Samson SW55VSGT Stage 55 VHF Wireless Guitar System

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Designed specifically for guitars, this Samson wireless system has audio level metering and extended range to accurately capture the tone of your instrument.

The Samson Stage 55 Guitar Wireless System provides incredible reception, crystal clear sound in a VHF system priced to bring the freedom of wireless to everyone. The Stage 55 guitar wireless system includes the SR55 receiver, ST5 beltpack and the GC5 heavy-duty guitar/instrument cable.

The SR55 receiver makes true diversity wireless technology available to everyone. This diversity design houses two antennas and a receiver circuit in a single chassis. The advanced circuit design continuously scans RF signals from the two antennas and determines which one has the clearest and strongest reception, automatically (and silently) switching that signal to the receiver. The SR55 features variable squelch, six-segment LED RF level and audio level metering, dual front mounted antennas and XLR and 1/4 inch outputs.

The ST5 beltpack features 1/8 inch mini-jack input for all Stage Series mic transmitters and will operate flawlessly for 10 hours with one 9-Volt battery. Includes battery level meter.

The Samson Stage 55 Wireless operates in the 174.6 to 213.2 MHz frequency range.

Consumer Alert
Most users do not need a license to operate this wireless microphone system. Nevertheless, operating this microphone system without a license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50 milliwatts); and it has no protection from interference received from any other device. Purchasers should also be aware read more that the FCC is currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at 1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless microphone website at www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones

NOTE: None of the wireless systems we carry are capable of violating the FCC guidelines stated above. We are presenting this information as a matter of legally required disclosure.
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For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 516-870-7200
Web: http://www.samsontech.com/contact/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (5 ratings)
Submitted November 28, 2010 by a customer from gmail.com

"...Woah"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I will probably have this product for less than a year before i save up 300 for the line 6 g30 wireless system.

Sound
The sound clarity of this compared to cable is just great. The only bad thing i have to say about it, is that it adds some reverb to your tone. Now, this might be bad for you, but for me it adds a sort of "uniqe-ness" to my tone. The reason it gets this reverb is because of all the frequencies around it that the receiver picks up. So i gave it an 8 because its not perfect, but its great.

Features
The Range of this product is crazy!! I had the receiver in the upstairs room in the front of the house, and took my guitar and transmitter to the complete opposite end of the house down stairs. Now while i took the guitar and transmitter downstairs, i made it so my phone was recording the sound from my amp and signal status of the receiver upstairs. I played different things in different parts of the house, and the video showed that the signal strength was 100% the whole time! And the sound sounded spectacular as well! Also, it includes true diversity, which means if one of the two antennas is getting a better/stronger signal, it automatically switches over to that antenna, silently. Also, the transmitter has a METAL clip, very high quality.

Ease of Use
This is incredibly ease to hook up and play in less than 2 minutes. You just have to make sure your sound level indicator read more doesnt turn red while you're playing chords or anything with the top 3 strings. If it does, you just have to adjust the gain level on the inside of the transmitter counter-clockwise with the included screwdriver until the indicator doesnt hit the red.

Quality
The transmitter/receiver ARE made of plastic. However, if you take care of it properly, you should have no problems. I have had it for a few weeks now and it is holding up exceptionally well. If anything happened to it i would go pick another one up right away.

Value
For the price, this thing is a steal. Most Wireless Systems in this price range don't even feature True Diversity, or antennas for that matter!

Manufacturer Support
I did not have to deal with Samson... therefore I cannot give this a 10..

The Wow Factor
It looks cool, The antennas are very adjustable, and the LED's look pretty professional.

Musical Background:
Active Musician

Musical Style:
Alternate, Post Core, Metal
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