Description
The Micpro team take a look at the Ibanez Wireless System WS1 by Ibanez, available in the Uk from a UK supplier & UK Warranty.
A wireless system is perfect for the guitarist or bassist that wants to be able to plug in and play with no restrictions. No cables, no hassle. Now you strut around stage safe in the knowledge that you won't trip over anything or pull a plug out if you roam too far. Using premium grade electronics, it boasts the quietest noise-floor on the market. With it's unique "cable-tone mode", it will emulate the capacitance and extreme top end roll off of a 10ft cable, creating a sound you may be more familiar with that removes some of those sizzly highs.
Here's what Ibanez say about the WS1 Wireless System
The WS1 is one of the most compact digital wireless systems currently available for electric guitar and bass. This system features a built-in, button-activated “cable-tone mode” which is designed for use with passive pickups and emulates the tonal characteristics of a high-quality, 10 ft. guitar cable. Premium-grade electronic components are used in order to achieve professional-quality sound and a quietest-in-class noise floor. Beyond its superior digital audio quality, the system’s streamlined operation allows players to seamlessly incorporate this unit into their rig without any complicated setups or steep learning curves.
Key Features
- Simulated Cable Tone – A built-in, button-activated "cable-tone mode" which is designed for use with passive pickups and emulates the tonal characteristics of a high-quality, 10 ft. guitar cable.
- Ultimate Low Noise Floor – One of the biggest issues that players find is the noise floor, especially when playing through high gain pedals or amps. Premium-grade electronic components are used in order to achieve professional-quality sound and a quietest-in-class noise floor.
- Compact Swivel Design – Makes it usable with any type of guitar. The WS1 will not interfere with the tremolo system on a guitar featuring a top mount jack.
- Compatible with all types of pickups – The WS1 can be used with all types of pickups. It works with passive, active magnetic pickups as well as piezo pickups.
- Automatic Pairing – Automatic channel select will choose the best option between 22 channels for clearest sound.
- Built-in Rechargeable Battery – The WS1 features a built-in rechargeable battery with 4 hours of continuous use.
- Automatic Power Off – The WS1 will turn off automatically to avoid wasting battery life if it doesn’t detect any input signal for 10 minutes.
In the Box
- Transmitter
- Receiver
Technical Specifications
- 2.4GHz broadcast
- 24-bit/44.1kHz audio quality
- Super low latency (<5ms)
- Up to 30m/100ft line-of-sight range
- 4-hour continuous use battery life
- Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- THD + Noise : < 0.05% @1kHz, -10dBFS
- RF Output Power: 10mW E.I.R.P. max.
- Built-in Battery Capacity: 500mAh
- Battery charge USB cable supplied
- Dimensions 110(L) x 32(W) x 25(H) mm
- Transmitter Weight: 36g
- Receiver Weight: 36g
