This is what I call a perfect video lesson. Not only you know what you're talking about, but you are just a very gifted teacher. You explain everything in a very focused and effective way from the beginner level all the way to the advanced stuff. You answer most of my questions right about the time they pop up in my head. Also the editing is very helpful. Thank you.

Pro sound engineer here from the Chicago area. Great job explaining things so thoroughly and thoughtfully. It's often very difficult to convey highly technical information to folks who may not have the same level of technical knowledge. You did so in a very clear, concise, and non-condescending way. Nicely done. The only thing that I might have added is the use of ambient mics added to the mix to combat that in-ear isolation you explained so well. As an engineer who has done countless shows from pro-touring acts to garage bands, with every monitor solution/set-up imaginable, I can say that I always appreciate a well-prepared band rolling in with their own closed wireless IEM gear. Makes life SO much better for everyone involved. I can also say from experience that those are almost always the bands that sound the best at FOH. Getting rid of all that stage volume makes the FOH mix so much better. That far superior FOH mix means the audience experience is vastly improved. That then equals more, and better future bookings for the band. Something that all bands should seriously think about.

I love the way Damien says "I hope that makes sense", probably the most eloquent explanation of IEM ever. Thanks so much D :)

It's not that I need this for anything, but passionate about music, instruments and curious as I am, I loved gaining this knowledge and I'm sure it will be useful to a lot of people. Thank you very much for this sharing.

I have no words to describe how much this video was properly made it and how much it helped me. Damien, congrats to explain each detail very slow, simple and straight. The bad thing about internet sometimes is that people who create video content speak fast and as if we all know what he already knows.

This video is EXCELLENT! It explains all of the questions that I had about these different in - ear configurations that I felt others didn't know how to explain or have the patience to explain. This leveled me up, I feel armed with knowledge and more confident in how to move forward for my various band setups, whether for tour or smaller shows. Thank you!

Best explanation I've seen. Felt like I was in a lecture

Thank you so much for doing an overview, balanced and at the right depth for making one’s own decisions. Great stuff!

Amazing video. Everything I ever wondered about in ear monitoring got answered, and you even got me pointers to where I can dig deeper, massive respect for the effort you put into this video, and that even started before you decided to shoot it. You have done extensive research , your video was to the point, well illustrated and proper explained. Huge thanks.

Now that is the most comprehensive video for drummers and musicians in general on running in-ear tech. Thanks, man, you helped me decide on my way of monitoring. Cheers!

I have watched... hundreds of IEM videos the last few months, and I have to say that you are the best at explaining the concept of IEMs. Sending this video to my bandmates now as they don't really understand why we should upgrade lol. Thanks man!

As a sound tech and drummer myself, I greatly applaud this very well explained video! Selfishly, I must admit I enjoyed your comments about the sound tech perspective when deal with bands! With the few groups I've done sound for that had their own IEMs, it was a sheer pleasure to mix them, and such a treat not to have so much monitor bleed. Also their live recording sounded even better because of this. For the most part, good bands will play properly to the room, and don't succumb to the stage volume wars (especially after a few drinks and who knows what else), but its usually the less experienced bands that I have the most trouble with in this regard.

Not many tutorials I watch from beginning to end. Excellent. Truly excellent. Many thanks.

Wow!! Just wow.. The moment I finished this video, I fully understand the IEM system.. Thanks a lot.. It is a great help.

When the time spent in KZfaq is so satisfactory. Wonderful explanation!!!

This is such a well organized and comprehensive introduction to IEM system solutions. Using different gig/setup situation’s to help explain ways in which you can control what you need to hear is Perhaps the best I’ve seen on KZfaq. Well done, well done indeed. Rock on

Thanks a lot for sharing. I play multiple projects from solo gigs to duos/bands and this video pretty much answered all my questions I had about setting up an IEM system for myself or others. Really appreciate this!

