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===So why get In-Ear Monitors?=== | ===So why get In-Ear Monitors?=== | ||
;The L1 Pro16 (118 dB SPL) and the L1 Pro32 (122 dB SPL) are both louder than the {{Model II}} (115 dB SPL). | ;The L1 Pro16 (118 dB SPL) and the L1 Pro32 (122 dB SPL) are both louder than the {{Model II}} (115 dB SPL).<br>Even the L1 Pro8 (112 dB SPL) can be loud at close range | ||
:I rarely played the {{Model II}} at the maximum volume, but when I did, I wore ear protection. On those occasions, I thought about in-ear monitors. It's going to be tempting to go all out with the L1 Pro systems from time to time and I don't want to be standing in front of them when I do. I'll set them up at the front of the stage and use the in-ear monitors to hear myself. I'll be able to do this at a lower volume and avoid damaging my hearing. | :I rarely played the {{Model II}} at the maximum volume, but when I did, I wore ear protection. On those occasions, I thought about in-ear monitors. It's going to be tempting to go all out with the L1 Pro systems from time to time and I don't want to be standing in front of them when I do. I'll set them up at the front of the stage and use the in-ear monitors to hear myself. I'll be able to do this at a lower volume and avoid damaging my hearing. | ||
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* Setting up a monitor mix is more complex and may require some additional cables and adapters | * Setting up a monitor mix is more complex and may require some additional cables and adapters | ||
=Specific Example = | |||
==Specific Example == | |||
;The rest of the article will deal with specific equipment listed at the top of the page | ;The rest of the article will deal with specific equipment listed at the top of the page | ||
== First Time Setup == | === First Time Setup === | ||
The Sennheiser system worked out of the box. I connected the headphone output of my [[T4S/T8S_ToneMatch®_Mixer|T8S ToneMatch Mixer]] to the inputs of the transmitter to try things out quickly. I took time to get to learn the details after several hours of spontaneous fun. | The Sennheiser system worked out of the box. I connected the headphone output of my [[T4S/T8S_ToneMatch®_Mixer|T8S ToneMatch Mixer]] to the inputs of the transmitter to try things out quickly. I took time to get to learn the details after several hours of spontaneous fun. | ||
== First Impressions == | === First Impressions === | ||
;The Gear | ;The Gear | ||
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I'll need to rehearse with the in-ear-monitors to get used to hearing myself that way. Don't get in-ear monitors and experience them for the first time at a gig. Get to know them first. | I'll need to rehearse with the in-ear-monitors to get used to hearing myself that way. Don't get in-ear monitors and experience them for the first time at a gig. Get to know them first. | ||
== Later Impressions == | === Later Impressions === | ||
Several hours later. | Several hours later. | ||
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I have lots of wireless gear but this stands out from the rest. The belt-pack receiver has a clear, easy-to-read display. The construction feels solid (all metal) compared to all my other plastic belt packs. | I have lots of wireless gear but this stands out from the rest. The belt-pack receiver has a clear, easy-to-read display. The construction feels solid (all metal) compared to all my other plastic belt packs. | ||
== Why UHF instead of 2.4 | === Why UHF instead of 2.4 GHz Digital? === | ||
If you're wondering why I went with a UHF system instead of one of the less expensive 2.4 | If you're wondering why I went with a UHF system instead of one of the less expensive 2.4 GHz systems, it's because the 2.4 GHz range is crowded. I don't want to get to a gig and find that the ubiquitous wireless guitar and microphone systems occupy all the available channels. I may be wrong, but I predict there will be problems when all those players who got 2.4 GHz wireless systems while we were locked down show up on stage together for the first time. | ||
== Why the Twin System == | === Why the Twin System === | ||
I got the package deal with two receivers for two reasons. | I got the package deal with two receivers for two reasons. | ||
* The system is stereo, but you can split the signals and have two monitor mixes - one for each receiver. If necessary, I can use the system for two people. | * The system is stereo, but you can split the signals and have two monitor mixes - one for each receiver. If necessary, I can use the system for two people. | ||
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[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLTuue44xhM Mixing Live Sound - IEMS & Monitors] | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLTuue44xhM Mixing Live Sound - IEMS & Monitors] | ||
== The In-Ear Monitors == | === The In-Ear Monitors === | ||
The [https://sennheiser.com/earphones-headphone-stereo-passive-noise-reduction-ie-4 IE 4 Earphones] that came with the [https://en-us.sennheiser.com/double-wireless-in-ear-monitor-system-live-sound-ew-iem-g4-twin Sennheiser IEM G4 Twin transmitter/receiver] are perfectly functional, but I was curious about higher-end products to put in my ears. | The [https://sennheiser.com/earphones-headphone-stereo-passive-noise-reduction-ie-4 IE 4 Earphones] that came with the [https://en-us.sennheiser.com/double-wireless-in-ear-monitor-system-live-sound-ew-iem-g4-twin Sennheiser IEM G4 Twin transmitter/receiver] are perfectly functional, but I was curious about higher-end products to put in my ears. | ||
I got three: | I got three: | ||
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All three models in the Pro series share the same shape, fit, silicon and foam earpieces, and connectors to cables and the Bluetooth accessory. I found I could get a good seal for passive isolation, and they were comfortable for hours. | All three models in the Pro series share the same shape, fit, silicon and foam earpieces, and connectors to cables and the Bluetooth accessory. I found I could get a good seal for passive isolation, and they were comfortable for hours. | ||
=== Differences === | ==== Differences ==== | ||
Initially, I got the IE 400 Pro and IE 500 Pro, intending to keep just one. It turns out, I liked them both immensely for different reasons. I'm more inclined to use the IE 500 Pro on stage and the IE 400 Pro when I'm working on my tone or mixing. Mixing with in-ears? That's the subject of another article about [https://www.dear-reality.com/products/dearvr-mix dearVR Mix]. | Initially, I got the IE 400 Pro and IE 500 Pro, intending to keep just one. It turns out, I liked them both immensely for different reasons. I'm more inclined to use the IE 500 Pro on stage and the IE 400 Pro when I'm working on my tone or mixing. Mixing with in-ears? That's the subject of another article about [https://www.dear-reality.com/products/dearvr-mix dearVR Mix]. | ||
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|discussion page = to [https://twitter.com/ST_Muso/status/1400664447228784642 Twitter @ST_Muso] or [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stpro_in-ear-monitors-for-an-l1-user-bose-portable-activity-6806430137706524672-LvW- LinkedIn @STPro] | |discussion page = to [https://twitter.com/ST_Muso/status/1400664447228784642 Twitter @ST_Muso] or [https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stpro_in-ear-monitors-for-an-l1-user-bose-portable-activity-6806430137706524672-LvW- LinkedIn @STPro] | ||
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