Educational Posts

Drumeo is the world's largest online drum platform that offers individualized drum lessons for drummers of every skill level. And now they're offering personalized branded in-ear solutions to all their students.

Razer ventures into new territory by offering its first universal in-ear monitors to gamers and marathon streamers.

Lucid Audio now holds both Westone & Etymotic

Yamaha's TW-E7B is what happens when a True Wireless earphone manufacturer combines over 100 years of expertise in acoustics and electronics.

Use a Helical Antenna and an IEM combiner to prevent signal drop out.

Listen to Pooch talk about why IEMs help him create better front of house mixes.

If you can answer ALL of these 7 questions, then you'll have no regrets with your in-ear purchase.

Worship Musician just recently published a wonderful article by Doug Leavy - Worship & CCM Artist Relations Manager for Jerry Harvey Audio - that focuses on THE BIG question for in-ear monitors. Just how many drivers do you really need?

Balvinder Singh, Chief Engineer for Stealth Sonics, discusses the benefits of a pressure release valve for in-ear monitors.

There is a world of difference between a good IEM and a great IEM. If you are considering purchasing an IEM, spend the extra time and money to make it great! The additional value is priceless.

With such industry-wide growth, how does the in-ear monitor sector stack up and compare to the headphone market at large?

Ninety per cent of the world’s headphones are produced in China, 90 per cent of China’s headphones are produced in Guangdong, and 90 per cent of Guangdong’s headphones are made in Dongguan,

The Verge just published a fantastic piece titled The Wonderful World of Chinese Hi-Fi. This is a MUST-READ primer for anyone involved in the in-ear manufacturing world.

L-Acoustics makes over 50,000 loudspeakers a year. And today they partnered with JH Audio to launch the Contour XO in-ear monitor.

For anyone who missed the meeting, here's a full audio transcript of Dr. Santucci talking about dB Check and Andy Bellavia talking about the Hearable Explosion.

In-ear monitors can help vocalists sing with ease and with far less strain. Use these simple mic control practice techniques to master singing with in-ear monitors.

The in-ear monitor is the most versatile of all headphones. It is the most compact. The most portable. And the best way to make & listen to music.

The terms are often thrown around interchangeably but there are significant differences between headphones, earphones, and in-ear monitors.

In-ear monitors provide sound isolation and help performers stay in pitch and hit their cues. And getting started with them is much easier than you might think.

The goal is to protect hearing while giving a balanced, clear mix.

Nearly all in-ear users start their personal monitoring journey with universal In-Ears. What makes someone want to try custom molded in-ears?

The payoff is big but making the leap to in-ear monitors can be a difficult experience. But it doesn't have to be. Here are 4 simple steps to follow to ensure success.

One of the biggest misconceptions about in-ear monitors is that the whole band needs to make the switch at the same time. This isn't true and it's one of the leading causes of missing out on the benefits of IEMS.

In-Ear Monitors connect artists, engineers, and backline professionals. By integrating a talkback system into your in-ear mix, you can improve communications and control for all possible situations that arise during the show — without having to interfere with the performance.

Crew members are the backbone of the live music industry. Live music would not be possible without the countless crew members working behind the scenes. And in these trying times, Live Nation created Crew Nation to disperse payments to touring professionals who are out of work.

Customers are aware of in-ear monitors but always assume that they are only for top-touring pro acts; the standard line being “I’ll get them some day.” And MI sales professionals didn’t have a simple process to follow. That’s why we wrote this article.

One of the biggest reasons that there is so much misinformation about in-ears is because music store professionals don't understand how to sell them.

Each manufacturer has supported the touring community — as well as their individual employees — in so many different ways. This is what resilience looks like!

IEMITO worked with The Clinic and PAMA to help organize donations to those of us most significantly affected by the pandemic.

I have to be honest. I thought things would be much worse.

This is the 3rd generation of an industry classic.

Jason Batuyong, Monitor Mixer for America's Got Talent

The LCD-i3 the successor to the extremely popular iSINE 20 and “little brother” to the LCD-i4.

Sensaphonics Gold Circle Seminar trains musician-specialized audiologists.

