GEAR REVIEW
XVIVE A58 5.8 GHZ GUITAR WIRELESS SYSTEM | Mitch Bohannon
KEY FEATURES
• Six Digital Channels
• Active or Passive Pickup Mode
• 5-Hour Battery Life
• USB-C Recharging Port
• 5.8 GHz True Diversity Wireles
Ok , here ’ s the deal . I ’ m at a fairly large church where we have a full rack of installed wireless microphones and wireless IEMs . All 16 of our wireless microphones have the option of handheld or bodypack transmitter , yet we still find it helpful to utilize auxiliary wireless systems . Our installed wireless systems go directly to the FOH , so for our guitar players who want wireless to use with their pedal boards or a specific direct box , having a system that is not rack mounted is the solution .
We ’ ve already been using a few Xvive U2 guitar wireless systems without any issues . When I saw the new 5.8 GHz A58 system release , I reached out to Xvive to see what it was all about . The U2 system is a 2.4 GHz , and though we ’ ve not had any signal issues to date , the 5.8 GHz band is designed to operate away from WIFI interference . Our church has extensive WIFI systems that pose a risk , so the new A58 provides assurance of a solid signal in that environment .
Opening the box to find the system nestled into a firm zipper case about the size of a small burrito was a great feeling . Gearheads
love cases almost as much as we love gear . If you ’ re going to have useful tools , they need to be protected . My first thought actually was that this would be perfect for my son . The same weekend this arrived , he was playing for a Disciple Now youth event at another church and when you ’ re playing out , a portable wireless is extremely helpful . Also , playing in a room that you ’ re not familiar with , having the 5.8 GHz signal is a safe option to avoid interference .
Inside the case are the transmitter and receiver … each of them labeled as such , plus the USB charging cable for both units . The transmitter and receiver look identical except for their markings . The receiver has a signal indicator , and the transmitter has an “ A ” to identify if it is set for active or passive pickup usage ( the active setting has a 10dB volume cut to compensate ). When I have used wireless body packs , I have always preferred metal housing just because I want it to feel sturdy . Nonetheless , I much rather use what I have been calling a guitar “ bug ” like the Xvive system so that I don ’ t have to clip a heavy pack onto my guitar strap . If this unit were made of metal housing , you ’ d feel the weight of it on your guitar and there could be a risk of that weight causing damage or dislodging from the guitar jack . So , the plastic housing is appreciated . Each end is very light weight , and it ’ s easy to setup and use . Beside the charging port , there are only two controls … an on / off switch and a channel / mode button .
A long press on the receiver channel / mode button will activate the channel scanner which will automatically select the best channel for the space you are in . A long press on the transmitter channel / mode button will allow
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