Xvive U4 Wireless In Ear Monitor System | Review

In this video I give my impressions on the new in ear monitor system from Xvive, the Xvive U4 Wireless IEM System. Overall, I am impressed with this unit. The size, durability, clear sound, ease of use, all impressed me. I have tested many different IEM systems and have switched to this unit over the past few weeks at church with great enjoyment. I am a worship leader, vocals and guitar. It has clear audio, easy to hook up, is very durable and nice and compact. I highly recommend the Xvive U4.
If you are looking to invest in a wireless In Ear Monitor System, you should take a close look at the Xvive U4.
www.xviveaudio.com

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

Thanks. You didn't waste time. Got right to it. Way to go. I just received mine.

[@stratovani]

I can't wait to try this. I've been using the XVive U2 system with my bass for a couple of years now, and it's performed flawlessly.

[@djspleen]

Agreed, I don't even use a wire for practice...at home or with the band...anymore.

[@rrrripbing]

Same here. I used to use the Line 6 G30 but it was so glitchy I had to stop using it it. The Xvive has worked perfectly and the price is lower than the old style wireless systems. Absolutely outstanding. Only downside is that when the built-in battery eventually dies it's not easily replaceable.

[@charlschuck6]

@@rrrripbing how long this u4 unit’s battery longevity? A year or more and in your usage how much you used it each week ? And for how many hours it says 5hrs this is the only downside where can I buy the replacement battery any ideas ? I have hard wired setup but I have the old behringer p1 style iem so it’s passive and I always need a preamp before this wire setup which makes it so much wire but cheap I also used the rolls 50 system nice but heard too much pink noise but did worked , I have used 3.5mm Bluetooth systems receiver and transmitter but they suck after a while month don’t have more than 1feet distance interference signal drops drastic , a cheap Takstar was a failure fm transmiter around the 500mhz no latency but had no headroom nor great output I had to max it and signal was too weak always looked pro but nothing pro inside after hearing it . Have you noticed any frequency drop Bass to 15khz auditable changes from wired ? I had a guitar wireless system 500mhz but this one lags in bass abit as you play anything through it you hear a small hiss noise in the receiver maybe the built in preamp is abit cheap quality . Any bad or great experience with this unit aside from the battery so the receiver and transmitter both have volumen levels ?

[@rrrripbing]

@@charlschuck6 The battery now seems to have lost it's ability to hold charge. I've gone back to using a cable. Pity.

[@charlschuck6]

@@rrrripbing really wow that’s not good how long will it last now and when did you noticed this how long after the purchase day?

[@mymusic1582]

I realy realy need this. Thank you very much for the video.

[@memorialpage2668]

I was super happy with my purchase of three of the U4 systems. These sounded really clear and they are beefy and work well. I'd recommend having the transmitter as close to you as possible but as far as sound quality, it was really impressive.

[@tattoofred]

Thanks for this video

[@FMTRIP]

top! it looks wonderful for the guitar and bass players!

[@infdaysofgold]

Great. Thanks! 👍🏽🤩

[@manifestgtr]

I’ve been using a sennheiser system with my main band for about 5 years now and it’s been pretty good (a little bit of noise here and there but eh…there’s about 10 wireless devices on stage). I got one of these for the side jobs that I take and it’s been pretty surprising. It’s actually much less noisy than the senn….but it’s also much newer so we’ll see how that shakes out with time. Reliability is always the number one factor. My u2 has been good so if that’s any indicator, these units seem like a pretty good investment. It’s just weird to pay so little for an in-ear system. With this, I think my entire setup is like $700 all in, which is *mental*

[@dcjosh23]

Ah this is perfect! I use the same behringer system and have been looking to find something to use alongside it for when I play guitar for my church, that's wireless. Ordered one already and am hoping to use it for service this weekend!

