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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"Front of house engineers are basically mixing for everybody in the audience that's in attendance in front of the PA."
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Draws a clean line for non-pro viewers: FOH builds the mix for the crowd in front of the PA, while monitors serve the people on and behind the stage. This split explains why IEMs live backstage and why FOH choices shape the shared experience in the room. Perfect paired with his monitor-world definition.
Chris Lee
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"Front of house engineers are basically mixing for everybody in the audience that's in attendance in front of the PA."
Speaker: Chris Lee
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Context: Draws a clean line for non-pro viewers: FOH builds the mix for the crowd in front of the PA, while monitors serve the people on and behind the stage. This split explains why IEMs live backstage and why FOH choices shape the shared experience in the room. Perfect paired with his monitor-world definition.
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