XVIVE U8 Acoustic Guitar Wireless System

Product overview

The XVIVE U8 Acoustic Guitar Wireless System is a 2.4 GHz wireless system for the acoustic guitar with an ultra-high-quality 142 dB SPL supercardioid gooseneck microphone, voiced for acoustic and classical guitars.

A strong and sturdy clip attaches the transmitter and gooseneck microphone to the body of the acoustic or classical guitar. The clip fits instrument bodies between 74 mm and 105 mm thick (2.9 - 4.13 inch). The receiver plugs into a live sound mixer, portable PA system, recorder, effect processor or active loudspeaker. Audio is high-resolution 24-bit / 48 kHz with less than 5 ms latency, 20 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response and 108 dB dynamic range, over 6 wireless channels in the licence-free 2.4 GHz band with a range of up to 27 m (90 ft). Transmitter and receiver run for up to 5 hours and charge together over USB-C, and everything travels in the included carry case.

Key features

• Supercardioid gooseneck microphone with 142 dB max. SPL and -45 dB sensitivity
• 24-bit / 48 kHz audio with less than 5 ms latency
• 20 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response, 108 dB dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio
• 6 wireless channels on the 2.4 GHz band, no licence needed
• Wireless range up to 27 m (90 ft)
• Up to 5 hours of battery life in transmitter and receiver
• Guitar clip, foam windscreen and fur windshield included
• Carry case and dual USB-C charging cable included

Top-shelf microphone

XVIVE refused to compromise on the microphone: the supercardioid gooseneck condenser microphone is perfectly voiced for acoustic and classical guitars and, with a max. SPL of 142 dB and -45 dB sensitivity, gives the natural sound of the instrument wherever you go. The gooseneck is adjustable, so the microphone can be positioned to capture the tone of the instrument best. It connects to the transmitter with a locking 1/8 inch balanced TRS plug.

Control the wind

With wireless you move around more as you perform. The foam windscreen protects the microphone from dust and liquids and filters wind noise; outdoors in strong wind the fur windshield removes noise and distortion.

Transmitter and receiver

The transmitter (40 x 29 x 50 mm, 35 g) has a power switch, a channel switch for channels 1-6 with channel LEDs, a power status LED and a USB Type-C charging port. The receiver (31 x 29 x 98 mm, 92 g) has a balanced XLR male output, a power switch, a channel switch, a channel status LED, an RF status LED and a USB Type-C port. Press and hold the power buttons for 3 seconds and set both units to the same channel; the receiver's LED stays on when the connection is successful.

Charge it

Charge transmitter and receiver at the same time with the dual USB-C cable and any 5 V / 2 A USB power supply: 30 minutes gives 1 hour of play time, 1.25 hours gives 2 hours and 2.5 hours gives the full 5 hours.

In the box

• U8 transmitter
• U8 receiver
• Microphone
• Guitar clip
• Carry case
• Charging cable (dual USB-C)
• Manual
• Foam windscreen (2)
• Fur windshield

FAQs

Does the U8 need a pickup in the guitar?

No. The U8 uses its own clip-on supercardioid gooseneck microphone; XVIVE shows it for acoustic and classical guitars with a piezo pickup or no pickup. The clip fits bodies between 74 mm and 105 mm thick.

What can the U8 receiver connect to?

It has a balanced XLR male output and plugs into live sound mixers, portable PA systems, recorders, effect processors and active loudspeakers.

How many systems can be used at the same time?

The system has 6 channels and up to 6 sets can be used at a time. One transmitter can also feed two or more receivers.

Where can I buy the XVIVE U8 Acoustic Guitar Wireless System in India?

The XVIVE U8 Acoustic Guitar Wireless System is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Wireless acoustic guitar to the live mixer

Acoustic and classical guitarists on stage.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug in the microphone and screw it on clockwise to lock it.
2. Install the clip and fit it to the instrument; adjust the microphone position.
3. Plug the receiver into the mixer.
4. Power both units on (hold 3 seconds) and set the same channel.

Tip: The receiver's LED stays on when the connection is successful.

Workflow 2: Straight into a portable PA or active loudspeaker

Buskers, small venues and events.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the receiver into the XLR input of the PA or loudspeaker.
2. Clip transmitter and microphone to the instrument.
3. Switch on, match channels and set the level.

Tip: If the sound is too low, adjust the microphone position or raise the gain.

Workflow 3: Recording

Home and studio recording.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the receiver into the recorder input.
2. Position the gooseneck microphone for the best tone.
3. Switch on, match channels and set the recording level.

Tip: 24-bit / 48 kHz audio with less than 5 ms latency.

Workflow 4: Through an effect processor

Players who use effects.

Connections

Setup

1. Plug the receiver into the effect processor.
2. Connect the processor to the mixer or PA.
3. Switch on and match the channels.

Tip: Set the receiver and transmitter to the same channel first.

Workflow 5: Playing outdoors

Outdoor gigs and events.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit the fur windshield to the top of the microphone end, clear of the soundhole.
2. Clip the transmitter to the instrument.
3. Switch on and match channels.

Tip: The foam windscreen protects against dust and liquids; the fur windshield handles strong wind.

Workflow 6: Several systems on one stage

Ensembles and bands with more than one wireless instrument.

Connections

Setup

1. Give each set its own channel, 1 to 6.
2. Keep receivers more than 3 m (9.8 ft) from Wi-Fi routers.
3. If there is interference, change channel or shorten the distance.

Tip: Up to 6 sets can be used at a time.