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in-1998-in-ears-werent-popular-at-dive-bars-anywhere----not-even-in-chicago
"In 1998, in-ears weren’t popular at dive bars anywhere — not even in Chicago."
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innovation
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Chicago music scene, in-ear monitor adoption, late 1990s live sound culture
Chicago — despite being home to several in-ear pioneers — was still a holdout in 1998, reflecting the uphill battle early adopters faced in shifting live sound culture.
Matt Engstrom
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Shure Incorporated
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"In 1998, in-ears weren’t popular at dive bars anywhere — not even in Chicago."
Speaker: Matt Engstrom
From: Shure Incorporated
Arc: innovation · Signal: 0.72
Context: Chicago — despite being home to several in-ear pioneers — was still a holdout in 1998, reflecting the uphill battle early adopters faced in shifting live sound culture.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!
