I absolutely love using my system! I just used it this past weekend b/c of where they set me up for my DJ setup.
@ScottUhlMusic11 ай бұрын
Yup, it works so well! I’ll be using it for a couple other shows coming up too 💪
@djdannybhtx2 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic Scott, I've been meaning to ask you, would it be best to put some 1/2 wave antenna's on the back of the transmitter? ?
@danielegray666 Жыл бұрын
man, I missed a few videos lately. I have the bell icon clicked as well.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Oh weird… I wonder why. Thanks for following the channel though!
@danielegray666 Жыл бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic I did notice with another channel I watch regularly that when he puts a Premiering announcement for the next day that unless I click the "remind/notify me" button I'll miss it. It just stays in my subscription feed way back where the announcement was made the day before. So maybe it's that idk
@NuthinButFlavaEntertainment Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best video on this system I have seen. Great job here! Using the stealth pro since new, Love them. The 1st gens were nice but 2nd gens (pros) are the best. Best practices: Line of sight/ getting antennas up high, scan for best freqs close to the start of your event. I use larger antennas. Used in/for corporate, weddings and airshows. Thanks
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you! And yes, definitely agree
@joeandolino719111 ай бұрын
What Antenna's did you switch to? What range do you see?
@JeremyKiefer2 ай бұрын
@NuthinButFlavaEntertainment what antennas are you using?
@izzyduzzit002 ай бұрын
@@JeremyKiefersennheiser omnidirectional
@jonathandavis3747 Жыл бұрын
I bought half waves antennas for mine. Everything works great.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Nice!!
@raggaroaringsound11 ай бұрын
WHich 1/2 waves? Did you replace on tansmitter or receiver, or both?
@jonathandavis374711 ай бұрын
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@izzyduzzit003 ай бұрын
@@raggaroaringsoundI’ve seen a lot of people use the shure one for the transmitter not the receiver
@masterpdj26238 ай бұрын
Man we could be brothers out here in Colorado as we travel the same venues. I don't subscribe to many channels but I will to yours. I'm a DJ and sound guy for about 40 years here out here doing about a 150 events a year all over. Colorado is perfect for what we do as you know. I own this system and pretty everything you talk about on your channel and have been with Sweetwater for many many years. Hey check out the new Alpha Wave 8 speakers as they are a game changer for wedding ceremonies. Also my LD 44G2's for weddings have been awesome in sound and looks almost putting my 6 EV 50's to rest LOL
@ScottUhlMusic8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub man 🤘 I’ll have to check those speakers out, I haven’t heard of them. I do love my EV Everse 8 for ceremonies. It’s been rock solid!
@Bigz56810 ай бұрын
Just when I was going to research for my band for adding speakers, you somehow got the video I was looking for!!! Definately looking into the MKII of this, and the power IEC cords are really helpful! Graeat work! Got my Subscription! 🤘🤙👍
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! Thanks for the sub 🤘
@capitolmediasystems745110 ай бұрын
This was a fantastic and super informative video. I already own and use a Stealth Pro system, but this video taught me a few things that actually didn't know (or maybe I knew but forgot). Love it. Subscribed!
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
Thanks! Glad it helped, and thanks for the sub. It truly is a great system!
@dangervybz75223 ай бұрын
Bro. I had that EXACT same wedding ceremony situation with my Shure wireless mic 😂 and I did just what you did lol I picked it up until everyone sat down then it worked fine from there lol
@ScottUhlMusic3 ай бұрын
Yup! Probably the most common mistake haha
@ShaneBrysonАй бұрын
When you run it in mono, does that send a mono signal to each receiver or only send a signal to one receiver? I would want a mono signal to two speakers for my use case... Also, that IEC splitter is a game changer, thanks for mentioning it.
@keitholiver3981 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your review, in the UK the suppliers are reporting that the Alto wireless system is now discontinued, I don’t know if you have heard this.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Really? That’s strange!
@hulksta32235 ай бұрын
Love your vids my man is 👍🏼
@ScottUhlMusic5 ай бұрын
@@hulksta3223 thank you 🙏
@i_am_jtharris11 ай бұрын
I like these ideas!
@DennisD-m2b6 ай бұрын
Would really love you to add the MK II Stealth to a review Scott, now that Alto have discontinued the Pro version, at least in Oz they have! I am still having no end of trouble getting a clean channel, and Alto only refer to their existing FAQ and help stuff all of which I have already completed. It's a $850+ plus system down here, and so far it has only made it out of the box...too glitchy to use on stage!
