crowds. No question. Shure slxd portable has quite a few options for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWPPg2yKmc6ni8Usi=NSHmtcQSR6PeAA9M

[@eugeniocollinassi.1548]

@@ScottUhlMusic thanks for the quick response!! I'll check it out !

[@fletzyproductions1190]

If i ever become a news stinger instead of a dedicated news cameraman (that gets supplied with his own equipment) i would use this with a sm58 and the receiver plugged into my sony hvr z1 news camera

[@JMMinistries]

Please Compare All 3 brands!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

First comment to ask, so let’s see how many more people want it. You can also like his comment as well if you want a dedicated video to this 🤘

[@MarkRigler]

​@@ScottUhlMusicyes please

[@limofranky1]

Yes compare all three

[@scottbullard3479]

Yup, count me in for a review video of all three 👍

[@jrossgordon]

Thanks for clueing us into another cool cheap wireless option. Love it!

[@sean9522]

I liked your approach so much in the 1st minute that I subscribed. You are clear, informative, and born for this.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@HoundDogMech]

Same Here Boss

[@Stevie_D_Music]

Thanks for the review! I have ordered this product out of a necessarry situation where I would have had to run an xlr cable from my mixer to my powered monitor through an area where people would be walking over the cables. Found this item as an option and ordered it. Your review was very helpful! Cheers.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@A1Bokeh]

How'd it work?

[@GeeForceQ17]

Thanks for the review! I think this would be perfect to keep in my gig bag for those private parties where the host would like to speak to their guests.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Absolutely! And yup I always have it in my gig bag 🤘

[@sarhtaq]

At a local theater I use a similar set to bring the venue sound into the bar/foyer area. The site is part of the former Barraks from the 1920-1930'ish, and havd quite thick walls. So far it has worked without problems for a few years. (changed fromIMG to Alto at some point, but same design)

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Nice!

[@seanketcham]

The Lekato have been working great. Appreciate the reviews. Really helping me with decisions on this kind o thing.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Glad to help! I still use the Lekato one too (and the Kimafun one), so now I have one on 5.8, one on 900, and one in 500mhz. It's unlikely I wouldn't be able to get one of those to work haha

[@papman65]

Hi Scott loving your knowledge and how gear friendly you explain things. Brilliant...

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you!

[@Falasi4]

Cool product demo - sounds plenty good imho! Will keep in mind if we end up finding a need for part of the system to be wireless in our bluegrass band. Gets kinda tricky with 7 people and a few of us doing instrument changes during sets.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yeah for sure, I understand that! Just remember that the more wireless you plan to use live, the more “expensive” the wireless should be. Too much cheap wireless can’t work all at once (or at least will often give you more problems than it should). Thanks for watching!

[@steveliberty]

Thanks for the great vid as always! I wish I was doing high end gigs where this wouldn't be appropriate :) But, alas, my gigs are all in bars (not that it's a bad thing). A comparison video would be cool.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Cool that’s two comments who wanted a comparison video haha. So that’s good to know. Thanks for commenting! Corporate gigs and weddings pay the bills for sure. But some bar gigs can be a lot more fun and a lot less strict. A happy combo of both is great 🤘

[@Reedith]

I would love something like this but from Sennheiser in their EWD line.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I’m pretty sure they do have one

[@djgiannis9757]

Hi Scott..Awesome reviews!!...Can you please compare the stealth 1 to Xvive U3?..I 've seen another reviewer that tested the distance coverage and Stealth 1 performed better for a little longer distance..And it's half the price..Alto wireless is also many years in the market of wireless audio transmitters..

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks! And I didn’t compare it to the U3, but what I go over in this video I think is helpful: Which WIRELESS XLR ADAPTER Is The Best? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKSZZXudod6pZqc

[@limofranky1]

Cool cures a problem at affordable price

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup! Exactly 🤘

[@danieleoneta]

Hi Scott, thanks for your super detailed review. I know you are not Alto's assistant, but I kindly wanted your experience on this matter. I would like to ask you about your experience on battery life, in particular of the receiver which in my case is half that of the transmitter (I'm talking about 2 hrs compared to almost 5hrs of the transmitter.). I returned the first pair, second pair same problem. I use 2000 Ni-Mh rechargeable batteries, different brands, same problem. Thanks for your time!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

That’s interesting…. Mine definitely both survive over 4 hours as I’ve done 4 hour sets with these multiple times and it works fine. Very strange!