[@justindukes2418]

You’re awesome 🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏

[@karolienblijham8432]

Thanks for this video. I'm also using the Behringer P16 and I see that you use the 'line out' 'L/mono' to plug in the Xvive. So you you have mono-sound, am I right? You can't just use the phone plug-in?

[@JettyDeke]

Will it allow you to pan your mixes? Seems to be only a Mono mix.

[@spacep0d]

Would this be useful for someone who needs to monitor a mix whilst singing, but is half-deaf and needs lots of volume? The volume means I get audio bleed from headphones into the vocal recording. Also, am I able to control stereo pan, left and right? My left ear is much worse than my right ear. Thanks!

[@aerohunter7]

Fantastic! I've been looking for a reasonable in-ear system for our church ... small church with a couple of us playing up front ... can't use wedge monitors because it adds to the house mix .. but if I play electric I can't hear a stinking thing I'm playing. This would be refreshing!

[@honestnewsnet]

How do you do your lower third overlays? Thanks

[@justsupersteve]

so its been 2 years already, how has been your experience so far? are you still using them? are they still working as good as day one?? would you still recommend them?

[@Ramon.Mironof]

thnks brother!

[@mattiasjp]

I hear you say that it’s steady because it runs on the WiFi band, but that is what gave me problems with the Line6 wireless systems. When you are 6 people using them in a bar or club it clashes with every card reader and cellphone connected to the WiFi in the house. Problem is that you get complete drop outs with digital systems, not interference and quality drops. If Xvive solves this, great, but it’s hard to know until you are already on stage gigging, since the there are more signals in the air then.

[@HazyIPA74]

Hi Kennis, We use Aviom A360 personal mixers at my church. If i have my guitar in right ear and other guitar/singers in the other ear with a wired in ear cord, will this unit replicate that scenario?

[@kentforde6350]

Thanks Brother..

[@edruiz1202]

Good video. So the whole band can share one receiver???

[@davewise3842]

what is the converter you have on your P16 to convert a phone or 3.5mm jack to whatever the transmitter expects to connect to? Is that converter included with the xvive u4?

[@ssin616]

Blake Shelton lookin great these days

[@AlexanderSteel]

😂

[@ministasami]

That's not him though

[@ssin616]

@@ministasami but like HOW sure are u

[@conlove777]

To connect this the transmitter goes into an aux send on the mixer?

[@michaltanay2315]

Please could you give advice ? This ear monitor system will be working on my B-3 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System ? If not so then which exactly ear monitor system will be working on my B-3 2.4GHz Wireless Microphone System ?

[@williamdrummerofficial]

Like a drummer, Im fighting if I use X-Vive U4 or Beringher. What you guys suggest?

[@jonathanchartrand3351]

is there interference with 2.4 GHz router band width.

[@Respecttheriff]

Just got the system. Love it so far! I noticed the lights on units were red when first staring to charge but both went out about 15min later. Is it normal operation for lights to go out once a full charge is reached?

[@Respecttheriff]

@@n8dawg85 never had an issue, using a new system now though

[@luciasanchez2760]

Are the frequencies the same six frequencies as the U3 c, or can they be used together?

[@lilayyy422]

i’m a vocalist in a rock band and was suggested this, and just received it. i’m just confused as to how the receiver and the mic will hook up?

[@sanchezsanchez2700]

I got the U4 version. Can four people use the same receiver? Bc when I Change channel on the stick whoever was on channel one stop listening

[@billhallsongs]

Unless, I am missing something here Kennis, the output of the plug -in unit to the receiver is mono. Is that correct and if so, would this not he a problem if need to monitor on stage in stereo? Thank you.

[@rcarie1]

Great review... I'm one part of an acoustic duo. We do lots of harmonies... Is the tone good enough for singing together?

[@YuriReismusic]

I would like know if they have limiter

[@bigpun4780]

Do you use an adapter to plug into the P16?

[@bnjamyn]

Cómo puedo hacer si deseo salir en stereo?

[@Okamiiee]

Is it stereo and can every one have different mixes?

