From bgvocals@yahoo.com Tue Jun 12 10:05:19 2012
Subject:Re: IEMs

Although I have used the equivalent of the Shure SE215s for many years, we are now switching to the SE425s, which are beautiful sounding.  We use Aviom personal mixers, and I definitely, highly, and strongly recommend having a stereo feed.  I think it actually helps me to play better when I can space the sounds apart.

As far as wired vs. wireless (not your original question though), I have been wired essentially tethered with a wired setup for many years.  I recently tried a wireless system on loan (Shure PSM 900) and LOVED it.  Although you might think you only stand in one spot and so do not need to be wireless, I find the wire getting in the way of where I step a lot.  When I tested the wireless setup, it felt so nice to be able to freely move around a bit without having to think about stepping on the monitor wire or getting it tangled around my foot.  If you do go wireless, I would NOT recommend a 9-volt system; get one with 2-AA batteries instead.  They have a little more capacity and easier to get, replace, and charge.

Lou

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> From: Rich Horton
>To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
>Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 1:32 PM
>Subject: Re: [CWSG] IEMs
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>My rock band uses full IEM system, and it is heaven, no backline, no feedback, almost always hear exactly what you want, mains never too loud with a good soundman, and we can more easily fit 6 players on small stages. Guitar players were toughest to convert. Electronic drums, drummer carries his whole kit with one hand. I run direct, use Westone UM1. Several Carvin wireless rigs, sound quality fair, but have been reliable. Stage monitor mixer is AllenHeath Mixwizard 16 in 12 out (6 stereo pairs out, one for each player) before the snake to the house mixer. I dont have a limiter in my setup but havent found it necessary.
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>For my other projects with usual backline, I use a small Behringer mixer, with mics on whichever backline amps I need (or for ambient sound), and mixing in whatever feeds I can get from the house, to get the IEM mix. A set of shooting muffs helps to keep out the blaring guitar/ bass/ drum noise when you get stuck in a bad place on stage. Looks silly, but I decided long ago I wasnt going to tolerate ringing ears anymore.
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>I have several friends that like the higher end Westones, and also the Shure series IEMs.
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>Rich
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