A driver is a speaker. That is it. When a brand tells you their IEM has four drivers, they mean four individual speakers packed into a single monitor shell. The type of driver matters as much as the number. Most…
More drivers does not mean better sound. It means more drivers. The right driver count depends entirely on what you need the monitor to do, and a five-driver IEM built for bass players can be a worse choice for a…
When deciding which in-ear monitor to get, there is more to the decision than just the number of drivers.
Different frequencies require different amounts of power to produce. Low frequencies needs lots of power where higher frequencies don’t need as much. There are lots of technical articles available for those who want to learn more about headroom and loudness curves. We’ll try to keep it simple here.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8d7cpHfHcpI How to properly insert your custom Alclair in-ear monitors for a complete seal Custom in-ear monitors fit differently than earbuds or universal IEMs. They are designed to seal against the walls of your ear canal. Getting that seal right…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/67S3tXoP1oc IEM Maintenance 101 — cleaning, cable changes, and proper storage for your in-ear monitors Love your IEMs and they will love you back. The single biggest cause of degraded sound in in-ear monitors is not driver failure. It is…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/00MfWRRRDzY Webinar with Will Doggett of From Studio to Stage — Choosing the Right IEMs and Building a Great Monitor Mix One of the most common frustrations musicians have with in-ear monitors is not the monitors themselves — it is…
When two or more speakers are used together their ranges overlap. The places they overlap will produce a louder volume than where the frequencies do not overlap. At its most basic…
Using in-ear monitors for mixing, producing, and editing solves a lot of problems. With the quality of today’s in-ear monitors, entire records can be mixed on in-ear monitors.
Going on tour is as much about being prepared for the inevitable as it is about music. And lets face it, on tour, the inevitable is a certainty. In-ear emergencies don’t give you any warning so it’s best to be prepared. The more you can plan for those road bumps, the more enjoyable the tour will be.
Getting a perfect fit on your custom in-ear monitors starts with getting great impressions. Ever wonder what the process is like and what you can expect? This post explores each step of the ear impression process.