[@cardsfan2397]

My church uses that kind of in-ear mixer too. Can you make it stereo as well? Can you also pan the sound left and right?

[@kkentam]

i dont think so. This one just using XLR / or Mono 6.35mm jack. It's only Mono settings

[@Valuk]

Hello, I'm using the Xvive U2 for the guitar (receiver in the Helix and trasmitter in the guitar) and I would try to use the U4 for the in-ear monitor. Are there any interference between the two system?

[@kennisrussell]

I have used both at the same time with no problem. You may need to switch channels around if there is interference, but it should work.

[@jjemsnd7]

Out looks pretty wired to me. Does it work with wireless earbuds?

[@kuyakoi3469]

Question, would it work in guitar amps? Like instead of putting the reciever next to you, use it in reverse connection. Make the output of your amps run to the PA system wirelessly?

[@djspleen]

Sounds like you might want to look at the XVive U2? I've used one for a few years and it works great.

[@JamesDory]

Hello, what is your headphone is it?

[@ahontoham]

Is it good for vocalist?

[@milanstancik7807]

and what does it sound like? Sound quality?

[@M_E_T_R_O__9]

Question: if you really had to.. can it be used while plugged into a USB power supply?

[@benjaminturnbow5663]

Yes. Both parts can be charged while in use.

[@evercontreras7028]

What’s the range? And how many receivers can you hook up to one transmitter without interference?

[@benjaminturnbow5663]

One transmitter to one receiver at a time. You can use multiple transmitters, but they won’t all be able to connect to the same transmitter at the same time. They would all have to be on different channels, and you would have to swap channels to use each transmitter.

[@RexyFan]

If I plugged one end straight into an aux out of the mixer, and my ear buds into the other end. Would this give me a stereo or mono out ?

[@bocollins1001]

It's a mono system

Mixer AUX outs are normally mono, so there's no problem at all.

[@poldivina27]

How’s the latency performance? Thanks!

[@DonovanFite]

Reportedly 5ms - about as if you were 7 ft away from your sound source.

[@RebeccaLynnMusic]

@@DonovanFite Yikes.

[@tiffanysmith6420]

Where do you plug the device in on the p16?

[@pedromattos-bass]

I think you have to use an Adapter….I bought right now my Xvive U4. Our monitors In my church are the Behringer P16 which has the phones Output 3,5 mm! That means I think I have to buy an adaptar 3,5 mm to 6, 35 mm!

[@guitargeargarage1482]

In mixer Kenniss if it’s on one channel only on mixer is there some other *feasible (*in technology n cost) way to customize the mix for up to each of all six musicians and such?

[@guitargeargarage1482]

1) Behringer QX1832USB: 18-Input 3/2-Bus Mixer, XENYX

[@guitargeargarage1482]

2) Phonic Powerpod 740R too

[@officialWWM]

You need a mixer with at least 6 auxiliary outs...

[@wesleycwagner]

Plug up is when you clog something. Plug in is what you do to a cable.

[@The-Spondy-School]

Sooo... do the in ear monitors come with this? or is this an extra charge?

[@AcousticFriends-nl]

To me it seems that they are not included, and if this is the case this makes the product name "Xvive U4 Wireless In Ear Monitor System" a bit misleading in my humble opinion, as you can plug in any headphones or earplugs of your choice, not only in-ear. And if they are not included, this makes the "In Ear" part of the product name just an empty phrase. Other than that, I have not used the product, but it seems pretty cool.

[@peted450]

it will transmit in stereo if you use a stereo !/4 jack adaptor into the p16?

[@berkshireonfilm2766]

No the unit is mono. So if you go out of a p16 left and right into it will be summed to mono only. So you can’t pan the channels on the p16.

[@WorshipShed]

But that forces them all to have the same mix? Can you send separate mixes to each receiver?

[@SeanMontemayor]

I’d think they all have to have the same mix.

[@legendfpv]

One set for each musician.

