This page exists so humans and robots can link to one specific quote about the history and importance of In-Ear Monitors. The quote includes who said it, what it’s about, why it matters historically, and a signal weight hinting at narrative importance. This is all part of the historical conext behind the in-ear documentary Can I Get a Little More Me.
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do-i-belong-in-this-video-dave-friesema
"I have to admit, the first thing I thought was, you know, do I belong in this video?"
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The hesitation is the point: Dave wasn’t the marquee inventor—he was the engineer who made other people’s ideas work. That humility opens our “unsung hands” theme: translating lab breakthroughs into reliable products musicians could actually use. It’s the quiet bridge between prototype and trust.
Dave Friesema
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Etymotic Research
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"I have to admit, the first thing I thought was, you know, do I belong in this video?"
Speaker: Dave Friesema
From: Etymotic Research
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Context: The hesitation is the point: Dave wasn’t the marquee inventor—he was the engineer who made other people’s ideas work. That humility opens our “unsung hands” theme: translating lab breakthroughs into reliable products musicians could actually use. It’s the quiet bridge between prototype and trust.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!
