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The Most Important Live Sound Mix Isn't The Mix The Audience Hears

Learn how stage monitors affect what the audience hears at a live show and how IEMs (in-ear monitors) can help.
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0:00 The Mix The Audience Never Hears
2:26 How Monitor Mixes Are Set Up On A Mixer
6:15 Problem 1: Stage Volume
13:51 Problem 2: Mic Feedback
21:38 The Other Benefits Of IEMs
24:57 How To Set Up An IEM System
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