Xvive U4 Wireless In-Ear Monitoring System. Detailed review

➤ Timestamps / Contents
Intro 00:00
Price/Availability 00:23
Unboxing 01:11
Features 02:22
How to use U4 03:28
Weight & Size 04:05
Disassembly 05:07
Xvive U4 with mixers 06:32
U4 with different headphones 07:51
Unbalanced connection 09:25
U4 with more devices 10:08
U5 with a cell phone 11:15
Compatibility with U3 / U3c 13:54
Charging while in use 14:40
Charging time 15:49
Battery life 16:13
Usability issues 17:02
Interference / 6 U3&U4 systems at once 20:25
One transmitter with multiple receivers 23:45
Summary 24:33
In this video: Everything you wanted to know about Xvive U4 - Digital Wireless In-ear Monitoring System
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[@Defmusicman1]

Is this system loud enough for a hearing impaired musician to use?

[@MaxSoloMusic]

I know it's loud. Don't know if it's loud enough though. I don't know anyone with hearing problems to check this. Anyone here in the comments section has anything to say on this?

[@pedromaggion2644]

This is the best video review I have ever seen in my life. I don't even need an In-Ear System, but I want to buy this now. This is how good this video is.

[@CRONZ_2501]

This is definitely how a proper review is done!

[@brokenstudiotv]

Oh wow! This is how all reviews should be, covering pretty much every detail you'd expect and even ones that you don't even expect. I know this must've taken ages to put together so thank you for the effort

[@TomMacalisang]

Again, just like my comment in your other video, this is how a review should be done. Nice!

[@romanellisonorizacao]

This is a true review! You covered pretty much every doubts I had!! thank you!

[@EnovagMusic]

What a nice product!! You show it with so much talent!! Video, sound, information, edition... Congrats!

[@blackdembel2006]

Спасибо, Макс! Люблю твои обзоры. Всё чётко, ясно и по делу, без лишней болтовни и жевания соплей

[@chrisjohnson4386]

Detailed as usual, amazing job by-the-way. You managed to answer all my questions and some that I didn't even know I needed to ask. Thank you for this!

[@axislover]

Best review about this unit until now! Top!

[@riotkiley]

I just bought a set for my first IEM's and already was excited, this review has me even more stoked! I definitely recommended my other band members to buy a set of their own so they have their own mixes live. Thanks man! You're great!

[@mildredbauza9940]

This is the best description of anything I've seen. You came up with scénarios i was wondering about but thought no one would ever cover,, thank you

[@andrewlee9508]

Your disassembly is what helped me decide on this product! I'm all about servicing and maintaining equipment.

[@benroberteastman3940]

I appreciate your review. I bought a U4 sight unseen and after your review i feel confident it will meet my needs

[@russelleustachius2645]

I didn’t skip a single second, amazing review

[@thepottershousedoverdelawa1599]

You give a very thorough review of whatever it is you're reviewing. I have used the xvive for guitars but never wireless microphones or in-ear monitor. Thank you for the heads up on all of this

[@jdal1105]

Excellent review! Bought one. Very thorough and detailed. Great job 👍

[@TheJackweiser]

This is the most indepth and honest review. Thanks 😊

[@viharjoshi1188]

That was a really great product review. Thank you!

[@tommurrayGTR]

Now this is a review! such detail. I bought one, and I'm pretty impressed, but haven't really had to use it while multiple wireless units were being used so we will see!

[@arturts987]

Шикарный обзор! Попробую потестить несколько вместе )

[@sergiojavier4491]

Good video! Justo lo que buscaba, lo explicaste todo! Thank you!

[@chakthealchemist844]

Great review ... great honesty ... Very good Max!

[@ernestomorales2933]

Your video is what I needed, thanks!

[@markulrich3861]

Great Review MAX! One band that I manage the audio system for has just bought two U4 IEMs, and the mixer is a Soundcraft UI24R. This was the first issue I was concerned with, the typical 2.4GHZ transmitter. I have been wanting to change the UI24 settings to 5GHZ for many Months, now we will need to. Thank you for this review.

[@RiffJunky68]

Very informative. Thanks. I’ve been seriously researching this product and this has really answered all of my questions. On another note, your english is very good. Have a great day. 🤘🏻

[@CooganBear]

Really great video. Very detailed tests. Thank you! Subscribed. 😃

[@frankcolwell1306]

Nice, unbiased feel to this. This pushed me over the edge to order one. Thanks!

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Glad I could help!

