XVIVE U2 Guitar Wireless System

Product overview

The XVIVE U2 Guitar Wireless System is a compact and lightweight plug-and-play 2.4 GHz wireless system for guitars, basses and other instruments, with high-fidelity 24-bit / 48 kHz audio and ultra-low 5 ms latency.

The system is a transmitter that plugs into the instrument's output jack and a receiver that plugs into an amplifier, effect pedal or pedalboard, DI box or audio interface. It can replace any 1/4 inch instrument cable. Audio is 24-bit / 48 kHz with a wide, smooth frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB), 103 dB dynamic range and 0.2 % total harmonic distortion, over the licence-free 2.4 GHz ISM band with a range of up to 21.3 m (70 ft) in line of sight. The U2 comes in seven finishes: Black, Silver, Red, Gold, Carbon, Redwood and Sunburst.

Key features

• Plug-and-play wireless for guitars, basses and other instruments
• 24-bit / 48 kHz audio with 20 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response and 103 dB dynamic range
• Ultra-low latency of 5 ms
• 2.4 GHz ISM worldwide open band, no licence needed
• 4 switchable channels, up to 4 systems at the same time
• Internal rechargeable lithium battery in transmitter and receiver: up to 5 hours
• Charges both units together from the included dual-USB cable (5 V)
• Seven finishes: Black, Silver, Red, Gold, Carbon, Redwood and Sunburst

Transmitter and receiver

Both units share the same compact body with a 1/4 inch TS plug: 75 x 44 x 30 mm (123 mm long with the plug extended), 40.7 g for the transmitter and 40 g for the receiver. Each has a slide power switch, a red power and battery LED, a channel button, a blue audio signal LED and a 5 V USB charging port. The transmitter has a mute function. The chassis is made of durable ABS plastic, and the compact design fits on any pedalboard.

Channels and signal

Double-click the channel button to activate channel selection, then click to step through channels 1 to 4; the blue LED flashes once to four times to show the channel. On the receiver the blue LED turns solid when transmitter and receiver are aligned and flashes if the signal is not good. Up to 4 U2 systems can play at the same time, each on its own channel, and one transmitter can feed several receivers on the same channel.

Batteries and charging

The internal battery in both units lasts for 5 hours. Both charge at the same time from the included dual-USB cable and any standard 5 V USB charger, in 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the charger; a 15 minute charge gives about 30 minutes of play. The units are usable while charging.

Play free

Run a guitar or bass wirelessly to an amplifier live, at home or in the studio: wander from room to room, sit anywhere, and record with fewer cables and no tonal compromise. With one transmitter on each guitar, switching guitars only means powering off one transmitter and powering on the next, all on the same channel. The U2 works with passive electric guitar pickups and piezo-electric acoustic guitar and violin pickups.

In the box

• U2 guitar transmitter
• U2 guitar receiver
• USB cable
• Manual

Available versions

• Black (U2BLACK)
• Silver (U2SILVER)
• Red (U2RED)
• Gold (U2GOLD)
• Carbon (U2CARBON)
• Redwood (U2REDWOOD)
• Sunburst (U2SUNBURST)

FAQs

Does the XVIVE U2 work with acoustic guitars and basses?

Yes. It works with guitars and basses with passive pickups and with piezo-electric acoustic guitar and violin pickups. For active electric guitars the pickup output should be less than 5.6 Vp-p.

How many U2 systems can be used together?

The U2 has 4 switchable channels and up to 4 systems can be used at the same time, each pair on its own channel.

How long does the battery last?

Up to 5 hours in both the transmitter and the receiver. A full charge takes about 2 hours over 5 V USB, and the units are usable while charging.

Are all finishes the same system?

Yes. Every finish is a complete U2 system with one transmitter and one receiver and the same specifications.

Where can I buy the XVIVE U2 Guitar Wireless System in India?

The XVIVE U2 Guitar Wireless System is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Guitar or bass to the amplifier

Guitarists and bassists live, at home or in the studio.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the transmitter into the instrument and the receiver into the amplifier input.
2. Switch both units on.
3. Check that both blue LEDs flash the same number of times (same channel).
4. Play once the receiver's blue LED stays solid.

Tip: XVIVE recommends channel 1 for a single player.

Workflow 2: Wireless into the pedalboard

Players with effect pedals.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the receiver into the input of the first pedal.
2. Plug the transmitter into the guitar.
3. Switch on and match the channels.

Tip: The compact receiver fits on any pedalboard.

Workflow 3: Recording at home or in the studio

Home and studio recording.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the receiver into the DI box or interface.
2. Plug the transmitter into the guitar.
3. Switch on, match channels and set the input level on the interface.

Tip: Fewer cables mean no tangles, with 24-bit audio.

Workflow 4: Piezo acoustic guitar to a PA

Acoustic players with a piezo pickup.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the transmitter into the acoustic guitar output.
2. Plug the receiver into the PA input.
3. Switch on, match channels and set the PA level.

Tip: Keep the transmitter away from a microphone pickup system.

Workflow 5: Quick switch between guitars

Players who change guitars during a set.

Connections

Setup

1. Keep a transmitter connected to each guitar, all on the same channel.
2. Power off the transmitter before taking off the first guitar.
3. Power on the second transmitter as you strap on the second guitar.

Tip: Only one transmitter on that channel should be on at a time.

Workflow 6: Several systems in one band

Bands with guitar, bass and keyboard on wireless.

Connections

Setup

1. Give each U2 pair its own channel, 1 to 4.
2. Keep receivers more than 3 m from Wi-Fi routers and other 2.4 GHz transmitters.
3. If the blue LED flashes, change channel or shorten the distance.

Tip: Up to 4 U2 systems can be used at the same time.