Accessories NUX B6 pro wireless mic system?

[jazzdoh]

If the closeness of the transmitter and receiver are the issue, then you should be able to easily replicate the issue at home.

Thats a good idea although my PA system is in the depths of a full garage, i either use the venues PA or one of the band members as it is more powerful.

 

[Veggie Dave]

Thats a good idea although my PA system is in the depths of a full garage, i either use the venues PA or one of the band members as it is more powerful.

If you've got a laptop/pc that you can plug the receiver into, that's all you need to see/hear the hum.

To be honest, lack of distance causing the hum is unlikely but not completely out of the question. Wifi, bad earth at the venue, other wireless gear, hearing loops, radio interference etc. are more likely the problem.

 

[mizmar]

No there were definitely non of those, but it was a humming low sounding feedback.

Low humming can be a bad connection? Ground loop?
I'm assuming the device transmits digitally - see ID issue. In which case poor radio connection causes dropouts, lost data... Which clicks not hummus.

 

[jazzdoh]

Thank you for all your replies it's most appreciated.
I am going to try plugging the mic into my PC as Veggie Dave has suggested.
I do wonder whether it was a poor lead, this one particular venue provides all the PA and leads so you only need your instruments, but will take my own lead next time.

 

[LostCircuits]

No there were definitely non of those, but it was a humming low sounding feedback.

If it is a humming, that's usually a bad ground and it might be just the port on the mixer you were plugged in or else a bad ground in the wall and since the NU-X is wireless you would not be able to "add a stabilizing ground" through a cable coming in from an amp that is plugged into a "good" outlet.

 

[jazzdoh]

If it is a humming, that's usually a bad ground and it might be just the port on the mixer you were plugged in or else a bad ground in the wall and since the NU-X is wireless you would not be able to "add a stabilizing ground" through a cable coming in from an amp that is plugged into a "good" outlet.

That makes sense,the PA at this venue is old, might have to try another port next time.

 

[LostCircuits]

That makes sense,the PA at this venue is old, might have to try another port next time.

There is a relatively simple test you can try (doesn't always work) but if you touch the (ground) shield of the cable that you are plugged in and the hum changes, you have a ground fault but the extra capacitance you are adding through your body will alter the hum. There is no real risk to that unless the entire system is wired backwards (phase and ground switched) but that's very unlikely, otherwise you'd see a few ghosts hover over the stage
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[Saxlicker]

I know this thread has typically swung in some slightly off topic ways but worth posting something similar to the OP's intent.

I used to swap when gigging between an LCM90 3 legged clip on and a stand mounted Sure SM58.
Far from a riveting topic but both did what they needed to do although home recording meant setting up an audio interface and fiddling around before being nagged to put it away again time after time.
Now back in the market for another mic after the 58 died and the LCM (good as reputation it is) is pretty old hat for today's options I considered both the B6 & the B6 pro.
For my desire @MikeMorrell nailed it in post 6.
The Pro fits the bill.
I doubt many would want to switch from the B6 to 'upgrade' to the pro and I love the B6 as a package.
But although I intend to gig in the nearish future (an itch that suddenly needs scratching again) I am primarily looking for simplistic 'clip on mic' recording.
The USB straight into a phone or laptop from the receiver is the attraction for me.
The stomp box configureable features are useful too such as mute, tuner for example.
Latency adjustment is simple too.
So now I'm just hoping it lives up to it.
The stomp box has a quality feel, I like the magnetic charging between the transmitter and receiver & the feel of mic goose neck.
If the USB connection doesn't work and I need to use XLR I'd be no worse off than trying to set up to record with the standard B6 so that cemented my purchase. £265 arrived in 24 hours.

 

[LostCircuits]

I know this thread has typically swung in some slightly off topic ways but worth posting something similar to the OP's intent.

I used to swap when gigging between an LCM90 3 legged clip on and a stand mounted Sure SM58.
Far from a riveting topic but both did what they needed to do although home recording meant setting up an audio interface and fiddling around before being nagged to put it away again time after time.
Now back in the market for another mic after the 58 died and the LCM (good as reputation it is) is pretty old hat for today's options I considered both the B6 & the B6 pro.
For my desire @MikeMorrell nailed it in post 6.
The Pro fits the bill.
I doubt many would want to switch from the B6 to 'upgrade' to the pro and I love the B6 as a package.
But although I intend to gig in the nearish future (an itch that suddenly needs scratching again) I am primarily looking for simplistic 'clip on mic' recording.
The USB straight into a phone or laptop from the receiver is the attraction for me.
The stomp box configureable features are useful too such as mute, tuner for example.
Latency adjustment is simple too.
So now I'm just hoping it lives up to it.
The stomp box has a quality feel, I like the magnetic charging between the transmitter and receiver & the feel of mic goose neck.
If the USB connection doesn't work and I need to use XLR I'd be no worse off than trying to set up to record with the standard B6 so that cemented my purchase. £265 arrived in 24 hours.

I've used the B6 for over 4 years now, never let me down and it still works just like when I got it in '22. Probably upwards of 100 gigs and like you said, there is no real reason to "upgrade". But if I were in the market for a new one I might spring for the pro version. But then, maybe not. A real reason would be a built-in delay compressor. As long as you are playing gigs where you can control your own sound setup, it won't matter too much but for subbing or sitting in, it would make a hell of a difference if you are not stuck with a sound guy who shrugs his head: You need what?

 

[Saxlicker]

@LostCircuits
Great to hear how reliable over a decent run of time the B6 has been.

I wonder if NU X will evolve the receiver pedal in the future?
There are a growing number of sax players using pedal boards these days, so perhaps a version 3 times the width with 2 more foot switches incorporated as a one piece receiver, should do well.Lets say 1 switch for a Harmoniser and 1 for reverb and / or delay.
I guess potential but workable issues there would be affordability & incorporated charging efficiency. 3 times the power 3 times the cost and what if one part gave up outside of a warranty?
That would be expensive to replace so I guess the existence of individual pedals negates a lot of that.

 

[mizmar]

I'm no expert and I understand how years of product development can land people in odd places; but it seems to me that NUX have mixed design concepts up a bit.
The original device looks like it's primary use case is to go straight in the back of a mixing desk.. so more likely to benefit from the better radio.
While the Pro looks like it's should sit on the floor by the player.. so less susceptible to radio interference etc.
In a way they need to swap radio components!

 

[lig]

@LostCircuits
Great to hear how reliable over a decent run of time the B6 has been.

I wonder if NU X will evolve the receiver pedal in the future?
There are a growing number of sax players using pedal boards these days, so perhaps a version 3 times the width with 2 more foot switches incorporated as a one piece receiver, should do well.Lets say 1 switch for a Harmoniser and 1 for reverb and / or delay.
I guess potential but workable issues there would be affordability & incorporated charging efficiency. 3 times the power 3 times the cost and what if one part gave up outside of a warranty?
That would be expensive to replace so I guess the existence of individual pedals negates a lot of that.

The Cloudvocal Prime does that now. Not controllable via pedals but knobs on the receiver.

I've used mine constantly for 5+ years now. I keep it on my iPad stand on the bandstand so I have access right at my fingertips. Gain, output and effects right at your fingertips. Pretty cool.

Most of the time I just use the reverb + delay but it has a harmonizer with multiple settings. Adjusting the parameters is a little fiddly and I hear that a Prime 2.0 is in the works that will be more programmable and will have preset effects.


A big plus is powering the receiver via power bank. I like it so much I’m using their 5.8ghz IEM system too.