@ScottUhlMusic6 ай бұрын
Oh weird, it doesn’t look like it’s on Sweetwater either. That’s a bummer, it works great!
@derwinpanganiban69848 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all the info,hopefully you can review the alto stealth mkii
@ScottUhlMusic8 ай бұрын
Oh nice, did they update it? I’ll have to check it out!
@ScottUhlMusic8 ай бұрын
It looks like this current model is the most professional model of all of them and has antenna diversity which is great
@chucksaeger750023 күн бұрын
This looks like a great product but how does the MK2 version compare to it? Will you be doing a review on it anytime soon? Thanks
@ScottUhlMusic22 күн бұрын
I honestly don’t know what the difference is with the newer model. I thought they had a MKII that was before this, so I’m not really sure which one is newer since it keeps changing haha
@Colora2 Жыл бұрын
I have this and only tried using it once and was really bummed that I couldn’t get it to work. Unfortunately that day I was at a backyard gig right next to Midway airport in Chicago with a ton of planes constantly close by.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Was it the newest model? Not the older model. And did you try adjusting the squelch in really tough environments? Not all wireless is perfect, but this one should have the tools to get the job done in 99.9% of situations. But it’s definitely possible that EVERY frequency was taken in that really busy area.
@JackieConboySound Жыл бұрын
Thank you for that review, as I am looking at the Alto wireless now. Could you do a video on the best PA for a woman to use for live gigs? Weight is a significant factor.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And that really depends on how big of a show you are doing. The everse 8 and the Bose S1+ are awesome for smaller gigs and I’ve reviewed both on my channel. The EV 50s are my main ones and I love them
@rickthestick8 Жыл бұрын
Another informative video, thanks Scott! I don't see any listing for the latency. If you're using it live, it must be good.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And Yeah there is no noticeable latency at all 🤘
@Farscape001 Жыл бұрын
I'm actually using the Audio-Technica ATW-3255 IEM System that you reviewed (instead of IEM, using for wireless PA speakers). This Alto is much less costly though as I had to purchase an additional AT bodypack receiver for a 2nd speaker.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Yeah these Alto ones would work much better for wireless PA systems for sure!
@andysmith6156 Жыл бұрын
Not to be negative but you still have to run electricity to the speakers. I have my powercables and xlr taped together. Thanks for the Stagetraxx videos, I love it.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Glad you like the stage Traxx videos! And yeah, in that case it’s fine to run xlr and power. But in other situations, it’s very nice to have wireless for speakers 👍
@londorika27 күн бұрын
Now you have speakers with built in battery :) if it works for what you do
@aftpromotions1 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting review
@5gstar109 ай бұрын
Hey @Scott I've seem to misplace a antenna and the special cable that connects the receiver to the speaker.Is there website I can go to for spare parts?
@ScottUhlMusic9 ай бұрын
I’m not sure, I would contact Alto specifically to see if they have the spare parts
@iamdjmus9 ай бұрын
Love your videos, my new favorite channel. I have one question about this system. Being a digital system, why doesn't it have a full range frequency response ? I was really interested in this, but this is robbing lots of low frequency from the bass. Doesn't seem like a viable solution to transmit signal to my sub. Good for the top speakers tho'.
@ScottUhlMusic9 ай бұрын
That’s a good question, I honestly do not know. I use it for the tops though and have not tried it with large subs. I’ve used it with my ev 50 and they are fine, but not my singer’s large subs
@JamesNaro Жыл бұрын
Would love a video on squelching brother!
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Noted!
@victorrameker84022 ай бұрын
Great video! Is the MKII the equivalent system to the one you're featuring in this video? Can't seem to find a new Alto Professional Stealth Wireless Pro that you're featuring and the Sweetwater link doesn't take me there.
@ScottUhlMusic2 ай бұрын
I think they discontinued this product, which is a bummer!
