XVIVE U2 Wireless Guitar System Live Gig Test

[@intheblues]

I hope you enjoy this video. I thought it would be good to actually try this pack at a gig as opposed to just playing at home. Here's a USA Amazon link if you want to check it out - Rock on! 🤘

[@robertpurdy4452]

I've been hoping someone would take these out live and show they perform. I've got a Line6 G10 I use here at home but I would like to get another set for our guitar player and this just might fit the bill. I'd like to try out the new Boss wireless gear too.

[@EricNHaitz]

I've been using these live for over a year, fantastic wireless system. Batteries are still holding up, charged in about 20 minutes!

[@jamalabdul2009]

Sold!!!!! I’ve always felt wireless systems in place of traditional cables was hit or miss and would somehow ruin the signal tone from the guitar. Time and time again you have proven me wrong and opened my eyes to a new way of thinking!!! For the price of this unit you can’t ask for a better deal and results!! Can’t wait to see the 100k jam!!!! Looks like everyone there’s feeling the groove!!!! Cheers Shane!!🎸🎸🎸🎸🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@john564holloway]

Shane, great news, my friend! I bought a pair of the nickel & they work splendidly with my electric, classical/acoustic AND my active EMG pup axe-ESP LTD White Zombie KH. Now, I do not gig. I only jam, shred & practice in my home 'studio'. I set up my Marshall mini stack & U2 receiver in my bedroom, playing thru my active-pup ESP LTD. I walked all the way out to the front yard & the sound was uninterrupted. My wife watched the receiver & the blue LED did blink a few times but I never lost sound. Bottom line-this is a trip, time, headache saver from cables! So glad it worked with my active pups because I love those EMGs! The 'polethylene' casing seems real strong & should last a good, long time! Thank you for this demo! Best I've seen yet...

[@FretLevelMidnight]

I absolutely love this system I have been using it every day for almost a year now, I even take it with me to the music store when I try guitar and basses, bring my power bank, bird cord and a favorite pedal and hours of fun can be had. Cheers Shane.

[@Cigarsnguitars]

Dang, Shane getting his jollies! Sounded great bro. I picked up the Xvive and use it all the time. It’s great. Never a problem. They do say it is not compatible with active electronics but that’s the only shortfall. The plastic housing makes it feel cheap but I went to a craft store and bought a little wooden box that looks like a coffin and that’s my road case. Lined it with a couple of Fender cloths and it’s protected. When I’m done playing it’s the first thing I put away.

[@boxcarstewart311]

Most purposeful demo of these yet. Everyone is making these fun, around the house videos, but not answering the will it gig question. Nice job, Shane. Thanks!

[@JP-se3ti]

I've been using these for years now, have two sets, one black, one silver, one set on charge while I play a set, swap between sets, full charge for next set, never a problem, no quality of sound loss or volume, sets you free from standing in one spot or tripping on cables on stage, cool.

[@tjnugent62]

These are great. They never let me down and I never get interference. Great demo, Sir!

[@rgjr2011]

Great demo and playing. I just got this system as well, I used it live this passed Saturday night. I had a (very) occasional hiccup in the first minute or so after connecting but, After they settled down it's overall great. No stepping on wires, Free to roam around with the band including into the audience as well. I highly recommend this system also very compact.😁

[@tonepilot]

Great live vid, great playing, great band! I’ve been using the Xvive for about three months. Love it. I go from the guitar to the pedalboard. Still cables to the amp though. I could get another set and go wireless to the amp too. My Xvive on the pedalboard is always getting charged when the pedalboard is on. I only have to worry about keeping the transmitter charged up. Doesn’t fit in guitars with deep narrow jack cavities like the Ibanez S series guitars.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Thanks , that's an important piece of feedback. And an S series is on my buylist too... (Mind you, there's an aweful lot on that list!)

[@richard.bailey]

I've been using them for the last few months (including a few live shows) I've had a (very) occasional hiccup in the first minute or so after connecting, then they settle down. Sometimes mine glitch if you roll the volume down a lot on the guitar. Overall though, I'm pleased with them. It's great to be free to roam around (including into the audience!)

