superann
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So IEMs are great for live performance vocalists, but why don't vocalists seem to be using these while recording in the studio (or are they)? What are the drawbacks (if any)? You get occlusion with closed headphones anyway, and fit/comfort issues become non-issues since hopefully you've already dealt with those when using the IEMs live. Plus you're already used to singing with these in while singing live anyway! Seems like the perfect solution... so I wonder why I've never heard of them being used in this way...
Any issues with sound leakage into the mic -- are some of these not "closed"? I've noticed that Shure advertises their Beta 87C mic specifically for performers using IEMs to avoid bleed. Hmm.
And if any vocalists out there ARE using them in the studio, what models would you recommend (hopefully under $200)?
Any issues with sound leakage into the mic -- are some of these not "closed"? I've noticed that Shure advertises their Beta 87C mic specifically for performers using IEMs to avoid bleed. Hmm.
And if any vocalists out there ARE using them in the studio, what models would you recommend (hopefully under $200)?