Receiver placement is the single highest-impact variable in wireless performance, and it's free to get right. Here is the full guide.
The principle: line of sight to where you play
Radio signals travel best without obstruction. Position the receiver so there is a clear path between it and the area where you'll actually be standing or sitting. Everything else follows from this.
What to keep it away from
Wi-Fi routers and access points, which occupy the same spectrum on 2.4GHz systems. Power supplies and transformers, which generate electrical noise. Large metal surfaces such as amp chassis, rack cases, and equipment racks, which block and reflect signal.
The pedalboard problem
Boards create the worst placement conditions: the receiver often ends up low to the floor, surrounded by metal enclosures, adjacent to a power brick, and sometimes underneath the board entirely. If you have reception problems at your board, placement is the first thing to change, not the system.
Height helps
Elevating the receiver, even by a foot or two, improves line of sight over stage clutter and audience bodies. On a board this may mean mounting at the top edge rather than the bottom row.
Separation between multiple receivers
If your band runs several systems, give the receivers physical separation rather than clustering them at one amp station.
Test by walking, not by guessing
After positioning, power on and walk your full performance area. If you find a dead spot, move the receiver and walk it again. Two minutes of this prevents most in-show problems.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I put my wireless receiver?
With a clear line of sight to where you play, elevated if possible, and away from routers, power supplies, and large metal surfaces.
Why do I lose signal at my pedalboard?
Boards create the worst placement conditions. Move the receiver clear of the power supply and metal enclosures, and raise it if possible.
Does height really matter?
Yes. Elevation improves line of sight over stage clutter and bodies, both of which attenuate signal.
The ToneLink WS-4 is pedalboard compatible with 131 feet of line-of-sight range. Walk your space during the 60-day trial.
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