Over a billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of developing hearing loss because they listen to music too long and too loud.

The Da Vinci X is Clear Tune Monitor's flagship universal in-ear monitor.

Eddie “El Brujo“ Caipo — Sound Engineer for Enrique Iglesias, Gwen Stefani, Christina Aguilera

Based upon the foundation of 64 Audio’s acclaimed and award-winning audiophile-grade tia Fourté, the Fourté Noir includes the industry’s first completely tubeless technology taken to the next level with numerous upgrades

What's more important — a good in-ear monitor system or your snare drum?

This universal in-ear monitor hits the right price point to expand the in-ear market.

The Fischer Amps In Ear Stick is an award winning in-ear body pack that delivers big sound while staying lightweight.

Jimi — the first new IEM in the rock and roll ICON series — is configured with seven balanced armatures and loaded with all of the newest tech, including JH Audio's latest 7-pin cable design and built-in acoustic sound chamber.

If your band is going to play a late night TV show, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to seize your moment. Don't forget the IEMs.

Russ Long — one of the industry's most trusted IEM reviewers — shares his thoughts and experiences with Stealth Sonics flagship IEM.

Hear your surroundings without affecting sound quality with the new ACS Ambient Series.

Andy Shiach — the founder and managing director at ACS — speaks about his early life as a musician and how a studio accident permanently damaged his hearing setting his life on a very different trajectory.

Nominated in the Headphone/Earpiece Technology Category, the N8 is the result of a close collaboration with Grammy-Nominated Bassist Nathan East.

CTM incorporates features from their award-nominated premium line at an affordable price point.

Sennheiser's IE 400 PRO and IE 500 PRO offer natural, high-resolution sound, a secure and comfortable fit that comes close to custom-molded in-ears and a break-proof, patent-pending cable connection.

Andrew Bellavia — Director of Market Development for Knowles Corp — recently sat with RedFox AI at The Artificial Podcast to share his expertise on the future of hearables. This is a must-listen for anyone involved with IEMs.

Learn why multiple BA drivers are used in earphones & IEMs and the design considerations that go into creating them.

Vitaliy Belonozhko — the founder of 64 Audio — on design, inspiration, and balance.

Here's why you should be selling in-ears into South Korea.

In-Ears aren't just for the artists. They provide consistency and help streamline shows. They offer the band and crew a means to communicate and they let the FOH engineer have more control over the house mix. No wonder production managers encourage their artists to get onto in-ears; they make managing the tour easier.

Sensaphonics and Think-A-Move combine forces to form ASI Audio, Inc and to introduce 3DME Music Enhancement, a universal-fit IEM system that captures ambient sound with a binaural microphone system embedded in the earphones, sending it to a beltpack mixer that enables custom 7-band EQ and limiting via the ASI Audio smartphone app.

Join us for the 1st Annual IEMITO meeting. IEMITO founding members will meet at NAMM 2020 during the AES Academy Educational Series.

The biggest news coming out of CES is the new Low Complexity Communications Codec (LC3) and LE Audio's support for hearing assisted devices.

With IEM’s, the sound is going straight into your brain! There’s no PA to color the sound, and no distance factor that allows a sound to develop. So for an IEM mix, the key is to limit the amount of excess air in the drum sound and keep the tones warm.

There is a massive convergence happening between the hearing aid industry and the audio industry — and in-ears are at the epicenter of this sea change.

2020 is the year that the line between console manufacturers and personal monitor mixers fades away. The in-ear market has matured and is no longer a niche category.

The personal monitoring category is a stable growing market for the MI retailer. Does your team understand how to best sell them?

Dr. Santucci shares the thought process behind transforming the Sensaphonics 3D Active Ambient system into the 3DME Music Enhancement system.

What if you could hear your vocal feed directly from your microphone?

The first universal in-ears from CTM made the New Gear From NAMM feature.

Jannik Schentek & Tom Vollmers share key thoughts on the making of the Sennheiser IE 400 PRO and IE 500 PRO.

Use the Harman Target Curve test sequence & SoundCheck 18 to yield the predicted user preference for the device under test.