[@Adam-hs1ft]

Each musician has their own set to go with their own monitor mixer.

[@AndresGonzalez-lg4ki]

Haven't been able to find it and most websites say it's no longer available and xvive doesn't have it on the website. What happened?

[@DiztantDemon]

I just recently got this item from Sweetwater. I looked there again after receiving them and they're not there anymore, that's strange. Perhaps you're right, but I was able to purchase them and have received them.

[@officialWWM]

DiztantDemon apparently there was some kind of recall.

[@yadanxiao2095]

it is available on Amazon,you can get it here amzn.to/2YqvOBV

[@msd53184]

Curious to know if the transmitters will fit side by side on X32 aux input or XR18

[@kevinbuttry8135]

Wait... transmitter side by side on an aux input? I don't think I understand. Would love to help you as I have both the x32 and XR18. Please try again

[@DavidMacVicar]

@@kevinbuttry8135 assuming they simply mean output. I have an XR18 and if we had 2 guitarists using these, will they fit side by side in Aux 1 and Aux 2 outputs

[@robertbaskett2611]

You can use a short patch cable. Also this is nice for charging the unit and not having to unplug it from your aux. I have mine in a tf1

[@calebz8409]

Looks like it is mono right?

[@dreamweaver1873]

hi, do these come as a pair only? can i purchase them separately?

[@yadanxiao2095]

Currently it is packed as a pair (one transmitter +one receiver),they will have seperate package soon.

[@yadanxiao2095]

currently only pair (1 transmitter+1 receiver) availabe,you can get it here amzn.to/2YqvOBV ,but it will has seperately come out soon.

[@dreamweaver1873]

@@yadanxiao2095 thank you !

[@elkanahwatson3361]

Is it possible to have 1 transmitter and 6 receiver?

[@conjuntocats7270]

Yup! The transmitter has like 6 channels and y’all can all set the receiver to the same channel and be on one mix. We use this system as well. But we all have our own transmitters…

[@jorgesandoval7668]

Does it also work with analog boards?

[@WorshipShed]

thats a yes, probably better with analogue as there will be less chance of clash/drop outs

[@conjuntola]

Easily picks up interference, specially if you have a mixer with wifi.

[@cpr2450]

What about a second channel for both your vocal AND guitar into your xVive IEM?? A musician needs to hear at least a 2 mix playing church or other gigs..

[@kennisrussell]

Not sure what you mean.

[@kennisrussell]

Oh I see what you are saying I think. I have 100% control over everything going into it from the mixing board.

[@jonaugustus7667]

Do they not do a stereo version?

[@leading4Him]

This is the down fall of this if you ask me. After using stereo earbuds for years, going mono sucks. I play in three bands, two use stereo in ears and one uses mono, it's hard to get use to it because everything is piled on top of everything. Make a stereo version of this and I'll consider it but not until then.

[@titobaden]

du I need a wifi internet connection to use it?

[@kennisrussell]

No

[@DasoMonster]

can multiple musicians link to the one receiver?

[@legendfpv]

If you mean to one transmitter, yes. They will all share the same mix in this configuration.

[@DruGaTecH]

How many receivers does it support?!

[@ironblast5]

Only 6 channels available so id be nervous using it

[@AlexisGitarre]

ONLY MONO??? WHY??? So I have to get 2 of them to get stereo sound.

[@lavers_1]

get a balanced XLR cord adapter with 2 mono plugs and use 2 aux out for stereo.. panned

[@ashishmalaviya]

I don’t think adding two packs will get stereo, this seems only mono system

[@DrRealEstateCT]

What does mono mean? I’m a drummer just curious..

[@ashishmalaviya]

Danny Rosario When you listen to music on your headphones 🎧 you hear stereo sound which relates to 2 channels 1) Left & 2) Right. When you listen or hear one channel or Left+Right its called as mono sound.

