PodGo wireless: usable with cable?

[stridelong]

Does anyone have any experience running the Pod Go wireless in wired mode? I wanted an option to use it even when the G10 transmitter is discharged. Is there a specific setting that enables this?

 

Thanks!

[phil_m]

You can use it with a cable, no problem. Just make sure the input block for your computer presets is set to Guitar + Wireless (which it is by default).

[stridelong]

great, thanks for the prompt reply @phil_m!

[voxman55]

You might find that there is some loss of high end when using PGW with cables which is more noticeable on cleaner tones.  

 

In non wireless Pod Go's this issue is well known by Line 6 and its authorized service centres. It is due to a component issue on the main board relating to input impedance.  On raising a ticket with Line 6 support, non PGW customers can make arrangements to have the issue remedied (Mine was fixed last month). Although service centres are not permitted by Line 6 to go into details, and Line 6 has formally made no comment, it's a quick, simple fix that appears to relate to a capacitor. 

 

In PGW, when used with the G10TII transmitter and inbuilt wireless receiver, this acts as a buffered device that brings back the high end.  This is the same when e.g. a G10 Relay is used with a non wireless Pod Go. 

 

I'm unclear whether Pod Go Wireless has the same issue when being used with cables (do please let us know) but try it and see, and if you do find a high end roll off with cables, refer to Line 6 support in the first instance.