My in-ear monitor experiment...good and bad

[SkyhighRocks]

I finally got to play a show with an in-ear monitor system this past friday night. I used the shure psm200 that a friend let me use (for however long I want to use it).

The good: Insanely clear sound...like listening to a CD. I had everything mixed in and I could hear everything pretty well. I can see why alot of singers, keyboardists,etc use these.

The bad: For as well as I could hear things, I felt alienated from the band and the audience. My guitar was loud enough but it sounded a little shrill...but not anything I couldn't deal with. I just didn't like the feeling though...no matter how well I could hear.

I decided to give them back to my friend and continue using floor wedges. I like feeling my amp and the crowd...neither of which I could really do with the in-ears.

 

[Everlone]

That is what I was wanting/expecting to hear. Thanks. Now I don't have to GAS for in-ears.

BTW... how do you like those V30 clones, and are the 75's clones as well?

 

[SkyhighRocks]

That is what I was wanting/expecting to hear. Thanks. Now I don't have to GAS for in-ears.

BTW... how do you like those V30 clones, and are the 75's clones as well?

To be honest, I haven't gotten to use my cab for the last few shows. So I've only played through it at lower volumes at home. The 75's are celestions.