[@danieleoneta]

@@ScottUhlMusic I will contact AltoProfessional support again, let's see what they say. Clarification, although I don't think it could be the cause (except for an intrinsic defect), being in Italy, I have the 9 channels version for 863-865MHZ. It's a shame because the sound quality and practicality are really excellent. Thank you for your reply!

[@GillRigged]

For all of these battery operated devices you review/share AND active guitars, there's a game changer... Pale Blue Earth USB rechargeable lithium-ion AAA, AA, 9V, etc batteries. You're welcome.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I’ve seen those! I get ads for those. I want to look into them. I have a rechargeable 9v from another company and it’s a game changer for sure!

[@GillRigged]

@@ScottUhlMusic with my Shure wireless that's advertised as 8hrs on two AAs, I get a little over 12hrs with two PBE AAs (1700mAh)

[@ScottUhlMusic]

@@GillRigged Nice! I'm definitely wanting to look into those. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@powerpopaholic876]

@@ScottUhlMusic Scott, Eneloops have been famous among battery hawks as incredible. They take forever to loose a charge if sitting unused (which obviously is rare for a musician, but, good to know), can be used like a billion times. Great batteries.

[@baron1c]

Cool product. I like that it takes AA batteries. Can you review the Xvive wireless xlr set up?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I probably should since I have one on 5.8, one on 900mhz, and now this one on 500mhz haha. That one is on 2.4ghz which I know I’ve gone over way too much on my channel haha

[@michaelb.42112]

I could've used this last Wednesday at rehearsal when my DI cable started crackling.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I make sure to time my videos one week too late to help 😂😂

[@michaelb.42112]

@@ScottUhlMusic Clever answer ! Good one, Scott.

[@paullongden-musician7113]

Love to see a compare video

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Looks like I’ll be doing one in the future 👍

[@emersontanakamotion]

Great video! the dealbreaker for me are that fragile antennas...it looks like it will fall off anytime...specially if you accidently drop it...I prefer the Lekato one you mentioned some time ago...but it sounds good to me!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

They definitely don’t feel fragile to me, it’s just hard to pack them actually because most of the time you have to bend them, so they look floppy. But that’s fine for how well they work, ifs more just a “how they look” thing. Just letting you know, thanks for commenting 🤘🤘

[@emersontanakamotion]

@@ScottUhlMusic thanks! it looks pretty bad LOL but I take your word on it...do you think it is "better" than the Lekato XLR adapter (without antennas)? I know that you don't do any comparisons but just wondering which one is better "in theory" based on the specs...

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I don’t do “tone comparison” but I’ll definitely do specs comparisons. I like having both to be honest! Different frequencies is always a smart move with cheap gear. I find myself using the lekato the most for mics because it’s smaller and doesn’t have the antenna sticking out. Whereas this one and the Kimafun one I use more for PA systems.

[@emersontanakamotion]

@@ScottUhlMusic thanks!

[@christopherheadcase6886]

Just a suggestion you can run music thru the XR18 on 17&18 and connect the transmitter to the main outs. Then connect the receivers to a 2 channel interface into a PC or laptop and record the audio so people can hear basically the quality that your hit their speakers. You could also use a 3.5mm to XLR y cable and connect it to a phone or MP3 same principle.... Hope that helps

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Oh nice! We used the 16, but that is true on the 18. I still stand by the belief that our ears play tricks on us when we are sitting in a studio (or on an iPhone haha) vs how it sounds live in the room. So I’m not sure how much that would help, so I did the demo at least of the vocals. But I appreciate the tip though! Thanks for commenting 🤘 it’s amazing how much more the 18 can do over the 12 and 16. That’s why I often recommend the 18 no matter what.