[@AbaddonTv]

Hi! Thank you so much for the great review, you waved my doubt and bought xvive U4R2 because of you. Cheers. - Venzon from Philippines

[@LaddieBoyo]

Excellent review, thank you!

[@samago20]

Excellent review! I bought one and I'm waiting to recieve it due to international shipping times. But to cope with my anxiety I keep watching reviews haha. Greetings from Uruguay!

[@kataranimusic]

thank you for your detailed review Max, helpful

[@Guitarist33764]

excellent review. concise. thorough and straight forward. thank you!

[@ggm1960]

Great review, probably going to get these.

[@derLoewie]

Great review. Thanks for it. :-) think this could be it for our band-start

[@wireguy123]

Awesome review Max.....Thanks

[@ethnicacesar]

WOW!!!! VERY USEFUL EXPLAIN .THANKS SUCH AS FOR EXELLENT AND IMPORTANT DETAILS AND INFORMATION.VERY GOOD!!!!

[@premierentertainmentstldj5131]

Thank you for the information . As always, very through!

[@stephanematis]

Very nice and thorough review!

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Thanks for watching

[@CairoBraga]

This was absolutely excellent, thank you very very very much!

[@kemalcapoglu]

Excellent review!! Thanks man.

[@jessezepeda3990]

Thank you Max! Great review!

[@williamshaq34]

Fantastic review!

[@trevorbuchanan1054]

Excellent video, well explained

[@serayllon]

Excellent review. Wasn’t sure to buy it, but I think it would be perfect for rehearsals and small gigs.

[@jej3films]

This was such a great review!

[@theID2]

very useful video and i thank you for it. it gives me confidence that this system would be perfect for me as a single performer.

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DanielKitchka]

Great video! Thank you for this info!

[@phyloo14revers40]

Just saw this detailed review (2 years later), and I must say that if "Review Awards" someday exist, you'll be an indisputable winner !!! That speaks to me all the more that I own a Soundcraft UI24R mixer... And about the fact that it’s only a mono unit, last month I asked on XVive Facebook page if they project a stereo/dual mode model IEM, and their response was : « We have plan for this stereo version »... COMING SOON ?... 😜

[@stuf9164]

Excellent review. WAAAAY better than i would be able to do 😊 Thanks very much!

[@jimeichenser2640]

Thank you. This was very helpful

[@newmeutube1]

Awesome review. The best out there . 👌👌

[@dmitry6239]

Great work, Max!

[@dmitry6239]

Shovel of pleasure))

[@hoola100]

The best reviewer ever.

[@vacation_generation]

Great review

[@t1mman]

We've got the same mixer (Ui24r), it's a beast of a mixer! :P Great review, very exhaustive!!

[@charlschuck6]

Wow your awesome took it apart heheh crazy setups

[@shebapottswright630]

Very informative and in detailed

[@MelanieFoxfire]

thank you! this is very helpful

[@K.L-Kopite]

Hi Max.. Great shovel of pleasure review as usual buddy..

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Nice :) Thanks!

[@bellysaurus8554]

Epic video bro, u tested everything haha

[@bazZzment]

Great review, thanks!

[@Wind_Lord]

fab and comprehensive review. great job

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Thanks for watching

[@Wind_Lord]

@@MaxSoloMusic PS just bought one for black friday - was on offer for €160...

[@rhandomrockband1040]

great review !!!

[@deanborthwick2769]

Brilliant explaining.

[@haroldjohnson1451]

Great review thanks

[@jdstewart9689]

excellent!! thank you!!

[@BunkerAudioPanama]

You take things apart??!!! Subscribed!!!!!!

[@edruiz1202]

Great video!!!!

[@nofuneral1790]

Thanks you for this.

[@lionimagery4482]

Dude you’re Awesome👍🏽👍🏽

[@gaborjozsefkiss5800]

Thanks for this deatiled review!

[@CookingwithBillBowmanASL]

excellent review

[@toneranger]

Great review, I have the UI24 and U4, I've found a 1.5 metre patch is best to avoid wifi blocking the UI24

[@telecasterbear]

I just got this unit. Other members of the band are using them. Haved used it yet.

[@damianespin22]

amazing video you are the best

[@howardroark4227]

Thanks!

[@yvesroy99]

Very well explain thanks

[@mira-kaas]

Thank you so much 🙏❤

[@kamilchosta5526]

Amazing review as always. Do u have anything similar to recommend that's stereo and has similar size?

[@DrRealEstateCT]

Best vid around

[@miguelmaldonado2934]

Hi, what a good video, a good find!

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Hey, thanks!

[@koolBOY8323]

just picked up the u4 system. thanks for testing all the worst case scenarios and misuse cases. if it can survive that than using it normally should never be an issue.

