This is a very quick review and summary of 2 wireless units I compared.
Muslady 2.4Ghz wireless unit
Boss WL-20
Parameter Muslady Boss WL-20
Sample Range 24b/48KHz Unknown
Latency <12ms 2.3ms
Range 100ft outdoors 15m (50ft)
THD+noise -98dB Unknown
Dynamic range >105dB A wgt >110dB
Operating Band 2.4GHz 2.4GHz
Frequency response 20-20KHz 20-20KHz
Expected battery life 2-3 hours 12 hours
Let's first get the battery life claims out of the way. Boss claims up to 12 hours battery life. This is not true. In real life situations, and without going to extended ranges, it's more like 2-3 hours from my experience. The Muslady doesn't say, but the unit is lighter and probably has a smaller battery so I would expect less. I haven't fully tested this yet, but review on the internet say about 2-3 hours
You can see both units are comparable in specs except for the latency. The WL-20 is much less at 2.3ms. This might also be coupled to less range of 50ft. The Muslady is <12ms. At 12ms, you can definitely hear that as a delay, but that is a maximum spec.
However, note that the latency in air is about 1ms per foot. So if you are 10ft from your cabinet or sound source, you will hear a delay of 10ms! Thus, if you are using any wireless for any long distance, you will hear far more latency through the air than through the wireless unit. Unless you are using in ear monitors.
Comparison to a George L cable, 15ft
I compared both units to a George L cable that was about 15ft. This is an excellent, low capacitance cable. My listening was with the guitar reasonably close to the cabinet and the transmitter/receiver also reasonably close.
Muslady: I did not hear a noticeable difference between it and the cable. There was a very slight hum, but not noticeable at all when playing. This might be interference with other devices as it disappeared under certain circumstances. At any medium volume, it was not detectable There seemed to be a very slight latency, but really could not be determined. High and low frequencies were well represented. Overall, I was very impressed.
Boss: It was similar to the Muslady in that I could not really tell from the cable. It did seem the latency was slightly lower when doing harmonics or things with a hard attack. but it was so small, it was not noticeable. There was no buzzing with the WL-20, however.
Both were also tested some distance away from the amp -- about 20ft in an open room, and no change in sound or dropouts occurred.
Conclusion
The Muslady was impressive for only $45 CAD shipped from China. This is 20% of the price of the Boss. You could buy 2 of these and easily do a gig and set, with one being a backup. It doesn't appear as sturdy as the Boss, but as long as you don't bump the TX unit it should be OK. The RX unit stays immobile at the amp or pedalboard, so that should be OK. I would always be careful in plugging and unplugging these units, though. Rough handling is what will cause these units to fail eventually.
I really love Boss units, but at this price, it's hard to recommend. The battery life claim is false and I've also heard you cannot replace the lithium battery inside. The same exists for the Muslady, but I think both units can be taken apart, and I'm sure the battery inside is some standard size which you can get from the internet. So the longevity might not be great for both units if you aren't willing to disassemble and replace the battery yourself. But for $45 CAD for the Muslady, this is worth it and is hard to beat. Longevity and reliability are still unknown, but for now -- the Muslady is highly recommended.
Muslady 2.4Ghz wireless unit
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-4G-Wir...64579.html
- From Aliexpress for about $45 CAD
Boss WL-20
- https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/...simulation
- Retails for about $250 CAD
Parameter Muslady Boss WL-20
Sample Range 24b/48KHz Unknown
Latency <12ms 2.3ms
Range 100ft outdoors 15m (50ft)
THD+noise -98dB Unknown
Dynamic range >105dB A wgt >110dB
Operating Band 2.4GHz 2.4GHz
Frequency response 20-20KHz 20-20KHz
Expected battery life 2-3 hours 12 hours
Let's first get the battery life claims out of the way. Boss claims up to 12 hours battery life. This is not true. In real life situations, and without going to extended ranges, it's more like 2-3 hours from my experience. The Muslady doesn't say, but the unit is lighter and probably has a smaller battery so I would expect less. I haven't fully tested this yet, but review on the internet say about 2-3 hours
You can see both units are comparable in specs except for the latency. The WL-20 is much less at 2.3ms. This might also be coupled to less range of 50ft. The Muslady is <12ms. At 12ms, you can definitely hear that as a delay, but that is a maximum spec.
However, note that the latency in air is about 1ms per foot. So if you are 10ft from your cabinet or sound source, you will hear a delay of 10ms! Thus, if you are using any wireless for any long distance, you will hear far more latency through the air than through the wireless unit. Unless you are using in ear monitors.
Comparison to a George L cable, 15ft
I compared both units to a George L cable that was about 15ft. This is an excellent, low capacitance cable. My listening was with the guitar reasonably close to the cabinet and the transmitter/receiver also reasonably close.
Muslady: I did not hear a noticeable difference between it and the cable. There was a very slight hum, but not noticeable at all when playing. This might be interference with other devices as it disappeared under certain circumstances. At any medium volume, it was not detectable There seemed to be a very slight latency, but really could not be determined. High and low frequencies were well represented. Overall, I was very impressed.
Boss: It was similar to the Muslady in that I could not really tell from the cable. It did seem the latency was slightly lower when doing harmonics or things with a hard attack. but it was so small, it was not noticeable. There was no buzzing with the WL-20, however.
Both were also tested some distance away from the amp -- about 20ft in an open room, and no change in sound or dropouts occurred.
Conclusion
The Muslady was impressive for only $45 CAD shipped from China. This is 20% of the price of the Boss. You could buy 2 of these and easily do a gig and set, with one being a backup. It doesn't appear as sturdy as the Boss, but as long as you don't bump the TX unit it should be OK. The RX unit stays immobile at the amp or pedalboard, so that should be OK. I would always be careful in plugging and unplugging these units, though. Rough handling is what will cause these units to fail eventually.
I really love Boss units, but at this price, it's hard to recommend. The battery life claim is false and I've also heard you cannot replace the lithium battery inside. The same exists for the Muslady, but I think both units can be taken apart, and I'm sure the battery inside is some standard size which you can get from the internet. So the longevity might not be great for both units if you aren't willing to disassemble and replace the battery yourself. But for $45 CAD for the Muslady, this is worth it and is hard to beat. Longevity and reliability are still unknown, but for now -- the Muslady is highly recommended.
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