@izzyduzzit002 ай бұрын
I just got the mk2 system and returning it. Used it as a satellite speaker in another room. Worked great with only a few people around but once the room was packed it kept cutting in and out. Even had a sennheiser ant connected. Not reliable for that use from my experience
@ScottUhlMusic2 ай бұрын
@ that is NOT the speakers fault… line of sight is what you need for wireless to work like that. I suggest you watch this video: 5 COMMON MISTAKES When Using WIRELESS MUSIC GEAR kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpjaammojpmHd8U
@izzyduzzit002 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic no I understand line of sight but seen many videos using the same method and it worked fine but with the pro system you have. Thats why i think the mk2 just won’t cut it for those purposes
@ScottUhlMusic2 ай бұрын
@ that’s possible that the mkii is not as strong. However, that’s a common complaint that “it works until people show up.” That’s definitely a line of sight issue because people do a great job at “blocking” RF signal. I had to learn that the hard way haha
@Azyndevil59 ай бұрын
I was going to put this in my rack with my behringer xr18 that has a wireless router. Will this be an issue with interference? Should i keep it out of the rack?
@ScottUhlMusic9 ай бұрын
No it should be fine, this system doesn’t operate in 2.4 or 5.8Ghz 👍
@colinmanahan6985 Жыл бұрын
What about the Alto Professional Stealth Wireless MKII System for Active Loudspeakers that is about half the cost?
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
That’s the older model. Not true diversity and I believe less channels. Definitely recommend the newer one if you can afford it. I’m not familiar with the older one though
@raggaroaringsound11 ай бұрын
I am confused. So the RF should be 0? I thought the RF should be at or closer to 100% for good reception.
@ScottUhlMusic11 ай бұрын
When you are looking for a clean channel, you want to see no RF and as little RF as possible when the receiver is on and the transmitter is off. Then you want to set the transmitter and receiver to that clean channel and then the RF should go up to basically 100 👍
@raggaroaringsound11 ай бұрын
Ok. I'll try that. I had some interference in my system last night. So rechecking how I do my scan and frequeny setting. I had squelch set at 4. I'd love to see more how you set the squelch properly. Thanks @@ScottUhlMusic
@ScottUhlMusic11 ай бұрын
I have a video on that here: What Is SQUELCH & When To USE IT kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGbHf5t6etGEhJo
@riffism Жыл бұрын
I’ve got the non-diversity model. It works well
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Nice! I’m glad they did this upgrade for sure, but good to know the older one works too 👍
@chucksaeger7500 Жыл бұрын
Do the left and right outputs on the mixer going to the transmitter each need a separate frequency and what happens if they are the same? This appears to be a great product and Alto is a very good brand.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
They should be on separate frequencies, correct 👍
@segarci1 Жыл бұрын
Can a receiver be powered from an Everse 8 12V outlet for a fully wireless speaker setup?
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Hmmm interesting… I haven’t tried that. My guess is that it would work? But I’m honestly not sure
@djsma25510 ай бұрын
if the distance is 30meters u can use alto stealth 1
@ButteryAftertaste Жыл бұрын
Is there a way you could make this work with a passive PA system? Love the video!
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
I don’t believe so, and thank you!
@treffensaintjohnllc291310 ай бұрын
I wish this system would offer a broader frequency range. In this crazy crowded RF day and age, I don't understand why manufacturers simply build all devices that broadcast 480-618 MHz. I like the delay option.
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
I do agree I wish there was a wider bandwidth. Although I did just use this two nights ago at a very complicated show and it worked like a charm 🤘 another 12mhz of bandwidth would make me happy though.
@markogudlek10014 ай бұрын
Great device but in my case problem is because nowhere I cant buy this in Europe
@ScottUhlMusic4 ай бұрын
Ah bummer. It also looks like they might have discontinued this product now, I’m not sure though
@Dark0ne209911 ай бұрын
Great review! Do you notice any latency? I'm considering such a system to simplify my setup, less long cables.
@ScottUhlMusic11 ай бұрын
Nope, I don’t notice any latency. They work great!
@Dark0ne209911 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic that's great thanks! I might just be able to squeeze one into my rack rig that I got planned for this year. Is there a receiver limit? Also, do you figure they could be used as IEM receivers, as in, would it work if I plugged in headphones in the trs output? Sorry for the questions 😂
@manchah110 ай бұрын
Hey Scott, how do these compare to the Sennhrleiser EW 100 you reviewed a while back and said were your go to pro wireless? I was about to pick up some Senns but then saw this video. Also, can you run a standard wireless hand held mic system while using a wireless speaker system? Great reviews as always.
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
The sennheisers are battery powered which is nice, but both are great! Alto stealth is true diversity and requires power. Sennheiser is single antenna, but can be battery powered and has more frequency bandwidth. Again, both are great 🤘
@Realdjheisenberg8 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusicthe sennheiser also has two antennas. The mic/XLR cable is the other antenna. Read the manual :)
@Elniniss Жыл бұрын
You should do a video on your pa setup.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
I plan to!
