In-ear monitors offer convenience, but they don’t suit everyone’s preferences. For some, traditional floor wedges are the better choice, especially to maintain a connection with the crowd. If you opt for this classic setup, it’s crucial to invest in top-quality monitors to prevent sound spills that could confuse the entire stage.
When you’re mixing in your studio, you’re in control of the room. Most importantly, you’re mixing for your ears only. Live sound is a whole other story—the signals are louder, you need to work on the fly, and you’re mixing for a lot more people.
Imagine being able to walk into a venue with just your instruments, confident that the in-house PA system has you covered. Unfortunately, many small venues lack adequate PA equipment, leaving you to bring your own sound reinforcement. Carrying unnecessarily bulky PAs can be a hassle, but it doesn’t have to be.
Switching from traditional stage wedges to wireless IEMs can tone down stage noise and make the FOH engineer’s life easier. But making that jump isn’t easy, especially when you’re worrying about earpiece fit, run time, latency, interference, and cost.
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