Wireless guitar system guide
Positive Grid Spark LINK
A polished plug-and-play set for practice and uncomplicated live rigs, not just Spark amplifiers.
Spark LINK offers under-three-millisecond stated latency, six hours of battery and four 2.4 GHz channels in a hinged plug-in format. It works with standard quarter-inch guitar equipment as well as Spark amps.
Best suited to
Home players and rehearsing guitarists who value quick pairing, low stated latency and compact storage.
Look elsewhere if
You need to operate while charging or regularly work in difficult 2.4 GHz environments.
Buying analysis
Where the Spark LINK fits
Positive Grid positions Spark LINK as an amplifier accessory, but its standard connections make it a general-purpose guitar system. Its strongest number is latency: under 3 ms is comfortably below the point where the wireless link alone should feel delayed.
The absence of an active/passive switch means owners of unusually hot instruments should verify headroom. For a passive guitar into an amp or compact pedalboard, however, the LINK keeps setup pleasingly uneventful.
Strengths
- Under-three-millisecond stated latency
- Flexible hinged plugs
- Simple automatic pairing
Limitations
- Cannot operate while charging
- No dedicated active/passive level switch
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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