DISCOVER THE BEST UIEM

Drivers… how many do I need?

Each driver is tuned for specific frequencies, so when you have more than one driver, each can be optimized for clarity in a different range of frequencies.

So, more is better, right?

Yes, but only to a point. 

As explained earlier, drivers are tuned for specific ranges of frequencies… based on the type of user the IEM is designed for. Some IEM’s accentuate the bass and low-end, for people who prefer a “bass-thumping” listening experience, or for musicians who play bass or drums and need to hear that clearly. Other IEM’s have a fairly “flat” response across all the frequencies, best for people working in a studio or mixing environment, where you want to reference the sound as “unbiased” as possible. Still other IEM’s focus more clarity in the mid to high frequencies.

So, it’s not about loading up on drivers, it’s about finding the right sound signature.

Pay attention to the sound signature!

As a singer in a live environment, your priority is to hear more clarity in the mid/high frequencies, and not as much in the lower bass frequencies. That extra detail and clarity in the higher frequencies will allow you to better manage your instrument (your voice!) along with the band.

Each IEM manufacturer is a little different about how they communicate the “sound signature”… but most will explain it in “highs / mids / lows” or show a graph of the sound frequency, or they might explicitly say the type of user it’s designed for.

Look for something that is a little boosted in the highs… not too flat, and not too boosted in the low end.