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AKG WMS 40 Pro Flexx Instrument

Wireless system from AKG belonging to the WMS40 Pro series

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Published on 01/19/14 at 09:54
So I needed a wireless system for guitar, not too expensive, and with a rack type system diversity.
I am therefore directed to this model, buying the option to put it in a rack, sold separately.
First thing, it comes in a plastic box with foam cut, it's a nifty little more for those using mobile way.
From a functionality point of view: the receiver has an XLR output mirrored (to go directly to a PA) and an unbalanced output jack (to go to a guitar amp, for example).
The issuer is when he has very simple, with a switch on / off / mute, a gain knob and a selector switch frequency.
So yes the frequency, you can choose between 3, so can be problematic if you use it in an environment where he wa 15, 20 or more wireless devices: with a flick of bad luck, you may end up with of interference. Good for me, it's never been the case for 3/4 years that I use.

The cable to connect the transmitter to the guitar is of very poor quality, super fragile, especially for guitars with jack "flat" (I mean different than a Fender). There was downright need an angled jack, so I invite you to buy one or two cable with angled jack is much more convenient.

Regarding the use bin must say it is super efficient battery! The transmitter requires only one AA battery, and you type in 30h easy to use!

For sound quality, we can see that the sound is a little dull, I mean that the frequency spectrum of the instrument is reduced compared to a hair good quality cable. After this is not critical, but it can affect whether your string instrument => Effects => amp is upscale type, you'll feel it.
For my part I'm mostly metal, I used a lot of action and it is clean, the sound is good.
The scope is really excellent! so we can enjoy them on large scenes, or go to the board for a balance and to listen to the front in large rooms!

Small flat for active guitars, it tends to be clipped from time to time on guitars with 9v (Seymour Duncan Active Blackout for me), even with the transmitter gain to a minimum, so I highly recommend if you have 18v, your sound is really terrible.

In short, we must not forget we are talking about a system to 150 €. If you want absolute transparency, you must type in the Shure ULX or AKG WMS 4500, but it happens in 1000 € in this case.
This is a good wireless system for guitar, robust, that sounds if the conditions I listed above, and do not hurt the wallet is respected.
I put 7/10 which is good, in the range.