BEST IN-EAR MONITORS FOR
What is the best in ear monitor for folks mixing live music? Front of house engineers need the flattest most accurate sound possible. It is also beneficial to have an abundance of clarity so that you can hear minute changes to the mix, mic placements, delay timing, or other essential mix elements.
When you mix live sound, you have to be ready for anything and everything. In-ear monitors help you find problems in mixes that can clutter up your PA or dial in small changes that impact the mains. You need a sound that is flat and accurate, adding nothing but revealing everything.
Every model in our “recommended in-ear monitors for front of house” list on this page will serve you well. Alclair offers different models at different price points so you can hear what you need to even if you don’t have a large budget. So what makes the difference between models? The amount of “accuracy” and clarity in a nutshell. Our Versa dual driver will let you hear what you need, but the RSM will give you more detail and less color. The Electro gives you a massive soundstage as well as exceptional clarity.
We’ve got some resources below but here is an article about drivers if you are looking for more info on this: https://dev.snacoil.com/drivers-ed-how-many-drivers/
If you are looking to stretch your dollar, select the Affirm finance program at check out to pay smaller monthly payments. It is an easy way to get a model that might fit your needs better.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
The Electro is exceptional in every way. It has a near un-matchable clarity so you can hear every. single. detail. in your mix. It also has a wide sound stage so it emulates a room well. The Electro is great at helping you isolate offensive frequencies and custom tailor effects to sound best in the room.
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The RSM is an ideal front of house monitor because it is accurate, clear, and punchy. The punchy-ness means that sound doesn’t “linger” clouding up your mix. It lets you hear what you need to hear and not MORE than you need to hear resulting in quick decisions and flawless live mixes.
