How to Build an IEM Rig Using the Behringer XR18 or Midas MR18 - In Ear Monitor Rig

How to build an In Ear Monitor rig using the Behringer XR18 or Midas MR18. IEMs are becoming increasingly popular for musicians. More and more bands are creating their own ear rigs so that they can go anywhere there is a provided sound system and use their own monitor rig while a tech mixes Front of House. Of course, it also works for using your own PA as well. Besides the consistency of having the same monitor system gig to gig, there’s also the efficiency that comes with the rack packaging to speed up setup and tear down. Also, with much of the rig staying connected, there’s less chance for mispatches and other problems. And with proper labeling, an easier time troubleshooting if there is an issue. Really, the process shown here could also work for the Behringer X32R as well. And the concepts work with any monitor mixing system. While the example is using wired beltpacks, if there are wireless IEMS being used, then it’s just a matter of connecting the XLR Aux outputs to the transmit
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