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+ | [[File:Sennheiser EW IEM G4-TWIN.jpg|link=https://en-us.sennheiser.com/double-wireless-in-ear-monitor-system-live-sound-ew-iem-g4-twin|thumb]] | ||
+ | [https://en-us.sennheiser.com/double-wireless-in-ear-monitor-system-live-sound-ew-iem-g4-twin EW IEM G4 Twin] | ||
+ | I just got my In-Ear-Monitors. [[Sennheiser EW IEM G4]] - Double Wireless In-Ear-Monitor-System | ||
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+ | I normally run my PA (Bose L1 behind me). I don't have separate monitors. I wanted to try in-ear-monitors for a change. | ||
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+ | == First Time Setup == | ||
+ | The Sennheiser system worked out of the box. I took time to get to learn the details several hours into the experience of hearing myself in this new way. I connected the headphone output of my {{ToneMatch mixer}} to the inputs of the transmitter to try things out quickly. | ||
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+ | == First Impressions == | ||
+ | ;Guitar | ||
+ | The guitar through the [[Kemper Profiler]] sounds great through the in-ear-monitors, but to put that into context, I'm used to hearing it through my L1 Pro32. It's not massively different. | ||
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+ | ;Vocals | ||
+ | I usually run the vocals dry in the PA (no reverb or time-related effects) because there's usually plenty of natural reverberation in the room. That means the headphone mix is dry, too - drier than what I usually hear (voice in the room sound). That's okay. I don't mind. | ||
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+ | It will take some time to get used to the occlusion effect (try singing with your fingers in your ears). The guitar sounds fine. My voice sounds funny. When I have more time, I'll set up a proper monitor mix to control the vocal and guitar levels separately. | ||
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+ | I'll need to rehearse with the in-ear-monitors to get used to hearing myself that way. | ||
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+ | == Later Impressions == | ||
+ | Wow - I wish I had gotten wireless in-ear-monitors sooner. | ||
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+ | Well, the best part is the wireless. Back when I had to consider the neighbours and cohabitants, I would occasionally play with headphones. I hated it - mostly because I play standing up and I wander around. Within minutes I was a tangled mess. You find out quickly if you tend to turn in one direction when there are cables involved. I went wireless for the guitar a long time ago, which made using headphones all the more vexing. | ||
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+ | Remember the first time you played wireless with your guitar on stage? I got to relive that all over again with wireless monitoring. | ||
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+ | I'm still getting used to the earbuds and the occlusion effect when I'm singing. When I want to give that a rest, I can use regular headphones. | ||
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+ | The initial setup was drop-dead simple, but there are plenty of options, including a limiter so I won't blow out my ears. | ||
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+ | == Why UHF instead of 2.4 Mhz Digital == | ||
+ | If you're wondering why I went with a UHF system instead of one of the less expensive 2.4 MHz systems - it's because the 2.4 MHz range is crowded. I don't want to get to a gig and find that all the available channels are occupied by the ubiquitous wireless guitar and microphone systems. | ||
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+ | == Why the Twin System == | ||
+ | I got the package deal with two receivers for two reasons. | ||
+ | * The system is stereo, but you can split the signals and have two monitor mixes - one for each receiver | ||
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=== Articles and Discussions === | === Articles and Discussions === |
Revision as of 23:04, 3 June 2021
This article expresses my opinion and experience. Please post comments link to forum discussion (optional) e.g. discussion in the Bose Message Board. Thank you — User:ST. |
EW IEM G4 Twin I just got my In-Ear-Monitors. Sennheiser EW IEM G4 - Double Wireless In-Ear-Monitor-System
I normally run my PA (Bose L1 behind me). I don't have separate monitors. I wanted to try in-ear-monitors for a change.
Contents
First Time Setup
The Sennheiser system worked out of the box. I took time to get to learn the details several hours into the experience of hearing myself in this new way. I connected the headphone output of my Template:ToneMatch mixer to the inputs of the transmitter to try things out quickly.
First Impressions
- Guitar
The guitar through the Kemper Profiler sounds great through the in-ear-monitors, but to put that into context, I'm used to hearing it through my L1 Pro32. It's not massively different.
- Vocals
I usually run the vocals dry in the PA (no reverb or time-related effects) because there's usually plenty of natural reverberation in the room. That means the headphone mix is dry, too - drier than what I usually hear (voice in the room sound). That's okay. I don't mind.
It will take some time to get used to the occlusion effect (try singing with your fingers in your ears). The guitar sounds fine. My voice sounds funny. When I have more time, I'll set up a proper monitor mix to control the vocal and guitar levels separately.
I'll need to rehearse with the in-ear-monitors to get used to hearing myself that way.
Later Impressions
Wow - I wish I had gotten wireless in-ear-monitors sooner.
Well, the best part is the wireless. Back when I had to consider the neighbours and cohabitants, I would occasionally play with headphones. I hated it - mostly because I play standing up and I wander around. Within minutes I was a tangled mess. You find out quickly if you tend to turn in one direction when there are cables involved. I went wireless for the guitar a long time ago, which made using headphones all the more vexing.
Remember the first time you played wireless with your guitar on stage? I got to relive that all over again with wireless monitoring.
I'm still getting used to the earbuds and the occlusion effect when I'm singing. When I want to give that a rest, I can use regular headphones.
The initial setup was drop-dead simple, but there are plenty of options, including a limiter so I won't blow out my ears.
Why UHF instead of 2.4 Mhz Digital
If you're wondering why I went with a UHF system instead of one of the less expensive 2.4 MHz systems - it's because the 2.4 MHz range is crowded. I don't want to get to a gig and find that all the available channels are occupied by the ubiquitous wireless guitar and microphone systems.
Why the Twin System
I got the package deal with two receivers for two reasons.
- The system is stereo, but you can split the signals and have two monitor mixes - one for each receiver
- You can run remote loudspeakers for larger venues in stereo or dual mono.
Articles and Discussions
Replacing Studio Monitors with In Ear Monitors — Reddit