[@christopherheadcase6886]

@@ScottUhlMusic well the 16 has a USB flash so you can still play music thru a flash drive and it has an aux which is 17&18 still same principle. We used to use that on our xr16 to play song intros.. Yes ears do play tricks. Consider how your ears hear a speaker can vs how they hear an ir... totally different.. The mic test was still awesome.. I would just be curious what a full stereo mix would sound like vs a single mono vocal .

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Ah yeah I forgot about the usb on the 16. You are correct! The 18 has the USB B which gives a lot more options for sure. But doing that, would I be able to get the output that is going through the wireless into the speaker? And it would capture the same audio? Including the quality of the wireless?

[@christopherheadcase6886]

@@ScottUhlMusic absolutely.. the USB flash on the 12&16 can be used as either a music playback or a 2 track stereo recorder.. however it will only capture the audio coming thru the system before it hits the XLR outputs.. that is where the 2 channel i terrace comes in because that will capture the audio being transmitted from the 16 thru their transmitter circuits I to the receiver circuits and converting it back to audio .

[@ScottUhlMusic]

@@christopherheadcase6886 Ah nice! That's a smart idea! Thanks for sharing man, I appreciate it!

[@bortchy]

Man youre explanation is excilent,thanck you wery much i was surching all and only you take information what i looking for thanck deep of the heart.

[@thumbtack40]

My query relates to the batteries 🪫 dying so quickly. Currently using Agfa AA 1.2 v rechargeable batteries, blue led goes red after half an hour. What am I doing wrong here please. Suggestions very much appreciated. TY ✨✨✨👍

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You could try some stronger batteries. Or use it with the power instead of batteries 🤘 the batteries are decent on this one I’ve found

[@adambenway5689]

Hey Scott, great video….would these work with two transmitters and two receivers all set to the same channel? I have two battery PA speakers with two inputs….but no outputs to link and my customer wants two mics in a very remote location with no power. What do you think?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You cannot set multiple wireless to the same channel. So you cannot set both transmitters and receivers to say channel B. However, you can buy two and have one pair set to Channel A and one pair set to channel C.

[@prodstorexx]

How many microphones can you use at once considering the number of channels on the transmitter/receiver?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It all depends on the wireless environment and how many other sources of interference there are. This video goes over that for cheap vs high end stuff: Choosing the Right WIRELESS SYSTEM - A Comprehensive Guide kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpqVe5aDpNKdh5I

[@hesskidsounds]

Quite interesting

[@hesskidsounds]

Quite Interesting

[@photo-markus]

SM58 and SM7B with the sleath one in zoom f6. Unacceptable noise . Is it a bug or yours is noisy too???

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Cheap wireless can have noise with different units and not other ones. Thats what I’ve found. This one sounds fine on the mics I tried it out with

[@JOVANNEMUSIC]

Can you use these 2 on my DJ controller so i can use the sound from my laptop? Reason am asking is because i could practice my mixes from my controller thru the sound of my laptop (which is connected with a set of speakers) pls let me know..thnx

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You don’t want to use Bluetooth for any LIVE audio… just for streaming/listening. Bluetooth adds latency is the problem

[@user-vm2go1bg3y]

Hey Scott I do Dj work and was wondering can I use these to send audio from one powered speaker to another powered speaker. Trying to get better speaker coverage without running cables? Thanks

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup you can 👍 these are the cheap options so set your expectations accordingly, but I’ve used them for that as well. Alto makes a more pro level system for PA speakers as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn6Xn5eKmayZpdUsi=FlGaarXEyGhV_nCm

[@user-vm2go1bg3y]

Got a event space that I want to use another speaker about 60 ft away just for a guest speaker to be heard better on that side of the room!@@ScottUhlMusic

[@jasonplaysguitar1204]

Would these work to send signal from my Helix to my Friedman ASM12 for home practice and the very occasional bar gig? I already use the XVive U2 for my guitar signal but am curious if using them both combined would equal too much latency?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

That would be two cheaper wireless. I think you should be okay, but that might push it over to a compounded latency that might be noticeable. Worth a try though.