[@lavers_1]

@@DrRealEstateCT no panning from left to right/ stereo image. example when listening... high hat a bit more right/ ride symbol left

[@bar_mando]

Bought this from sweet water, i was very excited, but unfortunately, two issues have come up 1. The unit interferes with my wireless guitar system. I have the Shure GLXD6 - they both operate on the same frequency. I was unable to find a frequency that wouldn't interfere at a distance greater than 5ft. 2. Sweetwater told me they already had a recall. I was pumped about this, very promising, but i dont think i can trust the 2.4Ghz frequency especially where we have wifi everywhere

[@SoundIntervention]

It’s mono.

[@kappyLV]

Dan Fox , in over 40 years of gigging, I’ve never had a stereo monitor mix, whether it’s floors or iem. To me, it’s a moot point for stage purposes. Unless you’re in a theater, maybe some churches or a higher end touring situation, stereo is just not necessary. And in those situations, you wouldn’t be using a $225 WiFi in ear system.

[@billhallsongs]

Kappy, thanks for making that point...I just saw your response from a few years ago. I had asked clarification about my assumption the unit was mono. I think you are right, in most applications unless you are the mixing engineer, mono would be fine and maybe even better for the performer on level. Great point!

[@seanalto5798]

apparently it only has 25-30 metre range. You stated their was no drop-out but the range does seem small compared to other units.

[@legendfpv]

Only?

[@jinxedworld]

2.4 GHz is going to give issues. That band is massively overcrowded. If you're in a place where it's setup indefinitely and have a relatively quiet 2.4 band, you should be fine. However, if you take it on the road, and run into an audience with phones all looking for the free WiFi, something bound to go on the fritz.

[@steimystein4368]

I'd be worried about interference with our wireless 2.4Ghz router for our IEM rack. The guys in the band use either the 900Mhz band or have wired P1 packs.

I have never found a mixer with stereo AUX outs, so the U4 being mono is plenty fine. Mind you, that doesn't mean only one channel is going to sound (L or R). Both will, but using a mono signal.

[@elantric]

Zoom L12, L20, QSC TMS30

[@ironblast5]

I get stereo mix on Both my Behringer x18 and x32 rack

[@louiscarrillo5873]

cool. cool.but dont forget everybody shares the same mix .

[@sejrec56]

Other than my last comments, demonstration is good, but like I said background music is distracting and annoying.

[@DeadmeatDarkdaylight]

Is your channel hasbeen hacked?

[@tomnowlin7396]

These drop out if you are close to a router.

[@MrKV73]

Looks intresting... but... What I can see you can not run a stereomix in your phones... or am I wrong??? If so... useless in my oppinion.

[@kennisrussell]

Correct. Mono only.

[@stevemartin171]

Did he mention latency at all? Kinda important, no?

[@stevemartin171]

@@kennisrussell wow, that's incredible. Do you think this would work as an wireless monitor for a Helix so I can practice with headphones? I also have a Xvive wireless guitar system.

[@DiztantDemon]

@@stevemartin171 I believe its 5ms, but that's not too bad either. I tried it with the headphone out of my interface and it worked fine, so I don't see why it would be a problem to use with the helix.

[@JoLeFo]

Isnt the U4 a mono-unit?

[@yadanxiao2095]

U4 is mono

[@JoLeFo]

Shoot - my entire world is in stereo😒

[@raybuksh4570]

Plug it right here ??😏

[@RuXTaR]

This isn't even available for purchase anywhere online

[@cocozhong3120]

you can buy on Amazon now, and search Xvive in ear monitor

[@yadanxiao2095]

it is availabe on Amazon,you can get it here amzn.to/2YqvOBV

[@SAMNET777]

After two years of use it lost its range to 5 centimeters, now it doesn't work well.

[@jameswilburn5406]

Is this stereo?

[@calvingudu9237]

This has got to be mono surely. Nonetheless good idea of technology that is missing in this game, with licences and all sorts of craziness on UHF. Products. Seems like this is still at developmental stage. I shall check it out.

