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Boss WL-20 Wireless System

Guitar & Bass Wireless System
  • Boss WL-20 Wireless System
EUR 189.00
MSRP: EUR 219.00
Incl. VAT. Free delivery in Germany from EUR 200
Wireless Freedom Made Easy.

The WL-20 is for E-Guitar and E-Bass with passive, low-impedance Pickups. These ultra-compact music tools deliver premium sound and plug-and-play operation that completely eliminates all the hassles normally associated with wireless systems.
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Description

Once you experience the easy wireless independence provided by the WL-20 series, you'll never go back to using a standard cable again! With no worries about cable management, 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.

WL-20: Built-In Cable Tone Simulation

If you play a guitar or bass with standard passive pickups (the most common pickup type), the WL-20 model is probably your best choice. It includes built-in cable tone simulation, which reproduces the natural capacitive effect that's introduced when using a 10-foot/3-meter guitar cable with passive pickups. This effect rolls off the treble very slightly, giving you the warm tone you're used to hearing with a normal cable.

Lightning-Fast BOSS Wireless Technology

Equipped with high-performance BOSS wireless technology that debuted in the Katana-Air wireless guitar amp, the WL-20 series delivers exceptional sound quality with wide dynamic range. Working in the 2.4 GHz frequency band, the optimum channel is set automatically to ensure rock-solid audio performance with absolutely no drop-outs. And with ultra-low latency of just 2.3 ms, you'll always enjoy great playing feel with no lag whatsoever. Up to 14 BOSS wireless systems can be used simultaneously in one space, allowing multiple musicians to enjoy wireless freedom at the same time.*

Plug In and Rock

A WL-20 system is literally as simple to use as a standard guitar cable. The small transmitter plugs into your instrument, while a matching receiver plugs into a pedal or amp. That's it!

Attributes

Product Dimensions
Depth 52mm
Width 93mm
Height 147mm
Product Details
Product Number 202305
Brand Boss
Category Guitar & Bass Wireless System
Brand Category Boss - Wireless Systems
Relevancy rank 1 of 57
Date July 2018
Dimension
Weight 0.17kg
Box Depth 250mm
Box Width 93mm
Box Height 65mm
Gross Weight 0.28kg

Properties

- Plug-and-play wireless systems for guitar, bass, and other electronic instruments
- No complicated setup required—simply dock the transmitter and receiver together for about 10 seconds to set the optimum wireless connection
- Newly developed BOSS technology delivers premium audio performance with rock-solid stability, ultra-low latency (2.3 ms), and 50-foot/15-meter range (line-of-sight propagation)*
- Built-in rechargeable batteries provide up to 12 hours of continuous playing time**
- Simple charging with a standard USB adaptor (5 V/500 mA or greater)
- Cable tone simulation reproduces the natural capacitive effect of a 10-foot/3-meter guitar cable (WL-20 model only)
- Spare WL-T Transmitter available separately

- Weight: 0.170kg
- Height: 147mm
- Width: 93mm
- Depth: 52mm

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Specifications

Specifications (RECEIVER):
- Wireless Format: BOSS proprietary digital audio format
- Wireless carrier frequency: 2.4 GHz
Compatible Channels:
14
(May vary due to local conditions)
Transmission Range:
50 feet line-of-sight
(May vary due to local conditions)
- Latency: 2.3 ms
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB or greater
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz--20 kHz
- Nominal Output Level: -10 dBu
- Output Impedance: 1 k ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance: 10 k ohms or greater
Indicators:
POWER
RECEIVE
Connectors:
Output plug: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
TRANSMITTER jack: 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
Current Draw:
During wireless operation: 60 mA
While charging: 500mA
Battery charging time:
Charging only the receiver: Approximately 3 hours
Charging simultaneously with the transmitter: Approximately 4 hours:
Expected battery life under continuous use
Approximately 7 hours
These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
- RECEIVER Width: 87 mm
- RECEIVER Depth: 25 mm
- RECEIVER Height: 38 mm
- RECEIVER Weight: 60 g
Specifications (TRANSMITTER (WL-T):
- Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu (1 M ohm)
- Indicator: BATTERY
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
- Current Draw: 350mA
- Battery charging time: Approximately 3 hours
Expected battery life under continuous use:
Approximately 12 hours
These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
- TRANSMITTER (WL-T) Width: 87 mm
- TRANSMITTER (WL-T)Depth: 22 mm
- TRANSMITTER (WL-T)Height: 36 mm
- TRANSMITTER (WL-T)Weight: 43 g

Reviews (43)

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Great system - definitely worth the money

This is a great wireless system for home use. The battery lasts a long time, it does not experience any interference. And to my ears, the tone is not affected. If you are deciding between this and something cheaper, spend the extra money on this from the beginning so that you don't have to pay twice.

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great product, quite expensive but worth it

very good product, a bit pricey but is cable free so hassle free

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Cord free!

I’ve heard complaints about the latency, but I don’t notice any, even playing fast, tapping. etc.
The Xvive has higher latency and don’t notice that either. Fits most Gibson and Fender jacks, doesn’t fit the PRS Silver Sky jack, or the concave Asher jack, had to use the Xvive for those guitars. The Boss WL transmitter has a small, spring loaded tumbler that turns on the transmitter when inserted into a jack. I’ve had to unscrew the jack and bend the jack prong to get enough pressure on the tumbler to activate the transmitter on a few of my Fenders and a Duesenberg Starplayer Special. The Xvive has an on/off switch, no tumbler, (no prong adjusting), and is narrow so it fits any guitar jack. IMHO the Boss sounds a tiny bit better. For recording, I would advise using a cable. In a live gig, especially through a PA system, only a pro musician with a really good ear is going to notice the difference between the WL vs cable. If you use WL, always have a cable ready for backup. Remember Murphy’s Law, and the Boy Scout motto:
Be Prepared.

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Good for practice

Good for practice. Sound quality not good enough for performing, not dynamic enough. Hopefully one day there will be wireless that IS good enough. **Addendum: You do lose some tiny bits and pieces, but if your amp is miked through a PA system the difference between a cable and this wireless will very likely go unnoticed. I’ve read some complaints about the latency, but I don’t detect any, the Vive has higher latency and I don’t detect that either. Maybe some ultra-high speed shredder can detect it. This wireless won’t work on the PRS Silver Sky, won’t fit in the jack plate, the Vive will**

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Great no wires

I am delighted with these wireless connectors from bose. Very good life span, i used these for over three hours and the quality of the sound was still amazing.

Highly recommend these for any guitarist. Whether its electric or acoustic. Brilliant pieve of equipment.

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Found in 1976, Boss is a division of the Roland worldwide known corporation. The reputable brand is recognized by musicians for its diverse, irreproachable product lineup, which includes effects pedals, multi-effect pedals, electronic tuners and pedal boards.
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