Are wireless guitar transmitters a waste for pub gigs?

EricTheWeary

djspecialist;1102659" said:

How are the G10 and Smoothhound receivers powered?

On the G10 product page I can see an micro-USB socket on the back - is that the power supply?  The Smoothhound page doesn't say anything about receiver power AFAICS.

Basically I'm interested in knowing which products could be run from one of the outputs from my pedalboard PSU. 

G10 runs off the micro USB although a power supply is included. The Smooth Hound can run off your 9v supply if you buy an inverter (that right?), little connector - you can buy one off Smooth Hound with your system for a couple of extra quid.

djspecialist

Thanks @EricTheWeary - just what I needed to know.

EricTheWeary

djspecialist said:

Thanks @EricTheWeary - just what I needed to know.

I've been interested in both so I had to dig up that info ( clear enough from Smooth Hound, Line 6 less forthcoming although I've had it confirmed by a G10 user on here). 

p90fool

I run my pedalboard off a battery pack, which also has a USB output for my G10.

supes

I gig 2 or 3 times a week using a Line 6 G50. Had the G30 previously, and it worked fine, now use G50 every gig.

It's just so much easier not worrying about getting tangled or standing on leads. Everything is set up behind me out of the way.

Plus I can run around the pub like an idiot. I wouldnt go back to cables now, not for gigging - and as for the difference in sound quality, it's very minimal and nothing your average punter would pick up on. I'd buy a used Line 6 G50 and try it - you'll get your money back if you don't get along with it.