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In-ear monitor

An earpiece-based monitoring system delivering a controlled performer mix directly to the ears.

Also known as: IEM, in-ears

Reviewed

Setup

  • Systems require coordinated radio spectrum where wireless, secure fit, ear-safe level management, ambience strategy, redundancy, sanitation, and performer communication.

Venue contexts

  • Theatre, concerts, festivals, broadcast, and corporate events, as applicable

Signal flow

  • Confirm the source, patch, transport, control, and destination for the system involved.

In practice

Systems require coordinated radio spectrum where wireless, secure fit, ear-safe level management, ambience strategy, redundancy, sanitation, and performer communication.

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