[Harp-L] In Ear Monitor System, Wireless, choices?

[B Boggs <ceudoazul@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the responses! All very helpful.
  It sounds worth learning about particularly for a loud stage and room.
  Regards,
  Brian
   
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  from Fri, 4 Apr 2008 08:20:04 -0500
From: "Broussard, Craig" <Craig.Broussard@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [Harp-L] RE: In Ear Monitor System

 Hey,
Does any one know which in-ear monitor system is effective as a
monitor and has discreet and effective earpieces? I am interested
in protecting my hearing and getting a better reference of my sound.
Some bands, the on-stage levels are really loud and I can't
hear myself if I am off to the side of the amp. Every one the stage
is hearing a different mix and then the audience hears a different
mix. Everyone hears it loud.
  I have been curious for some time from comments a drummer friend
has made who uses them for his gigs.
Thanks,
Brian.

Brian,
I front a 7 piece horn band and we switched to in ear monitors about 9
months ago. We did gigs for a while with both floor and in ear monitors
while everyone was switching over and we were trying to get settings.
This can work as well but once everyone had in ear monitors the stage
volume and overall volume decreased for us. 
In general I can tell you that I can hear my harp and vocals extremely
clear and as loud as needed. The in ears pretty much isolate the
outside
world if installed correctly so no more vocal strain or blowing the
hell
out of the harp trying to hear yourself. I can easily do several gigs
with no vocal or hearing issues whereas before if we played a loud gig
I
would often struggle the next night with my vocals.
I purchased a pair of Westone UM-2 earbuds with a Galaxy Anyspot
wireless unit after much research and trying other bands units. For the
price you can't beat the quality and clarity of these. I'll tell you
that the key in the whole system is the earbuds. Our drummer went
through several other brands and models before he tried my Westones and
he could not believe the clarity and bass response. The sax player has
the Westone UM-1 model and is happy with these.
FYI...I purchased these as a package from freqcitysound.com. They also
carry other brands and packages if you prefer certain equipment brands.
You can go wired instead of wireless for a lot lower cost.

If you don't have a sound guy for your band you do have to be careful
with the FOH volume if everyone has in ear monitors.







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from Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:23:21 -0000
From: "Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re:  [Harp-L] In ear monitor choices?

  B Boggs wrote:
> Does any one know which in-ear monitor system is effective as a 
> monitor and has discreet and effective earpieces? I am interested 
> in protecting my hearing and getting a better reference of my sound.

I guest occasionally with a band in which everyone uses in ear 
monitors.  They have a Shure system with all the receivers mounted in 
a rack with a mixer.  Each player controls their own mix.  I used it 
with them a couple of times, and it enables you to place yourself in 
the mix where you can always hear what you want.  

It does take some getting used to, as each person tends to become a 
little "island" of their own sound, so band dynamics have to adjust 
and adapt to remain interactive.  They use a stage microphone so they 
can call the tunes for the band without announcing it to the 
audience.  You also have to either really trust your sound man or you 
have to take extra care to be aware of what the audience is hearing.  

I think one of the keys to good in-ear sound is to have custom-fitted 
earbuds.  The stock earbuds are okay, but lack a lot of bass response 
and don't seal well against the stage sound.  A set of custom-fitted 
buds is expensive, but when they snap in the sound *sings*.  

-tim
   
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  from Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:17:35 -0400
From: Michael Rogers <bullfrog9@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] In ear monitor choices?

  
Hi.  My band just started using in-ear monitors.  We bought the low end

Shure sets from Musician's  Friend.  they have assorted ear pieces 
according to size.  Our board has two channels, so we split the mixes.
  
I find that they make a considerable improvement, once you get used to 
them.  they're kinda pricey, but worth it.  Got rid of those 
after-morning headaches.

bullfrog








   

       
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