Review: Xvive U4 in-ear monitoring system

We rarely feature vocal products, but thought that we should let you know that Xvive’s U4 in-ear monitor wireless system is now available packaged with a choice of two or four receivers, while the transmitter itself, is now available as a separate item.

Widely used on the live circuit, the U4’s performance is akin to systems costing many times the price, and benefits from being both compact and easy to operate without many of the problems associated with other wireless monitoring systems.

Both the XU4’s transmitter and receiver are built to last with a tough, robust plastic/metal construction. With a balanced XLR input and XLR to quarter-inch jack adaptor, the XU4’s transmitter also features power/mute, aux/line switches, power LEDs and USB charging port.

Charging for both units is via a standard USB A port, from which each will deliver up to five hours’ playing time, with a line of sight range of 90ft (27.5m) and with a signal to noise ratio at 107 decibels, which provides clear detailed audio at any volume.

Operating on a 2.4 GHz frequency range, the all-important latency response is less than five milliseconds, which Xvive says is the same time as a person’s voice will take to reach you when having a conversation from approximately five feet away.

With multiple receivers and the transmitter now being available as a separate item, the Xvive U4 would seem to be the perfect solution for high quality, personal and multi-monitoring vocal systems. Available accessories include a USB ‘Y’ lead for charging the transmitter and receiver simultaneously, and
a soft travel bag.

Find out more: www.jhs.co.uk/brands/xvive