In Ear Monitors for an L1 User: Difference between revisions

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== First Time Setup ==
== First Time Setup ==
The Sennheiser system worked out of the box. I took time to get to learn the details several hours into the experience of hearing myself in this new way. 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.
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 ==
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It will take some time to get used to the occlusion effect (try singing with your fingers in your ears). The guitar sounds fine. My voice sounds funny. When I have more time, I'll set up a proper monitor mix to control the vocal and guitar levels separately.
It will take some time to get used to the occlusion effect (try singing with your fingers in your ears). The guitar sounds fine. My voice sounds funny. When I have more time, I'll set up a proper monitor mix to control the vocal and guitar levels separately.


I'll need to rehearse with the in-ear-monitors to get used to hearing myself that way.
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 ==
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I'm still getting used to the earbuds and the occlusion effect when I'm singing. When I want to give that a rest, I can use regular headphones that plug into the wireless receiver. My [https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/noise-cancelling-headphones-700.html#v=noise_cancelling_headphones_700_black Bose NC 700] headphones work fine.
I'm still getting used to the earbuds and the occlusion effect when I'm singing. When I want to give that a rest, I can use regular headphones that plug into the wireless receiver. My [https://www.bose.com/en_us/products/headphones/noise_cancelling_headphones/noise-cancelling-headphones-700.html#v=noise_cancelling_headphones_700_black Bose NC 700] headphones work fine.


The initial setup was drop-dead simple, but there are plenty of options, including a limiter so I won't blow out my ears.
The initial setup was drop-dead simple, but there are plenty of options, including a limiter so I won't blow out my ears.
 
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 In-Ear Monitors? ==
== Why In-Ear Monitors? ==