Boss WL-50 Wireless Pedal Board System

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Boss makes going wireless easy! Set the WL-50 dock in your pedalboard, plug the transmitter into your guitar, and hone your sound with selectable cable tone.

Overview

With the Boss WL-50, it's never been easier to bring wireless freedom to your pedalboard. Driven by BOSS technology, and part of the WL-20 wireless system family, the WL-50 delivers premium sound and a plug-and-play experience that eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems. The stompbox-sized receiver fits right alongside your other pedals, and includes a docking port for charging the transmitter and automatically setting the best wireless connection. There's even a handy DC output, allowing you to distribute power to multiple pedals on your board.

Learn more about how the WL-20 wireless transmitters and receivers work in this video from Boss:

Once you experience the wireless independence provided by the WL-50, you'll never go back to using a standard cable again! Setup is quick and simple, and you're able to move about freely while playing at home, jamming with friends, and performing on stage. During sound check at a gig, you can listen to your tone out front and dial in the best sound for your audience. And with the ability to roam and interact with other musicians, your live shows will be more dynamic and entertaining than ever.

If you're looking to bring wireless freedom to your pedalboard, check out the WL-50. Equipped with the same high-performance wireless tech found in the WL-20 and WL-20L, the stompbox-size WL-50 features an integrated transmitter dock, two cable tone simulation options, and a DC output for distributing power to one or… read more more pedals.

Features:

- Plug-and-play wireless system in a stompbox-size format for pedalboards
- Optimum wireless connection set automatically, with no complicated setup required
- BOSS technology delivers premium audio performance with rock-solid stability, ultra-low latency (2.3 ms), and 65-foot/20-meter range
- Built-in rechargeable battery in transmitter provides up to 12 hours of continuous playing time
- Plug the transmitter into the receiver's docking port for charging and automatic wireless setup*
- Selectable cable tone simulation options: short, long, and bypass
- Receiver powered by optional PSA-S adaptor or two AA batteries
- With PSA-S adaptor power, the receiver's DC output can distribute power to one or more pedals using an optional PCS-20A daisy-chain cable
- Spare WL-T Transmitter available separately

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Specs

To charge the transmitter, the receiver must be powered via a BOSS PSA-S adaptor. It’s also possible to directly charge the transmitter with a standard USB adaptor (5 V/500 mA or higher).

Receiver:
- Wireless Format: BOSS proprietary digital audio format
- Wireless carrier frequency: 24 GHz
- Compatible Channels: 14 (May vary due to local conditions)
- Transmission Range: Up to 65 feet line-of-sight (May vary due to local conditions)
- Latency: 23 ms
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB or greater
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz--20 kHz
- Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu
- Input Impedance: 1 M ohm
- Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
- Controls: CABLE TONE switch (OFF/SHORT/LONG)

Connectors:
- INPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- OUTPUT jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- TRANSMITTER jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- DC IN jack
- DC OUT jack

Power Supply:
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2
- AC adaptor (sold separately)

Current Draw:
- During wireless operation: 60 mA
- While charging transmitter: 320 mA

Expected battery life under continuous use: Approximately 10 hours with Alkaline battery (AA, LR6)

Dimensions (WxDxH): 2-7/8 x 4-13/16 x 2-1/4 inches (72 x 121 x 56 mm)
Weight (including battery): 8 oz (220 g)

Accessories:
- Owner's Manual
- Leaflet USING THE UNIT SAFELY
- Transmitter
- Rubber foot x 4
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 2

An AC adaptor (PSA-S series) is required to charge the transmitter (WL-T)

Options (sold separately):
- AC adaptor: PSA-S series
- Parallel DC cord: PCS-20A (DC Plug x8)

Transmitter:
- Nominal Input Level
- 0 dBu (1 M ohm)

Connectors:
- Input plug: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- DC IN 5 V port: USB Micro-B type

Power Supply:
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Supplied from the DC IN 5 V port

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item: Shipping Weight: 1 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WL-50
Blemished: Shipping Weight: 1 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 4 in; Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): WL-50

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 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.

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 323-890-3700

Boss WL-50 Owner's Manual

Reviews

(5 ratings)

Submitted September 5, 2019 by Matthew W in Lenexa, KS

"BOSS WL50 Is a BOSS!"

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Works Great! no complaints, no tone variance, No delay in playing. IT is quite awesome! Played for 4.5 hours and it was still going strong. Only issue is when you have two of them in small practice area, my guitarists guitar bled through my Bass amp rig. He sent his back.