Our lead singer is wanting to try an in ear system but doesn't have a big budget. I suggested he look for a used Shure PSM 400 or 600 system and get a set of custom molded ear buds to replace the cheap earpieces that come with the system...something like the 1964 Ears dual driver ear buds. Anyone have a different idea or think this is a good one, and why? We are using a Studiolive and can give him his own monitor mix.
all reasonably good thoughts. here's my .02
psm200 - mono. do not buy. next question
psm400 - plastic. infuriating battery door. most are 700mHz systems. but they sound okay.
psm600 - built like real gear. most sold in the U.S are in the 600's so they're legal. but they only get 2 freqs. depending on your area it might be not a big deal. but worth thinking about.
psm700 - see psm600 except more freqs and quite a few in the U.S are in the 700mHz band. bummer.
psm900/1000 - great. awesome. expensive. there you go.
other options.
sennheiser G2 series. A or B band are fine. stay away from G1 [too old]. g3 is great, but probably too rich for your blood.
MiPro MI-808. great bang for the buck. hard to find used but new systems are pretty reasonable and worth considering.
i wouldn't spend money on any other wireless system. there are decent ones from audio-technica, akg, and others, but none of them have many fans...
in-ear drivers.
customs rule, and are almost a necessity for a singer. 1964ears is a great choice. Livewires are also worth looking at if the 1964ears are still a bit too pricey. the LW duals are only 249.00 it's what i use and i've been perfectly happy with them. whatever you get, make sure the wires are replaceable and don't get too hung up on number of drivers.
make sure you can give him a stereo mix. also, IEMs are way trickier to mix than wedges, so be prepared for that.
okay, that's all i got for now... hope that helps.
