What are In-ear monitors, their benefits, and why do singers wear them?

In-ear monitors or IEMs are earpieces that musicians use to hear themselves during live performances. While performing in loud concerts, it is hard to hear yourself; using in-ear monitors, musicians will listen to themselves. They also have noise isolation and cancellation to eliminate external noises.

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5 Of The Best Ways To Experience The Best Music

Music is a natural part of who we are. It helps to keep us entertained while driving to work in the morning and keeps us productive throughout the workday. Having the right equipment to listen to your favorite tunes makes all the difference in how they sound.

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The Curse Of The Golden Ear: In Search Of Headphones

There’s a reason the term starving artist applies to musicians more than any other creative group - mimes included. It’s a gift to be able to make music, and it takes an incredible amount of skill to get good at it. But those abilities come with a curse: As we advance in our careers the lust for better equipment grows stronger and stronger.

If you’ve ever skipped your car payment to get new gear, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

So it’s somewhat begrudgingly that I share my latest experience and list because I know many of you will whip that plastic out of your collective wallets faster than Johnny Rabb with two sticks. So here we go…

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