Frequently asked questions
Does the WS-X come with a microphone?
No, and that is the point. The WS-X is a transmitter and receiver pair that makes the microphone you already own wireless. Keep the mic you know and trust, lose the cable.
Will it work with a condenser mic that needs phantom power?
Yes. Switch the transmitter to 48V mode and it supplies phantom power to the microphone. Most wireless XLR adapters in this price range are dynamic-only, or sell the condenser version separately. The WS-X covers both.
How far can I walk from the mixer?
100+ feet line of sight. Dual built-in antennas keep the link steady across a stage, a sanctuary, or a conference room. Walls and bodies between the two units will shorten that, as they do with any wireless system.
How long does the battery last?
A 1000mAh rechargeable battery in each unit runs roughly 8 to 10 hours per charge, so a full day of services, sessions or rehearsals fits on one charge. Both units recharge over USB-C, and can run while plugged in.
Can I run two or more systems at the same time?
Yes. The frequency is adjustable on the unit, shown on the OLED screen, so each pair can sit on its own channel. Set every transmitter and receiver pair to a different frequency and they will not interfere with each other.
What is it good for besides live vocals?
Anywhere an XLR cable is in the way. Podcasting and streaming, houses of worship, conferences and presentations, video and field recording, karaoke and PA setups, and amp or instrument miking where you do not want a cable run across the room.
What is included in the box?
The wireless XLR transmitter, the wireless XLR receiver, a USB-C charging cable, and a user manual. Microphone not included.
How is this different from an Xvive or Sennheiser plug-on system?
The big one is condenser support. The Xvive U3 handles dynamic mics only — condensers need the separate U3C model — and the Sennheiser XSW-D base set is dynamic-only too. The WS-X does both from one unit with a 48V phantom mode you switch on the transmitter. It also runs 8 to 10 hours against about 5 for either, on UHF rather than the crowded 2.4GHz band, at $149.