[@samhouch]

Considering this for mixer to PA, but one of the instruments playing is a 5 string cello. Do you know if this can dip into the 50Hz range? Tyvm!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I think it does, yes 👍

[@sheronmusician]

Hi Scott, I got this today and checked it with my QSC K10, straight out of my Helix (I use it as a mixer/hub for tracks/vocals/Gtr, there is some hum/bit of noise introduced (nothing with normal cables) and was wondering if you had any of that on your side and how you solved it if you did? Tried earth lifting and it didn’t help Thx 🤘🏻

[@ScottUhlMusic]

That can happen with cheaper wireless unfortunately. Try changing the channel? Or mess with the gain/outputs. Or it might just not work with your setup. That is the risk of cheaper wireless

[@sheronmusician]

@@ScottUhlMusic tried another power brick and it got worse. I also bought the Lekato 5g and that works great. Will log and return and get another two Lekato units

[@sheronmusician]

Seems it’s very unhappy with whatever I plug into with the micro USB. When I use batteries it’s way better, I didn’t expect it to be flawless (I know the alto brand well) but it’s very bad with some of the charging units I’m trying.

[@johnpower2018]

Does it have a guitar 1/4 inch adapter available? I am looking for one that is decent for home use but can be used for either a guitar or a mic

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Get this one, and then get the swiff audio one for guitar for $50: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoTUlZdjYpVpnrMsi=G78IULnFRUKuP8Qq

[@johnpower2018]

@@ScottUhlMusic Got the Swiff today and wow. And to think I paid $150 each for my Bose S1 Pro Plus transmitters. The mic equipment is coming tomorrow. My bass player was here today to go over some stuff and he immediately went online and ordered the SSwiff

[@darrylday30]

Vocals sound good to me.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks 😊

[@MasonKutin]

so you would recommend a more expensive system if your concern is interference and too many wireless going on? and would you use this on a helix or would you be worried about line of sight?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

The more wireless you have going on, the more you want to use more expensive wireless. However, I just used this last weekend on my bass players mic. We had I think a total of 8 wireless transmitters (mics and guitars) and 4 wireless IEMs, and it worked flawlessly all night. The trick is, not all 12 of those wireless were cheap wireless. Only about 3 of them were cheap (including this one). I think it would work for a Helix, but line of sight is ALWAYS best for wireless. Don’t bury it in a rack somewhere

[@BrandonMilner]

Just curious if you can use this as a 1 transmitter to 2 receiver setup? Meaning, could I have a mono mixer on stage (or just take one of the outputs) and send it to two (or more) powered PA speakers with a receiver on each? That would save cost. Update: just realized they are sold as a pair so I'd have to buy 2 transmitters to get 2 receivers anyway!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yeah you would want a separate transmitter and separate receiver for each 👍

[@lakotacordova2757]

could you use this to run something a processor such as a line 6 pod or boss gt1

[@ScottUhlMusic]

If it takes xlr you can use it for that 👍

[@makinganoise6028]

You might want to check allowed radio frequencies in your Country.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Always! That’s always important for wireless

[@stellsmusic6451]

I used one recently. played inside a bar and put a speaker outside also. wasnt too far away but wall between us. worked a while, then static, had to unplug. any ideas? changed batteries, same result. doesnt it go thru walls? is there a difference between channels? If not why is there a choice? any help much apprec. can you recommend a better one?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

You bought a cheap wireless…. AND then tried to send a cheap wireless signal through a wall. That’s the issue. And yes, changing channels changes the frequency. I highly suggest you research a little bit more on how wireless works. Here’s a few good sources to get you started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpjaammojpmHd8U kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX2pYaOAgpeHl9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKSZZXudod6pZqc

[@A1Bokeh]

Does it have phantom power

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Addressed specifically in the video 👍

[@A1Bokeh]

@@ScottUhlMusic lol cmon man you couldn't just say yes or no

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Did you ever watch the movie Seven? Great movie. Definitely worth watching if you haven’t seen it. But the thing is… you don’t find out who the killer is until at least 90 minutes into the film. This video is 11 minutes and answers your questions even sooner than that. I believe in you 💪

[@A1Bokeh]

@@ScottUhlMusic nice this is how you treat people who watch your videos and comment lol wow tube doucher

[@giftbox-e]

Why micro usb..............

[@ScottUhlMusic]

I wish it was usb c but it comes with the cable for charging