[@john564holloway]

1st of all-great jammin! Nice licks, bro...Great demo, Shane! I'm sold on this. Seems elementary and great for non-gigging folks like me, too...Keeping it light-weight is a great idea, too. That's probably why it feels inexpensive...

[@nicksmith3037]

The live test was awesome, Can we see more Shane Live Gigs, love seeing you play with the band 👍👍👍

[@cathaldalymusic]

Been using mine for nearly 2 years now on and off. No issues so far

[@mars6433]

@4:06 to 6:09 Nice phrasing, vibrato, feel, attack, dynamics etc. WELL DONE THERE, YOUNGSTER !!

[@intheblues]

Thanks a lot mate. It really helps having a great cast of players around to feed the inspiration. 😎

[@mars6433]

So true !!

[@MetalHeadHippie]

Thanks Shane. I got a set of these when they first came out. Like them a lot.

[@caleshtcincredibles]

Great review Shane , I love my wireless and not having to worry about stepping on cables being a stage active guitar player is just great!! I am using the Nux B2. Very similar in design and price point.

[@BroRicPatton]

I use them for about a year . So far so good .

[@DanBurroso]

James Brown Live at the apollo 1962 one of my favorite albums ever . Noticed the poster

[@peterschmidt9942]

They're a little different to a cable. There's a lot more high end to them (almost Hi-Fi sounding), but you can dial the amp in to suit. The thing I like about them on a Strat is no static when you touch the strings (or any guitar for that matter). Get them when artistguitars have their sales and they're normally $50 off RRP. BTW Glad to see Ric still plays the bass with the same jaw dropping enthusiasm!

[@zenmaster1752]

For the price these Xvive U2 Wireless System is really good ! And now i have no problem walking on my cables.

[@daletasker6467]

I've used them se eral times live great for walking around checking the sound balance of the instrument being amplified. Very close to the guitar being plugged in via cable need a good ear to tell the difference.

[@gregdayley4653]

Nice demo. I have been wanting a wireless system like this for a bit. This might just make it on the Christmas wish list now. The housing does look kind of cheap but I wonder if that was done to keep the weight down, just in case you get a little nuts on stage. Extra weight would make a unit more likely to fall out when jumping of your amp :D

[@oldguysguitarvlog183]

Tasty playing as always! Nice vid! I'm seriously thinking about getting a set of these. Any thoughts on doing a blind A/B with cables vs. wireless? Thanks for awesome content, brother!

[@MrBHBjr]

Thank you for the review. I always dig watching you jam!

[@jjbast]

Great playing!

[@Millennial_Mike]

Love this product. bought it to replace my line 6 g30. Only us it in UK gigs. Been great. It fits into a strat better if you turn it round (have the fat end facing the bridge)

[@tjnugent62]

Great jam.. Nice use of dynamics...

[@cliveclive54]

Sounds great mate and that was some tasty riffage! \m/

[@billhannum4117]

You guys sound great . Maybe some day u could introduce the band in one of your videos . Love your channel man cheers

[@2n3chordjams70]

Shane, you played some nice stuff there but the star of the video was Dr Ric, he even has the FACE on BASS, LOL

[@thejoshbtv]

I love the awesomely 80s outro card

[@Doug5524]

Nice Jam guys and could not tell you was wireless \m/

[@BenCoombs]

I've seen these kits around, I'm curious how well they hold up after several gigs due to durability as well. I like the concept though, very compact.

[@supedersen]

Added bonus: They seem to get rid of 90% of the noise in the signal chain. No static at all.

[@STRAT711]

I own this and you can’t beat it for price and function ! Only one thing I have the Epiphone Les Paul with the push pull pot that’s a boost , it will squeal like crazy when boost is active. Other than that 2 thumbs up !

[@lueysixty-six7300]

They look so good. And I'm looking at $75 for a curly cable. Screw it, might as well go in for a bit more, right? For a game changer..right??!

[@toddflowers8052]

I'm going to have to give them a go ! Nice jam mate !

