GEARREVIEW
BY DOUG DOPPLER
Audio-Technica E-Series In Ear Monitors
need to hear the separation between the kick
drum and bass. The E70s feature a three-driver
system with a passive cross-over for the most
discerning musicians on the platform. These
are perfect for drummers and music directors
that really need to hear the detail of everything
that is happening on the platform.
Our church is using stems for Multitracks.com
as a training tool and in some of the services.
ATH-E40 $139 Retail / $99 Map
The ATH-E50s and E70s allowed me to hear
KEY FEATURES
Great Sound
Excellent Isolation
Replaceable Eartips
Removable Cables
Carrying Case
detail I needed across the production spectrum
ranging from mixing the stems, using them
on the platform and monitoring them when
doing sound.
All three models come with a carrying case,
a quarter-inch adapter and three sizes of eartips. I found that “going up a size” delivered
The Audio-Technica E-Series IEMs is a perfect
great isolation, allowing me to monitor and
solution for worship teams. The ATH-E40, E50,
mix at lower levels and preventing ear fatigue
and E70 offer a tiered, sonically consistent
in the process. Audio-Technica also offers
approach for getting everyone on your team
replacement ear-tips which is perfect for
listening through the same “lens”. I put each
churches who want to buy multiple sets for
of the E-Series models through a range of
teammates to share. The headphones also
critical listening tests that included letting
feature detachable cables that connect snugly
other members of my team try them out on
via the Audio Designed Detachable Coaxial
the platform during rehearsal and services.
cable. If you’ve ever had a set if IEM cables
The response from my teammates was pretty
fail, I’m sure you’ll share my appreciation for
much unanimous, “How much do they cost
this feature.
ATH-E50 $279 Retail / $199 Map
ATH-E70 $559 Retail / $319 Map
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and where can I buy them?” A big amen to that!
The E-Series does a great job of addressing
one of the nagging challenges that many
churches face with their sound. They spend
thousands of dollars on expensive sound and
IEM systems that most of the worship team
listens to through a set of $20 earbuds they
bought for their iPhone–true that!
The dual phase push-pull drivers in the
E40 deliver a warm, rich response across
the frequency spectrum, making them a
perfect option for worship leaders and singer
strummers. The E50 utilizes a single driver
system that adds additional focus on the low
end. These are ideal for instrumentalists who
Audio-Technica’s Gary Boss Feature Set Overview at NAMM 2016
May June 2016
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