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[ 64AUDIO A6 IN-EAR MONITORS | Mitch Bohannon ]
The A6 monitors that I’ve been using absolutely
sound incredible. This is my first 6-driver monitor
and the clarity is impeccable. As the worship
leader, I’m able to hear the entire team in a way
that I couldn’t before. On every model of in-ear
monitors, both custom and universal, 64Audio
has included their proprietary apex™ Technology.
This apex™ Technology is a pneumatically
interactive vent or “Air Pressure Exchange,” that
relieves pressure on the ear drum caused by
having a sealed speaker in the ear canal. There
are two replaceable options, the M15 (-15dB) and
the M20 (-20dB). I have tried both of them and
there is a clear audio difference between them.
With the M20 installed, there is more isolation
and a reduction in outside ambient noise. These
In-ear monitors have been a staple on worship But, the best part is that they have understanding
platforms across the country for some time. I can from the perspective of being worship musicians!
remember just 15 years ago, seeing only touring The two Belonozhko brothers played in worship
bands using them and wondering what that bands and also formed a band, “Sons Of Day,”
experience would be like. I’ve now had several with their other two brothers playing churches,
different custom in-ear monitors and they truly camps, and festivals. Roman played guitar and
have their own unique feel and sound. Vitaliy played Keys and was also the sound
engineer. Through that experience, they began
apex™ vents are so easy to install, I can do it with
the monitors inside my ears! There is convenient
storage for them in the 64Audio case.
One more proprietary technology that 64Audio
has incorporated is one I am extremely excited
about. All custom molded monitors they build
are formed with their 3D-Fit process. This means
that ear impressions are now scanned, digitally
In past issues, I’ve written about switching from to understand the kind of monitor product that universal in-ear monitors to custom molds, and would serve them (us) well. They experienced simply that difference is night and day. I do highly the same kind of audio problems that many of us encourage musicians and vocalists to switch if at have run into, and they were inspired with ideas to all possible. In fact, as worship pastors who are do something about them. precise fit that I can certainly attest to. I would
to purchase personal in-ear monitors, I believe I asked them about the company name and name only have one shape, but no! These 64Audio ears
that our church/worship budget should be change…it changed from 1964 Ears to 64Audio planned to offset team members’ expense. in September 2015. The name originated from
refined, and printed directly in acrylic as opposed
to the traditional way of dipping impressions
in wax. The 3D-Fit scanning provides a more
have thought that molds are molds and my ears
purchasing monitor systems requiring musicians
the musical high point in the year 1964. Not only
fit better, smoother, and more precise than any I
have had. They are easier to put in and take out…
overall amazing!
This year, I was in need of a new set of in-ear was this year a turning point in Rock music, it monitors and I was extremely excited to be was also an historic year in audio innovation and able to review the A6 model from 64Audio. it happened to be a year of, now, highly sought When 1964 Ears came out several years ago, after instruments. Because of the influence that just the name alone piqued my interest. I very resonated from 1964 and their commitment much wanted to try them, but did not have the to making a great in-ear product, they called opportunity until now. At Summer NAMM in the company 1964 Ears. Over the years, they Nashville 2017 I was able to visit a bit with Roman have grown in inspiration and have the desire and Vitaliy Belonozhko…the guys/brains behind to introduce a variety of new products, so they A6 $1,199
changed to 64Audio in preparation for that. A2e $399
the product. These guys are super-easy to talk to
The A6 model I am using retails at $1199. A2e’s
start at $399 and have the same 3D-Fit and
apex™ components. However, keep in mind that
these should last several years. At four-years,
that’s only $300 per year for A6’s. Very much
worth it! If you’re playing a $2000 instrument, we
must admit that it’s important to hear it!
www.64Audio.com
and have super-cool accents, being from Ukraine!
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October 2017
WorshipMusician.com