In Ear Monitors for an L1 User: Difference between revisions

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== Why In-Ear Monitors? ==

;I don't use monitors

===I don't use monitors===

I've been playing in front of my L1 systems since June 2004. On extremely shallow stages, I have had to stand beside my L1, but in all this time, I can't recall setting up a monitor for me. I have enjoyed the sound of the L1 behind me, and the sense of being in the same sound field as my audiences. I felt it was the responsible thing to do - being downstream from my output before subjecting my audiences to it.

;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). 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. I want to be ~~prepared~~.

;The L1 Pro16 (118 dB SPL) and the L1 Pro32 (122 dB SPL) are both louder than the {{Model II}} (115 dB SPL).

* Sometimes I ~~have to~~ set up ~~remote loudspeakers. I can~~ use the in-ear ~~monitor system~~ to do ~~that~~.

: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.

* If it isn't convenient to set up the L1 for practice or rehearsal (e.g., playing at home or anywhere you might disturb others), in-ear monitors can give you the auditory experience of playing at gig volume.

;Convenience for Rehearsal

:If it isn't convenient to set up the L1 for practice or rehearsal (e.g., playing at home or anywhere you might disturb others), in-ear monitors can give you the auditory experience of playing at gig volume.

;Getting Your Tone

:To hear the tone of your voice and instrument as your audience will hear it, you have to rehearse at gig volume. With in ear monitors, you can do that and have a consistent experience as you move from rehearsal to performance

;Remote Loudspeakers

:Sometimes I have to set up remote loudspeakers. I can use the in-ear monitor system to do that.

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 == Why In-Ear Monitors? ==
-;I don't use monitors
+===I don't use monitors===
 I've been playing in front of my L1 systems since June 2004. On extremely shallow stages, I have had to stand beside my L1, but in all this time, I can't recall setting up a monitor for me. I have enjoyed the sound of the L1 behind me, and the sense of being in the same sound field as my audiences. I felt it was the responsible thing to do - being downstream from my output before subjecting my audiences to it.
-;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). 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. I want to be prepared.
+;The L1 Pro16 (118 dB SPL) and the L1 Pro32 (122 dB SPL) are both louder than the {{Model II}} (115 dB SPL).
-* Sometimes I have to set up remote loudspeakers. I can use the in-ear monitor system to do that.
+: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.
-* If it isn't convenient to set up the L1 for practice or rehearsal (e.g., playing at home or anywhere you might disturb others), in-ear monitors can give you the auditory experience of playing at gig volume.
+;Convenience for Rehearsal
+:If it isn't convenient to set up the L1 for practice or rehearsal (e.g., playing at home or anywhere you might disturb others), in-ear monitors can give you the auditory experience of playing at gig volume.
+;Getting Your Tone
+:To hear the tone of your voice and instrument as your audience will hear it, you have to rehearse at gig volume. With in ear monitors, you can do that and have a consistent experience as you move from rehearsal to performance
+;Remote Loudspeakers
+:Sometimes I have to set up remote loudspeakers. I can use the in-ear monitor system to do that.