Man this is one of the best educational videos I’ve ever seen in KZfaq if not the best one. I also watched the IEM rig setup explanation video and that is another perfect one. I was thinking that it will take too much time to learn that but it took only one video. Now I am a life time follower. Thanks man! Very nice job!

Great video. Really enjoyed learning . It took bloody long to find an actual video that broke down each of the components and explained them really well. Thanks !

This was a crazily informative video. Came here for a quick explanation of one thing but ended up learning far, far more. Thank you.

Very nicely done. Clean and pointed presentation with a good use of visuals and real-world gear. Kudos.

Perfect, just perfect. Without doubt the most clear explanation of what drummers need to set up in ears according to your budget. Thank you!

I am in awe of how useful this whole video was

this is a lecture i have never seen a video like this it even made me understand sound better. Thanks so much for this sir. I will like this video over and over again.

This is a fabulous tutorial!! You did an excellent job of explaining how these systems work. I’m so glad that I found your You Tube channel!!

Love that i just cut on youtube to listen and learn a little as background noise. And miraculously it goes to you alllll the time!! LOVE IT

Nice work Damo, so detailed - a lot of work into this too, very informative! 👏🏼

What a fantastic breakdown that was. So informative and so well and clearly explained. Thank you

I still remember the sound from my first IEMs. Very clear and rich details!

This is a lecture which has broadened my knowledge about in-ear monitors, sir. It is just one video and I feel after watching this video a newbie can go on to explain in-ear monitoring to other people. Thank you for the effort put into this, sir.

This is fantastic ... can't tell you how much this has helped me understand so much of sound routing and IEM ... SUPER SUPER SUPER ... thank you again!!

This was informative and explained very well. Thanks for taking the time.

Excellent. I knew most of this having worked with it passively, but now I feel I could set it up from scratch myself. Awesome job!

Great vid, thanks Damien! I started using IEM (the Shure 215's that Damien mentioned) for my restaurant and pub gigs (solo vocals and acoustic guitar) along with my Soundcraft UI12 about 18 months ago and I wouldn't perform without IEM's again. They REALLY help your performance. Well worth the investment if you're gigging regularly.

Best breakdown on KZfaq period. Great video.

Thank you for breaking this down, with the illustrations. Very helpful.

This has been the most helpful resource that I’ve found on IEM. I’d like again if I could

Amazing! I came here for more information on what type of IEM system to purchase, but got SO much more. I already have purchased the Behringer X32 Rack so this video doubled as a future forecast for how we are going to get to a closed system with the X32. Thank you so much!

Awesome vid mate - a lot of work went into this one and a heap of great tips!

I am just getting into in-ear monitors and your video really helped me understand how it all works. Thanks!

THIS is the IEM video I’ve been searching for. Thank you so damned much.

This video is best explanation I've ever heard. Helpful, and informative! Thank you good sir!

Just wanted to echo the other comments that this is a great video. Really thorough and well organized. Liked and Subscribed after watching.

Thanx Damien, for the first I hear a real good explanation of what in ear monitoring is all about. Very helpful ! 👍

the best Video out there about in ear monitoring. Thanks for explaining so detailed!

Best and most complete explanation I've seen! Thank you so much!

The Best IEM video I've watched. Thank you!

Thank you so much Damien , I just started singing in two bands at 66 years old (better late than never..lol) they are small bands with occasional gig’s and I want to start doing sound so I do not have to rely on anyone else. Your videos and the way you lay them out are fantastic, laymen's terms to the max. God bless you sir.

Absolutely excellent and thorough overview. Thank you!

This is amazing explaination of all the available setup. Thank you.

Best video about in ear systems, period. Great job

Extremely useful and timely information. Thanks immensely.

Great video! I'm just considering getting into IEM - so this was great! Thanks.

Excellent tutorial vid with fabulous, easy to understand explanations of all of the possibilities for iem's. Cracking video.....