[@luislanda-schreitt2631]

Great informative video, thank you! Would this wireless system be suitable for drummer/percussionists?

[@jeri.studio]

Regardless of WiFi signals from other types of devices, 20:25 is a single demonstration of 1 configuration of channels between mic & IEM systems. In my experience, using xVive's mic system & their IEM system at the same time results in at least 1 mic not working, especially if there are multiple systems used with multiple mics. I checked with the vendor, & they explained this is because the Xvive transmitter & receiver antennae are just too close together when they're plugged into the board - & it's silly to plug each one into a different XLR cable just to space them out far enough. While I'm keeping their wireless mic systems, this week I'm returning their IEM system to exchange for a traditional 900 mHz IEM system that has more than twice as many channels to choose from.

[@fourneauvalentin8537]

Wow what a review ! Thank you for all this work I think you can add to the cons list that it does not have an integrated limiter which seems a bit scary Is there any solution about this issue that I might not know about ?

[@luisguillermolugomartinez]

Great. Thanks

[@MeccaVideoPro]

Well done, and thorough! I just ordered one, should be here tomorrow. Hoping it works as expected but you intrigued me with running the cable to the singer (in my case sax player/singer) location, do you just leave the unit on the floor, or hang it from the mic stand? I use a wireless mic on the sax, and at times have the receiver at my feet, other times it's by the sound board, depends upon the band I am with. Looking forward to testing it out. thanks!

[@derricksheppard2020]

I am totally knew to this type of monitoring system Thanks for taking your time to make my life so much easier when dealing with the hook up. I'm a solo singer/guitarist, so I think this system will serve my purpose perfectly! I'm using a simple Mackie Pro FX12 Version 2 and an HK Polar 10 column. Where should I connect the transmitter? ........ to the headphone jack or monitor out to get best results. (I'm revealing just how little I know about this new venture.) Thanks again for the awesome video!

[@miguelfaraco]

Oi Max sou do Brasil e gostei muito desse video muito completo posso assegurar acabei de adquirir um x-vive u4 e estava procurando review e encontrei o seu muito obrigado

[@JohnHancotte]

Great attention to detail! I just got the U4/T9 package as a birthday present from my wife. I have not tried it out. I'm hoping the 2.4 GHz issue isn't too problematic. I will try to have the transmitter near me via an XLR cable from the snake return. It's a bit overwhelming.

[@Dmitry_92]

Shovel of pleasure!

[@Raffnix-Band]

Nice Video

[@chrisjeneson5091]

shovel of pleasure, Hi Max!

[@pmumola]

Excellent review! Great detail. I put a digital system together for my band due to my failure to protect my hearing for most of my life, (tinnitus). I use the u4 system along with custom in-ears. My band is loud and some members are stubborn with stage volume. Last gig I experienced some sort of clipping, highs going in and out, like a dirty volume pott. I am technologically challenged and it’s probably a miracle that as a drummer I even put together this sound system. Can excessive volume on stage make this clipping happen? Again, thanks for the great video.

[@Zarathoustra811]

Best review I've seen for those products. Would it be usable as a wireless headphones system with a guitar amp modeler like the headrush gigboard using the headphones output? I love my old wired headphones but not really practical. I feel like using that kind of system would give me some sort of solution. What do you think? Maybe a better solution?

[@DanY-ib7fc]

Best review i've seen on this! One question: I read it has no built in limiter. How important/dangerous is this issue? (Especially when other wireless devices could cause interferences with the signal.)

[@MaxSoloMusic]

Thanks. Right, no limiter. Do you mean the interference may sometimes cause loud pops? It's probably 1 time out of 100 dropouts. So generally if you see the connection is stable and there are no tons of dropouts, it should be fine. Although, once in a while I have experienced loud pops with U3 on stage during the soundcheck. Never during the gig

[@DanY-ib7fc]

@@MaxSoloMusic Yes, maybe loud noises due to picking up other signals. Don't have more expensive in ear systems (like Shure) for these kind of reasons the limiter in their receiver packs? Or is the limiter only built into the sending unit? The point is, I am looking for a convenient in ear system to plug into just my bass amp, to hear myself clearly in rehearsals (instead of just using hearing protection) and for smaller gigs. But the fact that there would be no limiter in the line holds me off :/

[@DrRealEstateCT]

Hi, patron?? Let’s go

[@skipbass2771]

thanks about the aux and line switch wasnt sure

[@valeriofrediani5563]

Awesome review! Do you know if U4 is cross compatible with U3D ?