Re: Headphones vs Monitors
In ears all the way!!
I use Shure SE425 (dual drivers) in-ear monitors with an Aviom A-16II personal monitor mixing system.
I like to have complete control of my personal and band mix. I can fine tune all the levels to my liking and control how much ambient (stage) noise I want. I can tweak things for every song and every instrument on the fly or between songs. It's especially great when using back-tracks.
If you got it, do yourself a favor and spend it. The Shure SE425's can be picked up for $300 +/- and the Aviom system can be anywhere from $500 to $800 +/- new but there are good deals on used ones.
Wedges are slowly becoming a thing of the past. Even with the best monitor engineer and FOH engineer, the mix is never right. For me it's like trying to listen to a bunch of conversations in a loud, crowded room. No thanks!!
Last edited by drumsetsnide; 08-24-2012 at 02:20 PM.
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