Thanks for this. By far the clearest explanation i have come across. I'm a bass player and really help me make some decisons on what to use.

I started to get interested in the subject recently and this video is amazing ! Thank you so much !

Fantastic content Damien, you put a heck of a lot of effort into that video. A great watch 👏🏼🤙🏼

Very informative and answered many questions concerning individual mixes for each performer

Informative, well-made, pleasant. Absolutely perfect video on this topic.

This was 1 of the most impressively clear lesson on in ears that I've ever watched!!🤘🤘🤘Made me a subscriber for sure!! Thank you!!!🙏🙏🙏

Best video I came across today. Cleared all my doubts. thanks a lot man👍

What a great video! I'm didn't know a single thing about the topic now I feel I'm ready to mix for the Rolling Stones. Thank you very much

Just a quick tip: to your point of "still have no control over your mix" (in the chiron), if your sound engineer is using a behringer digital x32 mixer, they now offer a sub-user app to control your own iem mix via iPad. Works flawlessly

This is the best video I have seen on the subject, thorough and clear. Thank you!

Great stuff Damien, very well presented too.

Really nice explanation for all of the stuff. Thank you!

This is highly informative. Thank you for your efforts mate!

HI Damien. Thanks for this very informative video.

Brilliant, this ties everything together. Thanks, very helpful!

Looking to get into IEMs - best video ive seen by far. Thanks

Wow - what a great explanation- thanks. The mystery has been uncloaked.

Thank you, I can finally now understand how this whole thing works

Great video! I've had all scenarios described here for the same reasons. The P16m system is also effective for non-moving musicians

Very good video, Damien. I was wondering about going in-ear with my band and this video made it very clear what choices could we have!! Thanks :)

Very detailed and well explained content! Thank you!

Perfectly explained. Many have tried.. you have succeeded! Thanks for a great video

I finally understand what the smarter people in my band are talking about. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video

Best video I've seen on the subject!

Wow I just learnt so much! Fantastic explanation of how it all works, thanks 👌

You've answered all my questions & things that confuse me as a Graduate Sound Engineer. Thank You 😌⚡

Thank you very much, boss, I did not know these things before, after seeing them from you, I learned everything very easily

EPIC video man, thank you so much for the info, you're awesome 🤘

Thank you for this! you really helped me understand a lot of things that weren't clear for me. Now I can improve my band's monitoring at my church! greetings from Mexico!

Fantastic video, thanks Damien!

Great video. So much fantastic info. Thanks

Great video mate. I'm currently running a semi open system but love the idea of a closed system.

Excellent video. Great explanation. 👍🏽

The best video about the subject! Thank you

Your information put it all together for me pretty concisely, on what goes to where and who. I'm not in a band and more than likely never will be. Just an old guy who likes to play along with the radio or my music and wants to continue playing without anymore hearing loss from previous loud noise exposure. I hate the muffling from ear plugs and don't want to just turn it all up to be comparable in volume. So I figured the best route to do that is with IEM's, a few mics into a 4-8 channel interface with my laptop or phone should allow me to play along with a track at the same volume level, and protect my hearing from having to crank up a stereo overtop of the drums volume. At least that's my plan and will be worth it, to spend a few hundred bucks on equipment, play and have fun while keeping whats left of my diminishing hearing.

Superb tutorial. Thank you!

Best video on KZfaq for this subject

EXTREMELY well done video! Thank you! : )

Excellent explanation! Thanks for sharing.

Am a prodcuer and love sound engennering, thanks for this video i really learned

Great video. Very useful! Thank you

Wow! Thank you for an outstanding class!

Very well articulated thank you for your knowledge and passion

Who is here in 2023💕💕💕💕✌️✌️✌️ ur really great

Crystal clear, thank you so much!

Excellent video! A really good breakdown of all content. I’ve used IEMs for many years, but now looking at putting together a ‘closed sound’ for my band. (Too many gigs with poor sound that’s out of my control!). Cheers 👍