Few technologies have impacted the world of live sound as much as the development of wireless in-ear systems. Once used only by major artists, today’s IEM hardware is rock steady, easy to deploy and is suited to any application — from bar bands to praise bands; from mega-churches to mega-tours; and everything in between. We checked out some current rack-mountable offerings and uncovered a wide selection of systems to fit anyone’s budget or needs.
AKG IVM4500 IEM Reference Wireless
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 600-819 MHz
Channels: Single stereo mix
Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: 100mW max
Receiver: SPR4500 IEM
Includes Earpieces: Yes
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 6-7 hours
Notes: Built-in dbx compressor and EQ
Street Price: $1,049
akg.com
CAD Audio GXLIEM
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 902-928 MHz
Channels: Single mono mix
Inputs: XLR-¼” combo
Output Power: 30mW
Receiver Model: GXLIEM
Includes Earpieces: Yes
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 10 hours
Notes: Battery life indicator on bodypack
Street Price: $170
cadaudio.com
Galaxy Audio AS-1100
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 470-494 MHz
Channels: Single stereo mix
Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: Not stated
Receiver Model: AS-1100R
Includes Earpieces: Yes
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 5 Hours
Notes: Dual/Quad channel versions avail.
Street Price: $399
galaxyaudio.com
Hear Technologies Freedom Back
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 584-608/655-679 MHz
Channels: Single stereo mix
Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: Not stated
Receiver Model: Freedom Back Transmitter
Includes Earpieces: No
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 4-5 Hours
Notes: Rack ears add front antenna mount
Street Price: $549
heartechnologies.com
LD Systems U500 IEM
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 430-865 MHz
Channels: Single stereo mix
Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: 30 mW
Receiver Model: U500
Includes Earpieces: No
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 10 hours
Notes: Multiple units support different frequency bands
Street Price: $579
ld-systems.com
Lectrosonics M2 Duet System
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 470-608 MHz
Channels: Two stereo mixes
Inputs: (4) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: Up to 50 mW
Receiver Model: M2R
Includes Earpieces: No
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 4-7 hours
Notes: Dante optional
Street Price: $2,524 (M2T); $1,154 (M2R)
lectrosonics.com
Nady PEM-01
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 903-928 MHz
Channels: Single stereo mix
Inputs: (2) ¼” stereo; mono XLR
Output Power: Not stated
Receiver: PEM
Includes Earpieces: Yes
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 11 hours
Notes: Optional rack kit
Street Price: $249
nady.com
Peavey In Ear Monitor
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF
Channels: Single stereo mix
Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: 10 mW or 100 mW
Receiver Model: Peavey In-Ear Receiver
Includes Earpieces: Yes
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 8 hours
Notes: Optional rack kits
Street Price: $399
peavey.com
Sennheiser ew IEM G4
Format: Half-rack
Frequency Band: UHF 470-608 MHz
Channels: Single stereo mix
Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: 10/30/50 mW
Receiver Model: EK IEM G4
Includes Earpieces: Yes, IE4
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 8 hours max
Notes: HDX compander
Street Price: $1,049
sennheiser.com
Shure PSM-1000
Format: 1U
Frequency Band: UHF 470-952 MHz
Channels: Two stereo mixes
Inputs: (4) Combo XLR/TRS
Output Power: 10/50/100 mW
Receiver Models: P10R, P10R+
Includes Earpieces: No
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 4-6 hours
Notes: Includes two receivers
Street Price: $5,015
shure.com
Wisycom MTK952
Format: 1RU
Frequency Band: UHF 470-800 MHz
Channels: Two stereo mixes
Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS; (2) AES/EBU
Output Power: 10 to 200 mW
Receiver Model: MPR50-IEM
Includes Earpieces: No
Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 4-6 hours
Notes: 2 watt output version optional
Street Price: Call for price
wisycomusa.com
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