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
@ScottUhlMusic2 ай бұрын
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.15482 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks for the quick response!! I'll check it out !
@fletzyproductions11902 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Please Compare All 3 brands!
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusicyes please
@limofranky1 Жыл бұрын
Yes compare all three
@scottbullard3479 Жыл бұрын
Yup, count me in for a review video of all three 👍
@jrossgordon Жыл бұрын
Thanks for clueing us into another cool cheap wireless option. Love it!
@sean952211 ай бұрын
I liked your approach so much in the 1st minute that I subscribed. You are clear, informative, and born for this.
@ScottUhlMusic11 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate that!
@HoundDogMech5 ай бұрын
Same Here Boss
@Stevie_D_Music11 ай бұрын
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.
@ScottUhlMusic11 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@A1Bokeh10 ай бұрын
How'd it work?
@GeeForceQ17 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely! And yup I always have it in my gig bag 🤘
@sarhtaq Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@seanketcham Жыл бұрын
The Lekato have been working great. Appreciate the reviews. Really helping me with decisions on this kind o thing.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
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
@papman659 ай бұрын
Hi Scott loving your knowledge and how gear friendly you explain things. Brilliant...
@ScottUhlMusic9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Falasi4 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 🤘
@Reedith10 ай бұрын
I would love something like this but from Sennheiser in their EWD line.
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure they do have one
@djgiannis97578 ай бұрын
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..
@ScottUhlMusic8 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Cool cures a problem at affordable price
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Yup! Exactly 🤘
@danieleoneta8 ай бұрын
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!
@ScottUhlMusic8 ай бұрын
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!
@danieleoneta8 ай бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@GillRigged Nice! I'm definitely wanting to look into those. Thanks for the suggestion!
@powerpopaholic876 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Cool product. I like that it takes AA batteries. Can you review the Xvive wireless xlr set up?
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I could've used this last Wednesday at rehearsal when my DI cable started crackling.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
I make sure to time my videos one week too late to help 😂😂
@michaelb.42112 Жыл бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic Clever answer ! Good one, Scott.
@paullongden-musician7113 Жыл бұрын
Love to see a compare video
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Looks like I’ll be doing one in the future 👍
@emersontanakamotion Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic thanks!
@christopherheadcase6886 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@christopherheadcase6886 Ah nice! That's a smart idea! Thanks for sharing man, I appreciate it!
@bortchy Жыл бұрын
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.
@thumbtack402 ай бұрын
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 ✨✨✨👍
@ScottUhlMusic2 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@prodstorexx5 ай бұрын
How many microphones can you use at once considering the number of channels on the transmitter/receiver?
@ScottUhlMusic5 ай бұрын
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
@hesskidsounds2 ай бұрын
Quite interesting
@hesskidsounds2 ай бұрын
Quite Interesting
@photo-markus4 ай бұрын
SM58 and SM7B with the sleath one in zoom f6. Unacceptable noise . Is it a bug or yours is noisy too???
@ScottUhlMusic4 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You don’t want to use Bluetooth for any LIVE audio… just for streaming/listening. Bluetooth adds latency is the problem
@user-vm2go1bg3y8 ай бұрын
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
@ScottUhlMusic8 ай бұрын
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-vm2go1bg3y8 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@samhouch10 ай бұрын
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!
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
I think it does, yes 👍
@sheronmusician Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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.
@johnpower20183 ай бұрын
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
@ScottUhlMusic3 ай бұрын
Get this one, and then get the swiff audio one for guitar for $50: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoTUlZdjYpVpnrMsi=G78IULnFRUKuP8Qq
@johnpower20183 ай бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Vocals sound good to me.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks 😊
@MasonKutin Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Yeah you would want a separate transmitter and separate receiver for each 👍
@lakotacordova2757 Жыл бұрын
could you use this to run something a processor such as a line 6 pod or boss gt1
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
If it takes xlr you can use it for that 👍
@makinganoise6028 Жыл бұрын
You might want to check allowed radio frequencies in your Country.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Always! That’s always important for wireless
@stellsmusic6451 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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
@A1Bokeh10 ай бұрын
Does it have phantom power
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
Addressed specifically in the video 👍
@A1Bokeh10 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic lol cmon man you couldn't just say yes or no
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
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 💪
@A1Bokeh10 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic nice this is how you treat people who watch your videos and comment lol wow tube doucher
@giftbox-e8 ай бұрын
Why micro usb..............
@ScottUhlMusic8 ай бұрын
I wish it was usb c but it comes with the cable for charging