[@BradleyLivestreams]

Great review, thank you. Four years later how are/did they hold up? Any updates?

[@julesviolin]

I'm looking for a wireless system for my fiddle. Couldn't see any price mentioned in your review but in your link I see they are $199. There are some cheaper ones banding around Facebook for $49 which I would be very dubious about. In terms of quality you tend to get what you pay for in this life !!

[@coachcleats13]

Great intro playing!!!

[@gingertaylor1955]

I had them as well and on the first gig had nothing but trouble with dropouts , the wifi in the pub that was being used to order food and drinks made if impossible to play , and when my friend turnd his on complete disarster , all I can say is dont leave all your good cables at home and keep one near your amp ...you are going to need it , for me it was BS and a total waste of money my ones were silver, is there a difference between the black and silver units , I have also seen other colours or are they all the same ?

[@srrings]

I use a similar unit and use a splicer with a short cord so the unit isn't sticking out from the guitar and is attached to the strap...i also use one for the other end which for me hooks into my peddle

[@drutgat2]

I was going to go for these, but then read and watched a lot of negative reviews. So, I went for the Boss WL-20s instead, which, by almost universal acclaim are far more stable and consistent than the U2 Xvives.

[@adam_-adam]

damn good playin bro, geeze i wish i can do that.

[@Burtronic]

I’m thinking about these with the base model of the new Yamaha THR10. It costs £355 for the smaller wireless amp plus £85 for the line 6 relay transmitter, so £440. The 30 watt £419 plus £85 so just a tad over £500. The base THR10 2 is £265, these are £109 so £375 all in. The only difference in the 10 models is the built in receiver and the battery power option. If you’re not taking the amp anywhere and you don’t need it to be quite so “wireless” why not save £65 and use third party gear with the amp to get the same result? Seems a no brainer to me.

[@sonoragazzo]

How long or days have you been using the system up until now?, still good?

[@DMSProduktions]

Good stuff! It's just a RADIO signal basically still, so there should never, EVER be any 'lag'! It is NOT being 'processed' so 'latency' is a non issue!

[@hoboroadie]

The papers say 5ms latency. That is probably imperceptible, as Shane attests. Its virtually the same as 5 feet from the mic so it would matter if you mixed it with an identical signal on a wire but... It is just comb filtering on dual mics where 5ms would screw up your phase.

[@DMSProduktions]

Hmm possibly.

[@sandyhodson4934]

Do they have the same volume as a lead. An do they have hissing with overdrive. Cos the blackswift are crap thank for the video

[@MarkSD]

I don't need multi channels so I spent half the price for Joyo's. A year later still work good.

[@edgarparada3946]

I don't know why, but the transmiter's battery discharges quicker than the receptor. Is this normal?

[@zenmaster1752]

Could you make a demo of the Bias FX 2 Complete bundle? It would be very cool ! Cheers from France.

[@bennettskb555]

I’m really interested in your review, I bought a set over a year ago, and have had some noise problems gigging (hiss)and now they have stopped work altogether. Could be I’ve just been unlucky..... the idea is so good, think I may try my luck once more especially at the price point.

[@lueysixty-six7300]

Can't you return them, and get an exchange?

[@conbro0985]

I had to return them. For some reason they sounded a bit fuzzy. And they where messing up the connection from my phone to my internet for some reason.

[@andrewmartin4436]

Just to add a little bit of insight, I’ve had a few problems here no one else is bringing up; I want to help prospective buyers, but I also wanna know if I just viciously abuse my gear lol This is the best wireless I’ve used, hands down, but mine doesn’t really work anymore. The feedback is absolutely unusable, but it used to be crystal clear at one point. I’m pretty sure it’s just because I can’t be bothered to take care of my things, so I’d stress making sure these are safely stored. I drop stuff, leave things in bad temperatures, leave gear turned on too long, or forget to turn it off, etc. a bit more than I (or anyone) should, so I’m pretty sure this is just percussive maintenance gone wrong. Anybody else have a similar problem?

