NU-X B-2 WIRELESS SYSTEM
A GAME-CHANGING WIRELESS SETUP OPTION. REVIEW BY PAUL RIARIO.
Admittedly, I was never much of a “wireless guitar” guy. I hated having to deal with replacing batteries and traveling with a bulky receiver and a transmitter that had to live on my guitar strap. Plus, I always thought the sound wasn’t as good as using a really good instrument cable.
Well, things have drastically changed in regards to wireless technology because companies like NU-X have improved audio quality and streamlined the idea of wireless guitar with the release of its 2.4-gigahertz
B-2 Wireless System. It combines a transmitter with a receiver that fits in the palm of your hand, a built-in rechargeable battery and crystal-clear guitar response that sounds as good as a high-quality instrument cable.
VERDICT
PROS
The NU-X B-2 Wireless System delivers 32-bit digital wireless sound quality and detailed 44.1-kilohertz frequency response with a wide dynamic range of more than 110 decibels, which allows for a full frequency range of your guitar or bass. The B-2 features a cleverly elegant quarter–inch swivel-jack design (280 degrees of rotation) on the transmitter and receiver so you can easily plug in and rotate the unit away from your playing area.
Both units include a power on/off switch and a channel button to scroll through the four channels, with red/green LED indicators. What’s even better is the B-2 operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, away from any TV or radio signal interference.
CONS
DISTRIBUTOR
Setting up the B-2 is as simple as powering up, selecting the same channel for both the transmitter and receiver, plugging the receiver into your amp and inserting the transmitter into your guitar. That’s it. The sound is so uncannily clear and transparent that you’ll totally forget you’re not using any cables.
The B-2 works flawlessly in a 50-foot range, and battery life lasts up to six hours, if you play continuously. If not, the units go into Sleep Mode, which extends battery life up to 20 hours. When it’s time to recharge, the included USB cable is coupled to charge both units simultaneously.