Wireless guitar system guide
BOSS WL-50
The practical pedalboard choice for players who want automatic setup and somewhere to charge the transmitter.
BOSS combines its WL-T plug-in transmitter with a receiver that docks and charges it, powers other pedals and offers cable-tone simulation. Stated latency is 2.3 ms.
Best suited to
Regular pedalboard users who want the transmitter charged and stored with the receiver.
Look elsewhere if
Your guitar's output wiring or active electronics are incompatible with the WL-T plug format.
Buying analysis
Where the WL-50 fits
The WL-50's real advantage is routine. Docking the transmitter charges it and establishes the wireless connection, so there is less equipment to pair, cable and remember before a set.
BOSS also includes selectable cable-tone simulation, which can restore some of the high-frequency roll-off familiar from a conventional guitar lead. Confirm jack wiring and physical fit if your instrument uses active electronics or a recessed socket.
Strengths
- Receiver doubles as a charging dock
- Very low stated latency
- Pedal power distribution output
Limitations
- 2.4 GHz-only operation
- WL-T compatibility needs checking on some active instruments
Source and scope
Checked against the manufacturer
Specifications marked with an asterisk are manufacturer-stated figures. Wireless Guitarist has not claimed hands-on testing of this product. Compatibility, regional availability and permitted spectrum can change.
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