Lime Ears is an in-ear monitor manufacturer based in Poland who specializes in making in-ears for stage musicians and audiophiles.

Una entrevista con German Tarazona Llano, el Ingeniero de Sonido de Maluma, habla acerca del uso de los audífonos profesionales.

Paul Klimson shares his expertise on the day-to-day portions of mixing a late night TV house band and navigating the role that music plays in reinforcing the comedy portions of the show. He discusses various talkback systems and using IEMs for program feeds.

PSNEurope was always a vocal champion for in-ear monitor manufacturers. The writers and editors always featured the latest advancements and innovations. Their coverage throughout the years helped grow the in-ear monitor industry and for that, we are all deeply grateful.

Top industry engineers to talk about In-Ear Monitors and Audio Engineering as part of JH Audio's IEM Q&A Series.

Retailers often use FitEar products as a benchmark to compare everything else against in terms of build quality. So we asked Keita Suyama — FitEar's Founder — about design and inspiration and the role of the in-ear monitor.

As Shure begins to celebrate its 95th anniversary, they put together a list of their most important achievements citing the SM58 and their SE premium in-ears.

During unprecedented times of a historic slowdown in live sound reinforcement, 64 Audio doubles down on growth plans by announcing the appointment of Jazmin Moreno as Chief Marketing Officer.

Dr. John Moulton (a.k.a. Wizard) talks about the focus and dedication that it takes to build beautiful handcrafted Custom In-Ear Monitors.

Shure provides SE215s to students and teachers for online learning during COVID-19 disruptions.

Austin Schroeder joins JH Audio's Ask An Engineer Anything with host Kevin Glendinning.

With the pandemic shutting down live concerts and creating global PPE shortfalls, FitEar switches gear.

Robert has won 6 TEC awards for FOH Mixer of the year and 3 Parnelli Awards for FOH Engineering. He joins Kevin Glendinning with JH Audio for a Q&A about in-ears and live sound.

Brad has mixed monitors for top touring artists all over the globe including Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. He joins Kevin Glendinning of JH Audio to talk about all things IEMs.

After nearly three months of required closure, all facilities are back in operation, including the Musicians Hearing Clinic and the adjoining manufacturing lab.

As streaming services have become the "new normal," CTM sees a major uptick in sales of their CE320 universal earphones.

Join RAab Stevenson and Kevin Glendinning from JH Audio as they talk about how in-ears help their clients find their best sound.

Mike Dias — Executive Director of IEMITO — to be part of KLANG ongoing 'How Do You Immerse' video series.

CJ joins Kevin Glendinning from JH Audio to talk about all things IEM-related.

Tune in and listen to Jerry Harvey guest star on Wrong End Of The Snake

Inspired by the idea of taking the brand’s well known professional sound to a more daily lifestyle, Clear Tune Monitors has created a set of True Wireless Earphones delivering excellent sound quality and functionality in a discrete, comfortable, smart package.

Sean Sturge and Kevin Glendinning talk shop and all things in-ear related on the latest episode of JH Audio's weekly Instagram Live feed.

Monitor engineers can now reliably test IEMs in any environment

RIVAGE Firmware includes outboard presets for in-ears.

Each ergonomic shell is milled out of a solid piece of aluminum and finished with a striking blue abalone faceplate

LG TONE Free True Wireless In-Ears feature technology from Meridian Audio, the renowned British audio technology company and LG's trusted partner in delivering superior sound.

With four electrostatic drivers and 9 balanced armature drivers, the ESM offers performing musicians massive amounts of headroom along with a detail and clarity.

64 Audio introduced new sales and customer service team members as well as offered sneak peaks for the rest of 2021.

Featuring the new JH Audio patent pending DOME Technology — Dual opposing low and mid dynamic driver configuration

Audix enters the in-ear space by launching studio-quality earphones to compliment their microphone and headphone lines.

Sennheiser Enters the Custom In-Ear Space with Help from Fischer Amps

Sennheiser rounds off its portfolio of universal in-ear monitoring solutions with the IE 100 PRO and IE 100 PRO Wireless

Fischer Amps helps Sennheiser deliver the sound of the IE500 Pro in the comfort and style of a custom in-ear monitor.