spanny
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Hey everyone! I'm currently piecing together what components I will need for building my band's IEM rig. It will be fully self contained using a rackmount XLR splitter (1 split to our mixer, the other to FOH). We are a small band (3 piece) consisting of drums (4 piece kit), guitar (stereo guitar rig), bass, 3 vocals, a sampler for sound effects and an electronic drum pad (in-ears only for silent count in's). We plan micing the entire drum kit (still debating on if we would need to do cymbals as well, but that's TBD).
I am currently looking at the Behringer XR18 as it has more than enough channels for us as well as 6 AUX sends to give us 3 stereo mixes plus a stereo L/R output for when we need to run our own sound. Seeing as how the Behringer X32 seems to be the "industry standard" IEM mixer at the moment, are there any added benefits of getting the X32 over the XR18 aside from just the total # of channels? I wouldn't mind spending a few extra bucks if there is, but if its specifically just the total # of channels, then no need to spend the extra cash.
Thanks in advance! Also, any recommendations of tips would be appreciated as this is my first IEM rig I'm building, hopefully avoiding some newbie mistakes along the way
I am currently looking at the Behringer XR18 as it has more than enough channels for us as well as 6 AUX sends to give us 3 stereo mixes plus a stereo L/R output for when we need to run our own sound. Seeing as how the Behringer X32 seems to be the "industry standard" IEM mixer at the moment, are there any added benefits of getting the X32 over the XR18 aside from just the total # of channels? I wouldn't mind spending a few extra bucks if there is, but if its specifically just the total # of channels, then no need to spend the extra cash.
Thanks in advance! Also, any recommendations of tips would be appreciated as this is my first IEM rig I'm building, hopefully avoiding some newbie mistakes along the way