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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Wireless XLR Performance for Microphones, Mixers, and Powered Speakers
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2022
The u3 is a well made versatile wireless XLR kit. I tried all six of the wireless channels in my space that has strong WIFI signals and there were no issues with interference. Using it with my sm57 and Scarlett 18i20, I found it added 7.5dB to the overall noise floor which still remained below -78dB. This provided more than 60dB of separation between my voice and the noise floor, plenty for making great recordings or during a live performance. I also tested the range up to 100 feet in a line of sight and there was no signal loss or dropouts.
I was able to get a full five hours of battery life and could fully recharge both the transmitter and receiver using the included cable (usb a to 2x micro usb) in two hours. If you need to use them for a longer time, both the transmitter and receiver can be switched off during breaks and when turned back on will sync up almost instantly without needing to reset channels.
The kit also works well with line level devices. I tested it sending the line level output from a microphone preamp to an audio interface and there was plenty of usably clean signal. This would be handy if you need to use a remote mixer with a house PA system or want to use powered speakers wirelessly at a distance from a mixing board.
I like the included storage pouch making this easy to carry in a road kit full of gear, but you may want to get a hard-shell case if you have a lot of heavier items in your road kit. I get the impression this kit is built to get a lot of use on a regular basis. If you need a wireless XLR kit for concerts, presentations, or recording, in my opinion there is good value here and this is worth considering.