Whether you play Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Trombone, wind instruments, or any of the brass or woodwind instrument in a live concert or corporate band setting, you will benefit tremendously from using a quality wireless system for multiple reasons.
According to the “Academy of Sciences of the United States of America study on Live Performance,” visual performance is unconsciously more critical than the auditory to non-musicians during a live performance. Getting a wireless system for your instrument will significantly boost your performance by giving you the freedom you have never experienced before.
After multiple interviews, continuous research, and personal experience; we have found that the AMT Q7-LS MINI is the overall best wireless saxophone system on the market.
What makes a Wireless Saxophone System Good? (Top 5)
- Reliability -Signal strength, little to no dropouts
- Durability- Able to last long/withstand touring conditions
- Tone- Does it negatively affect the tone of your instrument
- Convenience- Battery life, setup simplicity, transmitter simplicity
- Range- Able to have a strong signal to cover a big stage, or perform in the crowd
We broke down each of these factors for the AMT Q7-LS MINI Wireless System
Before We Get Started:
Details And Features Of The AMT Q7-LS MINI
- Q7 transmitter is powered by 1 AA battery
- The receiver is powered by a 12V power supply, optional portable use to power receiver with 2 AA batteries
- Clip-on transmitter (no need for bodypack)
- The receivers LCD display shows the channel, frequency, RF level, and AF level
- 99 channels to choose from
- Analog Transmission
- Manual channel select
- Transmitter and receiver IR sync via infrared
- Frequency Deviation: 48KHz
- Small enough to fit in horn-case for easy travel
- Fixed antennas
- Transmitter battery life: 10-12 Hours
- True Diversity receiver
- Dynamic Range: > 100 dB
- PLL frequency stabilization system
- 260 feet of range
- 1/4in Output
- Frequency Range: 900mhz (for the US or Canada) or 863-865mhz (for Europe and the UK)
- Receiver sensitivity: -110dBm
Reliability and Signal Strength
Quite possibly, the most crucial factor of the top 5 things that make a wireless system good is the units reliability and signal strength. You can be on stage playing your life out with many potential fans than right when you’re at a climax of the song; your wireless system cuts out due to signal interference.
The AMT Q7-LS MINI is used by a well-known saxophone player. The wireless saxophone system has never, in any way, failed him once. It has never cut out, broke, or had signal interference in the years he has owned it.
The AMT Q7-LS MINI Uses Complete True Digital Diversity, meaning both antennas work independently to scan for the best open channel. If one antenna starts to get signal interference, the other antenna acts as a safety net. It also has 99 frequency channels to choose from. If one of the channels tends to have interference, you can manually change channels with a push of the button.
Tone And Sound Quality
The AMT Q7-LS MINI’s sound quality gives the exact same representation of your instrument without any tone loss. The audio clarity is crystal clear without any buzzes, added distortion, or hums. With its multi-level narrow band filter technology, this system has a high-quality transient response, no background noise will be picked up, and no delay.
The clip-on transmitter is a cardioid condenser microphone with a frequency response of 60Hz – 17KHz. Condenser microphones, in general, are much more detailed and articulate that pick up all the nuances of your instrument. The mic’s frequency range is 600 – 928 MHz.
During soundcheck at every single gig when the saxophone player was using the AMT Q7-LS, there was no tone or clarity loss between the saxophone itself and once it ran into the P.A. speakers.
Durability + Longevity
Wireless guitar systems are either made of plastic or metal. The wireless systems made of metal are typically more durable. Unfortunately, one of the reasons the AMT Q7-LS MINI is at a lower price compared to its earlier version AMT Q7-LS is because it’s made of plastic. However, the professional saxophone player has never had any durability issues since he has owned it. The idea behind the plastic build is to keep the system as portable and light as possible.
Convenience + Easy Instrument Switch With No Body Pack
AMT Q7-LS Mini Receiver
The AMT Q7-LS Mini is a very convenient and easy to use wireless saxophone system. For many wireless woodwind or brass instrument systems, the mic has an attached bodypack that must be carried around in your pocket or belt.
Luckily the AMT Q7-LS Mini’s transmitter does not have an extra bodypack. Instead, the Q7 clip-on mic that attaches directly to your instrument is the transmitter itself. This alone makes this system significantly more convenient than the majority of brass and woodwind wireless systems.
With the Q7’s one-piece clip-on compact design without the extra wires and bodypack, this system makes switching instruments effortless. Whether you play Saxophone, Trumpet, Clarinet, Trombone, wind instruments, or any of the brass or woodwind instruments; the AMT Q7-LS Mini makes it easy to swap out to any acoustic instrument of your choice with ease.
How To Set Up The AMT Q7-LS Mini
- Place the receiver in a safe area of your choice on the stage.
- Power the receiver either by the 12V power supply, optional portable use to power receiver with 2 AA batteries.
- Make sure the transmitter has 1 AA battery inside.
- Sync the transmitter to the receiver by pressing the IR sync button on the receiver than to turn the transmitter on as it faces the receiver inches apart. (Video below)
- Attach the clip-on transmitter (microphone) to the bell of your instrument.
Range
The AMT Q7-LS Mini has an incredible range of roughly 260 feet. A system with an extended range can be a very beneficial factor if used to its potential. Wireless systems with vast range will give you the ability to take your solo into the crowd. Like I’ve mentioned in previous articles, musicians think it’s lame to take a solo in the crowd, but listeners love it. This also highly depends on the type and environment of your gig.
AMT Q7-LS Mini Compatible Instruments
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
- Clarinet
- Trombone
- Wind instruments
Quick Recap | Best Wireless Saxophone System
Although it is very beneficial for saxophone players to use a wireless system, it’s even more important that the wireless is of high quality.
It’s crucial that your system will not cut out, hurt your tone, or become an inconvenient nuisance that takes forever to set up. These are the reasons why we believe the AMT Q7-LS Mini is an overall incredible investment towards your music career. While there may be other systems at a higher price that may be up to par with the AMT Q7-LS mini, this system is the overall best bang for the buck. It will not let you down. However, if you still want to shop around, view our Top 7 Brass and Woodwind Wireless Systems.