In Ear Monitor Set Up??

[PaulDubyaDubya]

I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction??

I am a recording and live vocalist. I was wondering what brand of in ear monitors are the best? I know I need a receiver pack but do I need the transmitter too or does the venue sort that out?

I haven't a clue about IEM's because until recently house monitors have been fine but because we are starting to play bigger venues I need the extra help. The old ears aren't what they used to be.

Thanks to anyone who can help me out with this small problem.

Cheers

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[NazNomad]

I'd guess a decent in-house setup would have IEM transmitters with tunable frequencies, meaning you'd only need a receiver with tunable frequencies.

It honestly depends on the equipment and how much you/they paid for it.

Might be worth investing in a rx/tx setup so at least you have it all handy if you need it.

If the venue has the equipment already, you can just buy your own ear-buds (which, I suppose, they should really have) to fit on their IEM.

[andy-hughes]

You need to have considerable trust in your sound guy, who has the power to seriously damage your hearing permanently.

Unless you are at a level where you employ your own engineer - and you are relying on venue sound, I'd steer clear of 'in-ears' - too riskly.