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: $1,165
Audio-Technica ATW-3255
- Format: Half-rack
- Frequency Band: UHF 470 – 608 MHz
- Channels: One stereo mix
- Inputs: (2) XLR
- Output Power: 10mW / 50mW switchable
- Receiver Model: ATW R3250
- Includes Earpieces: Yes, ATH-E40
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 11-13 hours, lithium
- Notes: Includes rack mount kit
- Street Price: $849
CAD Audio GXLIEM4
- Format: Single rackspace
- Frequency Band: T-band 902-928 MHz
- Channels: Four mono mixes
- Inputs: (4) ¼”
- Output Power: 30mW
- Receiver Model: GXLIEM4
- Includes Earpieces: Yes
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 10 hours
- Notes: Single- and dual-channel units also avail.
- Street Price: $599
Carvin Audio EM900
- Format: Half-rack
- Frequency Band: UHF 518-542 MHz
- Channels: Stereo or dual-mono mix
- Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
- Output Power: Not stated
- Receiver Model: EM901
- Includes Earpieces: Yes, EM902
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 8 hours
- Notes: Built-in limiter and HF boost feature
- Street Price: $439
Galaxy Audio AS-1400
- Format: Half-rack
- Frequency Band: UHF 470-505 or 516-558 MHz
- Channels: Single stereo or dual-mono 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: $249
Hear Technologies Freedom Back
- Format: Half-rack
- Frequency Band: UHF 584-608 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: $539
LD Systems U505.1 IEM
- Format: Half-rack
- Frequency Band: UHF 470-490 or 514-542 MHz
- Channels: Single stereo mix
- Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
- Output Power: 2/10/30 mW switchable
- Receiver Model: U500 IEM-R
- Includes Earpieces: No
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 10 hours
- Notes: Stereo, focus or mono monitoring modes
- Street Price: $579
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: M2Ra
- Includes Earpieces: No
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 4-7 hours
- Notes: Dante optional
- Street Price: $2,919 (M2T); $1,499 (M2R)
Nady PEM-04
- Format: Single rackspace
- Frequency Band: T-band 903-928 MHz
- Channels: Four mono mixes
- Inputs: (4) ¼”
- Output Power: Not stated
- Receiver: (4) PEM
- Includes Earpieces: Yes, Nady EB-6
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 11 hours
- Notes: Single and Dual mix versions also avail.
- Street Price: $659
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
Phenyx Pro PTM-10 1B
- Format: Half-rack
- Frequency Band: 555-575 or 902-928 MHz
- Channels: Single stereo mix
- Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
- Output Power: Not stated
- Receiver: UHF Bodypack
- Includes Earpieces: Yes
- Battery Type: (2) AA; 8 hours
- Notes: Includes travel case
- Street Price: $229
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: ew IEM G4-TWIN is $1,499
- Street Price: $1,099
Shure PSM-1000
- Format: Single rackspace
- Frequency Band: UHF 470-542 MHz
- Channels: Two stereo mixes
- Inputs: (4) Combo XLR/TRS
- Output Power: 10/50/100 mW
- Receivers: (2) P10R+
- Includes Earpieces: (2) SE425
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA; 4-6 hours
- Notes: Includes two receivers
- Street Price: $5,360
VocoPro IEM-Digital
- Format: Half-rack
- Frequency Band: UHF 902-928 MHz
- Channels: Single stereo mix
- Inputs: (2) Combo XLR/TRS
- Output Power: Not stated
- Receiver: IEM -Digital
- Includes Earpieces: Yes
- Battery Type: (2) AA
- Notes: Includes rechargeable batteries
- Street Price: $259
Wisycom MTK982
- Format: Single rackspace
- Frequency Band: UHF 470-663 MHz
- Channels: Two stereo mixes
- Inputs: (4) Combo XLR/TRS; (2) AES/EBU
- Output Power: 250 mW
- Receiver Model: MPR50-IEM
- Includes Earpieces: No
- Battery Type, Life: (2) AA/rechargeable lithium; 4-6 hours
- Notes: Supports multi-zone transmit with optional RF over fiber
- Street Price: Call for price