@chucksaeger7500 Жыл бұрын
I definitely agree! All the connections with backing tracks and controls. That would be sweet!!
@djsma25510 ай бұрын
iv had this in my mind for some time as u said the price is abit expensive, but all the reviews are all positive! a qiuck question are the antenas poprietery or can i use othe longer antenas to improve the signal strength? & does it only support a max of 4 receivers or can it support more?
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
Im thinking you can if you can detach them
@djsma25510 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic but they are detachable can't u switch them with something longer?
@ScottUhlMusic10 ай бұрын
Oh yeah that’s right…. So many wireless in my brain lol. So yeah, very likely you can
@BigHugeYES Жыл бұрын
There can be some loss of transient detail with wireless. Dave Rat did a detailed video showing that. Still plenty of situations where a wireless system like this would be handy though.
@KevMusician Жыл бұрын
I looked at this product a while ago but settled on a much better product - The MIPRO MI-58. It's essentially an IEM unit. It's 5ghz, digital, 20-20,000hz and is rock solid. No quality loss whatsoever and with all that considered - it's less than 1.8ms latency. I cannot find any other product that does what it does. A true cable replacement.
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
It’s definitely not going to replace this, which is true diversity, way more channel options, scanning and squelch control. Use what works best for sure! But that cheaper product isn’t the same as this professional one 👍
@KevMusician Жыл бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic The MIPRO MI-58 definitely is true diversity and has more channels (60 channels with 64 IDs per channel = 3840). It's around the same price once you add 2 receivers - if not a bit more. It's definitely a professional system - but I agree, it's good to have options :) Unrelated, but as a wireless nerd, I love your channel. Keep up the brilliant work Scott! ❤
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
Ok, so I was thinking of a completely different system. I just googled it. Very cool system! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, I hadn’t seen that one 🤘
@TheCompoundctc10 ай бұрын
Can I ask a dumb question? How do you connect the body pack receiver to your speakers to use it like this for the mipro system?
@KevMusician10 ай бұрын
@@TheCompoundctc The receiver is powered by a 3.7V Lithium battery. To save me from recharging it all the time, I take power from the speaker and run a small AC-DC 3.7V Power Supply. I used a piece of plastic dowelling to mimic a battery and connect the +/- to the battery terminals. The bodypack receiver powers up every time I power the speaker up :) For the audio, it's 3.5mm to XLR. Cable is wired L/R respectively. All this is housed in a neat little black box and mounted to the back of the speaker. Works flawlessly. Zero latency. Full 20hz-20khz. Indistinguishable to a cable.
@DennisD-m2b6 ай бұрын
Sorry to resurrect a "zombie" post, but I have the Stealth MK II and all I get is noise with these systems....I play a note on the keyboard and there is all this underlying hum/noise that stops when the note stops...it also randomly emits squawks and light click/thumps. So I cannot recommend it at all!! Oh and I have tried like, 30 different channels, all showing a clear signal and it happens on all of them!
@ScottUhlMusic6 ай бұрын
@@DennisD-m2b I do not have that problem at all with this system. I’m not sure how you have this setup, but sounds like there is likely an issue with the keyboard, not the wireless. Either that, or the way it is set up
@DennisD-m2b6 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic doesn’t make same noise when using wired PA- setup strictly by the manual !
@ScottUhlMusic6 ай бұрын
@@DennisD-m2b interesting, I would reach out to Alto directly. Again, I have never had that issue with mine, so it seems like something is configured wrong or you could just have a bad system that needs replaced
@DennisD-m2b6 ай бұрын
@@ScottUhlMusic Thanks Scott - yeah I sent an email to support a few days back, nothing yet...it may be that as this is the new MK II it may not "present" as well as the "Pro" which has been discontinued...the MK II I might add, has far fewer setup options available as well!
@ScottUhlMusic6 ай бұрын
@@DennisD-m2boh it’s the II? Yeah go with the Pro model, I’ve never had that issue with it
@philipleblanc62 Жыл бұрын
Man all the new wireless gear is insane it's getting so easy to cause dropouts within your own band it seams the future has forced frequency knowledge
@ScottUhlMusic Жыл бұрын
As long as you have good wireless and don’t overuse your wireless, you’ll be good in most situations! These are high end, and I used them with multiple other wireless, and they didn’t let me down 💪