[@DarrenYung]

I was hoping for it to be a stereo IEM system as well...

[@GooseTheDrummer]

Ah! I wish it were stereo! I was searching long and hard to find this 😂

[@lgovantes1]

Any 2.4GHz system is subject to interference with cell phones and other wifi systems. I have the Xvive for guitar and if I am anywhere near a WIFI system I get dropouts! Be careful with this unit!

[@ruimilanesejunior2619]

Perfect!

[@stringstheory8634]

In my church?? Question, with full respect, why are there a lot of musicians who play in churches ?? No bands but churches

[@elantric]

But MONO ONLY - fail

[@prouserprouser9646]

TAKE A FOOKIN BREATH!!!!!! STILL DONT KNOW HOW IT WORKS LOL!

[@chrishipple6877]

Need a second opinion?

[@sejrec56]

Why is there random music playing in the background as your talking? Very distracting ! When you’re talking about a monitor you shouldn’t have random music playing in back ground. You should only play music through the monitor so we can know it works. Other promo videos for same xvive are the same.

[@RJManeri1]

I have this system and it is horrible.It is all treble even if i use my mixer.Not happy with it.If there is something i missed then let me know.Maybe it is just the earpice that stinks.They system works but the sound is terrible.

[@pjmuck]

Why would any full band want to use a system that only offers a single mono output for IEMs? To reap the full benefit of IEMs, you need a stereo mix. That means a receiver with 2 XLR outs. Sorry, UVive.

[@kennisrussell]

I dont need stereo.

[@pjmuck]

@@kennisrussell If you experienced it comparatively, you'd never go back. No way I want a 6 piece band in my ears with every instrument panned dead center.

[@jesuslives4803]

Not stereo not good

[@StickOnHair]

That transmitter is gigantic!!! Why didnt they make it with a headphone jack? Thats just stupid. People will trip over that monstrosity at gigs for sure. Plus you cant even reverse it to use it for a head or lav mic. Plus it doesnt record. Fail. Fail. Fail.

[@encryptor6710]

They say "Wireless In-Era Monitor system" Hire someone to spell correclty!

[@natalierenteriasimental3371]

Oh the irony 😆

[@encryptor6710]

@@natalierenteriasimental3371 Touche Salesman...touche.."correctly"

[@twocanoetom]

No need to scream

[@calvingudu9237]

Mono, mono, mono. This is the most disadvantage for this kit. For that reason I won’t be buying or using it. What’s the point of mono signal REALLY!!!!! What you also didn’t talk about was latency. I guess this unit is ok if you don’t care too much for actually enjoying your performance. In real life who listens to mono on purpose. Xvive, just make these things stereo and you will have a big market share. Mono is so so off putting.

[@Gabe5]

Stay away from xvive. Won't last for more than 1 year, awful support and a terrible experience for the price you pay. There are cheaper options with better quality.

[@EmilyBlake]

Such as?

[@Gabe5]

@@EmilyBlake mvave Air bridge

[@leonardlangford9361]

Be warned,inner ear monitors can permanently damage your hearing

[@officialWWM]

They are a lot safer that loud floor monitors! 🙄

[@djspleen]

Any kind of monitoring, or PA speakers in general for that matter, can damage your hearing if not used properly.

[@leonardlangford9361]

@@officialWWM no.simply because the pod is closer to your ear drum.

[@officialWWM]

Leonard Langford I have suffered a lot more hearing damage from loud floor monitors over the years than I ever have from in ears!

[@leonardlangford9361]

@@officialWWM hey guys, it's your hearing.I have suffered over 50% of my hearing and I believe it is from the inner ear monitors..Had I paid attention to the warnings maybe it wouldn't have happened.All I'm saying is it can happen to you .Your hearing is worth more than you will ever gain from the monitors.That is a fact.I am not trying to start a war.I'm only suggesting that you use wisdom if you use them.Your hearing is not replaceable.You have no rights if you suffer loss.