[@KevinMillard68]

i have the u2 and i have used them live alot and they a great ,, but i have switched over to the new boss ones now which for a few bucks are way better and better built IMO

[@kalidesu]

What are the Bose ones called?

[@hoboroadie]

Well Boss usually puts out a notably solid product.

[@KevinMillard68]

@@kalidesu they have a few versions just google Boss Guitar Wireless

[@brendantwemlow4360]

I wonder how they'd go with guitar to pedalboard and then another set pedal board to amp?

[@roaddog7542]

Where on the companies website is there mention of warranty? Support phone for questions? Good luck getting free repair/replacement from most retailers if they stop working after six months. Sweetwater's two year coverage is the only place I'd gamble on this junk.

[@lincolnjohnson6511]

How about a review of the Boss WL50? I have one they’re great!

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Hey this is great! Is that an Amercian Strat or a Mexican One?

[@intheblues]

Mexican Standard from probably 2-3 years ago or so.

[@davidbowman916]

Yeah...I was just watching the bass player riff. Sorry. I'm a bass guy. Great review of the U2 though! Thanks!

[@pauljames9527]

Mine sometimes breaks up could it be outside interference?

[@DMSProduktions]

ALSO Shane, I noticed you still GOT single coil hum!!! Now IF you are NOT physically connected to the amp and the AC power/earth loop, theoretically, you should NOT get any hum!!! Yet you got hum! Hmmm...

[@john564holloway]

What's the AC power/earth Loop?

[@ianfisher5316]

Single coil pup noise is rarely an earthing problem. It's caused by electromagnetic induction.

[@john564holloway]

@@ianfisher5316 Thx, Ian

[@intheblues]

The hum has nothing to do with wireless it's the pickups in the guitar that aren't hum cancelling. Give it a shot you'll see you're wrong. I've used all sorts of wireless gear live for years and it makes no difference.

[@ianfisher5316]

@@intheblues I agree Shane. I have the same Xvive unit. It's great. The noise is usually caused by aircon, fans, fluro lighting, crt screens, etc. These can all cause issues with single coils. Regards.

[@tjnugent62]

Can you get add-on Transmitters for additional guitars?

[@lincolnjohnson6511]

How about Acoustic guitar with an active pickup?

[@tonybrooks476]

Sounds great but it would be another thing that could cause a problem just when you don’t need a problem. Says he that needed to sort out issues with his rig.

[@fredfritsch1013]

Jammin' !

[@merlingallagher4484]

Do these also work for microphone?

[@Terry3Gs]

That opening part ... whoooooohhhhh !! Sounded great live !! Still have a hard time seeing Dr.Ric playing bass after all the guitar he is shown smoking over !! :D

[@mad_j1749]

Do they work for Keyboard?

[@timfarney4770]

Do they fit the cup of a Tele?

[@tjnugent62]

Is Dr Rick a medical Doctor or a Love Doctor? lol

[@stanlee5465]

He's a rhythm surgeon with that bass!

[@TheMichaelseymour]

they sound decent - but they look a little "clunky " and intrusive ....price you pay i suppose

[@martinpartida8674]

How much do they cost

[@jay2xtremefy]

Is it really 0 latency?

[@IvanDenisLive]

Man…I like xvive products. However…this is a little misleading. These are great for practice or possibly a solo gig. If you’re in a situation where you have numerous players using low budget wireless systems, or in a venue that uses wireless signals on their own gear…your going to have a rough night. Still, the gear is getting pretty good. You can get a pro level system at $300-400 bucks at a quality better than I have paid as much as $700 for in the past.

[@DonaHannah-x8k]

Test them out side by side to a cable

[@dglee585]

And therein lies the advantage of being left handed, you get an entire side of the stage to yourself so that you are not banging headstocks with the rest of the band .... ;)

[@JohnnyRamosDejesus]

My isint reviing that well it sounds lick rohi sound come an go .copy that

[@JohnnyRamosDejesus]

My don't have 6 mouth

[@jonram747]

Its MONO and not stereo that’s another crap to the ears nice if they have the stereo and it’s another dust collection