of vocals, but they want to feel their kit or bass driver to learn how IEM’s work, as long as the If the 3-4 driver models are not giving you want
guitar if they can. Duals are a great start to get mix is super simple and doesn’t have much low you need to be your best on stage, spend the
you going and will provide you with a good mix. end as this covers everything else up. The best time researching what each model can do for
For most I recommend a quad with a high/mid/ solution is at minimum a triple driver or better you. Things to be thinking of… What is my
dual low setup. The reason being that you will yet, one with multiple drivers configured with current situation? Where do I see myself in three
get the clarity of the click, the voices, guitars a mid-range “bump” to push the vocal range years? What instrument (yes, a voice counts as
etc, but the dual bass configuration will really forward so it’s cuts through the mix. This is an instrument, prove me wrong) am I playing?
give you the punch in the lows you want to hear hands down the best way to prevent vocal Do I play multiple instruments, so I need to have
and feel. fatigue and not push your voice past where it a “jack of all trades” IEM? Start there and begin
needs to go. to narrow down what’s out there.
This is always a tricky one to be honest. They OK, so you need to know about those 6, 8, 12+ IEM’s are an investment, much like the rest of
are usually the last to adopt IEM’s and for good driver models. Be prepared to drop $1,000.00 your equipment. Don’t short yourself and think,
reason, they “need more me!”. Honestly though, plus to get yourself into a good set that will last Ah! I’ll be with fine with these cheap IEMs. Your
like a guitarist, the mids are life. It’s where your you years to come. The starting point is don’t ears, your band and your congregation will
voices shine, and you get that clarity you need think of them as “the best”, think of them as thank you.
to keep on pitch and not end up with vocal specialized tools of the trade. A well-designed fatigue. For the first timer, this might be the multi-driver in those ranges should be built to only place I would actually recommend a single solve a specific need, not just bragging rights.
VOCALISTS
December 2019
Doug Leavy
Worship & CCM Artist Relations Manager for Jerry
Harvey Audio
JH audio.com
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