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== First Time Setup == | == First Time Setup == | ||
The Sennheiser system worked out of the box | 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? == | ||