1. To understand the in-ear monitoring system, you should first understand what monitoring is and why you need it.

Monitoring is the ability to hear (monitor) your performance while performing, so you can know exactly what you and other musicians are doing on stage.

Stage monitoring originated in the 1960s, and rock bands found that if each player could hear each other's voice, then the performance would be better. Later, people sent a specific mix to the floor-standing speakers on the stage (also known as "wedge floor monitor speakers") to achieve this desire. These wedge speakers ushered in the era of monitoring, but they were bulky, noisy, and the sound was limited to one place.

Now, the in-ear monitoring system allows you to hear the sound you want to hear without affecting others. These systems are designed to be worn comfortably. Replace the wedge-shaped floor monitor speakers with "in-ear" headphones.



2. What are the advantages of an in-ear monitoring system?

Traditional monitoring is achieved by the bulky wedge-shaped monitor speakers on the stage. In-ear monitoring provides more comfortable and precise monitoring methods:

Sound quality:
With an in-ear monitor system, you can hear clear mixing and high-fidelity sounds even at reduced volume, and there is less interference from outside noise. The sound effect felt by the audience will also be improved, because the in-ear monitoring system eliminates the echo; in addition, the stage microphone will not pick up the stage noise emitted by the usual wedge speakers.

Mobility:
Wedge-shaped monitor speakers concentrate the sound in one place. With the in-ear monitoring system, the sound is directly in the ear, which expands your range of activities on the stage, and you can hear clearly no matter where you go.

Portability:
The entire in-ear system can be put in a briefcase and carried around. Wedge-shaped monitor speakers are not only noisy, but also bulky and heavy, making them difficult to transport.



3. Where can the in-ear personal monitoring system be used?

In general, in-ear monitoring systems can be used in all situations that require monitoring.

Stage scene: Bands that often perform in different locations can control their personal mixing, which helps them a lot. In addition, because wedge speakers and amplifiers are no longer needed, transportation volume is also greatly reduced.

Rehearsal room: In-ear monitoring turns the worst room into a good rehearsal place. Not only can you have more practice opportunities, but you can also reduce vocal cord pressure and tinnitus.

Recording studio: During recording, performers wearing in-ear monitors can control the volume, adjust the volume of the beat track, and enjoy the comfort of small headphones that are not available in bulky traditional headphones. When dubbing the original tape, using soundproof headphones can also reduce external noise.

Classical musicians: Wedge-shaped monitor speakers are prone to echo, especially when picking up the sound of acoustic instruments. The in-ear monitoring system, whether on stage or in the music pool, can provide independent monitoring for performers without interfering with the audience's music enjoyment.

Theater and stage performances: Since there are no wedge-shaped monitor speakers, these performers can enjoy a cleaner and tidy stage. In these cases, the biggest benefit of the in-ear monitoring system is that the actors and staff can listen to the director's instructions, but the audience knows nothing about it.